Key

= Hot Bar Scene      = Late Night = Outside Seating      = Breakfast/Brunch

Dinner Scene

3rd Coast  Classic, casual, artsy cafe and coffee shop. Full bar and great late-night dining. 1260 N. Dearborn 312.649.0730 3rdcoastcafe.com/ The Bella Lounge  Comfort Food 1212 N. State 312.787.9405 www.bellalounge.com Bice Ristorante Northern Italian fare served in an elegant setting. In warmer months, the beautiful patio allows for street-side dining. 158 E. Ontario 312.664.1474 www.bice.ws/BICE-CHICAGO.htm Big Bowl Cafe Fresh Asian cooking in a casual atmosphere 6 E. Cedar 312.640.8888 www.bigbowl.com Bistro 110  Fun French bistro specializing in wood-roasted meat, fish, chicken and vegetables. An ideal spot to stop for lunch or dinner whilst shopping on Michigan Avenue. 110 E. Pearson 312.266.3110 www.bistro110restaurant.com Caliterra Ingredients from the Bay area give this classic Tuscan cuisine a flair of California. 633 N. St. Clair 312.274.4444 www.wyndham.com/hotels/ORDDT/dining/caliterra/main.wnt Cape Cod Room Seafood 140 E. Walton 312.440.8414 thedrakehotel.com/entertainment/cape_cod.html Carmines  One of the two Rosebud Restaurants on Rush serving Italian cuisine. 1043 N. Rush 312.988.7676 www.rosebudrestaurants.com Coco Pazzo Cafe   This Caf'e serves traditional Tuscan cuisine in a cozy setting 636 N. St. Clair 312.664.2777 cocopazzocafe.com/ Crofton on Wells With a revolving menu, the selections are as original as their preparations. Mostly upscale American eclectic fare. 535 N. Wells 312.755.1790 www.croftononwells.com/cw/index.php Mike Ditka's  Chicago's favorite coach is the namesake of this establishment, which features, fine dining with an All-American menu. 100 E. Chestnut 312.587.8989 www.mikeditkaschicago.com/ Gibsons Steakhouse  The men's club atmosphere attracts women and meat-lovers alike. Steaks and seafood entrees are oversized, as is most everything else on the famed menu. 1028 N. Rush 312.266.8999 www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/ Grotto On State  Classic Italian Steakhouse & Lounge featuring Prime Steaks & Chops, Fresh Pastas and Seafood, Chef's specialties Veal Osso Bucco & Chicken Vesuvio. Relaxing atmosphere surrounds a 3-story tropical garden atrium. 1030 N. State 312.280.1005 www.grottoonstate.com/ Harry Caray's Restaurant  Italian Steakhouse 33 W. Kinzie 312.828.0966 www.harrycarays.com/ Hugo's Frog Bar  Fresh seafood flown in daily. Where Chicago's hungry comes to dine. 1024 N. Rush 312.640.0999 www.hugosfrogbar.com/ Jake Melnick's Corner Tap  41 E. Superior 312.266.0400 www.jakemelnicks.com Jia's  Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese foods are on the menu at this trendy eatery, which also features a full service bar. 2 E. Delaware 312.642.0626 www.jiasrestaurant.com Le Colonial  French Vietnamese features prominently here. Make sure you sip the inventive cocktails upstairs in the chic lounge. 937 N. Rush 312.255.0088 www.lecolonialchicago.com/ LUX BAR 18 E. Bellevue 312.642.3400 www.luxbar.com/ Melting Pot Fondue 609 N. Dearborn 312.573.0011 www.meltingpot.com Merlo On Maple Italian 16 W. Maple 312.355.8200 http://www.merlochicago.com/ Mexx 1015 N. Rush St 312.475.0300 http://opentable.com Morton's Part of one of the largest steakhouse chains in the country, this popular restaurant draws in a mixed crowd of locals, and tourists as well as politicians and celebs. 1050 N. State, Lower level 312.266.4820 mortons.com/ NoMI Contemporary French Cuisine with an Asian Influence. 800 N. Michigan 312.239.4030 www.nomirestaurant.com/ Pane Caldo Italian Bistro 72 E. Walton 312.649.0055 pane-caldo.com/ Park Grill Classic American Cuisine 11 N. Michigan 312.521.PARK www.parkgrillchicago.com/ PJ Clarke's ; This bi-level tavern style restaurant serves up classic American favorites. 1204 N. State 312.664.1650 www.pjclarkeschicago.com/ Quartino 626 N. State 312.698.5000 quartinochicago.com Riverside Cafe - Sheraton Chicago 301 N. Water 312.464.1000 Riva;  This Mediterranean-inspired eatery offers one of the best views of the skyline citywide. And the food's pretty good too! 700 E. Grand 312.644.7482 www.stefanirestaurants.com/ Rosebud Two levels of fine Italian dining in a comfortable atmosphere. 720 N. Rush 312.266.6444 rosebudrestaurants.com/ Rosebud Steakhouse A classy intimate steakhouse with an extensive wine selection. 192 E. Walton 312.397.1000 rosebudrestaurants.com/ Shula's Steak House - Sheraton Chicago 301 E. North Water 312.670.0788 www.donshula.com Smith & Wollensky  An upscale New York style steakhouse. 318 N. State 312.670.9900 www.smithandwollensky.com/ Spiaggia and Cafe Spiaggia One of the most exclusive Italian restaurants in the city. You won't find a prettier view of Lake Michigan than from this elevated dining room. The more casual cafe next door has similar fare at less expensive prices. 980 N. Michigan 312.664.8200 www.levyrestaurants.com/ Tavern on Rush  Classic American Steak House that specializes in steak, pasta and chicken. 1031 N. Rush 312.664.9600 www.tavernonrush.com/ Tsunami  Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Bar, and Sake Lounge 1160 N. Dearborn 312.642.9911 www.tsunamichicago.com/ Tru Prix-fixe menus are what the gourmet chef is serving here. Also choose from an irresistible selection of champagnes. 676 N. St. Clair 312.202.0001 www.trurestaurant.com/ Vermilion  Indian-Latin fusion 10 W. Hubbard 312.527.4060 Viand Bar & Kitchen American Brasserie 155 E. Ontario 312.255.8505 www.viandchicago.com/ Wave  Located in the W Hotel Lakshore, this ultra trendy eatery serves Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting. 644 N. Lake Shore 312.255.4460 Whiskey Bar and Grill  The first of three Whiskey bars in Chicago, this upscale club is located in the Sutton Place hotel. 1015 N. Rush 312.475.0300 midnightoilbars.com