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Dinner Scene

ARIA 200 N. Columbus 312.444.9494 Atwood Cafe Located in the Hotel Burnham this restaurant serves American comfort food. 1 W. Washington 312.368.1900 Ben Pao  A nouveau take on Chinese cuisine, served in a stylish, upscale space. Also features satay bar and an excellent martini list. 52 W. Illinois 312.222.1888 Bin 36  Fine dining and great wining are balanced with a refreshing lack of pretension and an abundance of charm. 339 N. Dearborn 312.755.WINE Brasserie Jo  A menu that is a mix of traditional heavy French dishes with light and delicate options. Signature items include foie gras frais maison en torchon and steak bordelaise, with thin and crispy frites. 59 W. Hubbard 312.595.0800 Catch 35 This seafood restaurant located in the Leo Burnett building specializes in Pacific fish. 35 W. Wacker 312.346.3500 China Grill Global/Asian 230 N. Michigan 312.334.6700 Coco Pazzo Meaning crazy chef, this lively establishment offers fine Italian fare inspired by the region of Tuscany. Specialties include fish and risotto. 300 W. Hubbard 312.836.0900 Dearborn Street Oyster Bar A storefront seafood restaurant located on the ground floor of the landmark Old Colony building providing Cajun Creole cuisine. 409 S. Dearborn 312.922.1217 Ember Grille - Westin Chicago River North 320 N. Dearborn 312.321.7147 Everest Located on the 40th floor of One Financial Place this restaurant serves French cuisine in a romantic setting. 440 S. La Salle, 40th Floor 312.663.8920 Exchequer Restaurant & Pub Over 60 American, Italian and Mediterranean menu items, featuring award-winning deep dish pizza and ribs. 226 S. Wabash 312.939.5633 exchequerpub.com Gaylord India Fine traditional Indian dishes have been served here for years, and a lunch buffet offers signature samples at less expensive prices. 678 N. Clark 312.664.1700 Gene & Georgetti Steakhouse, great steaks, lambchops and all the sides. 500 N. Franklin 312.527.3718 Gioco  1312 S. Wabash 312.939.3870 Grace O'Malleys Irish 1416 S. Michigan 312.588.1800 Hana Lounge - Westin Chicago River North 320 N. Dearborn 312.744.1900 Harry Caray's Named after the former Chicago Cubs broadcaster, this eatery serves Italian fare. 33 W. Kinzie 312.828.0966 Heaven on Seven This eatery serves some of the best Cajun and Creole food in Chicago 111 N. Wabash, Seventh Floor 312.263.6443 Japonais Japanese & European Cuisine 600 W. Chicago 312.822.9600 Keefer's Steak and Seafood in a cozy yet sophisticate setting. 20 W. Kinzie 312.467.9525 Kiki's Bistro This long-standing French favorite offers a rustic setting, but serves "urban-French" cuisine. All the French staple foods are good here, but the specialty is the poitrine de canard avec son confit. 900 N. Franklin 312.335.5454 Kitsch'n River North Retro-KItchen 600 W. Chicago 312.644.1500 Kizoku 358 W. Ontario 312.335.9888 kizokusushi.com La Strada Ristorante This menu at this restaurant consists of Northern Italian dishes and over one hundred wines. 155 N. Michigan 312.565.2200 Le Lan French-Vietnamese 749 N. Clark 312.280.9100 MK This name of this restaurant, which provides eclectic cuisine, is derived from owner and renowned chef Michael Kornick initials. 868 N. Franklin 312.482.9179 Motel 8 Swank American 600 W. Chicago 312.822.2900 Nacional 27  Nuevo Latino supper club 325 W. Huron 312.664.2727 Naha 8 International Fusion 500 N. Clark 312.321.6242 Nick's Fishmarket Fine dining at its best featuring seafood and steak. 51 S. Clark 312.621.0200 Citizen 364 W. Erie 312.640.1156 The Palm/Swissotel Chicago This classic American steakhouse is located in the Swissotel. 323 E. Wacker 312.616.1000 Park Grill American Cuisine 11 N. Michigan 312.521.PARK Petterino's Lettuce Entertain You unveils its latest concept, a casual steak-and-pasta eatery. 150 N. Dearborn 312.422.0150 Rhapsody  Located within the Symphony Center this elegant restaurant serves American contemporary cuisine. 65 E. Adams 312.786.9911 Rivers Located in the lobby of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange this restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine 30 S. Wacker 312.559.1515 Rockit Bar & Grill Contemporary American 22 W. Hubbard 312.645.6000 Rumba Nuevo Latino 351 W. Hubbard 312.222.1226 Shaw's Crab House Premiere Seafood flown in daily. Specialty Seasonal items available. 21 E. Hubbard 312.527.2722 Scoozi  410 W. Huron 312.943.5900 Sullivan's Steakhouse 415 N. Dearborn 312.527.3510 Sushi Samba Rio Latin Sushi Fusion 504 N. Wells 312.595.2300 Tizi Melloul Mediterranean Moroccan 531 N. Wells (Grand & Wells) 312.670.4338 Topolobampo Mexican yet modern the famed chef, Rick Bayless honed his skills on these innovative dishes. 445 N. Clark 312.661.1434 Trattoria No. 10 Located in the Loop's theater district, this restaurant serves contemporary Italian food in an intimate setting. 10 N Dearborn 312.984.1718 Vong's Thai Kitchen The food at Vong combines Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's passion for Thai Cuisine with classical French techniques. 6 W. Hubbard 312.644.8664 WE Restaurant and Bar  French Cafe W Hotel - City Center 172 W. Adams 312.917.5608 Zealous American Contemporary 419 W. Superior 312.475.9112