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1. Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails

4.5

Awesome(626)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 65 times today

Located in Willis Tower at the corner of Franklin and Adams, Kindling offers a captivating steakhouse diningexperience. Chef Partner is James Beard Award-winning Jonathon Sawyer, who brings a worldlyperspective and decades of wood-fired cooking. With our live-fire show kitchen, prime steaks, fresh seafoodand handcrafted cocktails, Kindling brings the warmth of the hearth to the heart of the city. It's the idealsetting for pre-theatre dinner, a large group business lunch, and after-work happy hour at the bar.Follow us on social @kindlingchicago & @chefsawyer!

2. Roanoke

4.4

Awesome(1530)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 85 times today

Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

3. South Branch

4.7

Exceptional(1251)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 57 times today

One of the best restaurants in Chicago’s Loop in the heart of downtown. Enjoy full views of the Chicago River, nestled among the city’s skyline.

4. The Florentine

4.4

Awesome(1313)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 24 times today

Located in the JW Marriott Chicago, in the city’s bustling Loop Financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine.Characterized by simplicity and paramount ingredients, the menu showcases top imported Italian pastas, cheeses, salts and meats as well as ingredients from local farms.The Florentine offers semi-private and private dining spaces, accommodating anywhere from an intimate dinner for six, to a cocktail reception for 130. Our large private dining room can seat 60, or be divided into two smaller rooms holding 20-30 guests. Semi-private dining for large groups is also available.

5. Seville Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(17)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Loop

Booked 18 times today

Atop the roof of the Hilton Canopy in the Heart of The Loop, Seville is a rustically refined Mediterranean eatery by celebrity chef, hospitality developer and TV personality Fabio Viviani. This signature venue offers seasonally inspired dishes, including elevated takes on his favorite foods, as well as award winning wine offerings and cocktails. Seville features coastal favorites, house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, barrel select bourbons, and an extensive wine list.Welcomed by a passionate, knowledgeable hospitality team, guests enjoy this unique elegant, yet approachable restaurant created by combining several sitting options, from comfortable booths and casual bar seating to a outdoor roof deck.Seville by Fabio Viviani Hospitality is perfect for all occasions, from intimate date nights to large dinners with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

6. Grill on 21

4.5

Awesome(231)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 16 times today

A modern interpretation of the classic American Grill, Grill on 21 is an elevated dining experience within The LaSalle Hotel, an Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott.Our menu celebrates quality, seasonality, locality, responsibility, health, and authenticity. As a cohesive blend of classic style, contemporary cuisines, and highly personalized service, Grill on 21 turns the daily breakfast, lunch, or dinner into a moment worth savoring. Celebrate the holiday season with our exceptional buffets, coursed dinner and party options, available in the experience section below. Parking Validation is available for guests parked at 211 S Wells Self-Park Garage. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. On weekends and weeknights after 4pm park for FREE at 211 S Wells Self-Park Garage with a meal purchase of $25 or more. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. Not valid for valet parking.

7. ETC.

4.5

Awesome(94)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 15 times today

Lamar J. Moore, the beloved, Chicago-based, chef, has manifested a vision of elevated Southern cuisine in a Northern city where the bulk of the Black American community has direct Southern ancestry and roots. Soil was rich and ready for the unique warmth of his ideas. The opening team of etc. has created a space, menu, beverage program, and flow of service that is simultaneously down-home and adventurous, and as intriguing and challenging as it is familiar Our mission is to bring a high level of experience, taste, and cocktails to the loop/printers row, family-style and without any pretension.

8. The Fillmore

3.8

Excellent(105)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 7 times today

The Fillmore Chicago blends contemporary American and classic Italian cuisine in a stylish mid-century dining room, reflecting the building's timeless architecture. The inviting bar offers a selection of signature drinks and classic cocktails, perfect for any occasion.Whether you're enjoying a satisfying lunch from the all-day menu, unwinding with weekday happy hour specials, or indulging in a leisurely weekend brunch, The Fillmore has something for everyone.Parking validation is available for guests dining on weekdays after 3 p.m. and weekends at the 172 W Madison St. parking garage—just $5 for 5 hours of parking, ideal before catching a show in the Theatre District.Guests can also park for free after 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights with a $25 meal purchase. Please bring your parking slip for validation at the restaurant. Not valid for valet parking.

9. Boleo

4.4

Awesome(577)

££££Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 8 times today

The cuisine and culture of Latin America make their way to the Windy City in our industrial-chic rooftop bar and lounge, Boleo, where you can find small plates for snacking and sharing, delicious cocktails that transport you to Peru, and house music that will make you want to learn to salsa. Come rain or shine we have you covered with our retractable roof!

10. Bandol

4.2

Awesome(281)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 12 times today

Bandol blends French and Mediterranean classics with modern seafood, a raw bar, and American influences, inspired by the coastal town of Bandol. Its light-filled, art-deco space is ideal for everything from a morning espresso and pastry to a business lunch, memorable dinner, or late-night digestif. Parisian-style outdoor seating offers a relaxing escape in the heart of the city. Bandol serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and weekend brunch.The upscale to-go coffee bar and bakery counter offers Lavazza coffee, grab-and-go breakfast items, and house-made pastries, perfect for a quick pick-me-up.Parking validation is available for guests parked at 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, enjoy free parking with a $25 meal purchase. Bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

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Updated on 12/03/2025

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EmilyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A bit pricey for the portion and food. Even for downtown Chicago.
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Kindling | Downtown Cookout & CocktailsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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SusanVIP
New York City •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
I always have a very good experience at this South branch!
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South BranchPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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Wesley
New York City •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
great lunch spot and the service was really good!
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RoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.4
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KevinVIP
Chicago / Illinois •55 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Feb 2025
Wonderful, early dinner. Food was excellent. Very nice wine options. Shireen provided excellent customer service and great suggestions. Looking forward to summer so we can sit outside and enjoy the amazing food and drink.
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Seville ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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Marek
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 Feb 2025
The service was really professional . Food very tasty.
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The FlorentinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Loop
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4.4

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