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- DdeniseChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe decorations were awesome. The music was awesome. It was an awesome experienceMore infoBamboo ClubPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Wrigleyville•4.4
- BBreaSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoMy friend and I had a fantastic experience at Daisies last night! I moved to Logan Square about four months ago and this restaurant came highly recommended by so many. The ravioli and the rigatoni were absolutely divine! So wonderful to have this gem just a few blocks away. Highly recommend!More infoDaisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square•4.7
- WWilliamNebraska •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy all time favorite spot to eat and entertain in Chicago! With so many choices Cafe Ba-ba-Reeba NEVER misses!!! Great food! Great vibe!!! 10 out of 10!!!More infoCafé Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park•4.8
- DDanielaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoAmazing service and amazing food! Our waiter Mario helped make our anniversary dinner so special. The flavors were so rich and tasty and the drinks were delicious. Definitely will be coming back and recommending to othersMore infoKie-Gol-LaneePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Uptown•4.8
- RRobChicago / Illinois •16 reviews4.0Dined on 10 Nov 2024Great experience with the food, service, and drinks. Could not have been happier.More infoAgami Contemporary SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Uptown•4.3
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The Uptown neighborhood of Chicago has a cool, star-studded past and a delicious present. It's known as the entertainment district and has been the site of filming for more than 480 movies. Its boundaries encompass part of Michigan Avenue, which features some of Chicago's finest dining choices. The restaurants in the area range from upscale eateries serving new American, French and Italian cuisine to hole-in-the-wall dive bars with famous barbecue sliders and hot wings. This Chicago neighborhood is also home to some family-owned Italian spots with traditional dishes like grilled calamari and veal Parmesan. For a Japanese take on your meal, enjoy a quirky local sushi bar with original rolls and creative bento boxes.
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