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A photo of River Roast restaurant
4.2
Awesome(3975)
$$$$
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 83 times today
Great experience. Everyone, teens and adults, enjoyed their meal very much. Chocolate cake was big enough to share with 5 of us!
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4.5
Awesome(780)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 22 times today
Fantastic brunch special!! Food and bottomless mimosas for $50 is a steal especially in west loop. Our server never let our glasses sit empty and the food was quick and delicious.
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4.6
Exceptional(6042)
$$$$
• American • West Loop
Booked 48 times today
Wonderful dining experience. The food was delicious with interesting and creative pairings. The carrots, seafood soup, and rillettes were especially unique and flavorful. The atmosphere was vibrant but easy to hear everyone at our table. Can’t wait to come back again!
A photo of Cira restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2046)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 34 times today
Service was fantastic. The ambiance is nice, but a little loud. We luckily were tucked into a corner seat that helped with the noise. The food was really excellent too. Enjoyed the crunchy falafel and loved the pistachio ravioli.
A photo of Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5822)
$$$$
• Seafood • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 54 times today
There’s a reason Hugo’s Frog Bar is still packed after all these years! My brother and I had an absolutely fabulous dinner. The food was incredible—from the salmon avocado sushi roll appetizer to the Dover sole, which was simply killer! The cocktails were on cloud nine, including my French 77 and my brother’s mezcal cocktail. And the service? Outstanding! A special shout-out to Frank, who took such wonderful care of us. Everything was exceptional, from start to finish. In fact, it was so good that I’m already bringing my out-of-town friends back in two weeks. Hugo’s continues to be a Chicago classic for a reason!
A photo of The Izakaya at Momotaro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1088)
$$$$
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 35 times today
The Izakaya is without a doubt one of the best overall dining and entertainment experiences in Chicago. The energy is vibrant, the service is exceptional, and the food surpasses its very high expectations. The type of place you want to be a regular.
A photo of Eight Bar at Maple & Ash Chicago restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(113)
$$$$
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 6 times today
Maple and ash is always my go to spot for a celebration or a upscale restaurant the ambiance and staff are incredible and everything I’ve ever ordered has always been 1000 out 10 I’m so grateful to spend birthdays here and celebrate my mom special day thank you Maple I’ll see you guys soon !
A photo of La Storia restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1181)
$$$$
• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 10 times today
Hostess Bella provided a warm welcome and provided table options; Server Aubrey was experienced and attentive; it was nice to interact with Chef; food was nicely presented and excellent; we will be back.
A photo of La Grande Boucherie - Chicago restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2047)
$$$$
• French • River North (Chicago)
Booked 73 times today
La Grande Boucherie was the perfect place to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. It felt like Paris in the heart of Chicago. The atmosphere was authentic, elegant, and romantic. The food was outstanding, and the service made the evening even more memorable. Our server, Kristy, was exceptional. She made us feel right at home, offered thoughtful menu recommendations, and was warm and attentive. A beautiful restaurant, a wonderful experience, and exactly the kind of evening we had hoped for. We‘ll definitely be back next time we are in Chicago.
A photo of bar avec restaurant
4.4
Awesome(160)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Beautiful atmosphere with great atmosphere. Beautiful view of Chicago!

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  • Mary AnneGold
    Nashville •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience. Everyone, teens and adults, enjoyed their meal very much. Chocolate cake was big enough to share with 5 of us!
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    River Roast$$$$• American• River North (Chicago)
    •
    4.2
  • Andrew
    Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything ordered was delicious. Service was great. This place was good before, but evenbetter now.
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    Tavern on Rush$$$$• Steak• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    •
    4.5
  • FrayaGold
    London •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    There’s a reason Hugo’s Frog Bar is still packed after all these years! My brother and I had an absolutely fabulous dinner. The food was incredible—from the salmon avocado sushi roll appetizer to the Dover sole, which was simply killer! The cocktails were on cloud nine, including my French 77 and my brother’s mezcal cocktail. And the service? Outstanding! A special shout-out to Frank, who took such wonderful care of us. Everything was exceptional, from start to finish. In fact, it was so good that I’m already bringing my out-of-town friends back in two weeks. Hugo’s continues to be a Chicago classic for a reason!
    More info
    Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago$$$$• Seafood• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    •
    4.7
  • HillaryGold
    Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Service was fantastic. The ambiance is nice, but a little loud. We luckily were tucked into a corner seat that helped with the noise. The food was really excellent too. Enjoyed the crunchy falafel and loved the pistachio ravioli.
    More info
    Cira$$$$• Mediterranean• West Loop
    •
    4.6
  • Dav
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Fantastic brunch special!! Food and bottomless mimosas for $50 is a steal especially in west loop. Our server never let our glasses sit empty and the food was quick and delicious.
    More info
    HIDE + SEEK$$$$• Contemporary American• West Loop
    •
    4.5
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