Fine Dining
For the most romantic restaurants on the most special occasions, Chicago makes it hard for lovebirds to decide where they'll have their next date. But a sure choice every time is the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock building. This restaurant has the best view of the city, and you can enjoy it while sipping elegant martinis. Another five-star gem is Everest, which might have the finest French cuisine in Chicago.
Signature Room
875 N Michigan Ave # 1525
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-9596
signatureroom.com
Everest
440 S. LaSalle St., 40th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-8920
everestrestaurant.com
Family-Friendly Restaurants
For families with young children, Chicago has a few options that both parents and kids will be able to enjoy. The easiest way to find a happy medium is at the Chicago pizza joints. Deep-dish delicacies can be found at Giordano's, Lou Malnati's and Edwardo's. If the kids are in need of a more rambunctiously whimsical atmosphere, take them to the Rainforest Cafe or Ed Debevic's downtown.
Giordano's (downtown)
730 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 951-0747
giordanos.com
Lou Malnati's
439 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 828-9800
loumalnatis.com
Edwardo's
521 S Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 939-3366
edwardos.com
Ed Debevic's
640 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 664-1707
eddebevics.com
Rainforest Cafe
605 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 787-1501
rainforestcafe.com
Alternative Style
Chicago is full of underground scenes and hidden gems, some of which exist in the restaurant world. A local favorite is Kuma's Corner in Logan Square. This is Chicago's "heavy metal burger joint" where the Iron Maiden and Slayer play loud and the best gourmet burgers are named after such bands. It's a long wait, but there isn't a carnivore on Earth who will deny that Kuma's makes the tastiest burgers ever eaten.
Kuma's Corner
2900 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8769
kumascorner.com
