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1. RPM Italian - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(12260)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 161 times today
Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.
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2. Legal Sea Foods - Chicago
4.0
Excellent(248)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 32 times today
Legal Sea Foods Chicago is now open along the vibrant Riverwalk in the bustling River North neighborhood at the famous Marina Towers. Legal's first Midwest location features two floors of upscale casual New England vibes with sweeping riverfront views and an outdoor space. The brand-new restaurant features a large main dining room, bar area, private event space, and outdoor terraces. Serving New England specialties such as Boston's best Clam Chowder and Half Pound Lobster Rolls, as well as new signature dishes and local favorites. Legal Sea Foods combines New England's coastal fishing traditions with modern culinary flair. A taste of New England in the Mid-West.
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3. Beatrix - River North
4.6
Exceptional(5346)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 176 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant was created by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and house blends from our very own, Beatrix Coffee Roasters. Beatrix is open daily for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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4. Sunda New Asian – River North
4.6
Exceptional(7422)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 70 times today
Located in the bustling River North dining scene, Sunda offers a vibrant Southeast Asian dining experience, blending the flavors of Japan, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and beyond. We elevate culturally significant dishes using high-quality ingredients and modern techniques. Our beverage program includes signature handcrafted cocktails, a robust sake and wine selection, and Asian whiskies and beers. Join us for weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm, or stop by during happy hour Monday to Friday from 4-6pm featuring $6 bar bites, handrolls, and beer, $9 cocktails and wine, and $10 sake. Our venue hosts private events for occasions from corporate outings to rehearsal dinners, and we also offer catering services.
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5. Osteria Via Stato
4.7
Exceptional(3480)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 40 times today
Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Open for Lunch, Tuesday - Friday at noon - 2PM.Join us for Happy Hour everyday for 1/2 priced pizzas and glasses of wine, Sunday - Thursday at 5PM - 6PM, Friday - Saturday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM.
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6. The Kitchen American Bistro - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(1826)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 30 times today
The Kitchen American Bistro in River North offers an imaginative array of globally-inspired shared plates & killer drinks crafted in a stylish, casual space.
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7. Weber Grill - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(6914)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 85 times today
Come and enjoy over seventy years of grilling expertise in a comfy and friendly environment. Featuring cuisine cooked on authentic Weber charcoal grills as well as thoughtfully crafted salads, sandwiches and more. Weber Grill Restaurant has something for everyone, come dine with the brand you trust, Weber!
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8. bar avec
4.4
Awesome(66)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Enjoy our open-air rooftop offering sweeping views of Chicago’s magnificent skyline while indulging in delicious cocktails and sharable plates.
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9. Celeste
4.5
Awesome(189)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • River North (Chicago)
Booked 1 time today
**For Rooftop Garden and Disco reservation, please visit our website at celestedisco.com**Celeste is a modern, refined interpretation of the classic American drinking establishment. Our four levels are each inspired by nuances in architecture, art movements, social clubs, and a breakdown of the barriers between art and life. A carefully curated space, upscale cuisine, and imaginative cocktails create the essence of Celeste.Reservation Types:Whiskey Bar High-Top:On the first floor, The Bar is a nod to classic neighborhood bars. This space offers a casual atmosphere, perfect for gathering with friends during happy hour while indulging in elevated spirits, modern American cuisine, and an expanded whiskey list.Open Wed-Sat at 5pmDeco Supper Club:Located on the second floor, Deco Supper Club pays homage to the glamorous architectural history of Chicago at the turn-of-the-century with a drink menu spotlighting craft cocktails.Open Thurs-Sat at 7pm.
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10. RL Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(7293)
Price: Expensive
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 88 times today
If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

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  • ChrisVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The seven fishes prefix meal was amazing and our waiter Matt was truly incredible, accommodating, informative and attentive.
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    Osteria Via StatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • patricia
    Chicago / Illinois •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Pleasant atmosphere. Seated promptly served promptly. Food was good and prepared healthy. Overall a very pleasant experience
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    Beatrix - River NorthPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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    4.6
  • CassandraVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •95 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Best clam chowder anywhere! Crab cake appetizer was all crab, no filler and tasty. Came with salad so was quite filling as my main course. The stuffies were delicious-2 in the order and a unique northeastern treat. Others in my party commented on size of Cesar and house salads-big enough to share. They loved the cod and halibut. I love the location on the river. A great addition to Chicago.
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    Legal Sea Foods - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• River North (Chicago)
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    4
  • K'Shea
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everything was EXCELLENT, but our service was TOP NOTCH! I’m hoping I remember her name correctly, but Carley (& hope I’m spelling it write) was ahhhh-mazing!!! She was so attentive, yet she let us enjoy ourselves. Absolutely phenomenal!! Side Note: I think we were the noise level from laughing so much 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 Sorry!!
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    Sunda New Asian – River NorthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.6
  • JeanneVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wonderful dinner celebrating our 10th Wedding anniversary at RPM Italian. The restaurant reached out to ask how many years and when we arrived there was a custom printed menu with Happy 10th Anniversary! The kids loved the pastas and the bubbly drinks so they could cheers with us. The mini ice cream cones with anniversary sign was a sweet touch to end the night. Thanks for making it a special experience for our family to celebrate a delicious dinner together.
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    RPM Italian - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.6

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