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- JJerrod1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoOverall a great experience. The restaurant is setup for high volume as the tables are small and very tight together. I understand packing the tables together to maximize the space helps earn money - it was a bit too tight for my personal liking- although I would return.More infoQuartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.5
- EErnieVIPBaltimore / Maryland •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWhat a lovely experience! It was my first time there, and it exceeded any expectations I had. We enjoyed the fried green tomato BLT as an appetizer; I ordered shrimp and grits; my husband ordered the short ribs. Both were divine! Flavorful and presented beautifully. The service was excellent. Our server was attentive and most pleasant. He didn’t miss a beat. Two different managers came to our table to introduce themselves and check on our experience. They even treated us to a banana pudding cheesecake. That was above and beyond. We left feeling totally content. The food was delish and the service utterly delightful. We can’t wait to try the Yard Bird location in Miami, where we live.More infoYardbird Table & Bar - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• River North (Chicago)•4.6
- BBurtLas Vegas •12 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur experience at Joe's was excellent from beginning to end. We were greeted by the maitre'd as if we were one of their best customers and were seated at a booth that we sat in the last time we were there even though we did not request it. The service was impeccable as we were not rushed even though the restaurant was very busy. The timing of the food from beginning to end was at comfortable pace and the food, including salad, grilled seafood and a steak, was perfectly prepared. The general manager of the restaurant even came to our table to welcome us. All in all, it was one of the best dining experiences of the year, and we visit many restaurants throughout the year.More infoJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• River North (Chicago)•4.9
- JJenniferVIPChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food, nice atmosphere& friendly staff. Perfect place for group gatherings!More infoLa Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.2
- JJillChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoCelebrated my birthday dinner here. The food and drinks were great! Food came quick, the wait staff was on top of it! The restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas!More infoSiena TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.7
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Near North is one of the four sections of downtown Chicago and encompasses a densely populated area, including residential, retail, commercial, and recreational areas. One of the most popular destinations is Navy Pier, which enjoyed 9.3 million visitors in 2016 and is home to many casual restaurants featuring vegetarian wraps, Angus beef hamburgers, and traditional Chicago-style pizza. The Near North has a diverse population of residents, including many people who are of Mexican and Chinese descent. This is reflected in the city's many small restaurants that feature totopo, pastel azteca, and carne a la tampiqueña. Some of the Chinese-American specialties available at the local restaurants include Peking roast duck and dàzhǔ gānsī.
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