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A photo of Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago restaurant
1. Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago
4.3
Awesome(4917)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • South Loop
Booked 20 times today
Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.
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2. Grant Park Bistro
4.1
Excellent(16)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Loop
Booked 4 times today
Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
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3. Lou Malnati's - South Loop
4.5
Awesome(112)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Booked 25 times today
No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located on South State Street in the South Loop of Chicago, Lou’s South Loop is convenient to the McCormick Center, Soldier Field and Grant Park. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy experience awaits ... whether you’ve been at a sporting event, sightseeing, or out for a night of jazz, Lou Malnati’s South Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.
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4. TAK Korean Bistro
4.4
Awesome(36)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • South Loop
Booked 1 time today
A Korean pocha restaurant in South Loop Chicago is a lively and casual eatery that serves up traditional Korean street food dishes and drinks. Pocha, which translates to "street food tent," refers to the popular outdoor food stalls found in South Korea, and this type of restaurant aims to recreate that experience in an indoor setting.At a Korean pocha restaurant, you can expect to find a variety of small plates, or "anju," that are meant to be shared among friends while drinking soju or beer. These dishes can include popular Korean bar snacks like fried chicken, spicy rice cakes, and seafood pancakes.The atmosphere at a Korean pocha restaurant is usually laid-back and social, with a focus on hanging out with friends and enjoying good food and drinks.Overall, if you're looking for a fun and flavorful dining experience in South Loop Chicago, a Korean pocha restaurant is a great choice. With its vibrant atmosphere and delicious street food, it's sure to be a memorable meal.
A photo of Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop restaurant
5. Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop
4.6
Exceptional(92)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Booked 1 time today
Relaxed pizzeria and bar featuring hand tossed, Quad Cities style pizza, scratch-made comfort food, 100+ all-Midwestern beers, BYO salads with fresh ingredients, house-made pastas, great desserts and the most iconic mozzarella sticks in town.Fully retractable second-story rooftop ensures no rain can ruin your parade. Bottomless mimosas and brunch on weekends. For larger parties than reservations allow, please email rp4marketing@thefifty50.com with information and we will be happy to accommodate!**Gratuity of 18% will be added to groups of 5+ or subtotals of $125+
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6. Burger Bar Chicago
4.5
Awesome(640)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • South Loop
Booked 5 times today
American Ranchers know a thing or two about beef. When they tell us that Prime is the best, we just go with the flow and serve up the biggest, baddest Prime burgers around.
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7. Forno Mauri Italiana Pizzeria
new
(0)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Coming Soon!
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8. Bar Louie - Dearborn Station
2.7
(1)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Loop
Booked 4 times today
At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.
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9. Fogo de Chao - Chicago
4.1
Excellent(4674)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 147 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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10. AO Hawaiian Hideout
new
4.4
Awesome(5)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaiian • South Loop
Booked 5 times today
Aloha!!! AO Hawaiian Hideout (est.2013) is a husband and wife team, serving ono grinds & boozy libations. We invite you to join us on a journey through the tropics...our little hidden gem, serving home-style comfort foods that will have you coming back for more. Sit back, relax and enjoy a Mai Tai, Pina Colada, Tiki-la Style Passionfruit Margarita or Lychee Martini in our home away from home. Come one or come all, as we are a short walk from Chicago's main attractions: McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler's Planetarium, Art Institute, Grant Park, Navy Pier & the Riverwalk. We offer dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering and buffets for large party celebrations. Local favorites: Spam Musubi, Island Nachos, Lomi Lomi, Indonesian Seafood Noodle Soup, Poké Bowls, Hawaiian Pulehu Beef Short Ribs, Kalua Pig, Loco Moco, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Thai Panang Curry, Kung Pao, Mongolian, Thai Basil and much more. Mahalo nui and look forward to your future visit.

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