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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(7831)Lincoln Park - 2
The Walnut Room - Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(6658)Downtown / Loop - 3
The Palm Court
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(4829)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3520)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(14817)West Loop
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(700)River North (Chicago) - 2
STK – Chicago
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(6342)River North (Chicago) - 3
Mirra
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.7(80)Bucktown / Wicker Park - 4
Bamboo Club
Price: Moderate•Pizza Bar•4.4(578)Wrigleyville - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(166)Logan Square
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Aba - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(2582)West Loop - 2
Siena Tavern
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(5993)River North (Chicago) - 3
Maple & Ash
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4315)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5333)West Loop - 5
Mercadito - River North
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.5(6254)River North (Chicago)
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- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoIt's always a good vibe! Highly recommend the shrimp for appetizers and egg roll.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.5
- JJanvipChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food as always..wait staff are courteous and professional. They provided special attention to the gluten free needs of someone in my party.More infoPiacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park•4.8
- AAntoinetteChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on 15 Nov 2024Great food and drink ! We went on karaoke night. Great time we enjoyed ourselves!More infoS2 City Grill & Daiquiri Bar - MaywoodPrice: Moderate• American• Berwyn•4.1
- LLeslieChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined on 13 Nov 2024Loved being there to help Maya celebrate 17 years as a local restaurant. Good food and drinks. Raul and Josh were attentive. One of our group’s favorite local restaurants.More infoMaya Del SolPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Oak Park•4.8
- BBryanaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on 13 Sept 202410/10 Stars When I first arrived to the restaurant I was greeted by the hostess who had a great personality. Upon being seated I was immediately greeted by my server who suggested her favorite meal which was the lamb chops with mashed potatoes. My meal was cooked to perfection and the service was excellent. I enjoyed the ambience and great music!More infoThe View RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Riverside•4.3
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