Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveLove the deep dish pizza that Chicago is best known for!
Large Spanish restaurant with extensive tapas menu & several kinds of paella, plus sangia & a patio.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Tapas Valencia
1530 S State StLarge Spanish restaurant with extensive tapas menu & several kinds of paella, plus sangia & a patio.
A hybrid of pub, pizzeria & Polish-American restaurant, with a casual industrial-style setting.
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AveA hybrid of pub, pizzeria & Polish-American restaurant, with a casual industrial-style setting.
Cozy Italian spot serving hearty classics amid upscale tavern environs with a huge carved wood bar.
Victory Tap
1416 S Michigan AveCozy Italian spot serving hearty classics amid upscale tavern environs with a huge carved wood bar.
An airy, upscale restaurant serving seasonal New American dishes inspired by coastal Maine.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Acadia
1639 S Wabash AveAn airy, upscale restaurant serving seasonal New American dishes inspired by coastal Maine.
Once a firehouse, this stylish eatery serves traditional American fare & cocktails. Great happy hour!!
20 abantu bendawo batusa
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
1401 South Michigan AvenueOnce a firehouse, this stylish eatery serves traditional American fare & cocktails. Great happy hour!!
Elevated Middle Eastern dishes featured in an open, dramatic space with large windows.
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Kurah Mediterranean
1355 S Michigan AveElevated Middle Eastern dishes featured in an open, dramatic space with large windows.
Rustic Chinese eatery featuring inventive takes on homestyle recipes, plus sushi, ramen & cocktails.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Asian Outpost Hawaiian Hideout
1315 S Wabash AveRustic Chinese eatery featuring inventive takes on homestyle recipes, plus sushi, ramen & cocktails.
All-natural burgers, wings & chili with gourmet garnishes ordered via iPads & made while you wait.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
The Burger Point
1900 South State StreetAll-natural burgers, wings & chili with gourmet garnishes ordered via iPads & made while you wait.
Casual Thai spot with a large menu of faves including pad thai & curries in a sleek, warm space.
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StCasual Thai spot with a large menu of faves including pad thai & curries in a sleek, warm space.
Caribbean Restaurant, Reservations required · Small plates
4.7
97 Google reviews
9 abantu bendawo batusa
14 Parish
1644 East 53rd StreetCaribbean Restaurant, Reservations required · Small plates
4.7
97 Google reviews
Southern seafood boils, cocktails & beer served in nautical surroundings with a backyard look. Love this place because I just love seafood.
4.4 196 Google reviews
Lowcountry South Loop
1132 S Wabash AveSouthern seafood boils, cocktails & beer served in nautical surroundings with a backyard look. Love this place because I just love seafood.
4.4 196 Google reviews
Build-your-own gourmet burgers pair with craft beers & handmade shakes in a funky space.
4.5 826 Google reviews
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Burger Bar Chicago
1150 South Michigan AvenueBuild-your-own gourmet burgers pair with craft beers & handmade shakes in a funky space.
4.5 826 Google reviews
Sushi bar & Japanese standards, plus a full bar, in an airy, loftlike room. Delivery available.
4.5 487 Google reviews
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Umai
730 S Clark StSushi bar & Japanese standards, plus a full bar, in an airy, loftlike room. Delivery available.
4.5 487 Google reviews
Longtime chain known for thin- & thick-crust pies, pastas & other Italian staples.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Aurelio's Pizza
940 Warren AveLongtime chain known for thin- & thick-crust pies, pastas & other Italian staples.
Small, casual cantina serving Mexican faves & fruit-flavored margaritas in a terra-cotta space.
40 abantu bendawo batusa
La Cantina
1911 S Michigan AveSmall, casual cantina serving Mexican faves & fruit-flavored margaritas in a terra-cotta space.
Festive music & decor set the scene for a multicultural array of tastes from both Nepal & India.
Nepal House Indian Nepalese Restaurant
1301 S Michigan AveFestive music & decor set the scene for a multicultural array of tastes from both Nepal & India.
Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Yolk - South Loop
1120 S Michigan AveCafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
Storefront Mediterranean stop offering pitas, panini, salads, sides & desserts in informal setting.
Pita Heaven Restaurant
1250 S Michigan AveStorefront Mediterranean stop offering pitas, panini, salads, sides & desserts in informal setting.
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
97 abantu bendawo batusa
Subway
2352 W Cermak RdCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Raw fish specialist featuring oysters, sushi & seafood mains in an airy space with modern flair.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Chicago Oyster House
1933 S Indiana AveRaw fish specialist featuring oysters, sushi & seafood mains in an airy space with modern flair.
Jewish deli standards & classic American fare in a casual diner setting with a soda fountain.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveJewish deli standards & classic American fare in a casual diner setting with a soda fountain.
My favorite breakfast spot in South Loop. Inventive American breakfast & lunch items, including pancakes, croissant sandwiches & salads.
199 abantu bendawo batusa
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveMy favorite breakfast spot in South Loop. Inventive American breakfast & lunch items, including pancakes, croissant sandwiches & salads.
A modern, brightly colored daytime cafe, known for its Belgian waffles & build-your-own omelets.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Chicago Waffles
1400 S Michigan AveA modern, brightly colored daytime cafe, known for its Belgian waffles & build-your-own omelets.
Chinatown
Numerous authentic chinese restaurants
Located directly across the street from my building, this is a quaint and comfortable place to enjoy some great coffee.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Overflow Coffee Bar
1449 S State StLocated directly across the street from my building, this is a quaint and comfortable place to enjoy some great coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nautical-themed tavern with a full menu including burgers, sandwiches, salads & more.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Weather Mark Tavern
1503 S Michigan AveNautical-themed tavern with a full menu including burgers, sandwiches, salads & more.
Rustic watering hole with a long beer list, souped-up pub grub, lots of TVs & patio seating.
51 abantu bendawo batusa
The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen
1301 S Wabash AveRustic watering hole with a long beer list, souped-up pub grub, lots of TVs & patio seating.
Sports bar with a modern look offering American eats like pizza & burgers plus drink specials & TVs.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Kroll's South Loop
1736 S Michigan AveSports bar with a modern look offering American eats like pizza & burgers plus drink specials & TVs.
Reggies Chicago
2105 S State StJazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth CtBuddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveM Lounge
1520 S Wabash AveSightseeing
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrJohn Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueWillis Tower Skydeck
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveArts & Culture
I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrI-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Chicago Theatre
175 N State StCadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph StChicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveThe Chicago Jazz Ensemble
600 S Michigan AvePetrillo Music Shell
235 S Columbus DrIziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrEntertainment & Activities
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrIsifunda seSoldier
1410 Special Olympics DrAMC Navy Pier IMAX
600 E Grand AveI-ShowPlace ICON Theatres ku-Roosevelt Collection nge-ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtWintrust Arena
200 E Cermak RdBottle & Bottega Chicago Downtown
1241 S Michigan AveArie Crown Theater
2301 S Lake Shore DrThe Comedy Bar
162 E Superior StShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StParks & Nature
I-Grant Park
337 E Randolph StMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StNortherly Island
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StTarget
4466 N BroadwayJewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash AveWhole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StMariano's
2021 W Chicago AveSouth Loop Market
1720 S Michigan Ave