Dining in Chicago: Insider's Guide
By J.P. Anderson, Citysearch Editor
Insider tips on some of Chicago's best restaurants.
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Marche
833 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Going to the theater? Show the valet your ticket and get free parking, plus a free chef's choice appetizer. The offer is valid 5:30pm to 7:30pm nightly; be sure to mention the offer when you make your reservation. -
Brasserie Jo
59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
Dogs are more than welcome on the terrace at Brasserie Jo. Not only can your pet take a seat, he'll also get a complimentary serving of steak tartare served in a special doggie dish. -
Gioco
1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Ask to sit in the speakeasy, a back room with its own hidden entrance and an intimate table for two set in a former safe. -
Carlucci
6111 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL
On Friday evenings, dine at Carlucci and enjoy as much Mondavi Arianna wine as you care to drink for just one cent per glass. -
Tizi Melloul
531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
On Sunday evenings at 7pm and 8pm, enjoy unlimited glasses of wine, appetizers and a belly dancer's performances, all for $25. -
Dunlays on Clark
2600 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Free parking in Lincoln Park? Yup. Park in the pay garage at 2515 N. Clark Street, and the restaurant will validate it--saving you the standard $9 fee. -
Lawry's The Prime Rib
100 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Dinner costs upwards of $50 per person at this beef standby, but weekday lunch is a bargain. Get a hand-carved prime rib, turkey or tuna sandwich, house-made potato chips and one side dish, all starting at $5.99. -
Trattoria No. 10
10 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
Trattoria No. 10 offers an all-you-can-eat bar buffet for just $10 with $5 drink minimum. This is no chips and dip buffet--graze on shrimp, carved beef tenderloin, grilled chicken salad, pasta with marinara sauce, baked polenta and more. -
BIN 36
339 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
At this lofty, open wine bar and restaurant, you can enjoy a quick lunch in only 36 minutes--guaranteed--including a free cookie and cup of coffee or bottle of water to take back to the office (Mon-Fri 11am-2pm).
