These are restaurants within a mile of the hotel (720 South Michigan Avenue). Street numbers are reckoned from a grid. N – S numbers are simple. E-W numbers are city blocks east or west of State Street, which is 2 blocks west (away from the lake) of the hotel. It is a good idea to telephone the hotels in advance. Information on this page is from the Chicago Reader.

312 Chicago 136 N. LaSalle St., Chicago (312) 696-2420.								Inviting Italian-American restaurant next to the Hotel Allegro. $$$$$. Food: 7. Service: 6.9. Ambience: 7.5.
437 Rush 437 N. Rush St., Chicago (312) 222-0101.								Phil Stefani's sleek, deco steak house in the spot formerly home to the legendary Riccardo's. $$$$$. Not rated.
65 Seafood Restaurant 336 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 372-0306.								Good, quick Chinese food in a less-than-alluring setting. $$$$$. Not rated.
Ada's Famous Deli & Restaurant 14 S. Wabash St., Chicago (312) 214-4282.								Typical lox and bagels, sandwiches, and pastries; one of a chain. $$$$$. Food: 6.3. Service: 6.3. Ambience: 6.5.
Artists' Restaurant 412 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 939-7855.								Diner nestled in the Fine Arts Building; standard food, spectacularly located sidewalk cafe. $$$$$. Not rated.
Artopolis 306 S. Halsted St., Chicago (312) 559-9000.								Multifunction cafe, bar, and retail store in Greektown. $$$$$. Food: 7.8. Service: 6. Ambience: 8.4.
Athena 212 S. Halsted St., Chicago (312) 655-0000.								Greek Town newcomer with inviting outdoor garden. $$$$$. Food: 7.5. Service: 7.8. Ambience: 8.2.
Atwood Cafe 1 W. Washington St., Chicago (312) 368-1900.								Sleek Contemporary American cafe in the Burnham Hotel. $$$$$. Food: 7.5. Service: 6.8. Ambience: 8.8.
Bacino's 75 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago (312) 263-0070.								Downtown location of this stuffed pizza chain offers a bit more ambience than the others. $$$$$. Not rated.
Bar Louie 123 N. Halsted St., Chicago (312) 207-0500.								River West location of Restaurant Development Group's casually hip bar-restaurant. $$$$$. Not rated.
Bar Louie 47 W. Polk , Chicago (312) 347-0000.								Loop location of Restaurant Development Group's popular bar-restaurant chain. $$$$$. Food: 7.2. Service: 6.4. Ambience: 8.4.
Ben Pao 52 W. Illinois St., Chicago (312) 222-1888.								Chinese cuisine as interpreted (and reinterpreted) by Lettuce Entertain You. $$$$$. Food: 7.3. Service: 7.5. Ambience: 8.5.
Berghoff 17 W. Adams St., Chicago (312) 427-3170.								Loop landmark past its prime, perhaps, but still popular for schnitzel, private label beer, and old world bustle. $$$$$. Food: 6.9. Service: 7.3. Ambience: 7.4.
The Big Downtown 124 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago (312) 917-7399.								Inventive Chicago-themed American restaurant in the Palmer House Hotel. $$$$$. Food: 6.4. Service: 6. Ambience: 7.
Billy Goat 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 222-1525.								Legendary burger joint famous for "cheezborgers!" and eclectic, journalist-heavy clientele. $$$$$. Not rated.
Billy Goat Tavern II 309 W. Washington St., Chicago (312) 899-1873.								Washington Street spinoff of legendary burger joint famous for "cheezborgers!" $$$$$. Not rated.
Bin 36 339 N. Dearborn , Chicago (312) 755-9463.								Contemporary American bistro devoted to demystification of wine. $$$$$. Food: 7.7. Service: 7.7. Ambience: 7.5.
Blackbird 619 W. Randolph St., Chicago (312) 715-0708.		A soaring success on West Randolph, featuring the eclectic American cuisine of chef Paul Kahan (Topolobampo, Erwin). $$$$$. Food: 9. Service: 7.7. Ambience: 7.2.
Blackie's 755 S. Clark St., Chicago (312) 786-1161.		Boisterous South Loop bar/restaurant with great burgers and other pub grub. $$$$$. Not rated.
Blue Point Oyster Bar 741 W. Randolph St., Chicago (312) 207-1222.		High-ticket seafood at the restaurant-cursed corner of Randolph and Halsted, heavily influenced by the example of Shaw's Crab House. $$$$$. Food: 7.9. Service: 7.2. Ambience: 7.8.
Brasserie Jo 59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago (312) 595-0800.		Big, attractive faux-brasserie serving expertly rendered classics and a few twists. $$$$$. Food: 7.7. Service: 7.3. Ambience: 7.8.
Brio 10 W. Hubbard St., Chicago (312) 467-1010.		Closed. $$$$$. Food: 7.6. Service: 7. Ambience: 8.7.
Buckingham's 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 922-4400.		American restaurant in the Chicago Hilton and Towers featuring pricey but reliable steaks. $$$$$. Not rated.
Burrito Beach 19 S. LaSalle St., Chicago (312) 578-9340.		Unspectacular burritos for the 90s that take the wrap concept to its mediocre conclusion. $$$$$. Not rated.
Cactus 404 S. Wells St., Chicago (312) 922-3830.		South Loop cantina serving Mexican bar food, margaritas and beer to thirsty traders. $$$$$. Not rated.
Caffe Baci 77 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago (312) 629-2224.		Smoky Loop cafe popular for happy hour cocktails as well as a quick lunch. $$$$$. Not rated.
California Pizza Kitchen 414 N. Orleans St., Chicago (312) 222-9030.		Closed. $$$$$. Not rated.
Carmichael's Chicago Steak House 1052 W. Monroe St., Chicago (312) 433-0025.		Nostalgic-feeling steakhouse near the United Center; my-kind-of-town fare. $$$$$. Food: 6.6. Service: 8. Ambience: 8.3.
Catch 35 35 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago (312) 346-3500.		Upscale Loop seafood spot with urban flair and prices. $$$$$. Food: 8.3. Service: 7.8. Ambience: 8.2.
Cavanaugh's 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago (312) 939-3125.		Historic Monadnock building bar/restaurant serving salads, sandwiches and other mainstream fare. $$$$$. Not rated.
Celebrity Cafe 320 N. Dearborn St., Chicago (312) 836-5499.			Hotel dining room best known for great views, hotel prices, and Sunday brunch. $$$$$. Not rated.
Ceres Cafe 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago (312) 427-3443.			CBOT traders pile into this Loop gem for home-style breakfast and casual lunch. $$$$$. Not rated.
Charming Wok 601 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago (312) 939-0966.			South Loop Chinese place with a somewhat dreary ambience and standard fare. $$$$$. Not rated.
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant 1401 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 786-1401.			Sprawling American restaurant in the South Loop with multiple dining rooms to suit all tastes. $$$$$. Not rated.
Cityfood 400 N. State St., Chicago (312) 755-1071.			Urban lunch spot with fresh healthy fare that includes wraps and daily soups. $$$$$. Food: 7.6. Service: 7. Ambience: 6.4.
Club Creole 226 W. Kinzie St., Chicago (312) 222-0300.			Funky space near the Merchandise Mart serving reliable Cajun cuisine for Loop lunchers. $$$$$. Food: 7.2. Service: 6.9. Ambience: 6.2.
Coco Pazzo 300 W. Hubbard St., Chicago (312) 836-0900.			Innovative NY transplant serving up some crazy Tuscan fare. $$$$$. Food: 7.7. Service: 6.4. Ambience: 8.2.
Corner Bakery 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago (312) 588-1040.			Innovative counter-service cafe best reserved for quick salads, sandwiches, or pizza. $$$$$. Not rated.
Corner Bakery 78 E. Washington St., Chicago (312) 201-0805.			Innovative counter-service cafe best reserved for quick salads, sandwiches, or pizza. $$$$$. Not rated.
Corner Bakery 224 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 431-7600.			Innovative counter-service cafe best reserved for quick salads, sandwiches, or pizza. $$$$$. Not rated.
Corner Bakery 516 N. Clark St., Chicago (312) 644-8100.							Innovative counter-service cafe best reserved for quick salads, sandwiches, or pizza. $$$$$. Food: 6.8. Service: 5.5. Ambience: 6.
Corner Bakery 140 S. Dearborn , Chicago (312) 920-9100.							Innovative counter-service cafe best reserved for quick salads, sandwiches, or pizza. $$$$$. Not rated.
Costa's 340 S. Halsted St., Chicago (312) 263-9700.							Tries to take Greektown uptown with more refined cooking, service, and surroundings. $$$$$. Food: 7. Service: 7.1. Ambience: 8.3.
Cuisines 1 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago (312) 372-7200.							Mediterranean-inflected Italian restaurant that draws Loop workers and shoppers for solid hotel dining. $$$$$. Not rated.
Cyrano's 34 W. Wacker , Chicago (312) 629-2976.							Chicago River outpost of Cyrano's on Wells. $$$$$. Not rated.
Dearborn Street Oyster Bar 409 S. Dearborn , Chicago (312) 922-1217.				Loop seafood restaurant and oyster bar. $$$$$. Not rated.
Dos Hermanos 233 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago (312) 993-0527.				Margaritas bad? Margaritas good? Opinion is sharply divided on the offerings at this Loop Mexican restaurant. $$$$$. Food: 6.1. Service: 6.7. Ambience: 5.7.
Edwardo's Natural Pizza 521 S. Dearborn St., Chicago (312) 939-3366.				Eco-conscious stuffed pizza; recent franchising makes branches unreliable. $$$$$. Not rated.
Emil's Bar & Grill 101 N. Wacker , Chicago (312) 332-4333.				Loop restaurant serving continental cuisine. $$$$$. Not rated.
Encore 171 W. Randolph St., Chicago (312) 338-3788.				Stylish Loop "lunch club and liquid lounge" serving carved sandwiches for lunch and bar bites in the evening. $$$$$. Not rated.
Entre Nous 200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago (312) 565-7997.					Fairmont Hotel's subdued, elegant dining room serving fine American cuisine. $$$$$. Not rated.
Estia 306 S. Halsted St., Chicago (312) 454-8380.					Halsted-area Greek newcomer with familiar fare; live piano sets it apart. $$$$$. Not rated.
Everest 440 S. LaSalle St., Chicago (312) 663-8920.					Forty stories high, with refined French cuisine and prices to match. $$$$$. Food: 9.6. Service: 9.7. Ambience: 9.2.
Exchequer Restaurant and Pub 226 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago (312) 939-5633.					Bustling Loop lunch spot for burgers, ribs, pizza, and movie-buff decor. $$$$$. Not rated.
Ferris Wheel Restaurant 120 S. State St., Chicago (312) 236-4842.					Casual, low-key Loop diner. $$$$$. Not rated.
Flat Top Grill 1000 W. Washington St., Chicago (312) 829-4800.					Loop branch of this popular all-you-can-eat stir-fry bar. $$$$$. Food: 8. Service: 6.9. Ambience: 6.9.
Frontera Grill 445 N. Clark St., Chicago (312) 661-1434.					One of Chicago's best and most acclaimed restaurants, featuring sophisticated regional Mexican cuisine in a festive, boisterous atmosphere. $$$$$. Food: 8.5. Service: 7.2. Ambience: 8.
Garden Restaurant 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 443-3543.					Art Institute cafe with popular outdoor patio; good for a light lunch. $$$$$. Not rated.
Gioco 1312 S. Wabash , Chicago (312) 939-3870.					Rustic Italian restaurant serving pasta, seafood, and other specialties in a hip South Loop space. $$$$$. Food: 7.8. Service: 7.4. Ambience: 8.2.
Giordano's 308 W. Randolph St., Chicago (312) 201-1441.					Just-left-of-a-fern-bar local pizza chain, the birthplace of stuffed pizza. $$$$$. Not rated.
Grace 623 W. Randolph , Chicago (312) 928-9200.						Former Outpost chef Ted Cizma's contemporary American entry in the Randolph market area. $$$$$. Food: 8.4. Service: 7.7. Ambience: 7.5.
Greek Islands 200 S. Halsted St., Chicago (312) 782-9855.						Multiroom Greektown institution; late hours, usually speedy service. $$$$$. Food: 6.4. Service: 5.9. Ambience: 6.3.
Harry Caray's 33 W. Kinzie Ave., Chicago (312) 828-0966.						Well-prepared Italian favorites and steaks in a large, high-energy celebrity shrine. $$$$$. Food: 7.2. Service: 6.5. Ambience: 6.3.
Heaven on Seven 111 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago (312) 263-6443.						Cajun-in-a-coffeeshop, Jimmy Bannos's original no-frills Loop location. $$$$$. Food: 7.8. Service: 6.2. Ambience: 7.1.
Hi Ricky 941 W. Randolph St., Chicago (312) 491-9100.						River West outpost of the popular, reasonably priced pan-Asian noodle shop/satay bar. $$$$$. Food: 6.3. Service: 6.6. Ambience: 6.3.
Houlihan's 111 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago (312) 616-3663.						Typical American chain restaurant that draws tourists and local workers. $$$$$. Not rated.
House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago (312) 527-2583.						Folk art and music make for a lively atmosphere, but Raters are unimpressed with food and service. $$$$$. Food: 5.7. Service: 6. Ambience: 7.6.
House of Blues Foundation Room 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago (312) 527-2583.						Former members-only dining room deep inside the House of Blues. $$$$$. Not rated.
Hudson Club 504 N. Wells St., Chicago (312) 467-1947.						Supermod retro room inspired by 1940s autos, always packed with sleek people. Surprisingly good and artfully presented eclectic American cuisine. $$$$$. Food: 8.6. Service: 7.9. Ambience: 9.4.
J. Randolph's Bar & Grill 155 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 565-2203.						Loop pub with American grub: salads, appetizers, burgers & fries. $$$$$. Not rated.
Jaipur Palace 22 E. Hubbard St., Chicago (312) 595-0911.	Upscale downtown Indian restaurant with striking decor; Raters go mostly for the lunch buffet. $$$$$. Food: 6.6. Service: 6.2. Ambience: 6.8.
Jaks Tap 901 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago (312) 666-1700.	$$$$$. Not rated.
Kinzie Chophouse 400 N. Wells St., Chicago (312) 822-0191.	Downtown steakhouse with unusually good side dishes and seafood. $$$$$. Food: 7.3. Service: 7.7. Ambience: 7.2.
Kitty O'Shea's 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago (312) 922-4400.	Festive Irish bar in the Chicago Hilton and Towers serving classic pub grub. $$$$$. Not rated.
Klay Oven 414 N. Orleans St., Chicago (312) 527-3999.	Upscale River North Indian restaurant that takes its food seriously. $$$$$. Food: 7.9. Service: 7.6. Ambience: 6.4.
Kukla's 509 N. Wells St., Chicago (312) 670-9711.	Rat Pack-era throwback supper club featuring a cigar lounge with walk-in humidor. $$$$