Visiting Chicago Illinois, Magnificent Mile

[Eved]

Hi,
I am visiting Chicago Illinois this November 8-11 for a trade show. We will be staying on Magnificent Mile, and looking for places to eat breakfast & dinner. I have been there twice, and know of some restaurants I like. In the past we have visited Lawrys Prime Rib, Grand Lux Cafe, The Cheese Cake Factory, Giordano's Pizza, and Oak Tree Restaurant for breakfast. I believe we could easily miss some great places, although trying to stay in the $$ range. Any recommendation on places to eat and things to see. Thanks,

 

[DoctorShavegood]

Steakhouses for sure.

...did I mention steakhouses?

 

[luvmysuper]

Visit Merz Apothecary and Q Brothers at
4716 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773.989.0900


And then have a meal up the street at
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 N Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60625

 

[Mischief]

Gibson's is the only steakhouse you need to know about! Eat there often!

 

[the_edski]

Phil's advice is great! You can also drop down to the Merz in the Loop (17 E Monroe), and then have a drink at the Palmer House Hilton (Merz is a storefront there) and then wander around the corner to Millers Pub for a bite to eat and if you feel so inclined, grab a great smoke at Iwan Ries after!

 

[Eved]

Thanks guys! Mertz looks interesting. The Menroe location would be close to where we stay. interesting input on restaurants, we are staying on Magnificent S anything closer to the south side?

 

[the_edski]

Thanks guys! Mertz looks interesting. The Menroe location would be close to where we stay. interesting input on restaurants, we are staying on Magnificent S anything closer to the south side?

For kicks, you could go to the Billy Goat

 

[Bmet87]

I love the Billy goat breakfast. It's the perfect way to start the day if you plan on drinking all night

 

[Gordon]

Great breakfast at The West Egg Cafe, E Ontario St, 2 blocks east of the Mag Mile at N Fairbanks.
In the evening Timothy O'Toole's, next to the West Egg Cafe.
For authentic street meat, Portillo's, W Clark St and N. Clark.
You must also try Garrett Popcorn Shop, E Ontario at Mag Mile.

 

[mike_the_kraken]

It's been a few years since I've been to Chicago, but when I was there the restaurant scene was fantastic. Mike Ditka's wasn't bad.

 

[Donzi79]

Been a few years for me, Ditkas was good. I like cajun food, so we visited Heaven On Seven twice, very good

 

[BSAGuy]

Have a great trip.

 

[TheVez2]

And then have a meal up the street at
Chicago Brauhaus
4732 N Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60625

I'll second this! I went to Chicago and met with Scott from Captain's Choice. He recommended that I go to the Brauhaus after my visit to Q Brothers, and I loved it. Great food, and very reasonably priced as well. I will be going back there again, next time in Chicago.

 

[camjr]

Phil's advice is great! You can also drop down to the Merz in the Loop (17 E Monroe), and then have a drink at the Palmer House Hilton (Merz is a storefront there) and then wander around the corner to Millers Pub for a bite to eat and if you feel so inclined, grab a great smoke at Iwan Ries after!

I stay at the Palmer House all the time on business and spend way too much money at Merz when I'm there. If you have a drink at the lobby bar, PLEASE do yourself a favor and try their bloody mary. They have a giant cannister where they infuse the vodka with all manner of peppers and vegetables for the bloody mary's and they are fantastic.

Cheers!

 

[Ace_Club]

If you're willing to take a cab anywhere, definitely get yourself out to Kuma's Corner. Though be prepared to wait for a seat.

Otherwise, if you are hellbent on staying in the loop area, consider The Gage, The Berghoff, or Italian Village.

 

[August West]

All great suggestions.

I never miss visiting this.