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A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(17629)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 150 times today
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is a neighborhood gem in River North, Chicago. With rave reviews mentioning its 'excellent food, service and atmosphere', it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The restaurant is renowned for its extensive seafood menu, freshly flown in daily, and its signature prime steaks. The restaurant's ambiance, described as 'classy, old school' and 'beautiful atmosphere', is complemented by a friendly and knowledgeable staff. It's the perfect place for a special celebration or a casual dinner with friends.
A photo of Quartino - Chicago restaurant
4.5
Awesome(11024)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 134 times today
Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.
A photo of Ema - River North restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4556)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 131 times today
A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North.
A photo of SUSHI-SAN - River North restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1328)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 124 times today
Sushi-San serves up the best sushi in Chicago made with the freshest ingredients they can find, all served with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer. The bar is kept stocked with rare Japanese whisky, sake, wine and inventive cocktails. Join them for lunch and dinner.
A photo of Andy's Jazz Club restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5105)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 110 times today
Admission is charged to all guests entering the venue and goes toward the musical entertainment that all will be enjoying while inside the club. All dining tables are good for 1 musical performance only. Please choose your reservation time according to your desired performance time. Andy's Jazz Club is a unique as a Jazz Room that offers full dining. We hope for a quiet room during all performances. We do ask that all guests be courteous to the artists while performing and keep conversation volume down during shows.
A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Chicago restaurant
4.2
Awesome(2198)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 82 times today
La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). To create our traditional but innovative dishes, our chefs cook with both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy. Eataly has teamed up with the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company, to bring you traditional Neapolitan pizza. Creamy mozzarella, charred yet elastic crust, and sweet San Marzano tomatoes are the basis for the most traditional Pizza.
A photo of il Porcellino restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4266)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 97 times today
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
A photo of Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(14331)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 126 times today
Since 1984, Shaw’s Crab House has earned its status as a Chicago icon with its unwavering commitment to quality and warm, dedicated staff. This generational restaurant embodies timeless seafood traditions inspired by America's coastal crab houses, creating a classic dining experience that stands the test of time. Signature dishes include King Crab Legs, oysters from both coasts, hand-rolled sushi, fresh fish, and more. After 40 years of excellence, Shaw's was ranked #8 in Chicago Magazine's Best Chicago Restaurants of 2024.The restaurant's 1940s-style design features two distinct dining rooms: the lively, casual Oyster Bar and the elegant, white-tablecloth Main Dining Room. Guests who reserve "Hightop" seating will dine in the Oyster Bar, while "Standard" seating is for the Main Dining Room.Located in the heart of River North, Shaw’s is just a short walk from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a memorable seafood experience.
A photo of Beatrix - River North restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5353)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 144 times today
Beatrix in River North is a neighborhood gem, loved by locals and visitors alike. The restaurant boasts a cozy, modern atmosphere, with a menu that's 'healthy meets delicious.' One review gushes, 'An absolute gem! Delicious fresh food, great service, and beautiful space!' and another lauds the 'cool ambiance' and 'great food.' Beatrix is a favorite for special occasions, group gatherings, and cute dates, and their 'reasonably priced' food is consistently described as 'great.'
A photo of Barrio restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2899)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 42 times today
Located In The Heart Of River North, At 65 West Kinzie Street, Dineamic Hospitality Added Its First Mexican Restaurant, Barrio, To The Hospitality Group'S Culinary Roster In 2017. A Creative Take On Traditional Mexican Fare With American Influences, Barrio Is A 6,000-Square-Foot Space Accommodating 200 Guests Indoors And Throughout Our 3 Private Dining Spaces And 70 Guests Amongst Our Expansive Outdoor Patio. Barrio Is Located Near The Chicago River, Right On The Cusp Of Downtown In River North.
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  • DavidVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •136 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Joe's never disappoints. The stone crab claws are always delicious. The salads--beet root and chopped lettuce, tomato, onion, and feta--were excellent and large-sized (shareable). And the crab cakes were all crab and the tuna perfectly cooked and plentiful. The service is attentive, but not intrusive, and very helpful in making menu decisions. And the ambience is nice--the tables and booths are nicely spaced so that, even when Joe's is crowded, which is all the times we have been there, it is possible for two people to have a conversation without having to yell across the table at each other. Joe's is on our regular rota of Chicago restos--pricey but worth the cost.
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    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• River North (Chicago)
    4.9
  • Dennis
    Las Vegas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We enjoyed everything and our server was wonderful!
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    Ema - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
    4.7
  • Elaine S
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great dinner with a friend and my 8 year old daughter. Nancy our Server was very attentive and had amazing energy. Chef Luis came out to greet us and every dish brought out was delicious and fantastic!!! Thank you Chef!!!
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    SUSHI-SAN - River NorthPrice: Moderate• Japanese• River North (Chicago)
    4.8
  • Leila
    Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had an excellent experience at Andy’s. The food was amazing; we ordered the Cajun shrimp risotto and the Caribbean grilled salmon. The salmon was juicy and delightful. The shrimp risotto was phenomenal as well. Loved the espresso martini! The music was great too and the entire vibe / experience.
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    Andy's Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• River North (Chicago)
    4.7
  • MattVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Booked here at the last minute dinner was amazing. The pizza was very, very good. The short rib was Devine. We also had the charcuterie board and the apricot sauce should be jarred and sold in stores. It was amazing.
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    Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.5
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