ISC Chicago: A little pricey, but it is downtown; great for business lunch!
Amanda Cooper: Get the bacon, you'll thank me later! The shrimp are impressively large and my petite filet was perfectly cooked! Power lunch and date night dining!
Diego Reynoso: Great food everything from the steaks to the incredible smores desert (a must do)
3. Remington's
8.3
20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 28 tips and reviews
Olivia: Fantastic place for business lunch!
Murat: Close to park, in a lively area. Food is delicious. Crab cake is exceptional. Outdoor seating is available in good weather. Staff is extremely nice, kind and welcoming. Always a line, waiting is short
Pebes Jimenez: Awesome music selection!
5. Inspiration Kitchens
8.6
3504 W Lake St (btwn Homan & Hamlin), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 17 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: This spot serves up some of the best food in the city and not just for the price. Try their omelets, gumbo, and daily pancake and French toast specials which round out the short but sweet brunch menu. Read more.
Aviva Alter: Everything I ate was amazing, fried green tomatoes to basil lemonade
Kailei Carr: Loved the shrimp and grits and the poached pear pancakes.
6. Athena Greek Restaurant
8.0
212 S Halsted St (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 66 tips and reviews
Sanjay Gupta: The pork loin chops are large, wonderfully presented, and delicious. The location is great for a business lunch downtown with free valet, excellent service, and wonderful presentation of entrees. Read more.
Eater: Take in the scenic view and enjoy old-world bites like housemade pork sausages and lamb with artichokes in lemon sauce. Read more.
Ross Guthrie: Saganaki was invented in Chicago's Greektown. http://hub.aa.com/en/aw/chicago-greek-saganaki-flaming-cheese
7. Cherry Circle Room
8.9
12 S Michigan Ave (at E Madison St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 45 tips and reviews
Ariana Voyer: Ordered the beef tartare with gouda (wow!), duck entree, brussel sprouts slaw & chocolate mint dessert (yum!). If you sit at the bar, trust the bartender to make something for you. Great mixologists!
Redeye Chicago: The lack of windows, huge curved wooden bar, slick tufted booths and symbols emblazoned on everything feel like Don Draper’s supper club meets illuminati secret society. Read more.
Mike Satinover: Gorgeous space, extremely laid back, with amazing cocktails by Paul McGee. Great approachable but thoughtful menu.
8. The Gage
9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 341 tips and reviews
Natalya Lisa: This is a great place for anytime business lunch dinner date. The staff is top notch and one of the 3 by the Host with the Most Mr. Lawless! Great eats and even better atmosphere people.
Time Out Chicago: The whiskey list is lengthy and beer options go beyond the basics. The food is rich and flavorful, from the Scotch egg to the Gage burger with melted onion marmalade and gobs of Midwestern Camembert. Read more.
Teri Gidwitz: Try the Regular burger - maybe the best burger in the city. Read more.
9. Wildfire
8.5
159 W Erie St (btwn La Salle St & Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 77 tips and reviews
Wildfire Restaurant: The place to take family and friends, celebrations, business meetings & parties. Gluten Free Menu with many options. Off-site catering available. 1/2 price bottles of wine on Mondays Read more.
Lenny Gallo: Get your steak with one of their crusted options. Awesome au gratin potatoes.
MafiaHairdresser Jon-David: I love the the Trio of Medalions! Love.
11. The Franklin Room
9.1
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews
Katie: My go-to spot for anyone - fantastic menu, always excellent service and the music is always on-point. Perfect for dates, family dinners, visitors, or just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour.
Eric Munn: The shrimp pot pie is outstanding. Great whiskey list as well.
Andy Swindler: $1 oysters from 5-6:30pm. Get some.
13. Earls Kitchen + Bar
8.2
1538 N Clybourn Ave (N Halsted St & N Clybourn Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Michael Bish: Expansive bar - great space - perfect for a drink and an app.. Parking Validation for the garage too!!
Preston K: Earls is a hidden gem. The best drink specials and happy hour every day of the week.
Adam Ronich: Brunch before noon! We came in on a Sunday at 2 pm looking for brunch. Before noon, food is $8, after it $14. Honestly the brunch dishes were very average. At $8 worth it, at $14 you're overpaying.
14. RPM Steak
8.7
66 W Kinzie St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 78 tips and reviews
Dana Danielle: Swanky steak house in a trendy spot in downtown Chicago! This place is busy every night. Good spot for friends, family, business and more. It's $$ but worth every dollar!
ISC Chicago: 14k chocolate cake: words fail me, it's that good
ISC Chicago: Appetizers and salads are large enough to share, and so are the sides. Save room for dessert, tempting though the menu is.
Otel.com: Try the breakfast within this special design hotel, yummy! The hotel is also perfect for business meetings or special day events.
Matt Mitchell: Beautiful hotel centrally located in downtown Chicago within walking distance of all the major sites. Honestly, it felt like staying in one of those hotels you'd see in a James Bond movie. #fantastic
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel: The Blu Aqua Hotel’s curved balconies bow out by as much as 12 feet and allow for 180° views of the magnificent Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.