Looking to sample the flavors of River North? Known for carefully crafted menus, high-end styling, and exceptional service, River North restaurants have a unique flair you won’t find elsewhere. Whether you’re in the mood for Peruvian, Italian, or French-syle fare, there’s something for you on our list of the best restaurants in River North. With a fleet of sedans, SUVs, and buses, Signature Transportation Group will get you there!
Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf
A favorite of Chicago’s meat-lovers, Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf is an upscale steakhouse serving choice steaks, seafood towers, and decadent desserts coupled with flavorful cocktails and wines. Red leather banquettes, elegant chandeliers, and soft lighting create an atmosphere that’s rich in French style but lacks stuffiness or formality. If you’re searching for the perfect spot for date night, Bavette’s is it!
Location: 218 W Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Portillo’s
Chain restaurants are often hit or miss, but Chicago-born Portillo’s is 100% a hit. Open seven days a week, Portillo’s has been serving up mouth-watering hot dogs since 1963, when it first opened as “The Dog House” in Villa Park. Choose from hot dogs and chili, beef or sausage sandwiches, and char-broiled burgers — but whatever you do — don’t forget to try the chocolate cake shake!
Location: 100 W Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Tanta Chicago
Experience genuine Peruvian cuisine at Tanta Chicago. From empanadas to braised lamb hind to grilled Chef’s selection fish, Tanta Chicago’s menu is as inviting as its atmosphere. Chef Gastón Acurio was voted a winner of The Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, so you know you’re in for a delicious meal when you visit. Rooftop season is May through September/October.
Location: 118 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
Ēma
At Ēma, Chef C.J. Jacobson serves up small but delicious Mediterranean plates with a California flair. Mezze, spreads, and dips are the menu’s core items, and include favorites like spicy hummus, house-made labneh, and whipped feta. They also have gluten-free options and a kids menu. Ēma is a great spot to grab a quick bite before exploring other exciting things to do in River North.
Location: 74 W Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654
RPM Italian
RPM Italian is the sister restaurant of RPM Steak and the product of a collaboration between RJ, Jerrod, and Molly Melman, Bill and Juliana Rancic, and Doug Pasaltis. Natural materials such as opulent wood and leather accent the space, complementing the menu wonderfully. Choose from slow-roasted meats, fresh seafood, and sweets like Giuliana’s Bellini Float with Prosecco, white peach, and raspberry.
Location: 52 W Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654
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