Let your rich grandfather take you to Joe's. While he'll feel comfortable among the dark wood, white tablecloths and expensive steaks, you'll feel comfortable stuffing your face with some of the mo... read more
Sports memorabilia dominates the interior of this sprawling chain steakhouse, but it's the exterior view of the river that's more appealing. Smith & Wollensky may not be the top steakhouse in town,... read more
You'll find a number of old-school steakhouses in the River North dining district, but most cater to an old-school crowd. And while Erie Cafe gets its share of weathered businessmen and their desig... read more
This is the original Morton's, the genesis of what is now a nationwide chain. As you're led underground (literally) to a table in a dark room that's distressingly close to other tables crowded with... read more
This is where the city of big shoulders eats big. Skip the appetizers for their giant 24-oz. porterhouse steaks (you pick the cut yourself from a tableside selection), fishbowl martinis and gut-pun... read more
A casual two-floor restaurant competing with Gibsons and Morton's for your steak needs. Great food, but those tables are really close! God help you if they seat a left-handed diner next to you. Go ... read more
Acclaimed celeb chef David Burke brings a steakhouse to Chicago. And if you know David Burke's track record, then you know that this ain't your daddy's steakhouse unless he's an exceptionally cool ... read more
Although Gibsons and Hugo’s are right next door to each other and share the same owners, you’ll get a slightly different experience here. There’s more fresh seafood on this menu—though you can orde... read more
The words seasonal and local seem to be attached to every other res...
Bold experiment provides a bar with everything but the booze. Every...
Massive River North sports bar that becomes late night DJ club. Sup...
Tucked below the swanky River North dining hotspot (yes, Gilt Bar i...
EDM and global house live performances and DJs perform and spin at ...