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crackerjack465 : 4/26/2018 10:46 am
Hey everyone, I'm heading to Chicago with my girlfriend for a few days in May. I've been a few times for business and have a general plan to cover all of the touristy spots.

I'm looking for a good restaurant recommendation. Maybe something around Old Town or Wrigleyville. It doesn't need to be a fancy spot, I just want something with really quality food and something that is different than what you would find here in NY. Price isn't too big of an issue, I'm not looking for Per Se level prices but anything less than the average NYC steakhouse is fine.

For example, when people come to NY and they ask me "give me a steak place", I send them to Peter Lugar's. Something that's kind of unique and different that they will remember - and they get one of the best NYC steaks.


I know that's oddly specific, but recommendations are welcome.
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House  
FranknWeezer : 4/26/2018 11:11 am : link
Lou Malnati's
Giordano's
Not a fan of deep dish  
giantsfan44ab : 4/26/2018 11:13 am : link
but loved Lou Manalties.
Joe's Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab has always  
mfsd : 4/26/2018 11:15 am : link
been a great place for me, top end steaks and plenty of other choices, one of my favorite restaurants

Agree about Giordano's or Lou Malnati's for first class deep dish pizza.

I don't really have neighborhood specific recs, I'm sure some locals can help out, but Chicago is a great city for restaurants, it's hard to find a bad meal there
Shaw's Crab House  
Eliyah : 4/26/2018 11:31 am : link
Is one of my favorites. Steak and Seafood. When you enter the fancy "need a reservation" restaurant is to the left, the bar (that often has live music) has the same menu.
Bavette's Steakhouse  
Bob in VA : 4/26/2018 11:42 am : link
May be more expensive than you're targeting, but worth a look.
Carson's Ribs  
YAJ2112 : 4/26/2018 11:43 am : link
Get the BBQ pork chops.
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Au Cheval  
Guyton/Jackson : 4/26/2018 12:03 pm : link
Had a great burger here the other day. Substantial bacon, great fries & full bar....what else do you need?
These  
crackerjack465 : 4/26/2018 1:43 pm : link
all look great. Au Cheval is definitely on my list to check out - someone else recommended that to me. And Geordino's is by my hotel so another good spot.

Joe's Crabshack is great, went there last time I was in Vegas.

I really appreciate all the suggestions, I've written them all down.
Always enjoyed...  
bw in dc : 4/26/2018 1:45 pm : link
Tavern on Rush. Been there a number of times and have always enjoyed the food and ambiance...
Benny's Chop House  
TheManUpstairs : 4/26/2018 1:54 pm : link
Really nice; great steaks; all the food is great; SO recommended.
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