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The Walnut Room - Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(6871)Downtown / Loop - 2
Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(7849)Lincoln Park - 3
The Palm Court
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(4885)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3535)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
Rose Mary
Price: Expensive•Croatian•4.7(3259)West Loop
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Bamboo Club
Price: Moderate•Pizza Bar•4.3(639)Wrigleyville - 2
Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(728)River North (Chicago) - 3
STK – Chicago
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(6354)River North (Chicago) - 4
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(5561)River North (Chicago) - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(181)Logan Square
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Maple & Ash
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4320)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 2
Cabra - Chicago
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(3035)West Loop - 3
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5344)West Loop - 4
Piccolo Sogno
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(6951)River West - 5
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(9976)River North (Chicago)
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- TTiffanyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined todayThis was me and my daughter’s first time dining at the Walnut Room. The giant Christmas tree is the first thing you see when you walk into the restaurant, it was stunning. Our server was amazing, he kept an eye or our table, I can say my water glass was never empty. I had the chicken pot pie and my daughter had the Walnut Room burger. Everything tasted very good. Our server Lex also made some dessert recommendations and it didn’t disappoint.More infoThe Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop•4.6
- LLizvipChicago / Illinois •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur wait staff was Outstanding. Irenia was friendly, helpful and professional.More infoThe GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.7
- LLaurenWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a delightful belated Thanksgiving lunch. George our server was professional and helpful. He was attentive and thorough. The food came out quickly and were very generous portions. The quality of everything we had was well worth the price.More infoRemington'sPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.6
- BBeckyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had one of the best dining experiences EVER!! We go to restaurants a lot. The service, atmosphere and food was beyond outstanding. We will be back for sure!! And try their Arancini...we have had some before from other places and this ruined us in the best way possible. We won't be able to have it anywhere else except for here.More infoAcantoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Loop•4.8
- JJanetChicago / Illinois •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe dined with family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner at Roanoke. We could not have been happier. The set menu still allowed diners to individually select drinks, appetizers, sides, the main dish (turkey and trimmings, salmon, steak), and dessert. Everything was delicious and well-seasoned. The wait staff was attentive. It was a packed house (because who cooks anymore?). We even ordered an extra plate to go (because leftovers are a must!). If Roanoke offers Thanksgiving dinner again, we will book it again!More infoRoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.3
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Dog-friendly restaurants in Downtown / Loop include Sweetwater Tavern and Grille, Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Madison and Chicago Brewhouse Riverwalk
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