Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This is an excellent sushi lounge with a combination of traditional and modern sushi. The menu is very extensive and has other Asian cuisine in addition to sushi.
12 locals recommend
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
332 E Illinois StThis is an excellent sushi lounge with a combination of traditional and modern sushi. The menu is very extensive and has other Asian cuisine in addition to sushi.
Extremely popular and good breakfast/lunch restaurant that has a very good menu....great way to start your day or have a laid-back lunch.
45 locals recommend
Yolk Streeterville
355 E Ohio StExtremely popular and good breakfast/lunch restaurant that has a very good menu....great way to start your day or have a laid-back lunch.
Great wood-oven pizza and a number of salads along with quick snacks.
7 locals recommend
Flour & Stone
355 E Ohio StGreat wood-oven pizza and a number of salads along with quick snacks.
Very unique and global selection of exotic and traditional teas, coffee, pastries and sandwiches.
98 locals recommend
Dollop Coffee Co.
4181 N Clarendon AveVery unique and global selection of exotic and traditional teas, coffee, pastries and sandwiches.
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlTraditional Italian restaurant - excellent risotto and entrees.
Panera Bread
2 N Michigan AveFast and great service.
Einstein Bros Bagels
300 E Ohio StBagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and tea.
Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier
700 E Grand AveFamous Chicago eatery overlooking the water with outdoor seating.
Riva Crab House
700 E Grand AveModerate to upscale seafood restaurant overlooking the water.
French-American restaurant located on the 70th floor of Lake Point Tower with breathtaking views of the city, Lake Michigan and Navy Pier.
16 locals recommend
Cite
505 N Lake Shore DrFrench-American restaurant located on the 70th floor of Lake Point Tower with breathtaking views of the city, Lake Michigan and Navy Pier.
Essentials
Excellent local boutique grocery store that also has a cafe opening early and a riverfront restaurant. The bakery and specialty foods section (cheeses, olive bar, etc.) is top notch.
Fox & Obel Food Market
401 E Illinois StExcellent local boutique grocery store that also has a cafe opening early and a riverfront restaurant. The bakery and specialty foods section (cheeses, olive bar, etc.) is top notch.
Dominick's
255 E Grand AveGrocery store open 24/7
Arts & Culture
One of two major movie cinemas in the city with multiple screens, very comfortable seating.
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StOne of two major movie cinemas in the city with multiple screens, very comfortable seating.
Lucky Strike Chicago features 18 bowling lanes, pool tables, a full bar & restaurant...and is conveniently located inside the movie complex.
22 locals recommend
Lucky Strike
322 E Illinois StLucky Strike Chicago features 18 bowling lanes, pool tables, a full bar & restaurant...and is conveniently located inside the movie complex.
Sightseeing
Navy Pier attractions feature entertainment, shopping, dining, events, more than 50 acres of parks, gardens and include sightseeing tours, dinner cruises, boat rides and water taxis.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier attractions feature entertainment, shopping, dining, events, more than 50 acres of parks, gardens and include sightseeing tours, dinner cruises, boat rides and water taxis.
Drinks & Nightlife
Margaritaville
700 E Grand AveWorld-famous margarita restaurant on Navy Pier overlooking the lake.
Shopping
Upscale retail-entertainment shopping center with multiple restaurants-stores include Nordstrom, Sephora, Armani Exchange, Hugo Boss, Ann Taylor, White House Black Market, Bose just to name a few
22 locals recommend
The Shops at North Bridge
520 N Michigan AveUpscale retail-entertainment shopping center with multiple restaurants-stores include Nordstrom, Sephora, Armani Exchange, Hugo Boss, Ann Taylor, White House Black Market, Bose just to name a few