Chicago Restaurants
Restaurant Recommendations for Cane Conference 2012
Following are restaurants in Chicago recommended by Peter and Tish Robinson. Please check each restaurant’s website for specifics. These restaurants are popular; reservations are needed for those which accept reservations. Arrive early at those restaurants which do not accept reservations. There are many other fine restaurants we have not listed. Please contact Tish Robinson for further information about these and other restaurants.
Walking distance from Renaissance Hotel
Chicago Cut
chicagocutsteakhouse.com
Phone: 312.329.1800
Address: 300 N. LaSalle
Robinson Review: great view on patio, huge steaks/huge prices
Trattoria 10
trattoriaten.com
Phone: 312.984.1718
Address: 10 N. Dearborn
Robinson Review: good value, creative Italian food
Sixteen
trumphotelcollection.com
Phone: 312.588.8030
Address: 401 N. Wabash Avenue
Robinson Review: on 16th floor of elegant Trump Tower across the river from Renaissance Hotel, superlative creative American cuisine, extensive wine list, professional, friendly service, spectacular views of Chicago landmarks, one of the very best in Chicago; adjacent Terrace serve bar menu
McCormick and Schmicks
mccormickandschmicks.com
Phone: 312.397.9500
Address: 41 E. Chestnut St.
Robinson Review: good reliable chain that features seafood
Smith and Wollensky
smithandwollensky.com
Phone: 312.670.9900
Address: 318 N. State Street On the River at Marina City
Robinson Review: well-known steak house
Terzo Piano
terzopianochicago.com
Phone: 312.443.8650
Address: 111 S. Michigan Avenue
Robinson Review: reasonably priced fine dining in the Art Institute of Chicago, fabulous views, creative menu, open for lunch every day and Thursday evenings only
GT Fish and Oyster
gtoyster.com
Phone: 312.929.3501
Address: 531 N. Wells Street
Robinson Review: creative small dishes, primarily seafood, good value
Pops for Champagne
popsforchampagne.com
Phone: 312.266.7677
Address: 601 N. State Street at Ohio
Robinson Review: comprehensive champagne menu, full bar as well, small plate dining, bar stool seating
Spiaggia (Michelin*)
spiaggiarestaurant.com
Phone: 312.280.2750
Address: 980 N. Michigan Ave, 2nd Floor
Robinson Review: Expensive, elegant Italian considered among finest in US
Spiaggia Café
spiaggiarestaurant.com
Phone: 312.280.2750
Address: 980 N. Michigan Ave, 2nd Floor
Robinson Review: baby bistro of Spiaggia restaurant, great location, good, reasonably priced menu
Naha (Michelin*)
naha-chicago.com
Phone: 312.321.6242
Address: 500 N. Clark Street
Robinson Review: creative American cuisine, excellent wine list
Shaw’s Crab House
shawscrabhouse.com
Phone: 312.527.2722
Address: 21 E. Hubbard Street
Robinson Review: good, reliable seafood fare
Coco Pazzo on Hubbard Street
cocopazzochicago.com
Phone: 312.836.0900
Address: 300 W Hubbard
Robinson Review: upscale Italian, good value
Coco Pazzo Café (on St-Clair)
Phone: 312.664.2777
Address: 636 N. St. Clair Street
Robinson Review: good casual Italian, reasonably priced
The Publican
thepublicanrestaurant.com
Phone: 312.733.9555
Address: 837 W. Fulton Market
Robinson Review: popular casual small plates menu, active bar crowd
Scoozi
leye.com/restaurants/directory/scoozi
Phone: 312.943.5900
Address: 410 W. Huron
Robinson Review: longtime casual Italian favorite, pizzas, good for large parties
La Sardine
lasardine.com
Phone: 312.421.2800
Address: 111 N. Carpenter
Robinson Review: traditional French bistro, good value
Cantina Laredo
cantinalaredo.com
Phone: 312.955.0014
Address: 508 N. State Street at State & Illinois
Robinson Review: upscale Mexican chain, active bar scene, moderately priced
Piccolo Sogno
piccolosognorestaurant.com
Phone: 312.421.0077
Address: 464 N. Halsted Street
Robinson Review: excellent Italian, best patio dining in Chicago
Mon Ami Gabi (Lincoln Park)
monamigabi.com
Phone: 773.348.8886
Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Park West
Robinson Review: lively, traditional French bistro, reasonable prices
Davanti Enoteca
davantichicago.com
Phone: 312.226.5550 (no reservations)
Address: 1359 W. Taylor Street
Robinson Review: fun place, Italian inspired creative small dishes, good value, no reservations
The Girl and the Goat
girlandthegoat.com
Phone: 312.492.6262
Address: 809 W. Randolph Street
Robinson Review: hottest spot in town, very casual, great food/great value, (have some reservations for Thursday and Friday nights, check with Tish Robinson by September 1 to reserve)
Longman and Eagle (Michelin*)
longmanandeagle.com
Phone: 773.276.7110 (No Reservations)
Address: 2657 N. Kedzie Avenue
Robinson Review: very casual creative American cuisine, no reservations
Kiki’s Bistro
kikisbistro.com
Phone: 312.335.5454
Address: 900 N. Franklin
Robinson Review: longtime country French favorite, traditional menu, welcoming host, reasonably priced
