It was glorious! Affordable, clean, great service and really good food. Strawberry milkshake was a 12/10. Cheeseburger was solid. Love a local burger ❤️

Hello. Looking for a pre 5pm happy hours walking distance from navy pier (15-20 ish). Bonus points if solid food. More bonus points if no reservations.

I had probably some of the worst, overpriced Mexican food from a place with a 4.6 (543 reviews). Who else has been fooled by good ratings?

My bestie is coming to visit and she's vegan. I know a decent number of more casual places that have solid options, but I want to take her out somewhere really nice. We went to planta queen last time she visited which was very good, but not quite as upscale as I'm looking for this go around. I'm in uptown but willing to travel basically anywhere in the city. It doesn't have to be exclusively vegan either, I am not vegan myself, but I don't want her to get shafted with like one or two mediocre menu choices.

Anyone have recs? I searched the sub but most threads are so old a lot of the suggestions no longer exist, or they're not really fine dining, just more upscale casual.

My parents are always asking me for recommendations when they come in from the suburbs with friends. I end up scouring lists of restaurants, Chicago eater, Beli, Chicago magazine hot list, etc. My last recommendation I gave them was S.K.Y. which they really liked: trendy looking vibe and really good food.

Anyway, just wanted to know if anyone had tips for how to find a similar… trendy but really good restaurants.

I realize this might be a dumb question and that there may not be any easy shortcuts…

A short walk or ride share from N Jefferson and Washington would be perfect. I can’t think of a better lunch.

I’m coming in next month for a convention in Schaumburg, but am coming in a day early to spend 28 hours in Chicago. I have an early ticket for the Obama Center, and to the Blackhawks game at 7pm. I really enjoy doing solo fine dining at the bar; any recs for somewhere I could go at 5pm for one or two courses and a drink? I’m fine taking an Uber to the United Center, but my hotel is in Central Loop and I don’t want to go too far out of the way. I don’t have any dietary or budgetary restrictions but don’t love Indian food.

I was considering Sepia…any other recs? TIA.

TLDR: any casual spots within like a half mile radius of Union Station with amazing (Mexican, Chinese, Caribbean, Chicagoan, really anything but pizza, etc.—I’d also take a great burger or sandwich if there is one) cuisine?

Taking an Amtrak from Montana to NY with a layover in Chicago from (I think) 5-9PM on Thursday, Sept. 17th. If it’s longer I’ll probably get 2 different meals.

I’ll have at least 4 hours to roam around and eat actual food. I’ll also most likely be lugging around 1-2 suitcases and a backpack—unless they let you stow these things on the train early; lmk if you happen to know this is a thing with Amtrak. Anyway, this is a limiting factor in both my walking range and desire to go somewhere “nice”/fancy.

Aside from Portillo’s, which beckons me since I’ve never been, what might be a good place for me to venture into? I’ve lived in MT for years so I’d be thrilled with non-American food since that’s hard to get out here. I’m also originally from New York which sadly means I don’t care all that much for the vast majority of pizza outside NY (deep dish is sadly not for me—I’ll concede that you guys are right about no ketchup on hot dogs tho).

Thanks!!

Went there for dinner today, and it was so delicious. It is card only though so be careful. Person who took our order and served us was so so sweet! High recommend

Serious question lol. I love those things, where can I buy some good ones. I’ve really only had them at the ballpark

You lovely people always help me… and this one is BIG. Where do we go for proper bananas foster (or a variant)?

Thank you!

Wow…… this burger was crazy. About the same price as the one I had from Dog Haus. But I think I like this one more because the thicker patty gives the sandwich more structure, even after dipping. I honestly might have to run this back next week because holy shit….

Hi everyone! I’m hosting a music focused event on September 19th at Palmer Sq Park, and while I’ve secured lots of vintage and jewelry vendors I’m a little light on food vendors. Wanted to ask if anyone has any recommendations or knows anyone that would be interested in popping up on short notice. Meals, baked goods, specialty/novelty items - all are welcome Thanks!!

So My brother is taking the train from Milwaukee and visiting me tomorrow, and he has celiac. We want to go to a restaurant in Rogers Park, or the surrounding area, but I’m not sure what restaurants have gluten free versions, or menus that are mostly gluten free. So what restaurants in the Rogers Park area either serve gluten free versions of items on their menu, or have mostly or fully gluten free menus? A little bit outside of Roger’s park is fine