Place to eat in Chicago

PJ N DC
PJ N DC Posts: 187
edited June 2013 in The Porch
Looking for lunch/dinner places to eat in Chicago. Any locals have recommendations for something nice?

Thanks in advance.
92 - Reston, VA (Lollapalooza)
96 - Columbia, MD
98 - VA Beach
00 - VA Beach, Columbia, MD
03 - Pittsburgh, State College, Bristow, VA,
04 - Reading, PA
05 - St. Johns, Newfoundland, Pittsburgh
06 - E Rutherford, NJ, Pittsburgh 
07 - The Vic
08 - Washington, DC (EV Solo), VA Beach, Washington, DC
09 - Philadelphia (EV Solo) & Philadelphia (Spectrum Shows)
10 - Bristow
12 - Philadelphia (Made in America Festival)
13 - Wrigley Field, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Charlottesville, Charlotte
14 - St. Louis, MO
16 - Hampton, VA, Philadelphia 2, New York City 1&2
18 - Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
22 - LA 1 & LA 2, Hamilton, ON, Toronto, Nashville, TN
23 - Ft. Worth 1 & Ft. Worth 2, Austin 1 & Austin 2
24 - LA 1 & LA 2, MSG 1, Philadelphia 2, Baltimore
25 - Nashville 1 & Nashville 2, Raleigh 2, Pittsburgh 1 & Pittsburgh 2
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  • TrueReligion
    TrueReligion Posts: 134
    Im from boston but i went to Lou Malnattis the day after pj20 and its insanely good deep dish pizza
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,955
    PJ N DC wrote:
    Looking for lunch/dinner places to eat in Chicago. Any locals have recommendations for something nice?

    Thanks in advance.



    Where are you staying?

    It is cliche, but definitely check out some deep dish pizza if you have never had it. Lou Malnati's is the best.
  • djmikeyz28
    djmikeyz28 Posts: 281
    Kumas Corner. A metal bar with the best burgers in the city. Get there, you'll be happy you did.
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  • OJ1414
    OJ1414 Posts: 35
    This is pizza but a bit different spin. There's a place called the Chicago Pizza and Over Grinder Company on Clark Street between downtown and Wrigley. It's fantastic. They serve pizza pot pies. Basically the cheese is laid down in the pot, then the fillings, then the dough paid over the top and baked. The whole thing is turned over at the table. If you go, though, know that they only accept cash
  • TrueReligion
    TrueReligion Posts: 134
    sounds like a calzone
  • Indifference
    Indifference Posts: 2,794
    Nice places on my list

    Alinea
    Next
    Tru
    Moto
    L20
    Everest
    Spiaggia
    Grace
    Goosefoot

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  • PJ N DC
    PJ N DC Posts: 187
    Indifference71 wrote:
    PJ N DC wrote:
    Looking for lunch/dinner places to eat in Chicago. Any locals have recommendations for something nice?

    Thanks in advance.



    Where are you staying?

    It is cliche, but definitely check out some deep dish pizza if you have never had it. Lou Malnati's is the best.

    Staying on Michigan Avenue. Thaks for the suggestions.
    92 - Reston, VA (Lollapalooza)
    96 - Columbia, MD
    98 - VA Beach
    00 - VA Beach, Columbia, MD
    03 - Pittsburgh, State College, Bristow, VA,
    04 - Reading, PA
    05 - St. Johns, Newfoundland, Pittsburgh
    06 - E Rutherford, NJ, Pittsburgh 
    07 - The Vic
    08 - Washington, DC (EV Solo), VA Beach, Washington, DC
    09 - Philadelphia (EV Solo) & Philadelphia (Spectrum Shows)
    10 - Bristow
    12 - Philadelphia (Made in America Festival)
    13 - Wrigley Field, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Charlottesville, Charlotte
    14 - St. Louis, MO
    16 - Hampton, VA, Philadelphia 2, New York City 1&2
    18 - Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
    22 - LA 1 & LA 2, Hamilton, ON, Toronto, Nashville, TN
    23 - Ft. Worth 1 & Ft. Worth 2, Austin 1 & Austin 2
    24 - LA 1 & LA 2, MSG 1, Philadelphia 2, Baltimore
    25 - Nashville 1 & Nashville 2, Raleigh 2, Pittsburgh 1 & Pittsburgh 2
  • jumbojet
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  • Spankey's Popp
    Spankey's Popp Posts: 262
    All good mentions so far.

    I would add the Goose Island brew pub which is steps from Wrigley and Gibson's on Rush.
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  • Father Hubbard
    Father Hubbard Chicago Posts: 1,696
    TrueReligion wrote:
    Im from boston but i went to Lou Malnattis the day after pj20 and its insanely good deep dish pizza

    this.
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  • dimitrispearljam
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    Father Hubbard wrote:
    TrueReligion wrote:
    Im from boston but i went to Lou Malnattis the day after pj20 and its insanely good deep dish pizza

    this.
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  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    Lou Malnati's. Some of the bets pizza I've ever had.
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  • PSUS2H
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    If you decide you are around for breakfast stop by Clarkes its was awesome, and the neighborhood one of them is in is close to Reckless Records which is a great record shop.
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  • Wildbucs
    Wildbucs Posts: 9
    Does anyone recommend Vito & Nicks Pizza on the south side? Is it worth the long journey from downtown?
  • The Stugots
    The Stugots Posts: 306
    Indifference wrote:
    Nice places on my list

    Alinea
    Next
    Tru
    Moto
    L20
    Everest
    Spiaggia
    Grace
    Goosefoot



    While there's nothing wrong with Lou Malnati's or any of the other touristy places mentioned, this is by far the best list mentioned, though I would remove Everest and add Elizabeth. Chicago has so much more to offer than deep dish and Italian beef. If you won't leave Chicago happy without pizza, I'd suggest Burt's Place or Pequod's.

    Alinea, Next, Moto and Grace will be difficult to get reservations three weeks out (the first two only do tickets, which are likely gone over a weekend). There is also a substantial underground restaurant movement (professional chefs cooking out of a private home) that's been brewing for a few years, which would be a very unique experience.
  • lawguy
    lawguy Posts: 257
    You are all welcome in advance:

    Twin Anchors. Best ribs in Chicago. Its also near Second City if you wanted to watch a show there. Be warned though, no reservations. First come, first served. Sometimes waits can be a couple hours on weekends.
  • tribejammer05
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  • lawguy
    lawguy Posts: 257
    Some other good ones on the north side close to Wrigley

    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (Tapas)
    http://www.cafebabareeba.com/

    Trattoria Sapori (Italian) Right across the street from the bar Alive One.
    http://www.saporitrattoria.net/


    More Casual/Quick Eats Near Wrigley

    Cheesies - Many types of grilled cheese and full bar with all drinks only $4. Great post-drinking eats.
    http://www.cheesieschicago.com/

    Dimos Pizza - Not deep dish, but they have unique slices, like mac n cheese pizza (Half block from Wrigley).
    http://www.dimospizza.com/

    Penny's Noodles (Thai, casual - just 1 block from Wrigley)
    http://pennysnoodleshop.com/

    Ann Sathers (Brunch)
    http://www.annsather.com/
  • DEReam13
    DEReam13 Posts: 74
    Oooo, I wonder if I can make it to Hot Doug's on the day of the show before I hit the pre-show parties. Mmmm, Hot Doug's
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