Guys...

Some friends from BC will be in Chicago next week, any suggestions from experience? Steakhouses, Italian or Asian fusion?? It's hard to separate what is real in online reviews vs what could be chaff...

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RPM or Chicago Cut for steaks. JOE's for seafood. Momotaro for Sushi. Giordanos for deep dish.

 

Thank you....

 

If you want the "farm to fork" experience I have had good luck at Farmhouse both downtown and in Evanston

https://farmhousechicago.com/

 

These guys have the pulse of the City and surroundings.
http://www.lthforum.com
I would suggest Chinatown, a Steak House(many) and Uno's original Deep Dish.
Al's Beef for a lunch(many locations).
I much prefer smaller ethnic family run establishments than the high buck celebrity chef or chains.
LTH has a listing of GNR's (Great Neighborhood Restaurants), won't break the bank and solid good food but if your just a meat/potatoes type, many are probably not for you.
Tony Mantuano, Spiaggia, does the best Italian, we eat a lot at his Kenosha Restaurant.
Not much for Fusion, we eat at Kuni's, Evanston and Katsu North side for Sushi/Sashimi.
Any of Rick Bayless's establishments for Mexican but there are many many small very good Mexican places but not what I think you are looking for.
-Richard

 

where in Chicago? New and cool or traditional? You needed to make a reservation three weeks ago for anything excellent. Supermode's list is good for first timers. Grab a drink at GILT or Bavette's. Mercadito is good Mexican with a modern twist. Sunda for Asian fusion. Rpm Italian and rpm steak are great.

Thats just river north.

West loop has a bazillion great spots. Just head to west Randolph if you want to be spontaneous.

 

Yeah, tell them to go to Sunda, and order The Gambler Roll. One of the pieces contains a hidden ghost pepper. Fun for a small group and play sushi roulette. They serve milk. You'll need it.

For steak, check out Swift & Sons.

 

Kamahatchi in old town, Carmine's on N rush.