Chicago - The Loop - All Types

71 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60601
312-346-9870

Hoyt's Chicago

It's not that Chicago needs another "modern American tavern in a hotel," but what we're always up for is a chef that aims to keep his big city menu simple and comfortable. Butternut squash soup, ... read more

100 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60606
312-546-6177

South Branch

On nice days, this is the latest place to go before leaving the Loop. The 175-seat patio right on the river promises sultry evenings of cocktails and craft brews, paired with standard lounge fare... read more

303 W. Madison St., Chicago 60606
312-263-6500

Crumbs

The famed NYC bakery has made its way to downtown Chicago. With cupcakes that are as much eye-candy as mouth-candy, you can choose between three sizes: Taste (bite-sized), Classic (the usual size... read more

108 N. State St., Chicago 60602
312-750-9098

Simply Thalia

Banh mi, those tasty Vietnamese baguette sandwiches, can be extremely hard to find. Luckily, rat racers in The Loop no longer have to skip work to get their fix up north after this Thalia Spice spi... read more

208 S. La Salle St., Chicago 60601
312-660-8866

The Florentine

Designed like a cavernous, old library with bookshelves, leather banquettes and recessed lighting, this massive restaurant in the JW Marriot has former Cibo Matto chef Todd Stein behind the menu.... read more

208 S. La Salle St., Chicago 60601
312-660-8200

JW Marriott Hotel

After a $396 million renovation, this luxury hotel has set up shop in famed Chicago architect Daniel Burnham's former Commercial Bank Building. The 610-room hotel focuses on modern luxury with cr... read more

69 E. Madison St., Chicago 60603
312-332-8111

Rudy's Bar and Grille

The two great American eats: burgers and pizza. Rudy Malnati (son of pizza great Lou) takes on the former with this casual burger joint in the Loop. The plain wooden tables and old black and whit... read more

172 W. Adams St., Chicago 60603
312-917-5608

IPO

In a nod to the financial district in which it's housed, IPO in the W Chicago - City Center presents diners with a menu of shared plates like peekytoe crab salad with Asian flavors and the Latin-in... read more

211 W. Adams St., Chicago 60606
312-546-8270

Pret a Manger

Not your typical sandwich spot, this New York staple stakes a claim in the Windy City with their fresh ingredients and made-to-order food. Serious about their natural foods, you can rest assured th... read more

18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60603

Henri

Sister to the popular gastropub The Gage, this neighboring restaurant focuses more on French-American cuisine. Named after the building's architect, Louis Henri Sullivan, this 65-seat white-tablecl... read more

201 N. State St., Second Floor, Chicago 60601
312-239-9500

Phoenix Lounge

As if the Wit didn't already have enough swank going on, they've just unlocked the doors to this hot little lounge on the second floor. Snag one of the leather sofas or even a velvet lounge chair f... read more

155 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60606
312-884-0000

Primebar

Local produce, microbrews and wine should keep the Loop's power lunchers buzzing through their "meeting." Chef Bradley Alexander (formerly of Rosebud) gathers ingredients from around the state to w... read more

1 W. Wacker Dr. , Chicago 60601
312-372-7200

Bar Novo

What was once the south lobby of the Renaissance Hotel is now a sexy bar with plush seating and accented red lighting. You could close your eyes and stab a finger at any of the signature cocktails ... read more

201 N. State. St., Chicago 60601
312-467-0200

theWit

Designed by Chicago architect Jackie Koo with interiors done by Cheryl Rowley, the Wit holds 238 rooms and enough killer views to make Sears seem superfluous. TheWit not only dislikes spaces in its... read more

201 N. State St., Chicago 60610
312-239-9501

ROOF

Looking to elevate your night out? Take a ride to the 27th floor of theWit Hotel where you can lounge in style... indoors or outdoors. There's 365-degree views of downtown (telescopes included fo... read more

159 E. Monroe Dr., Chicago 60604
312-443-8650

Terzo Piano

With AIC's new Modern Wing comes Chef Tony Mantuano's take on modern Italian cuisine. Inside, Terzo Piano is a work of art itself, awash with inspired white-on-white furnishing sitting behind a wal... read more

180 W. Lake St., Chicago 60601
877-466-7312

Mister 312

Perfect salon for the Patrick Batemans among us. Not that the whole well-groomed serial killer thing is a pre-requisite to want to make an appointment at this new upscale barber, but you better be ... read more

17 E. Monroe St., Chicago 60603
312-917-3404

Potter's Lounge

Timeless vibe here emanates from classic cocktails in hands and sepia photographs above dark leather booths, but the bar's sexiness factor resides with hundreds of white feathers enclosed in glass ... read more

839 W. Fulton Market, Chicago 60607
312-733-2222

Lumen

The club for people who hate people who go to clubs. Designer-clad door guys and leggy hostesses may seem intimidating, but their lack of snot is a positive shock. Inside, green’s the thing: lots o... read more

221 N. La Salle St., Chicago 60601
312-739-3900

Sidebar Grille

If you're feeling a little awkward during happy hour here, then you're probably not a lawyer. Perhaps it's the name or maybe it's the building in which this bar is located, also home to dozens of l... read more