Downtown/Loop

Fourth generation restaurateur Jimmy Bannos Jr. showcases his love for Mediterranean food in fun, inventive ways. Featuring "cheese, swine and wine" as the menu says, this is great place to bring out of town guests for rustic share plates and an impressive wine list, or to stop in for a bite if you're shopping downtown.

This traditional French fine dining restaurant just celebrated its 30th Anniversary. Located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange building, the views are awe-inspiring and so are the decadent tasting menus from Alsace native Chef Jean Joho. Once you select a menu, you'll have plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the award-winning wine list.

Located in the heart of the Loop, this is an all-local dining concept featuring the best of Chicago’s culinary scene under one roof. The massive, 24,000 square foot marketplace is on the ground floor of The National and boasts 15 fast-casual stalls featuring many of Chicago’s favorite neighborhood restaurants in a grab-and-go setting - a great way to tour some of the best of Chicago in one place.

Enjoy a glass of wine and some great outdoor snacks (and fantastic people-watching) on the newly completed Chicago Riverwalk. This City Winery outpost is in the heart of downtown and offers Chicagoans and visitors a way to engage with the city in a unique way while taking in some spectacular views.

A delicious option amid the old school restaurants in the Gold Coast, Nico Osteria is part of One Off Hospitality Group (Avec, Blackbird, The Publican) and offers rustic seasonal Italian food with a very enticing Italian-focused wine list. Sit outside for a casual lunch and creative cocktail or sit inside and watch the cooks the care of business in the open kitchen.