Chicago Restaurants

[Merlin]

That's the one I remember from my last trip down there. Wasn't in the seafood kind of mood at the time.

[Merlin]

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant


This one is on East Wacker Drive.

(It isn't Packer Drive, for whatever reason it's changing W|acker to Packer)

[Harlan Huckleby]

I always go to Halstead Street and get some Greek food when I'm in Chicago. I don't think it matters what restaraunt you go to, they are all really good because the competition is keen.

Opah!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Another Chicago staple:

[Iron Mike]

I'm gonna say, if we're telling you where to eat, you'd better bring us back some Garrett's popcorn:



Garrett's Popcorn

[Iron Mike]

Best drive-in:





Superdawg

[SkinBasket]

I know it's a chain, but I've eaten a lot of crab legs in my day, and some of my favorites were at Bubba Gumps. You gotta brave the pier though, and that can be nauseating enough to rob you of your appetite.

Smokey Bones is a bit like the Applebee's of rib places. They have an overall nice menu. but the ribs certainly aren't spectacular.

[Iron Mike]

Smokey Bones is a bit like the Applebee's of rib places. They have an overall nice menu. but the ribs certainly aren't spectacular.

All I know is...if you're going to Taste of Chicago, you're gonna be eating Robinson's #1 Ribs.

[Freak Out]

Anyone else every notice that no matter what bar you go to in downtown Chicago that the tap beer is always in a 16 oz glass and it's $5 at EVERY bar for the cheap shit like Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Light, etc.? Unless you want a "specialty" beer in the form of Leine's or Red Hook or Fat Tire, then it's $6-$8.

$6-$8! WTF? I thought prohibition was over down there? Sounds like the gangsters are still running the town.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

You'll have to travel to Oak Park to get the best Ribs:



Robinson's #1 Ribs

I disagree. Any rib place with a $5 lunch buffet is serving cat ribs. Smokey Bones has the best ribs I have ever had. Their BBQ sauce is second to none. Not sure if they are in Chicago but they are in Shaumburg. Can't wait for the tourist call on that one.

The best ribs you've had are from a chain restaurant? You, my friend, no nothing about ribs.

[Iron Mike]

<==waits for the Chicagoland posters to weigh in about the best Chicago ribs.

[LL2]

<==waits for the Chicagoland posters to weigh in about the best Chicago ribs.

Bubba Gumps isn't bad..actually pretty good. For Chicago the staples are hot dogs, pizza, and beefs. A lot of times it's the small mom and pop restaurant that has some pretty awesome food. Going that route can be hit and miss. Restaurants on Halstead can be exspensive too, but so can a lot of other trendy areas. I hate to admit, as much as I hate the Chicago sports team...I do love Chicago.

[retailguy]

Catch 35 for seafood. Downtown and in Naperville. Is it the best? Who knows - It's Chicago. The fact that it's fresh is good enough.

Been to the Naperville one. I'm sure Downtown is good too.




Best ribs in Chicago? Who cares. Seafood is where it's at baby!

But I know this, the best food NEVER comes from a chain restaurant. NEVER.

[Little Whiskey]

But I know this, the best food NEVER comes from a chain restaurant. NEVER.

is that kinda like the best music isn't played on the radio?


the last time we were in chicago we ate at an Italian rest......can't remember the streets or the name but it was up the road from Gibson's. I had the Mussels pasta. outstanding! priced very reasonable for the portions. We could have split the appetizer as our meal there was so much.

[Iron Mike]

the last time we were in chicago we ate at an Italian rest......can't remember the streets or the name but it was up the road from Gibson's. I had the Mussels pasta. outstanding! priced very reasonable for the portions. We could have split the appetizer as our meal there was so much.

Was it The Italian Village?