Best Restaurants River North

The original Gino's East was opened in 1966 by two taxi drivers, Sam Levine and Fred Bartoli, and a friend, George Loverde. The deep dish pizza is cooked with the cheese on the bottom, then the toppings and then the sauce.

Cafe Iberico delivers authentic Spanish dishes like no other. Relax and enjoy yourself in a colorfully designed space that is a glittering mix of beautiful plates, hand painted tiles, glimmering bottles of wine in all shapes and sizes, and magnificently detailed jars of olives.

He was the voice of the Chicago Cubs.  Leading fans in a chorus of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, during the seventh inning stretch.  Shouting "Holy Cow" into his announcer’s microphone every time a player hit a home run. Harry's legend lives on in this Chicago restaurant steeped in baseball history.

HUB 51 is the new River North creation from R.J. and Jerrod Melman, the younger generation of the Lettuce Entertain You organization. HUB 51 is a convergence of entertainment, nightlife, dining and social activity-much like the offbeat creations of LEYE were years ago. Striving to be at the heart of Chicago's social and dining scene, the attitude at HUB 51 is to expect the unexpected, a place offering unconventional perks, and outstanding food, drink and service in a spacious urban setting.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Opened in Chicago in the fall of 2000, Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's has quickly built a reputation as one of Chicago's top steakhouses, featuring the signature 16 oz. Bone-In Filet Mignon and 22 oz. New York Strip Steak. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie. Enjoy a generous cocktail in the bustling lounge or the tuxedo-clad service of the clubby dining room and you'll understand why dinner at Joe's has quickly become one of Chicago's favorite social engagements.

Kendall College Dining Room is an extraordinary classroom that provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a student run fine dining restaurant under the supervision of Kendall's experienced instructors. Thanks to an outstanding faculty and dedicated students, Kendall College produces the finest talent in the hospitality and culinary fields in the Midwest.

The festive 120-seat space playfully blends rustic rope lanterns and whitewashed brick walls with glittery accents and aggressive artwork by Erni Vales, a New York graffiti artist who has created sets for rock stars, nightclubs, television and movies. The midday crowd is young and dressed for the office, chatting comfortably over jazzy, contemporary music.

This place is for dog lovers and we don't mean the kind you find at the end of a leash. Portillo’s is for the hot dog aficionado - those who seek the perfect dog on the perfect bun, smothered in the perfect relish. You think we’re kidding? Over 40 years ago, Dick Portillo started The Dog House in a suburban trailer. Today there are 41 Portillo’s cooking up the dog de jour. That’s how popular they’ve become.

"Where wine is cheaper than water and the pizza is the finest." Lively urban Italian restaurant, pizzeria and wine bar serves homemade pastas, house-cured salami and wine by the carafe.

In Hawaii there are two things of equal importance – food and the "aloha" spirit. The blending of these two dynamic principles is how Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine was born. European techniques and Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian hospitality to create a fine dining experience unlike any other. Where the "aloha" style of service comes straight from the heart, and where any occasion becomes an unforgettable evening.

Big and Bustling, Shaw's Crabhouse stands as a monument to fish and seafood. Besides the usual popular dishes, Shaw's management team is passionate about presenting treats such as Pacific salmon, fresh king crab, and smelt during their short seasons

Located just off of Michigan Avenue, is a must for anyone who loves Thai. The space is very open, with red brick and exposed pipes, which are painted red to match the brick. The color scheme is carried through in the red cushions and colorful wall hangings. This is not your usual place to go for Thai food, this locale serves a standard Thai Menu in an urban warehouse setting.

Owned by the company that set the standard for outdoor cooking, Weber Grill Restaurant is the culmination of fifty years of grilling expertise. With everything prepared on authentic Weber charcoal kettles, the menu offers the best in classic outdoor grilling including steaks, barbecue and hamburgers.

This venue transports you to the aura of a 1940's dinner club. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for an evening with friends or just the two of you. The vintage jazz music and photos of star entertainers complete the atmosphere.