Rob's Quick Tips for River North
Food Scene
Great for breakfast or brunch. Diner atmosphere and prices (not very expensive). Open 24 hours a day. One of my favorites.
11 locals recommend
Eggsperience Cafe
35 W Ontario StGreat for breakfast or brunch. Diner atmosphere and prices (not very expensive). Open 24 hours a day. One of my favorites.
One of my two favorite dinner spots. Sort of a speakeasy atmosphere. But you'll have to get reservations about a month in advance or more for a prime (Friday at 7 pm) dinner spot.
79 locals recommend
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StOne of my two favorite dinner spots. Sort of a speakeasy atmosphere. But you'll have to get reservations about a month in advance or more for a prime (Friday at 7 pm) dinner spot.
One of my two favorite dinner spots. The chef is Fabio Viviani, of Top Chef fame, and he does an amazing job. Like Bavette's, you'll have to book at least a month out for a prime weekend dinner spot.
25 locals recommend
Siena Tavern
51 W Kinzie StOne of my two favorite dinner spots. The chef is Fabio Viviani, of Top Chef fame, and he does an amazing job. Like Bavette's, you'll have to book at least a month out for a prime weekend dinner spot.
Best brunch spot in town as far as the food is concerned--you get a lot for not much money. Although they don't like to customize orders. Get there early if you don't want to wait.
27 locals recommend
Yolk - River North
747 N Wells StBest brunch spot in town as far as the food is concerned--you get a lot for not much money. Although they don't like to customize orders. Get there early if you don't want to wait.
Great spot for just about anytime or occasion. Also great brunch spot although you pay for the atmosphere--it's very trendy. You won't get as much food as you will at Yolk or Eggsperience.
31 locals recommend
Hub 51
51 W Hubbard StGreat spot for just about anytime or occasion. Also great brunch spot although you pay for the atmosphere--it's very trendy. You won't get as much food as you will at Yolk or Eggsperience.
Healthy fast-casual food option. A chain restaurant and my go-to if I want something quick and reasonably priced.
18 locals recommend
Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark StHealthy fast-casual food option. A chain restaurant and my go-to if I want something quick and reasonably priced.
Healthy, quick, reasonably priced. Chain spot serving local & organic American fare in a bright, cheerful space with outdoor seating.
32 locals recommend
LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario StHealthy, quick, reasonably priced. Chain spot serving local & organic American fare in a bright, cheerful space with outdoor seating.
A good combination of atmosphere, food, and value. Sleek modern venue combines a New American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/café.
65 locals recommend
Beatrix
519 N Clark StA good combination of atmosphere, food, and value. Sleek modern venue combines a New American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/café.
Drinks & Nightlife
A huge underground bar with a speakeasy theme and a great atmosphere that is actually in the same building as my unit. The food is good but not great.
49 locals recommend
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StA huge underground bar with a speakeasy theme and a great atmosphere that is actually in the same building as my unit. The food is good but not great.
If you're looking for a place to see and be seen, this is currently Chicago's flashiest nightclub before 2 am.
29 locals recommend
Studio Paris Nightclub
59 W Hubbard StIf you're looking for a place to see and be seen, this is currently Chicago's flashiest nightclub before 2 am.