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Restaurants near Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Experience the vibrant heart of Chicago at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North, an ideal base for your city adventures. Where to Eat Near Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North? The dining options near this landmark are as diverse as they are delicious, catering to every palate. Within walking distance, you can immerse yourself in fresh seafood with a lively ambiance, savor contemporary American dishes while enjoying live jazz, or relish in an upscale dining experience featuring prime cuts. The area is home to a blend of casual eateries and refined establishments, perfect for both relaxed meals and special occasions. Whether you're in the mood for hand-rolled sushi, elegant seafood plates, or hearty steaks, you’ll find plenty of fantastic choices just around the corner. Enjoy dining in the dynamic River North neighborhood where culinary creativity shines!
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4.7
Exceptional(3651)
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• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 228 times today
Located directly on the Chicago River, Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched river view casual restaurant featuring hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive all-weather patio, and breezy décor that instantly transports guests to the Italian Riviera offering one of the best vibes in Chicago. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the menu showcases imported ingredients from the Mediterranean alongside products from local Chicago artisans.Beyond dining, Pizzeria Portofino offers a variety of group dining and catering options, making it an ideal destination for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. During the summer months, guests can dock their boats directly at the restaurant or enjoy Portofino favorites on the water with boat catering services. With its prime riverfront location in the heart of downtown Chicago, Pizzeria Portofino delivers a quintessential Chicago dining experience.
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4.7
Exceptional(935)
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• Southeast Asian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 252 times today
Located in Chicago's River North, Crying Tiger is a celebration of the bold, diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, and the first collaboration between James Beard Finalist Chef Thai Dang and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. The space, designed by David Collins Studio, merges the vibrant energy of Southeast Asian night markets with Chicago's architectural character, featuring a photo-worthy tiger rendered in hand-glazed ceramic tiles, a winter garden, and a 10-seat semi-private dining room.The menu showcases shareable dishes inspired by Chef Dang's travels across Bangkok, Vietnam, and beyond. Highlights include Prawn Toast Youtiao, Clay Pot Lobster Pad Thai, and Grilled Wagyu Beef Nam Tok, alongside curries and inventive desserts from Netflix's School of Chocolate winner, Pastry Chef Juan Gutierrez.The cocktail program from Beverage Director Kevin Beary balances craft and creativity with an equal number of cocktails and zero-proof beverages inspired by Thai and Vietnamese café culture.
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4.8
Exceptional(5062)
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• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 146 times today
Il Porcellino is a neighborhood Italian-American restaurant in Chicago’s River North, just steps from the Chicago River and the Magnificent Mile. Named by Yelp and TimeOut as one of the Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S., Il Porcellino is a cozy spot for dinner in one of the city’s most vibrant dining districts. The atmosphere is warm and energetic, with a bustling dining room that feels both casual and celebratory, ideal for date nights, group dinners, and family gatherings. The restaurant serves classic Italian comfort food centered around housemade pastas, antipasti, and signature dishes including Baked Burrata Lasagna. Seasonal specials highlight simple, ingredient-driven cooking inspired by Italian-American traditions, while the curated wine list focuses on Italian selections designed for sharing. Il Porcellino also offers private dining for gatherings of all sizes, from intimate celebrations to large corporate events, with customizable spaces tailored to each occasion.
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4.7
Exceptional(12946)
€€€€
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 118 times today
Located in Chicago’s River North, RPM Italian is a modern Italian restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You and Bill and Giuliana Rancic. Near the Chicago Riverwalk, Magnificent Mile, and the Loop, the venue is known for its sleek, modern design and stylish atmosphere.The kitchen, led by Executive Chef Partner Bob Broskey, serves a contemporary menu of Italian dishes designed for sharing, with a focus on quality and sourcing. Highlights include house-made pastas crafted daily, Truffle Garlic Bread, Mama DePandi's Bucatini, and prime steaks, paired with an extensive Italian wine list, amaro, craft cocktails, and beer. The restaurant is open for dinner daily, with weekday happy hour in the bar.With flexible private dining rooms and customizable event menus, RPM Italian offers an upscale option for weddings, corporate parties, and social gatherings, as well as off-site catering for events.
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4.7
Exceptional(1814)
€€€€
• Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 162 times today
Located in Chicago's River North, Sushi-san brings together elevated Japanese cuisine and warm hospitality all set to the beat of golden-era hip-hop. Daily deliveries from the Yamasaki family at Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market ensure the freshest fish and seafood, with a menu built around a simple philosophy: source and serve the best ingredients in the world.Highlights include signature maki rolls and San-sets like the Mr. Maguro and Megatron, both showcasing Balfego bluefin tuna, alongside binchotan charcoal-grilled meats and vegetables, crispy tempura, sizzling rice plates, and desserts from award winning pastry chef Juan Gutierrez.The beverage program features one of Chicago's largest collections of Japanese whisky, creative Japanese-inspired cocktails, curated sake and wine lists, and Asahi lager pulled from a specially imported Hoshizaki blast chiller and served in a frosted mug.Open for lunch, dinner, happy hour, and late-night bites. Carryout and delivery available daily.
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4.6
Exceptional(5175)
€€€€
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 113 times today
A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
A photo of Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(9963)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Riverfront dining in the heart of the Windy City. Join us for a magnificent meal on the water and let the good times flow. Ideal for gatherings of all sizes with easy access to parking, major hotels, and convention centers.
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4.8
Exceptional(783)
€€€€
• Tapas / Small Plates • River North (Chicago)
Booked 87 times today
Located on Clark Street in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is the little sister of Lincoln Park landmark, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! The restaurant brings a welcoming, lively energy to downtown Chicago, just a short walk from the Chicago Riverwalk, the Merchandise Mart, and the Magnificent Mile.Led by Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen, the kitchen serves a wide variety of iconic small plates and pintxos meant for passing around the table. The menu features favorite signatures like sizzling Patatas Bravas, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, and the Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer.Open for weekday happy hour from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM and weekend brunch, the restaurant serves classic sangria, Spanish wines, and craft cocktails across its main dining room, bar, Clark Street patio, and covered Veranda. The versatile venue also hosts private events, accommodating small parties up to 20 or full buyouts for up to 50 guests.
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4.6
Exceptional(6695)
€€€€
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 73 times today
Entirely rooted in a "from scratch" approach, we present upscale, classic Italian fares, straight from Top Chef alum, Fabio Viviani. Siena Tavern's extensive wine list and our highly contemporary design, interspersed with rustic details, elevates the genuine Italian dining experience while simultaneously maintaining authenticity.​ ​Farm to fork, refined and redefined.
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4.8
Exceptional(7052)
€€€€
• Steak • River North (Chicago)
Booked 86 times today
Welcome to RPM Steak, River North's upscale and modern steakhouse, just steps away from the Magnificent Mile and downtown theater district. Created by Lettuce Entertain You and Giuliana & Bill Rancic, RPM Steak pairs an award-winning wine list and expertly crafted cocktails with exceptional service and the world's most pristine beef. Led by Executive Chef Partner Bob Broskey, RPM Steak serves the finest globally sourced cuts, including Dry-Aged Ribeye, Japanese A5 Wagyu, tableside sliced Tomahawk, Filet Mignons, and more. Join us for dinner service daily, as well as Happy Hour from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at The Proper Bar. RPM Steak offers off-site catering as well as semi-private and private dining spaces, for intimate gatherings for up to 8 or large celebrations for up to 300 guests.

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  • Kelly
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I absolutely loved it! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the ambiance, decor, and service were all fantastic! We started with the prawn toast and shrimp and pork dumplings with an amazing red curry peanut sauce. For mains, we had the clay pot lobster pad Thai with a whole lobster tail and the basil chicken, both packed with flavor. The Crying Tiger dessert was amazing, and the Thai Coconut Colada was tasty and refreshing! Everything was so good. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Crying Tiger!
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    Crying Tiger$$$$• Southeast Asian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • GregoryGold
    Phoenix / Arizona •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had caesar salad, charred pepperoni pizza and the sundae with lemon curd and citrus shell, all was the best! Outside seating with a river view, all outstanding!
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    Pizzeria Portofino$$$$• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • MichaelGold
    Chicago / Illinois •106 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We ended up trying Sushi-San on a whim not knowing anything about the restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. First, our server (sorry don’t remember her name) was outstanding. She had a great sense of the menu and was very helpful in choosing our items. Second, all of the food we tried was outstanding. While we focused primarily on nigiri, the starters we tried were also very good. My only disappointment (very minor) was the “sogginess” of the nori on the hand roll. By the time it was delivered to our table the nori was definitely chewy. Finally, this is a restaurant that you can easily return to as they have a very broad menu that includes items beyond traditional sushi. I will definitely be back!
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    SUSHI-SAN - River North$$$$• Japanese• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • Tina
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    il Porcellino exceeded our expectations. Starting with the greeting from the host setting the tone making you feel welcome. The service was top notch, the food was excellent and the portions were large. To add to the evening the ambiance was cozy but lively.
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    il Porcellino$$$$• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.8
  • MandyGold
    Chicago / Illinois •391 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great vibe and decor. We loved everything we had from the brussel sprout salad, bread with ricotta and honey, pasta, Branzino and halibut. Even the roasted mushrooms were outstanding. The mini gelato cones were the perfect ending. The server was also excellent.
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    RPM Italian - Chicago$$$$• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
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