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- PCPatiCChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoLovely dinner with great food and a quiet ambience. Perfect location for dinner before catching a show at the Playhouse. Seafood was fresh and perfectly prepared!More infoOsteria del PastaioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.2
- OTOpenTable Diner1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoOne of our favorite places when in the city. Food and service are always excellent. This time we sat outside on the patio. Noise was loud but that can’t be helped, as it was street noise. Food and service was great.More infoRL RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.8
- SsocalgirlvipChicago / Illinois •49 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFood is always delicious -- our group had the pretzels, crab cake, fried chicken , beef sandwich, french fries, brussels sprouts and soup. Everything was fantastic. I love the place . I can only eat outside because it's so noisy inside I can't hear a thing. I don't know what to do during the winter. Probably shift to take out!More infoLUXBARPrice: Moderate• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoOverall a tremendous dining experience. Amanda was our waitress and did an amazing job. My wife said her 14oz. Ribeye was the best she’s had. I ordered the Miso marinated Chilean sea bass and it was outstanding. Definitely coming back soon. All the staff made our experience so special.More infoGibsons Bar & Steakhouse - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.7
- RReviewer1998vipChicago / Illinois •63 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Absolutely wonderful! We particularly enjoyed the seafood tower and steak and eggs, both topped with generous helpings of caviar. Service and wine list were also impeccable. We’ll be back!More infoAdalinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.6
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Discover Gold Coast
Located north of the Chicago River along the shores of Lake Michigan, the neighborhoods of Streeterville and the Gold Coast developed as affluent areas in the wake of the Chicago Fire in the late 19th century. Today, these neighborhoods boast family entertainment centers, fine museums and a variety of restaurants for everyone to enjoy. Families can delight in the fun and festivities along the Navy Pier with burgers, fish and fresh baked goods for nourishment. Going inland in Streeterville, the dining gets a bit more upscale with Chicago deep dish pizzerias and Polish sausage on every corner. Heading north to the Gold Coast will get you fine dining and international food territory. Tender steaks, tapas bars and French cuisine are among the hidden gems.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Gold Coast Chicago is Cite
The best vegan restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago are Le Colonial - Chicago, Robert's Pizza and Dough Company and Signature Room at the 95th
The best vegetarian restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago are Le Colonial - Chicago, Robert's Pizza and Dough Company and 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
The restaurants with the best service in Gold Coast Chicago are Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Downtown Chicago, Riva Crabhouse on Navy Pier - Permanently Closed and Ditka's - Chicago
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Gold Coast Chicago are Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Downtown Chicago, Lawry's The Prime Rib - Chicago and Walton Street Kitchen + Bar
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