Restaurants near Art Institute of Chicago

The food was just great, the service was excellent (thanks Luis) and the ambiance really nice. And although the restaurant was full it was quiet and you could could have a peaceful conversation… Every dish ( curry, steak, apple cobbler) was very, but really very good.

Really great spot for good foods and beers! Making a reservation was so easy and they worked with out changing party number. Very friendly staff as well!

Went for lunch. My dad and I got the poke and the rock shrimp as appetizers. Both were amazing. I had the salmon and my dad had the burger. The appetizers were definitely the highlight of the meal for me but the food was good all around.

Acanto is a favorite, and for good reason. The food is wonderful, interesting and always delicious. We had the pear salad, the seafood fusilli, and the special, grilled branzino. Generous portions of perfectly prapared, thoughtful recipes. For dessert, the affogato, which is a real treat. The service was great, and the atmosphere at Acanto is always pleasant, with its views of the Bean and Millennium Park. This is a great place pre-symphony (just a block away) or post-Art Institute, or especially just for a very special evening out. Such wonderful food!

I absolutely loved my experience at the Berghoff! Our waitress was kind and attentive, and the service was incredibly quick for how busy it was that night. We had the cheese curds, and my main was the smoked salmon napoleon. Food came out fresh and delicious! We finished off with the black forest cake which was a delight, perfectly balanced sweetness. I'll definitely be back!