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- 44dfoodvipChicago / Illinois •34 reviews5.0Dined todayHad the pre- theatre fixed price dinner, delicious and the right amount of food so was full but not stuffed. Service was friendly and fairly prompt, got done in plenty of time for the show.More infoRoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.3
- FFebevipChicago / Illinois •45 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFirst time at this establishment. The food and customer service was superb.More infoAcantoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Loop•4.8
- DDenverdinerDenver / Colorado •12 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoRemington’s is consistently good. It is my go to place for lunch. Business lunch, family lunch, girls lunch. The environment is friendly but not pushy. I’ll be back!More infoRemington'sPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Stopped in here for brunch before catching the train back home after our anniversary celebration - staff was so attentive and kind, surprising us with the most amazing crème brûlée!! Nice, quiet atmosphere and everyone was so friendly. Also, right across from Millennium Park:)More infoThe GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023The holiday decor was outstanding, the server was energetic, friendly and efficient. The food was historic Walnut Room fare. The extra touch of a fairy princess assisting my grandchild with a special wish made the experience even more memorable.More infoThe Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop•4.5
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Dog friendly restaurants in Downtown / Loop include Chicago Brewhouse Riverwalk, Petterino's and Miss Ricky's
Child friendly restaurants in Downtown / Loop include The Walnut Room - Chicago, The Berghoff Restaurant and Petterino's
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