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10Best Brunch
Atwood Café
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1 W Washington St Hotel Burnham, Chicago  60602 • 312-368-1900
Distance: ~0.42 mi *
        Description: THE LOOP. With only 70 seats, tables at this intimate restaurant are in high demand. Come for breakfast to avoid the crowds and to start your day off right. Eggs arrive in a variety of ways – poached in a benedict, served with home fries, or scrambled in a savory breakfast panini, for instance. A sweet banana pecan waffle, brioche french toast, and warm oatmeal rich with fruit and cinnamon provide alternatives. Fresh orange juice and Illy coffee and espresso are perfect liquid accompaniments.
       

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House of Blues
(Restaurants - Brunch)
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago  60610 • 312-923-2000 • 312-527-2007
Distance: ~0.48 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. House of Blues is well-known for its cool, hip decor and its stellar line-up of music. It's also known for its brunch, which includes an all-you-can-eat buffet with cooked-to-order omelets, amazing Cajun potatoes, tons of fresh fish dishes, waffles, sausage, and numerous other items. While you dine, sit back and enjoy an hour of some of the most heartfelt gospel music you'll ever hear. Church choirs come with talented soloists and their own musicians, and they always put on unforgettable shows.
       

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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
(Restaurants - Brunch)
60 E Grand Ave, Chicago  60611 • 312-379-5637
Distance: ~0.52 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. This classic dinner club-style restaurant boasts a vaulted ceiling, dark wooden furniture, and excellent lighting, making it an ideal place for a power lunch or entertaining important clients. Partner of the famous Joe's Stone Crab in Miami, this River North gem features a selection of fresh seafood and steaks. Of course, rumor has it that the stone crab claws alone are worth the trip.
       

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Wave
(Restaurants - Brunch)
644 N Lake Shore Dr W Hotel Chicago - Lakeshore, Chicago  60611 • 312-255-4460
Distance: ~0.61 mi *
        Description: STREETERVILLE. This see-and-be-seen hotspot draws a mix of folks to its modern dining room, which serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with a seafood focus. The house specialty should be ordered upon arrival – spice and molasses-glazed shrimp with candied orange, mulled red wine syrup, and cardamom. Notable entrees include poached monkfish, pan-roasted walleye, and pan-roasted American sturgeon. The interior features strong lines and curves, leather chairs and glass walls, a large projection screen, and a color scheme of red, black, and neutrals.
       

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Frontera Grill
(Restaurants - Brunch)
445 N Clark St, Chicago  60610 • 312-661-1434
Distance: ~0.62 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Saturday brunch earns raves at this city favorite, which is considered by some to be the best Mexican restaurant in America. The room boasts folk art and vivid colors inside and sunny sidewalk seating outside. The ever-changing menu offers artistic dishes from award-winning chef Rick Bayless, including authentic tacos, tamales, breakfast burritos, and desserts like almond cake and buttermilk-lime ice cream.
        User Rating: 8.75 / 10
       

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Bijan's Bistro
(Restaurants - Brunch)
663 N State St, Chicago  60610 • 312-202-1904
Distance: ~0.70 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Serving both food and drink until the wee hours, this New American bistro has become a popular spot, especially with the late-night bunch. Inside, dark woods, copper tiles, and faux antique light fixtures establish a comfy setting, and the menu has plenty of variety, thanks to appetizers, specialty salads, soups, sandwiches, and poultry, beef, and seafood entrees. Try barbecued chicken or a fresh-ground burger with hand-cut fries to bolster your energy.
        User Rating: 7.6666 / 10
       

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Avenues
(Restaurants - Brunch)
108 E Superior St The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago  60611 • 312-573-6754
Distance: ~0.72 mi *
        Description: NEAR NORTH. Elegant and exquisite, this stately hotel dining room serves French-Mediterranean cuisine and has a penchant for fresh seafood. The contemporary menu includes dishes like foie gras, duck breast, Maine lobster, and fresh scallops. An elegant interior features gold walls, rich leather chairs, an open kitchen, and fine china. The large wine list includes over 600 varieties. Impeccable service too.
       

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The Lobby
(Restaurants - Brunch)
108 E Superior St The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago  60611 • 312-573-6760
Distance: ~0.72 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Come for breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, or dessert, and enjoy expansive views of the city's bustle from grandly proportioned windows. Extensive breakfast options range from traditional standards to decadent Nutella-stuffed French toast with banana brulee and "Nasi Goreng" Balinese fried rice with eggs and chicken satay. Live cello and piano music are available in the evenings. Note to chocolate-lovers: A buffet bar serves up the richest treats with coffees every Friday and Saturday night giving you energy to dance the night away while a contemporary jazz trio and singer perform.
       

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Shanghai Terrace
(Restaurants - Brunch)
108 E Superior St The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago  60611 • 312-573-6744
Distance: ~0.72 mi *
        Description: MAGNIFICENT MILE. Located on the hotel's fourth floor, this serene, elegant restaurant serves consistently delicious pan-Asian cuisine in a dining room that hearkens back to Shanghai in the early 20th century. Try dim sum at lunch or Cantonese steamed fish or wok-fried lobster for dinner. Outdoor seating on a lovely terrace is available seasonally.
       

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RL
(Restaurants - Brunch)
115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago  60611 • 312-475-1100
Distance: ~0.78 mi *
        Description: MAGNIFICENT MILE. Owned by fashion guru Ralph Lauren, this contemporary American restaurant has a cosmopolitan air about it. Rich leather furniture, mahogany paneling, and chic African style prints define the decor. The menu is just as fashionable and features notable items like Alaskan halibut, jumbo sea scallops in a cucumber-tomato salad, Amish chicken, and grilled lamb.
       

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