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10Best New American
Park Grill
(Restaurants - New American)
11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago  60602 • 312-521-7275
Distance: ~0.32 mi *
        Description: THE LOOP. Located in Millenium Park, this popular restaurant offers terrific views of the park grounds and outdoor ice rink in the winter. They serve a reputable menu of modern favorites, from Rushing Waters rainbow trout to prime sirloin steak with pommes frites. Wine available by the bottle, glass or quartino.
       

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Catch 35
(Restaurants - New American)
35 W Wacker Dr, Chicago  60601 • 312-346-3500
Distance: ~0.44 mi *
        Description: THE LOOP. If you've made up your mind to have seafood, make a beeline for this notable place, whose vast menu features lots of seafood favorites prepared in a variety of culinary styles. Choose from the likes of Chilean sea bass, stir-fried shrimp and scallops, seared Creole seasoned salmon, Bahamian fish chowder, grilled Atlantic salmon, and grilled yellow fin tuna. Steaks can also be had, and live jazz is a treat in the bar most nights. Valet parking available.
       

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Bin 36
(Restaurants - New American)
339 N Dearborn St Marina City, Chicago  60610 • 312-755-9463 • 312-327-0459
Distance: ~0.48 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Fine food and wines highlight the appeal of this city gem, a favorite of sophisticates. As you scan the fabulous New American menu, notice that each dish is paired with the staff's wine recommendations. At lunch, patrons are wowed by the likes of Niçoise salad with seared ahi tuna and sherry-walnut vinaigrette, and pesto fettuccine with Gulf shrimp. Plan on a leisurely meal – the wine list offers many excuses for enjoyment and edification. N.B. A quick lunch option helps folks on the clock.
       

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Pops for Champagne
(Restaurants - New American)
601 N State St, Chicago  60657 • 312-266-7677 • 312-266-7676
Distance: ~0.60 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. This long-lived live music club and champagne bar (25-plus years!) is a city mainstay, now relocated from its original Lake View neighborhood. A sleek, stylish bar lets patrons sip and mingle, while a downstairs lounge envelops folks in intimate surroundings and terrific live jazz. The shop sells sparkling wines and offers lunchtime and light evening fare, including scrumptious housemade desserts. A raw bar and caviars are included in the upscale offerings, and more than 125 champagnes are available. Jazz sets begin at 9pm.
       

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Bijan's Bistro
(Restaurants - New American)
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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Crofton on Wells
(Restaurants - New American)
535 N Wells St, Chicago  60610 • 312-755-1790
Distance: ~0.80 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Suzy Crofton has made a name for herself on Chicago's culinary circuit by offering some of the area's most delicately flavored dishes. The understated, posh dining room is small and tranquil with pale gray walls, contemporary art, and gilt accents. The real spectacle is the menu, which offers seasonal dishes like crab cakes with sweet red peppers, Cajun barbecued shrimp atop a mound of sweet potato hay, and barbecued pork loin with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and smoked apple chutney. Absent of trends, the room's quiet luxury and the food speak for themselves. EL: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Custom House
(Restaurants - New American)
500 S Dearborn St Hotel Blake, Chicago  60605 • 312-523-0200
Distance: ~0.85 mi *
        Description: PRINTERS ROW. This inviting, upscale hotel restaurant offers a meat-focused menu, including a three-course pre-theater dinner for $46.
       

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Seasons Restaurant & Lounge
(Restaurants - New American)
120 E Delaware Pl Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 7th fl, Chicago  60611 • 312-280-8800
Distance: ~0.94 mi *
        Description: MAGNIFICENT MILE. This upscale hotel dining room pampers guests and makes them feel like royalty. The setting is elegant, boasting fresh flowers, crystal, and mahogany at every turn. The lofty location provides for great views of the cityscape below, and the menu is contemporary American with French influences. Possible entrees include Peking duck breast with wild French asparagus, clay pot-cooked Alaskan halibut with Chinese sausage, and Mediterranean Colorado lamb rack with tagine sauce. Look for seasonal specials as well as a tasting menu. The lounge provides a stylish setting for lunch, afternoon tea or cocktails.
       

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N9NE Steak House
(Restaurants - New American)
440 W Randolph St, Chicago  60606 • 312-575-9900
Distance: ~0.97 mi *
        Description: WEST LOOP. Dress for success and make your way to this restaurant, where heads turn and people sit up and take notice. The massive dining room features a 20-foot waterfall and a large, circular granite caviar and champagne bar. The New American menu features fresh seafood and thick cuts of meat, notably lobster, oysters, ahi tuna, veal, and prime-aged steaks. The wine list is hefty, and nine pages showcases wines from across the globe, grouped by varietal, producer, and taste. Reservations are recommended for Ghostbar, an ultra-hip lounge.
       

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Zealous
(Restaurants - New American)
419 W Superior St, Chicago  60126 • 312-475-9112
Distance: ~1.17 mi *
        Description: RIVER NORTH. Contemporary American cuisine is served by an energetic waitstaff who work hard to live up to the restaurant's name. You're sure to struggle with the menu's delicious options – grilled foie gras, duck breast, sesame-crusted Chilean sea bass, and more. Desserts are rich and tempting as well: One taste of the macadamia nut brittle crust dessert, and you'll be asking for seconds. The sophisticated, modern interior offers earth tones, skylights, a bamboo-enclosed chef's table, and a 15-foot glass-enclosed wine cellar.
       

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