Chicago Restaurant Guide

The eating out scene in Chicago is thriving and there are plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. In keeping with other major cities, lots of different cuisine is represented. A good Chicago Restaurant Guide includes establishments across the spectrum, from formal dining to grill houses.

The Rockit Bar and Grill is a bustling spot and a favorite for locals and visitors. There is valet and street parking and the atmosphere is laid back and friendly. The restaurant can accommodate private parties, up to a 510-person capacity. It's open for lunch and dinner and meals can be accompanied by beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Popular orders include burger and fries, Lamb Hot Pot and Sweet Potato Pie.

For lovers of authentic Italian food, specializing in the regional dishes of Tuscany, the Chicago Restaurant Guides strongly recommend Coco Pazzo Café Italian. There is valet parking and there are two party rooms, one with a capacity of 35 people and the other with a hundred. To complement the food, the wine list is confined to Italian wines only. Pizza is cooked in traditional wood burning ovens. Main Course Dinner options include Tuscan Seafood Stew, Herb Crusted Half Lamb Rack and Roasted Whole Fish of the Day. There is a delicious dessert menu, which includes Cioccolato Fondente (warm chocolate cake with ice cream). Diners can also finish their meal with a plate of biscotti cookies or a selection of Italian cheeses with rye bread and fruit.

Fusion Restaurants are very popular and the Takashi serves modern American and French food with some inspiration from Japan. It more than deserves its place in a Chicago Restaurant Guide. There is valet parking and a party room for 35 people and a smaller one for 25 people. This eatery is only open for dinner and the resident chef, who has won awards, promises fresh ingredients without any preservatives. The décor is elegant and there is an extensive wine and champagne list. Dinner options include Chicken with Shimeji Mushrooms, Eggplant and Okra, Roasted Indiana Duck Breast with Kumquat Marmalade, and Sautéed Maine Skate with Braised Turnips.

Nothing beats a good steak and the Gibsons Steakhouse offers a variety of them, including T-Bone, New York Sirloin, and Porterhouse. It comes top in any Chicago Restaurant Guide. There is valet parking and several function rooms. Diners can also order food from the bar, such as ribs, chicken and burgers. Other Restaurant choices include pork and lamb chops, fresh fish, lobster, salads, side dishes, soup and appetizers. The steakhouse is famous for its large portions and they specialize in big martinis. There are some mouth-watering desserts, including Hot Fudge Sundae, Cherry Pie and Fruit Sorbet.