I live in Elgin, Illinois, which is near Chicago. It's my fiance and my 6 year anniversary. We're really open to anything, fun, romantic, anything!
2007-01-03 13:49:44 · 15 answers · asked by rorie1022 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Here is a quick list of some Chicago restaurants:
Charlie Trotter's - known as one of the best restaurants in the world. Call early, plan on spending $400 on dinner for two.
Alinea, Tru, Arun's are in the same category as Trotters.
Classic Romantic Spots: Ambria, Geja's, The Pump Room, The Italian Village, Il Mulino, Cite, NoMi (great views in these last two).
Fun Restaurants:
Gibson's: Steaks in a loud, fun atmosphere.
Rumba: Latin, with Salsa dancing later in the evening.
Nacional 27: Same as above, but a little tamer.
Opera: Exotic Asian with cool setting.
Marche: Stylish atmosphere on Restaurant Row; you can go to the Tasting Room for dessert and and after dinner drink with great views.
Anywhere in Greektown (Santorini, Pegasus, etc.) for some flaming cheese - Opa!!
Tizi Melloul - Middle Eastern - you sit on pillows on the floor.
Sushi Samba Rio - very trendy right now, see and be seen place.
Just good restaurants:
Frontera Grill - fantastic Mexican.
Mia Francesca, Rose Angeli's: Small Italian places in the neighborhoods instead of downtown.
MK, Coco Pazzo, so many more.
Check some out on www.metromix.com and pick what you like. It is hard to go wrong.
2007-01-04 01:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by Waldeck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many great restaurants in Chicago that's why we are Chicago. It all depends on your style and your age. Some of the suggetions that were given are great ideas but it really depends on the atmosphere you prefer. I think Halikahiki(sorry spelling) was awesome for a date when I was in my early twenties but now for an anniversary I would say it wouldnt have the same vibe for me. If you want to get away from the downtown restaurants (which btw can't go wrong with any the ones mentioned by the guy before me with the big metromix list) a lot of the suburb downtown areas are starting to really pick up like Downtown Naperville. Total couple spot if you want to stay in the Burbs.
Congrats and have fun!
2007-01-05 13:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by layala74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are tons of good restaurants in Chicago. Check out the internet or a Chicago magazine; but two that come to mind for you are both on the lake: The Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock with great views of the lake from on high and Riva which is on Navy Pier with an"ocean view" of the lake. Navy Pier is chock full of interesting fun things to do as well.
Happy Anniversary!
2007-01-06 09:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know one really romantic place but you can go there only after dinner(light dinner ) they serve only drinks.
The name is Hala Kahiki Tiki Bar & Lounge.(2834 North River Road ,River Grove, IL 60171)
This place is amazing. Everything you ever heard about a tiki bar is represented here, including a vast and bizarre garden of Hawaiian delights, filled with cut-out turkeys and Easter Island heads. Each room is darkly lit and strewn with tiki wood and beads. There is also a gift shop filled with authentic flower leis and assorted knick knacks such as, hand-carved tusks and buddha statuettes. The drinks are moderately priced and taste a lot like candy. It's opened from 4pm-2am.
Happy Anniversary!
2007-01-04 07:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by chigirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had dinner at New Years Eve at Fogo De Chao. It isn't ultra romantic (kind of loud), but it is a great experience.
What about the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock? Amazing views.
2007-01-07 09:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by lizzzg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what is in the area. I am from Florida. But if there is a Cheesecake Factory restaurant i would really try it. It is AMAZING. The food is great and the atmosphere is up beat and fun!! Happy Anniversary!!
2007-01-04 03:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by sactified1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big Bowl Asian Kitchen.
It's on Ohio and Rush Street.
http://bigbowl.com/
My dad ( my dad was the chef but we moved to minnesota so now he's in charge of the big bowl's over there.) opened that resterant. It's really nice inside. They have a Stir- Fry Bar, Bar area , Clean Restrooms, Nice Waiters/Waitresses, Great Food.
Great Desserts and Main Courses and Appitizers. Onece you go there you'll want to go there again. It's really good.
2007-01-06 10:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by camicat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 15:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a sea food place any where even Joes crab shack or Red lobster my personal favorite is the cheese cake factory.
Good luck and what are you waiting for to tie the knot.
2007-01-03 18:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by twiggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of my favorites
Hala Kahiki (just drinks) ~ www.hala-kahiki.com
The Melting Pot ~ www.meltingpot.com
The Village at The Italian Village ~ www.italianvillage-chicago.com
Arun's ~ www.arunsthai.com
Fogo de Chao ~ www.fogodechao.com
2007-01-04 05:16:23 · answer #10 · answered by mellokittyx4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋