It's my girlfriend's birthday and I'm looking someplace nice to eat where the total bill for two (with a couple drinks or bottle of wine) doesn't exceed $80. We're staying on the Magnificient Mile if that helps.
2007-03-14 11:33:20 · 7 answers · asked by Mark R 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Chicago has the best restaurants in the US, and I have been to almost every major city (LA,NY,Hou,Mia etc). Here is a few that won't dissapoint:
STEAK:
The Chop House is the best. Its on Ontario St, best steaks I have ever had , and I have tried a lot. The only thing , it can get crowded there.
Latin:
Rumba is a really good place. Its very romantic, cause there is a salsa band playing and the cusine is really good.
Pizza:
Gino's East, best deep dish pizza by far. There everywhere and well within budget.
Seafood:
Nick's Fishmarket- very romantic and upscale. Excellent seafood, its gonna be more than $80 though probally $110 or so.
Itallian:
Itallian Village- There is a reason for they have been in business for 80yrs. Excellent food and romantic.
Greek:
Greek Islands: On Halsted St. in the middle of Greektown. Within budget and good atmosphere.
2007-03-14 12:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Jim K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the restaurants that are listed by the others are great, but I am sure they will be more than $80! Unless you go for the Pizza or Greek Town. But if you go to Greek Town, go to Rodity's, they are way better then Greek Islands. Rodity's has complementary valet parking, and you can order appetizers, main dish and a glass of wine and get away for less than $80, but you have to like lamb or Greek Chicken--as those are the main dishes, but the food is wonderful! Gejas is the most romantic, but their average dinner is $40 per person, and that is without drinks and tip. Mia Francesca's is my favorite restaurant--it is on Clark. They also have a location that is called Francesca's on Taylor. You need reservations, and the one on Taylor is a little more intimate and romantic. Their menu is up on the internet under www.miafrancesca.com If you watch what you order, you could probably eat there and have one drink and be under 80 dollars. It is Italian and I am sure your girlfriend will love it Good Luck!
2007-03-15 04:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Audrey C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The $80 price tag might be a little tight, but take a look at these on Metromix.com - it's a great source.
In the River North (Michigan Ave.) area:
Cyrano - French
Grotto - Steak, Italian
Bistro Zinc - French
Vong's - Thai
If you venture out a little further, there are some great Italian places that are romantic.
Luna Caprese, Rose Angeli's; Vinci (all in Lincoln Park).
The prior suggestions are pretty good too. Look stuff up on Metromix and you'll find something to suit you.
2007-03-15 12:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by Waldeck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gioco
1312 S Wabash Ave (Cross Street: 13th Street)
Chicago, IL 60605-2599View Map
3129393870
Directions: El: Red Line to Roosevelt; Green or Orange Line to Roosevelt
Editorial Review
Warm, inviting and trendy, this Italian restaurant draws a hipster crowd to the growing South Loop.
2007-03-14 13:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a list of possibilities for romantic dining in Chicago.
2007-03-15 10:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by heyitsthatwriterguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Signature room is a good place and the Cheesecake Factory. I would recommend Ralph Lauren's, but that maybe out of your budget.
2007-03-15 06:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well here are a few restaurants i would suggest:
Geja's Cafe
Les Nomades
Le Lan
Le Colonial
hope that helps..you can search on Google to get more info on these places
2007-03-14 12:24:40 · answer #7 · answered by desiladki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋