xp: Chicago dinner rec's

[hz80408]

Hi there, coming over here for suggestions (I usually am on travel or S&B) I live in Chicago, but am not a major foodie (due to my H's pickiness of eating like a child ) and often hit up the same spots.

Looking for suggestions for a Saturday night meal for my ILs 60th birthdays where we can get reservations for 5 at end of October somewhere in the city.

FIL loves meat. MIL can't eat garlic. FIL is hard of hearing, so it can't be overly loud.

Up to $50/entree. We eat tapas a lot, so we're not interested in that. I looked up Girl and Goat and its not available. SIL/BIL went to RPM Italian and were not impressed, so that's out.

Also looking for night activities, we're considering:
-two birds with one stone: dinner boat cruise
-Second City show
-bowling
-roof top bar for drinks (although SIL will be ~24 wks pregnant so we wouln't want that to be an all night event)
-movies

Ideas?
(Travel suggested Topolobampo, Frontera, Zed 451, Table 52, Pump Room and Salpicon) TIA

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ShoeGal once sent me to The Gage in the Loop. It was delicious, and we got a reservation on less than 24 hours' notice.

A lot of people suggest the John Hancock building for a drink although it's not rooftop.

[hz80408]

Thanks angry, I have a list of drink options and Signature Lounge is on the top of it.

Aug 16, 2012 13:53:33 GMT -5 v said:

Oh, and "can't eat garlic" is a sad, sad, sad thing.

I know; it kills me! But you do not want to be around my MIL after garlic! (otherwise I generally like her )

[UnderProtest]

I don't live in Chicago, but have gone to a couple of the places mentioned.

Table 52 was a nice quiet place, more Southernish food, but still yummy. Would be good for your FIL since its small.

I went to the Gage for drinks and from what I recall it was pretty loud.

La Madia was the last place I went when I was there. It was a smaller Italian place. Really good wine list and I had a really yummy risotto. It was recommended by a foodie friend who lives there. It also has a bunch of wood fired pizzas. I'm sure your picky husband could get a plain pizza.

[nicoliae]

Catch 35 is a good seafood place. Nice, but small & quiet feeling.

Tuscany is fabulous Italian food. I haven't been to the Chicago location (I go to one in the 'burbs), but it's my favorite place.

Sorry I can't help with the others listed.

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I think Joe's Stone Crab meets all your requirements. I know they are great about food allergies and such so the garlic shouldn't be an issue if you mention it. The food has always been good when I go there and I think you can get a lot for $50 per entree or less.

[hz80408]

Aug 16, 2012 21:50:55 GMT -5 @buckybells said:

I think Joe's Stone Crab meets all your requirements. I know they are great about food allergies and such so the garlic shouldn't be an issue if you mention it. The food has always been good when I go there and I think you can get a lot for $50 per entree or less.

You're good; SIL made a reservation here last night as a back-up plan! Thanks!