Restaurants all around the city are open and offering their rooftops, gardens, and patios for diners to enjoy. And all Chicago establishments are introducing new health and safety measures, like enhanced cleaning and physical distancing guidelines to keep guests and employees safe. The restaurant listed below are staff favorites and are all within a one or two block walk from Best Western River North. We do recommend calling first and making reservations where possible. Maggianos: Visit Maggiano's at Clark & Grand for scratch-made Italian food in Chicago, just like Nonna used to make. Beatrix; Is a neighborhood restaurant and coffeehouse featuring healthy meets delicious options. Xoco and Frontera Grill: These neighboring Mexican restaurants from Rick Bayless have reopened their River North patios. Ema: is a Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & light style cooking. Hard Rock Café: A one of kind dining option. Dine like a rock star. Chicago Chop House: Enjoy warm welcomes, hand-cut steaks and a side of history. Be transported to a bygone era with a live pianist nightly and one of the city's widest selections of steaks including Grade A5 Japanese Wagyu beef and wet- and dry-aged options from local purveyor Linz.
