Check out these restaurants in the Loop, for a quick bite or a sit-down meal.
Atwood
Food: American
Location: Hotel Burnham, 1 W. Washington St.
Located in the 1895 Reliance Building, Atwood Café offers a selection of American and seafood dishes. From lamb meatballs to sockeye salmon and hanger steak, Atwood also serves a wide variety of house cocktails, beer and wine.
The Berghoff
Food: German-American
Location: 17 W. Adams St.
Grab your sandwich and beer stein and transport back in time to 1898, when Herman Berghoff offered free corned beef sandwiches with the purchase of a Berghoff Beer. A Chicago classic, The Berghoff serves up a variety of salads, sandwiches and wiener schnitzels.
Blackbird
Food: American
Location: 619 W. Randolph Street
Chef Paul Kahan runs Blackbird's kitchen, offering a changing menu and an extensive cocktail and wine list. Dishes may include anything from duck breast to lamb loin or cod. If guests feel especially hungry, the restaurant offers a 10-course chef's tasting menu.
Café Bionda
Food: Italian
Location: 1924 S. State St.
This is the place to find a bowl of spaghetti and a martini. Grab a seat inside or enjoy the weather at a table out front.
Chef Luciano
Food: Italian
Location: 49 E. Cermak Rd.
Inspired by American South, Caribbean, Italian and Indian flavors, Chef Lucanio is sure to serve up food perfect for any craving. The restaurant offers curry shrimp, balsamic chicken and turkey Bolognese, among a variety of other dishes.
Chicago q
Food: BBQ
Location: 1160 N. Dearborn St.
This is the place for some tasty bbq, with some Carolinas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee flair. Serving everything from ribeye to bbq shrimp, Chicago q also offers a wide selection of bourbon to round out the dining experience.
de cero
Food: Mexican
Location: 816 W. Randolph St.
Don't look past de cero for a quality taco and margarita to match. The restaurant offers individual tacos with chicken chipotle, battered shrimp and everything in between.
FleetWood Restaurant
Food: American
Location: 2333 S. Michigan Ave.
FleetWood offers anything from calamari to mini cheeseburgers and catfish to pizza. Enjoy the lounge-like atmosphere with a cocktail in hand.
Giordano's
Food: Italian
Location: 223 W. Jackson Blvd.
A Chicago trip isn't complete without deep-dish pizza. Giordano's offers the quintessential Chicago pizza experience, offering deep layers of cheese and endless fillings. There's also a thin-crust option for those that cringe at all that cheese. The restaurant also serves salads, pasta and sandwiches, as well as offers beer, wine and a full bar.
McCormick & Schmick's
Food: Seafood
Location: 1 E Upper Wacker Dr.
Serving up seafood, shellfish and stakes, McCormick & Schmick's brings a taste of the sea to Chicago. The steakhouse is also a great place to stop for an afternoon drink, offering a menu of wine, beer and cocktails.
Opart Thai House Restaurant
Food: Thai
Location: 1906 S. State St.
Known for its Tiger Cry appetizer, a marinated skewered beef, Opart Thai House Restaurant is wanting for options. The restaurant offers a variety of pad Thai, curries and seafood.
Parlor Pizza Bar
Food: Italian
Location: 108 N. Green St.
Parlor Pizza Bar offers Neapolitan-inspired pizzas and craft beers. Guests may sit in the rustic-feeling main dining room or venture outdoors to the patio or rooftop deck.
Pastoral
Food: Deli
Location: 53 E. Lake
Offering an assortment of artisan cheese, bread and wine, Pastoral is a European-inspired deli. There isn't much seating, so guests should expect to grab and go. The deli offers fresh turkey, tuna and salami among other meats, as well as a variety of vegetarian sandwiches and salads.
Pizzeria Brandi
Food: Pizza delivery
Location: 67 Cermak Rd.
Don't miss Pizzeria Brandi if in a rush. Offering thin and deep-dish pizza, wings, pasta, sandwiches and salads, this is the place for pizza on the go.
The Rosebud
Food: Italian-American
Location: 1500 W. Taylor St.
Wander into Little Italy and find The Rosebud, offering Italian-American plates, with the chicken vesuvio and baked clams among its classic dishes. Offering veal, chicken and steak meals, The Rosebud doesn't disappoint with its pasta and vast wine list.
Russian Tea Time
Food: Russian
Location: 77 E Adams St.
Located close to Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, guests can enjoy a fancier experience at Russian Tea Time. The meat dumplings, Ukrainian soup and Russian pancakes top the list as favorites, but the restaurant also serves many vegetarian options and extensive wine and vodka lists. If mealtimes don't work out, Russian Team Time offers afternoon tea everyday.
Shake Shack
Food: American, fast-food
Location: 66 E. Ohio St.
Although not a Chicago exclusive, Shake Shack offers a cheap and quick option with incredible taste. The fast-food chain is known for its burgers and of course, shakes.
Sunda
Food: Asian
Location: 110 W. Illinois St.
An Asian fusion restaurant, Sunda offers a variety of dishes from dim sum to sushi, and its signature nigiri. The restaurant also has an expansive cocktail list.