Chicago Dining Recommendations

[johnbeans]

My parents are coming to Chicago in a week, and I’d like to take them out to the nicest place that doesn’t require a jacket. My parents have a traditional contemporary American-ish taste, so a sushi bar is out of the question unless it’s a fusion thing. Upscale Asian cuisine is also fine as long as it has more to offer than sushi. I know about metromix and chicagoreader, but am curious to hear some recommendations from OOT.

[Frank TJ Mackey]

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My parents are Klansmen, so a sushi bar is out of the question unless it’s a fusion thing.

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FYP

[heater]

The Capital Grille is awesome.

[Frank TJ Mackey]

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The Capital Grille is in 99% of cities with a population over 1000.

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FYP

[ThreeMartini]

Try Gibsons Steakhouse

www.gibsonssteakhouse.com

[davelin]

There are quite a number of very good steakhouses that would fit your criteria - Ruth's Chris, Morton's, Gibson's, Kinzie Chophouse or Lawry's (<--prime rib, not steak). Vong's Thai Kitchen has good food but a much more younger/hip atmosphere. Joe's Stone Crab is good, Blue Water Grill as well. I'm a big fan of Cafe Absinthe in Bucktown.

[z28dreams]

Signature room in hancock building is really nice, but a little dressier than you'd want I think....

[miajag]

Not that there's anything wrong with Ruth's Chris or Morton's, but if that's where you decide to go to get a steak in Chicago, YSSCKY.

[posnera]

Butter was one of the best meals I've had since moving to Chicago.

http://www.butterchicago.com/

[GBP04]

this probably isn't what you are looking for, but Bob Chinn's is awesome.