3800 Nice Hotel and Restaurants in Chicago?

[nitrous]

This Sunday is my girlfriend's and mine 5 year anniversary and we are thinking about taking the Metra from Kenosha down to Chicago on Saturday morning and spending the night. What are some of the nicer hotels and restaurants in the area? We will probaby visit a couple museums, go shopping, and go to Navy Pier.

If I get my loose stone in time, I may even be proposing. Just have to think of a special way to do it...

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[mybluegtp]

http://navypier.com/

they have some cool things to do. Went not to long ago and went on the big thingy that goes round.. lol and it was crazy!!! Hope you have fun and maybe she will say yes. Good Luck!

 

[framos242]

Price range? Fav foods? Casual or a bit more?

 

[Fish]

The Hancock building is nice to go into as well. IIRC there is a nice restaraunt and the observatory there.

 

[nitrous]

Originally posted by framos242@Jun 15 2006, 09:15 PM
Price range?  Fav foods?  Casual or a bit more?

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No real price range and the food type doesn't matter. Something a little nicer than casual.

 

[framos242]

I was going to say the Signature Room but Fish beat me to it. :lolsign:

It has a beautiful view that your g/f will enjoy. They have music playing, think piano. Good place to go and celebrate.

Look:

Signature Room at the 95th
875 N. Michigan Ave.
312-787-9596

A spectacular view is a given from almost any part of the Signature Room on the Hancock's 95th floor or Signature Lounge on the 96th. The two areas are separated by a central staircase in the middle of the high-ceilinged dining room; both are directly accessible via elevator. The theme throughout is elegant Art Deco, with dark wood, marble tile and accent lighting. The Signature Room is enhanced with white tablecloths, votive candles and live piano music Friday through Sunday. An impressive wine selection is showcased in a glass cabinet by the waiting area. Ascend the stairs and stroll back to the Lounge, with its incredible south and west views of the city. The island bar also features a civilized touch: raised seating on one side, with standard lounge chairs instead of bar stools, for folks who like to keep both feet on the ground even when they're 96 floors over the city. Back in the dining room, the views are primarily of the lake and of Navy Pier, in all its illuminated excess.

Hours: Dining Room Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat.;
Dining Room Dinner: 5-10 p.m., Sun. through Thurs.; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.;
Cocktail lounge: 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun. through Thurs.; 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri. and Sat.
Sun. Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fax: 312-280-9448


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Amenities Private event rooms on 95th floor--the Chicago, Chestnut, Lake Shore and Michigan--accommodate corporate and private functions
ATM Bank One downstairs
Av. Dinner Entree $25 and up
Bar Styles Lounge
Buffet Monday-Saturday lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m; Also holidays
Carry Out Yes
Catering On-premise only
Child's Menu At lunch only
Critics Choice
Cuisine Amer. Traditional
Dancing No
Delivery No
Dress Code Upscale casual in the dining room, no sandals, athletic wear or jeans at dinner; no restrictions at lunch, no tank tops for men in the lounge
Family Oriented No
Live Music Live jazz music during dinner in the dining room Friday-Sunday; in the lounge Sunday-Thursday
Meals Served Brunch ((10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday)), Lunch ((11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.)), Dinner ((begins at 5 p.m.)), Desserts
Merchandise T-shirts, denim shirts and coffee mugs adorned with the Signature Room logo
Outdoor Seating No
Parking Pay lot, Street parking difficult
Payment Method American Express, Optima, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Carte Blanche
Private party room(s) Capacity: 200
Lounge can also be booked for 200 guests
Reservations Accepted? Highly recommended
Seating 350 dining room; 500 in the lounge
Smoking Smoking permitted in bar/lounge area only
Specialties Steak, seafood specialties, pastas, sandwiches, prime rib
Spirits Full bar, Large wine list
Theme Views of the skyline
Transportation CTA bus (3-King, 33-Mag Mile, 125-Water Tower Exp, 145-Wilson/Mich, 146-Marine/Mich, 151-Sheridan), Cabs plentiful
View Yes
Wheelchair Access Elevators access both floors, ramps permit access to all areas
WiFi Throughout

HTH!

 

[LeeGTP]

Grand LUX CAFE
http://www.grandluxcafe.com/frames.asp?fm=...state.asp?st=IL

If you can ask for the window thats looking out over Michigan AVE

Lee

 

[Kyle]

anyone ever do the odyssey?

Ive been looking into doing that my our 1 yr.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Odyssey is awesome, My gf loved it... Another vote for the Grand Lux cafe....

John

 

[3800SC98]

Originally posted by framos242@Jun 16 2006, 09:42 AM
I was going to say the Signature Room but Fish beat me to it. :lolsign:

It has a beautiful view that your g/f will enjoy.  They have music playing, think piano.  Good place to go and celebrate.

Look:

Signature Room at the 95th
875 N. Michigan Ave.
312-787-9596

A spectacular view is a given from almost any part of the Signature Room on the Hancock's 95th floor or Signature Lounge on the 96th. The two areas are separated by a central staircase in the middle of the high-ceilinged dining room; both are directly accessible via elevator. The theme throughout is elegant Art Deco, with dark wood, marble tile and accent lighting. The Signature Room is enhanced with white tablecloths, votive candles and live piano music Friday through Sunday. An impressive wine selection is showcased in a glass cabinet by the waiting area. Ascend the stairs and stroll back to the Lounge, with its incredible south and west views of the city. The island bar also features a civilized touch: raised seating on one side, with standard lounge chairs instead of bar stools, for folks who like to keep both feet on the ground even when they're 96 floors over the city. Back in the dining room, the views are primarily of the lake and of Navy Pier, in all its illuminated excess.

Hours: Dining Room Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat.;
Dining Room Dinner: 5-10 p.m., Sun. through Thurs.; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.;
Cocktail lounge: 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun. through Thurs.; 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri. and Sat.
Sun. Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fax: 312-280-9448


Extras

Amenities Private event rooms on 95th floor--the Chicago, Chestnut, Lake Shore and Michigan--accommodate corporate and private functions 
ATM Bank One downstairs 
Av. Dinner Entree $25 and up 
Bar Styles Lounge 
Buffet Monday-Saturday lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m; Also holidays 
Carry Out Yes 
Catering On-premise only 
Child's Menu At lunch only 
Critics Choice 
Cuisine Amer. Traditional 
Dancing No 
Delivery No 
Dress Code Upscale casual in the dining room, no sandals, athletic wear or jeans at dinner; no restrictions at lunch, no tank tops for men in the lounge 
Family Oriented No 
Live Music Live jazz music during dinner in the dining room Friday-Sunday; in the lounge Sunday-Thursday 
Meals Served Brunch ((10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday)), Lunch ((11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.)), Dinner ((begins at 5 p.m.)), Desserts 
Merchandise T-shirts, denim shirts and coffee mugs adorned with the Signature Room logo 
Outdoor Seating No 
Parking Pay lot, Street parking difficult 
Payment Method American Express, Optima, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Carte Blanche 
Private party room(s) Capacity: 200
Lounge can also be booked for 200 guests 
Reservations Accepted? Highly recommended 
Seating 350 dining room; 500 in the lounge 
Smoking Smoking permitted in bar/lounge area only 
Specialties Steak, seafood specialties, pastas, sandwiches, prime rib 
Spirits Full bar, Large wine list 
Theme Views of the skyline 
Transportation CTA bus (3-King, 33-Mag Mile, 125-Water Tower Exp, 145-Wilson/Mich, 146-Marine/Mich, 151-Sheridan), Cabs plentiful 
View Yes 
Wheelchair Access Elevators access both floors, ramps permit access to all areas 
WiFi Throughout 

HTH!

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I've heard lots of people go to propose there.

Perhaps a walk at the Millenium Park? I work right across the street from it, nice park.

Also:
Catch 35 http://www.catch35.com/chicago-01-home.html
Wacker and State, right next to the Renaissance hotel (nice hotel)

Lots of places, it all depends on what you guys are into.

 

[imported_GraFFix]

Anyone ever been to Geja's cafe..If i remember its on armitage in the city. Steph and I went there for our 1 year and she liked it alot. Its a fondue resturaunt but the food is top notch, and with it being fondue you get to cook your own food, plus have time in between to talk and stuff rather then getting a big plate and just sitting there eating.
You get the appetizer which is cheese and all the normal dipping stuff. then for dinner you can pick different combos like beef, chicken, shrimp, lobster or all of them, plus the veggies and other stuff. then for desert you get a choclate fondue with fruit and cakes to dip in. plus the setting and atmosphere is really dark and romantic. Supposedly one of the to 10 romantic resturaunts in the city.
If you do go...make sure you get a Private booth. The other tables are just so crammed together. If you get a booth its like your own little private table. Ohh they also have tons of wines if your into that..

But like I said she liked it alot...its going to be hard to top that place this coming sept for our 2yr.

www.gejascafe.com

 

[framos242]

Originally posted by Kyle@Jun 16 2006, 10:28 AM
anyone ever do the odyssey?

Ive been looking into doing that my our 1 yr.

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Did a midnight cruise a few years back. Thumbsup.

 

[BumpinGTP]

Smith and Wollensky's is right on the river and is a killer steak house.

Definately hit up the shopping all along Michigan Ave.

Go to the top of the Hancock, its cheesy, but cool.

Shedd aquarium is pretty cool.

Definately Navy Pier.

Depending on the day, maybe catch a Cubs game at Wrigley.

 

[Sinister Drag Designs]

italian village resturant is great and its the oldest italian resturnat in chicago(little bit of culture) its in the center of the loop(its on madison or monroe IIRC)
congress hotel is great, its on congress and mich

 

[SaturdaysGS]

The Palmer House is a VERY nice hotel. Big, old, and luxorious.

 

[Kyle]

anyone know a decently priced limo service?

 

[nitrous]

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[Rocky]

I am a big fan of The Westing on Michigan Ave. I've stayed there like 5 times. It's right on Michigan Ave, next door to the Hancok building.

I would recommend taking a horse carriage ride around the city.

And if you REALLY want to score some points and dont mind dropping some big cash on a dinner go to Spiaggia. It's an Italian spot, EXTREMELY luxurious.

 

[SaturdaysGS]

Originally posted by Rocky@Jun 16 2006, 04:21 PM
I am a big fan of The Westing on Michigan Ave.  I've stayed there like 5 times.  It's right on Michigan Ave, next door to the Hancok building.

I would recommend taking a horse carriage ride around the city.

And if you REALLY want to score some points and dont mind dropping some big cash on a dinner go to Spiaggia.  It's an Italian spot, EXTREMELY luxurious.

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x2, I forgot about the horse carriages. Very romantic at night.

 

[Fish]

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@Jun 16 2006, 04:21 PM
I am a big fan of The Westing on Michigan Ave.  I've stayed there like 5 times.  It's right on Michigan Ave, next door to the Hancok building.

I would recommend taking a horse carriage ride around the city.

And if you REALLY want to score some points and dont mind dropping some big cash on a dinner go to Spiaggia.  It's an Italian spot, EXTREMELY luxurious.

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x2, I forgot about the horse carriages. Very romantic at night.

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Also X2. Plus there is a horse and carriage ride setup just kiddy corner to the Hancock.

 

[ernrcr3]

http://www.fogodechao.com/

End of list.

-ern