Originally Posted by
ECOTONE
If you're looking for good food, I'd recommend setting up reservations at one (or more) of the following places:
Italian - Balena
Sushi - Juno
Taco - Big Star (no reservations & cash only)
Steak - Bavette's
French - Acquitaine
Burger - Au Cheval
Hot Dog - Hot Doug's or Frank N' Dawg
Unless something has changed, Au Cheval does not take reservations either, IIRC.
And, wiithout comment on your recommendations, I would recommend these Chicago institutions:
Italian beef - Mr. Beef (no reservations & cash only & lunch only)
Pizza - Lou Malnati's, Pizzeria Uno or Due (no reservations although you can put your pizza order in early)
Cajun - Heaven on Seven