Going to a Theatre Performance in Downtown Chicago? Looking for a Restaurant? Parking?
Locate restaurants near Chicago's Downtown theatres. This map shows the locations of 10 downtown Chicago theatres as well as 15 popular restaurants for dining before or after your theatre performance. The red restaurant location markers are linked to the official web site for the restaurant. The green triangles show the locations of 6 downtown Self-Park locations. Only the restaurants and parking facilities selected by Chicago Traveler are shown.
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Chicago Theatre
Downtown Theatres in Chicago
Pettorinos
If you’re headed to the iconic Chicago Theatre tonight, go ahead and grab dinner before your show at Pettorinos. Complete with classic American cuisine such as steak, pork chops, and so forth, you are sure to have a night on the town when dining here. The menu is straight forward and the restaurant’s red booths and wood flooring offer a classy upscale atmosphere and decor. Pettorino’s is situated on N. Dearborn Street and brings patrons back to the American 1940s and 50s eras. Come on in and enjoy! There’s even parking close by as well as just up North Dearborn or on East Randolph Street. Have a ball when you attend The Chicago Theatre!
Chicago Opera
Chicago Parking and Theatres
On your way to the Chicago Opera? Why not stop at The Great Street, Catch 35, or South Water Kitchen for a fabulous meal prior to an incredible show. All three of these restaurants are located within close proximity to the Chicago Opera Theatre, meaning patrons will be able to sit down and enjoy their meal without having to rush. There’s even parking located nearby as well.
The Great Street
The Great Street sits comfortably on Wacker Dr. and offers a panoramic view of the city of Chicago from the restaurant’s second floor. The Great Street specializes in what is known among foodies as contemporary American cuisine also known as classics with an updated twist. The restaurant features an extensive menu and wine list and is great for romantic dining.
Catch 35
Catch 35 is situated downtown and has another location in the suburb of Naperville within the city of Chicago. The restaurant is known as on of Chicago’s premier seafood dining establishments due to its incredible variety displayed on the menu. Catch 35 offers its guests some of the finest pre-theatre dining in all of Chicago. Located on Wacker Drive, you will be incredibly close to the Chicago Opera. Sit down, relax, indulge, and enjoy your night of incredible food and performance as you relish in the overall sensory experience from sights and scents to auditory and visual stunning elements as well.
South Water Kitchen
South Water Kitchen is situated on North Wabash Avenue and sits adjacent to Chicago’s unique Hotel Monaco.This particular restaurant offer patrons a “neighborhood restaurant” with home-style cooking. Comfort foods are glittered throughout the menu along with an extensive wine list. Come on in to South Watcher Kitchen before your show and you will feel right at home. The one difference is that you will be able to sit, and eat, and simply enjoy, rather than have to do all of the prep and clean up work. South Water Kitchen puts the importance of the family meal into their restaurant’s decor, atmosphere, and menu. In other words, they make it a point to make all of their guests feel welcome.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
Chicago Illinois Downtown Theatres
312 Chicago
312 is a magnificent restaurant situated in the heart of downtown Chicago’s The Loop district. They serve authentic Italian style cuisine complete with robust flavors and have an atmosphere that is welcoming and familial. Enjoy half of desserts each Tuesday night too! Their extensive menu is loaded with rich flavors, aromas, and colors. Check out this incredible Chicago dining venue before your next theatrical adventure at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Encore
Hip Chicago lunch spot by day, swanky club by night, Encore boasts some of the best food and drink around and is located within very close proximity to the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Check out this restaurant and bar’s afternoon, evening and liquid therapy menus before or after you head to the theatre. Encore is open from 11a.m. until 4a.m. and truly offers guests an “encore”. You are sure to have a spectacular time as your phenomenal night just gets better. There’s even parking on North Wells Street as well. So go ahead, leave the car, and head out for a night of fun in this contemporary space surrounded by history!
Silk Road Theatre
Restaurants and Theatres in Downtown Chicago, IL
If you are headed out to see a performance at the Silk Road Theatre, and want to grab dinner before hand or just a drink afterwards, check out Atwood Cafe, Trattoria No. 10, Rosebud, or Nick’s Fish Market. All four of these restaurants offer delicious cuisine and drinks and are located closest to the Silk Road Theatre, but still close to other performance venues as well. Atwood Cafe offers its patrons contemporary takes on classic American cuisine in an Art Deco inspired decor. Trattoria No. 10 is an authentic Italian restaurant serving everything under the proverbial Tuscan sun including in-house hand made ravioli. Enjoy these fresh colors and flavors and step into another world during dinner and then another new one while at the theatre. Rosebud has a specific theatre menu it offers to its patrons. You will love being able to sit down for dinner and a show all in one night. Nick’s Fish Market provides some of the best seafood around the Windy City. With all of these restaurants and ample parking, you’re sure to have a fantastic night for food and theatre. Enjoy!
The Symphony Center, The Auditorium, and LaSalle Theatres
Going to the Symphony Center, The Auditorium, or the LaSalle Theatre this evening? Check out Rhapsody, Custom House, Ristorante We, or the Italian Village Restaurants for a delectable meal prior to showtime. Rhapsody, like its name will make your taste buds sing with delight as you dine in what is going to feel like Italy. Sit out on the veranda under the sun, take a bite of their authentic and fresh Italian inspired cuisine and instantly you’ll no longer feel as though you’re in Chicago. Custom House offers its guests a tavern style restaurant complete with inventive and flavorful dishes as well as an extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selection. Ristorante We and the Italian Village Restaurants also offer tasty Italian cuisine as well and all of these are situated near parking! There are lots on both East Monroe and Adams Street.
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