Need 5 restaurants for business lunch near the Art Institute

My aunt emailed me asking for some restaurant recommendations while she's here on business. I just moved here a few months ago, so I haven't really had a chance to check out too many places in the loop. Here's what she asked in the email:

"I need your help on restaurant possibilities. We’ll be downtown (near the convention center) for about 5 days and I’ll need to book some reservations. These meetings always get crazy and it’s best to book ahead. Do you have any recommendations for restaurants near the Art Institute, the Mag Mile or River North? I think we can probably take a cab to some of the more far-flung places, which is OK. I don’t want to do the large restaurants that cater to tourists, too expensive and usually not so good. So anything you might recommend would be great."

From what I've gathered so far, the only place I've really been able to recommend have been Topolobampo and Frontera. Any input from you guys would be great. She appreciates good food as much as I do, but I don't want to suggest places too far from the loop.

I really like Rhapsody on Adams. The Russian Tea Room is next door. There is always the Park Grill at Millenium Park, but can be a bit noisy. These are all walking distance from the Art Institute. There is also a restaurant in the lower floor of the Art Isntitute that is quite good and lovely in the spring and summer.

"...downtown (near the convention center) ..."

If your aunt means McCormick Place, that's NOT near downtown. I think there are some old threads on what's near McCormick (short answer: take a cab to Chinatown).

Could you find out where exactly her meetings will be?

I'm guessing that they are going to be near the art institute, since she will be meeting with their staff.

Backstreet Bistro on North Wabash across from the Marshall Field's (oops, I mean Macy's). It is the student-run restaurant of the cullinary program of the Art Institute of Illinois. Good white cloth restaurant at very reasonable prices. Call ahead to make sure that they are open.

Custom House is an excellent venue for an upscale business meal, particularly if you're situated in the southern reaches of downtown.

http://www.customhouse.cc/