Dinner near Park West

We're seeing a show tomorrow night at Park West. I know it's short notice, but can anyone recommend a nice dinner stop somewhere nearby? It's located at 333 W Armitage. Thanks.

fela wrote:We're seeing a show tomorrow night at Park West. I know it's short notice, but can anyone recommend a nice dinner stop somewhere nearby? It's located at 333 W Armitage. Thanks.

Stanley's is very close, and they have a lot of kinds of bourbon, if you like that (I do). Last time I went to Park West we stopped in there and they had a buffet (maybe they wouldn't on a Friday night?) I picked it for expediency, since I didn't want to be late to the show. The food sat a little too much, but it wasn't horrible. I've had better food there ordering off the menu.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
1970 N Lincoln Ave
312-642-0007

What about Merlo on Lincoln? (Sorry, I don't have the address handy).

Riccardo Trattoria is a nice, romantic Italian - next to the overly crowded Pizaa & Oven Grinder. There was some chatter here:

http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.ph ... +trattoria

Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N. Clark
773.549.0038

Long time lurker, first time poster. My wife used to live at Cleveland and Lincoln and we had a few favorites near there. Four Farthings has a nice variety and is definitely a step above standard bar food. Green Tea is a nice little sushi place with just a few tables. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder has been discussed at length on the board, but I really enjoy it. Beware of a possible long wait there.
Hope this helps.

Four Farthings Tavern
2060 N Cleveland Ave
(773) 935-2060

Green Tea Japanese Restaurant
2206 N Clark St
(773) 883-8812

Chgo Pizza & Oven Grinder Co
2121 N Clark St
(773) 248-2570

I'll second Riccardo Trattoria for semi-upscale Italian. Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder is great for a casual place, but there may be a wait to get in. For another casual place, have you thought about R. J. Grunts - the original Lettuce Entertain You restaurant?

Another thought - right next door is possibly the most romantic restaurant in the city - Geja's. Fondue accompanied by flamenco guitar.

I've also heard that Zia's, which is basically on top of Geja's, is good for Mexican/Southwestern, plus it's BYOB. But I haven't tried it personally.

Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N. Clark, Chicago

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.
2121 N. Clark St.

R. J. Grunts
2056 N. Lincoln Park West

Geja's Cafe
340 W. Armitage Ave

Zia's
340 W. Armitage Ave.

germuska wrote:

fela wrote:We're seeing a show tomorrow night at Park West. I know it's short notice, but can anyone recommend a nice dinner stop somewhere nearby? It's located at 333 W Armitage. Thanks.

Stanley's is very close, and they have a lot of kinds of bourbon, if you like that (I do). Last time I went to Park West we stopped in there and they had a buffet (maybe they wouldn't on a Friday night?) I picked it for expediency, since I didn't want to be late to the show. The food sat a little too much, but it wasn't horrible. I've had better food there ordering off the menu.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
1970 N Lincoln Ave
312-642-0007

Second Stanley's - above average pub food, really fantastic fried chicken and great bourbon's and beers. Tater tots available as a side, which is a huge plus.

Four Farthings and Stanley's are good recommendations for above-average bar food nearby. R.J. Grunts also is right there (on Lincoln Park West) and is good for burgers, etc., and is kind of a quirky place (the original Rich Melman restaurant, as most people probably already know).

If you're looking for something a little more upscale, Mon Ami Gabi is right on the park and is a relatively nice place with good bistro fare, IMO. Also, Adobo Grill is relatively close to the Park West -- closer to the intersection of North and Wells, actually, but not too far south of the Lincoln/Sedgwick/Armitage area.

fela - I wondered about the reference to your name when I saw you post another time and now I know I was right! I'm going to the show tonight too and have been looking for a place to eat around there. Hopefully this thread will prove helpful to me too.