Chicago is an expansive city that has a variety of night clubs, local attractions and shopping destinations. In addition, the area has a wide mix of restaurants that offer up local favorites like Chicago hot dogs or deep-dish pizza and ethnic fare, as well. Chicago also has a number of restaurants that provide an atmosphere that is fun and inviting.
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a fun theme restaurant located at the main entrance of Chicago's Navy Pier. The eatery was established by the Viacom company, which named it after the shrimping business that Tom Hank's character, Forrest Gump, owned. The menu offers up such items as "Mama Blue's Shrimp Gumbo" and "Hush Pups" for appetizers and "Lt. Dan's Drunken Shrimp," which is one of many entrees. In addition to the restaurant, there is also a shop that has a variety of memorabilia including t-shirts and coffee cups.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
700 East Grand Avenue, Suite 131
Chicago, IL 60611
312-252-4867
bubbagump.com
Portillo's is a fun restaurant that takes customers back with a 1930's Gangster themed atmosphere. The eatery was originally a small hot dog stand known as the "Dog House" and now serves customers in 47 locations throughout the United States. The decor at the many stores reflects many eras including the '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s, and the food is everything a diner goer would expect, such as chili dogs, cheeseburgers and malts.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL 60654
312-587-8910
Portillos.com
Dave and Buster's is a haven for restaurant goers who love to play games and enjoy a wide variety of food. The eatery is not only a place to eat, but it also serves as a fun entertainment destination with classic arcade games, video games, pool tables and even shuffleboard. Guests can not only have fun with the many activities offered by the restaurant, but they can also enjoy the vast menu which includes nachos, soft pretzels, cheesesteak and chicken wings just to name a few. Several dessert options,such as hot sugared donut holes, Belgian chocolate fondue and triple layer chocolate cake, are also found on the menu.
Dave and Buster's
1030 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-943-5151
daveandbusters.com
