Located at 151 West Randolph in the West Loop section of Chicago, Illinois, the Cadillac Palace Theatre opened on Oct. 4, 1926. With room enough to seat 2,500 people, the theater hosts numerous musical theater performances and other events throughout the year. Adjacent to Chicago's City Hall, the Palace Theatre is located in the midst of several restaurants. Ranging from casual establishments to upscale fine dining, these restaurants specialize in a variety of culinary traditions, including Thai and Mexican.
Specializing in Italian cuisine, 312 Chicago is inside of Hotel Allegro, less than one block from 151 West Randolph. The dining guide "Zagat" rated the restaurant "very good to excellent" in terms of its food, service and atmosphere, according to the official "Zagat" website. At breakfast, the signature dish is the 312 eggs benedict, house-made focaccia topped with prosciutto and hollandaise sauce laced with truffle honey. The dinner menu features a variety of pasta dishes like rigatoni in bolognese sauce, seafood like roasted walleye in almond-lemon-thyme oil and meats like the grilled beef tenderloin. To finish the meal, the restaurant serves a selection of cheeses and house-made desserts like the flourless chocolate cake. The wine list features more than 152 selections and focuses primarily on domestic and Italian vintages. 312 Chicago is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are highly recommended. Business casual attire is suggested. A children's menu is available or young diners.
312 Chicago
136 North LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-696-2420
312chicago.com
Located along North Wells Street, Siam Rice is one block west and one block south from 151 West Randolph. Featuring the flavors of Thai cuisine, the menu begins with over one dozen appetizers, such as the chicken satay, mini egg rolls and fried tofu. A specialty of the house is the tiger cries, a grilled steak served with a selection of spicy sauces and sticky rice. Another is the roasted red curry duck tossed in coconut milk, hot peppers and basil leaves. For dessert, try the house-made custard served with a choice of coconut-pineapple or green tea ice cream. The restaurant serves Thai coffee and teas as well as soft drinks. Siam Rice is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Casual attire is acceptable. Reservations are accepted, but not required.
Siam Rice
117 North Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60606
312-606-9999
siamricethai.com
A family-owned restaurant and pastry shop located on South Ashland Avenue, the Bombon Cafe is two blocks south and one-half block west of 151 West Randolph. The restaurant's lunch specialty is its torta, a Mexican style sandwich served more than 15 ways. One variety is the La Cubana, which consists of sausage, ham, sliced pork leg, cucumbers, avocado, Gouda cheese and honey mustard. The lunch menu also includes tacos, taquitos, fried dough pockets, mini-quesadillas and salads. For dessert or as breakfast, the restaurant offers a number of pastries, such as the chocolate-filled croissants and cinnamon buns with raisins.The Bombon Cafe is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is appropriate.
Bombon Cafe
36 South Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-733-8717
bomboncafe.com
