The Cadillac Palace Theatre is located in downtown Chicago, in The Loop. Like taking a part of Broadway and putting it in Chicago, the area also boasts some of Chicago's most elegant restaurants. These restaurants are ideal for theater-goers looking for good food before the show, especially if it's a date night and you're looking for a new romantic spot.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at 312 Chicago. If you're hungry for some Italian food but don't want to make the trek down Taylor Street to Little Italy, 312 Chicago will save you that time. Antipasti and seafood are the specialties at this posh restaurant, and a three-course prix fixe is offered at dinnertime. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends.
312 Chicago
136 N La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
312-696-2420
312chicago.com
Whether you'd like dinner before a show or drinks afterward, Encore has a sleek decor and lounge atmosphere. DJs spin music late into the night (1 a.m.), and martinis are the drink of choice. Encore is also open for lunch, offering mostly low-carb American-Contemporary dishes. Dress code is casual; reservations are accepted by are not high priority. Encore is probably the least expensive date spot in the area as well.
Encore Liquid Lounge
171 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
312-338-3788
encorechicago.com
This three-star establishment offers fine Italian dining for lunch and dinner. Even though the dining space is large, capable of fitting nearly 200 guests, reservations are strongly recommended for dinner dates. The favorite dishes are the various incantations of stuffed ravioli. Trattoria #10 is always crowded, both in the dining room and at the bar, and tourists often make this their pre-show restaurant.
Trattoria #10
10 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602
312-984-1718
trattoriaten.com
