Chicago offers ample choices to the theater lover, whether the tickets are for off-Broadway, opera or comedy. Thickly concentrated in their own district, these venues also benefit local restaurants. Choosing a restaurant may seem daunting because there are so many available in Chicago's Theater District, but start by locating restaurants nearest to the chosen show. That makes it easy to walk from your meal to the theater.
Situated close to the American Theatre Company, Sola serves moderately priced meals. Try King Crab, Artichoke Fritters or Barramundi. Save room for dessert for the Carrot-Beet Cake or Braised Pineapple followed by brandy or a liqueur. White wines include Riesling, Torrontes and Champagne. Among the reds available are Malbec, Grenache and Chianti. Sola hosts a Sunday Luau with a special menu.
Sola
3868 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773-327-3868
sola-restaurant.com
For French dining close to Lyric Opera---yet 40 feet above it---consider Everest. Located inside of One Financial Place, this restaurant serves cuisine at high-end prices. Dinner entrees include Filet of Dover Sole, Magret of Duck and Colorado Rack of Lamb. Its international wine list represents Iberian and Australian vineyards plus more chosen by their wine director. For dessert, the Alsace Vacherin will tempt you. Made with crispy meringue, pear, milk chocolate glace and vanilla sauce, the yummy dessert settles in your tummy while you enjoy a favorite opera. Everest also offers a pre-theatre menu that includes Risotto, Snails and More.
Everest
440 South LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-663-8920
everestrestaurant.com
If you hope to see a celebrity while visiting Chicago's Theatre District, try the popular Dinotto. The celebrity might be a comedian walking across the street from Second City for a pre-show meal. Dinotto, an award-winning restaurant, features Italian food at moderate prices. Pasta lovers will enjoy the Tagliatelle al Limone, Capellini Basilico or Linguine Vongole Verace. Consider pairing one of these with a gewurztraminer, sauvignon rizzis superiore or nebbbiolo.
Dinotto
215 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-202-0302
Dinotto.com
