Spend long days shopping on the famed Michigan Avenue in Chicago or exploring other exciting attractions such as Millennium Park, the Sears Tower Skydeck and Shedd Aquarium. If you are planning a vacation to Chicago and have decided to stay at the famed Swissotel hotel, you will be happy to know that there are several restaurants near the hotel that cater to a variety of tastes. Relax at one of these fine restaurants after long days of fun in the "Windy City."
Aria will wrap you in luxury and style with its bright art, modern seating areas and dim mood lighting. A number of separate dining areas make up this hip and trendy sushi bar that is located in the heart of The Loop area of Chicago. Rest on your choice of countless bright and ornate silk pillows at costumed servers deliver fresh meals to your table. A number of exotic rolls are served and if you are not a big sushi fan, a number of other Japanese-inspired dishes can be ordered as well. Many of the non-sushi offers at Aria are made with Chef Brad's Aria spice. This spice blends five spices including pink and Szechwan peppercorns to enhance the flavors of fish and poultry dishes. A number of noodle-based, rice-based and tofu-based meals are also available. Aria is located just blocks from Swissotel.
Aria
200 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
312-444-9494
ariachicago.com
Dine in the midst of classic cartoons and caricatures of local regulars, businessmen, politicians and celebrities at Palm Restaurant while you sip custom-mixed martinis and other top-shelf cocktails. This popular steakhouse sits just blocks away from Swissotel and offers a long list of aged beef steak meals, authentic Italian pastas and imported fresh seafood dishes. The vibe at Palm Restaurant is swanky and classy and you would be wise to dress the part. It is said that this restaurant was a favorite of Frank Sinatra and that a number of famous gangsters also ate here. In addition to famous gangsters, you might want to keep an eye out for other celebrities as well. Michael Jordan once had his caricature painted here when he was playing with the Chicago Bulls.
Palm Restaurant
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
312-616-1000
thepalm.com
If you are in the mood for something exotic and interesting, take a seat at Kyber Pass. This upscale Indian-themed restaurant is popular with locals and tourists and is located just minutes from Swissotel. Colorful wall art, crisp linens and high-end dinnerware are all staples here that give the room a cozy and warm feel. Start with fresh naan at Khyber Pass and then enjoy a number of curry and rice-based dishes that will set your taste buds on fire. Meals here can be prepared at different levels of spiciness depending on how brave you are felling when you order. Count on a number of kabob and tofu-based meals here also and wash it all down with something from a long list of fine imported wines, teas and beers.
Kyber Pass
233 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60686
312-856-1810
chicagoindianrestaurants.com
