Chicago is a major tourist destination for families and solo travelers around the world. From the Lincoln Park Zoo, which always offers free admission, to the dozens of art galleries and museums, visitors of all ages can find something to suit their interest in the Windy City. Monroe Street stretches about 15 miles from the Chicago Harbor to the Bellwood area, offering easy access to hundreds of restaurants. With a slew of restaurants as diverse as its many attractions, visitors and locals can find cuisine to satiate any appetite.
In the Greektown neighborhood, Pegasus is known for its large outdoor rooftop patio with views of downtown Chicago. Large canvas umbrellas offer sun protection in warm weather. The indoor dining room has a rustic, Greek decor with terra cotta colored tiles and whitewashed wood walls. Starters include Greek pastas like the garides Aegean, a spaghetti dish with sauteed shrimp and tomato sauce. Entrees include the solomos skaras, a broiled atlantic salmon filet topped with dill sauce and classic lamb gyros with tzatziki sauce and pita. Pegasus is family friendly and is open for lunch and dinner.
Pegasus Restaurant
130 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-226-3377
pegasuschicago.com
With rustic wood paneling and small, kitsch Italian items on display, the atmosphere at La Cantina Enoteca is reminiscent of a Tuscan home. Tables are topped with marble and surrounded by simple wood chairs. Entrees include veal alla parmigiana baked with tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Another entree is the salmon al limone with broiled salmon, lemon capers and a white wine butter sauce. Classic Italian desserts include spumoni and lemon ice. Children are welcome and La Cantina Enoteca is open for lunch and dinner.
La Cantina Enoteca
71 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-332-7005
lacantina-chicago.com
Open for lunch and dinner and often packed after a sports game at the United Center, Carmichaels has a refined steakhouse feel with polished woods and curved booths. The upscale dining hall has white linen table spreads and a high beamed ceiling, conducive to a romantic evening or a family meal. Carmichaels serves 10 different steak cuts including the Second City 16 oz. aged New York strip and the 20 oz. Chicago cut, aged for at least 28 days. Other items include the Amish chicken with herbs, a natural jus and roasted potatoes. A large patio provides seating in warm weather and sun umbrellas offer shade.
Carmichaels Steak House
1052 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-433-0025
carmichaelsteakhouse.com
