Chicago's Oriental Theater, also known as the Ford Theater, draws visitors to the many venues in the Theater District of the Loop. Restaurants in the area are ideal for preshow dates. Many diverse styles of cuisine can be found throughout the neighborhood, never more than a few blocks away from the Oriental Theater.
The nearest restaurant to the Oriental Theater is Petterino's, which is immediately west of the venue on Randolph Street. The restaurant serves Italian, steak and seafood cuisine. The full bar specializes in martinis. Petterino's is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Preshow dinner reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. The dress code at Petterino's is dressy casual.
Petterino's
150 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-422-0150
petterinos.com
A few Rosebud restaurants exist in Chicago, but the Theater District branch is regarded for its elegance. Located about three blocks south of the Oriental Theater, Rosebud serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers an extensive wine selection. The restaurant isn't open on Sundays. Reservations are encouraged on Fridays and Saturdays.
Rosebud Theater District
70 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-332-9500
rosebudrestaurants.com
This intimate Italian restaurant offers BYOB for wine in addition to an already extensive wine list. Trattoria No. 10 is open from Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended. The dress code is business casual. Food is served buffet style, and a full bar with an extensive wine list is available.
Trattoria No.10
10 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-984-1718
trattoriaten.com
For a romantic meal on the Chicago River, head a couple blocks north of the Oriental Theater. The specialty at this restaurant is seafood, especially Chilean sea bass and blackened swordfish. Live jazz is performed in the evening. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Reservations are encouraged, especially on weekends.
Catch 35
35 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312-346-3500
catch35.com
Located just two blocks west of the Oriental Theater, 312 Chicago serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, including brunch on Sundays. Reservations are encouraged for weekend dinners. During the warmer months, outdoor seating is available.
312 Chicago
136 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-696-2420
312chicago.com
