Quick Restaurant Guide - Chicago
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| Name | Jimmy's Favorite | Avoid | WJAR | Address | Region | Telephone | Cuisine | Price | WCJ Comments | View Website | Make Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allium An American Restaurant and Bar (Four Seasons Hotel) | 5 | 120 E. Delaware Street Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 799-4900 | Contemporary American | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| 312 Chicago | 4 | 136 N. La Salle St. Chicago IL 60602 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 696-2420 | Italian | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly. Dining available on 1st & 2nd floor. Accessible restroom on 2nd level-use elevator. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Acadia | 4 | 1639 S Wabash Chicago IL 60616 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 360-9500 | Contemporary American | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Anna Maria Pasteria | 4 | 4400 N. Clark Chicago IL 60640 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 506-2662 | Italian | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Aquitaine - Chicago | x | 4 | 2221 North Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60614 | Downtown and Loop | 773 698-8456 | Contemporary French / American | $$ | Jim's Favorite Lincoln Park restaurant. Lovely neighborhod restaurant in Lincoln Park area and very wheelchair accessible. Small restaurant, great ambiance with spacious feel. Large wheelchair accessible restroom. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Bistro Campagne | 4 | 4518 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60625 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 271-6100 | French | $$$ | Small, very wheelchair friendly. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Boka | 4 | 1729 North Halsted Chicago IL 60614 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 337-6070 | Contemporary American | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Bread & Wine | 4 | 3734 West Irving Park Rd Chicago IL 60641 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 866-5266 | Contemporary American | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Ceres' Table | 4 | 4882 N Clark Street Chicago IL 60640 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 878-4882 | Contemporary American | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| David Burke's Primehouse in the James Hotel | 4 | 616 N Rush Street Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 660-6000 | Steakhouse | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Chicago | 4 | 25 East Ohio Street Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 329-9463 | Steak | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Sixteen | 4 | 401 N. Wabash Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 588-8030 | Contemporary American | $$$$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Acre Restaurant | 3 | 5308 N Clark St Chicago IL 60640 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 334-7600 | American | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Act One Pub | 3 | 1330 W. Morse Ave. Chicago IL 60626 | Downtown and Loop | 773 381-4550 | American | $$ | Wheelchair accessible but limited wheelchair seating. Upstairs theatre seating accessible with elevator. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Adriatic Cafe Restaurant | 3 | 5553 N. Clark Chicago IL 60640 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 828-8889 | Mediterranean | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Anteprima | 3 | 5316 N Clark Street Chicago IL 60640 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 506-9990 | Italian | $$$ | Small but very accessible restaurant | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Arami | 3 | 1829 West Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60622 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 243-1535 | Japanese | $$$ | WARNING: Wheelchair accessible but 1 step at entrance. Rear entrance has no steps. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Atwood Café | 3 | 1 West Washington St. Chicago IL 60602 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 368-1900 | American | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly. Bar area very small; no wheelchair seating in bar area. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Bella Notte | 3 | 1374 W Grand Ave Chicago IL 60642 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 733-5136 | Italian | $$ | WARNING: Accessible but 2 steps at entrance; enter at rear which is ramped. Bar area very small; no wheelchair seating in bar area. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Big Bowl-Ohio | 3 | 60 E Ohio St Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 951-1888 | Chinese | $$ | Very wheelchair accessible. The deck dining area (about 30% of total dining) is up a couple steps. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Bin 36 | 3 | 339 N. Dearborn Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 755-9463 | American | $$ | Very wheelchair accessible. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Blue Line Lounge and Grill | 3 | 1548 N. Damen Chicago IL 60647 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 395-3700 | American | $$ | Very wheelchair accessible. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Broadway Cellars | 3 | 5900 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60660 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 944-1208 | Contemporary American | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Buona Terra | 3 | 2535 N. California Ave Chicago IL 60647 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 289-3800 | Italian | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Café Ba-Ba-Reeba | 3 | 2024 North Halsted St. Chicago IL 60614 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 935-5000 | Tapas / Small Plates | $$ | There are 3 levels; 2 steps to access 2 of the levels. Large restaurant with ramps to avoid steps; one ramp is temporary and used only when necessary. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Cafe Des Architectes/CDA (in Hotel Sofitel) | 3 | 20 East Chestnut Street Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 324-4063 | Contemporary French | $$$ | Take elevator to 2nd floor wheelchair accessible restroom. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Cafe Spiaggia | 3 | 980 North Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 280-3300 | Italian | $$$ | Very wheelchair accessible. Take elevator to 2nd fl restaurant and 3rd fl accessible restroom. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Cape Cod (in Drake Hotel) | 3 | 140 East Walton Place Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 787-2200 | Seafood | $$$ | Very wheelchair accessible. WARNING: 4 steps to 2nd floor dining. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Capital Grille - Chicago - Downtown | 3 | 633 North Saint Clair Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 337-9400 | Steakhouse | $$$$ | Very wheelchair accessible. There are 2-3 steps to each of the small bar areas; another dining area and the wine room. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Chicago Cut Steakhouse | 3 | 300 N LaSalle Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 329-1800 | Steak | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly. Take elevator to wheelchair accessible restroom. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Coco Pazzo Café | 3 | 636 N St Clair Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | 312 664-2777 | Italian | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly except bar area | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Cocoro | 3 | 668 N. Wells Street Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 943-2220 | Japanese | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly except bar area | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Crossroads at House of Blues - Chicago | 3 | 329 N. Dearborn St. Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 923–2000 | Contemporary American | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Demera Ethiopian Restaurant | 3 | 4801 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60640 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 334-8787 | African | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Dick's Last Resort - Chicago | 3 | 315 N Dearborn Street Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 836-7870 | American | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Dinotto | 3 | 215 West North Avenue Chicago IL 60606 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 202-0302 | Italian | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| D'Noche | 3 | 2710 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago IL 60647 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 289-4274 | Latin American | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill | 3 | 3906 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60640 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 549-2932 | Mexican | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Epic Restaurant | 3 | 112 West Hubbard Street Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 222-4940 | Contemporary American | $$$ | Restaurant has 3 levels. Lounge on 1st floor and main dining room on 2nd level very accessible by elevator. WARNING: Private dining rooms on mezzanine level not accessible | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Erie Cafe | 3 | 536 W Erie Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 266-2300 | Steak | $$$ | WARNING:1 step at entrance: Use accessible ramped side door for entry (goes through waiter hallway). WARNING: Private dining rooms upstairs not accessible. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Ethiopian Diamond | 3 | 6120 N Broadway Chicago IL 60660 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 338-6100 | Ethiopian | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Francesca's Bryn Mawr | 3 | 1039 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago IL 60660 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 506-9261 | Italian | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Francesca's on Chestnut (in Seneca Hotel) | 3 | 200 E. Chestnut Street Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 482-8800 | Italian | $$ | Take elevator down to arcade level for wheelchair accessible restroom; requires key for entry. WARNING: steps to mezzanine dining; not accessible. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Frankie's Pizzeria & Scaloppine | 3 | 900 N Michigan Ave Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 266-2500 | Italian | $$ | Very wheelchair friendly. Wheelchair accessible restroom located in mall. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| MK | 3 | 868 N. Franklin Chicago IL 60610 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 482-9179 | American | $$$ | Very wheelchair friendly. WARNING: 3 steps to mezzaninie dining. WARNING: balcony dining is one floor up; no access | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Table Fifty-Two | 3 | 52 West Elm Street Chicago IL 60610 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 573-4000 | American | $$$ | Very wheelchair accessible. WARNING: steps to 2nd floor dining. | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| The Bristol | 3 | 2152 N Damen Chicago IL 60647 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 862-5555 | Contemporary American | $$ | Downstairs dining very wheelchair friendly. WARNING: Steps to upstairs dining-not accessible | View Website | Make Reservation | ||
| Ada Street | x | 2 | 1664 Ada St. Chicago IL 60642 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 697-7069 | American | $$$ | WARNING: 2 step after entry; must call in advance for temporary ramp. Small restaurant; limited wheelchair seating. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Balena | x | 2 | 1633 N Halsted St Chicago IL 60610 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 867-3888 | Italian | $$ | Downstairs dining very wheelchair friendly. WARNING: Steps to upstairs dining-not accessible. Downstairs bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Benny's Chop House | x | 2 | 444 N. Wabash Avenue Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 626-2444 | Steakhouse | $$$ | WARNING: Must use small hydralic elevator to access lobby. No steps inside restaurant. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Berghoff Restaurant | x | 2 | 17 West Adams Chicago IL 60603 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 408-0200 | Continental | $$ | WARNING: Must use small hydralic elevator to access downstair accessible restroom and café. Main dining room and bar on 1st floor. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Carmine's | x | 2 | 1043 N Rush St Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 988-7676 | Italian | $$$ | WARNING: 6 steps at entry: must use small hydralic elevator for access to dining. WARNING: 2-3 steps to main bar area. WARNING: Additional multiple steps to upstairs private dining room. Main dining room is accessible after lift entry. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Carnivale | x | 2 | 702 West Fulton Market Chicago IL 60661 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 850-5005 | Latin / Spanish | $$ | WARNING: 6 steps at entry: must use small hydralic elevator for access to dining. WARNING: Must use another small hydralic lift for private dining room. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Catch 35 - Chicago | x | 2 | 35 W. Wacker Dr. Chicago IL 60601 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 346-3500 | Seafood | $$$ | WARNING: Front accessible entry door is normally locked, so must call in advance. Steps to back portion of dining room. Main dining room is accessible. Bar area all high top tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Cite (Navy Pier) | x | 2 | 505 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 644-4050 | Steakhouse | $$$$ | WARNING: 1 step at entrance; doorman available to assist. Take elevator to 70th floor restaurant in this residential building. Very wheelchair accessible except for 1 step at entry. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Club Lago Restaurant | x | 2 | 331 W. Superior Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 951-2849 | Italian | $$ | WARNING: 1-2 steps at entrance; owners available to assist. Very wheelchair accessible except for 1-2 step at entry. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Coco Pazzo | x | 2 | 300 West Hubbard Chicago IL 60610 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 836-0900 | Italian | $$$ | WARNING: 6 steps at entance; enter door on left (normally locked). WARNING: Must use small hydralic lift for access | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| D4 Irish Pub and Cafe | x | 2 | 345 E. Ohio Street Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 624-8385 | American | $$ | WARNING: Front accessible entry door is normally locked, so must call in advance. Very accessible after entry. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Davanti Enoteca | x | 2 | 1359 W Taylor Street Chicago IL 60607 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 226-5550 | Italian | $$ | WARNING: 1 step at entrance; removeable ramp is available. WARNING: Steps to outdoor patio area. Bar area seating not available. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Devon Seafood Grill - Chicago | x | 2 | 39 E. Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60610 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 440-8660 | Seafood | $$$ | WARNING: Front accessible entry door is normally locked, so must call in advance. Then take elevator down to main dining room. Bar seating at back very cramped and limited. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Embeya | x | 2 | 564 West Randolph Street Chicago IL 60661 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 612-5640 | Asian | $$$ | WARNING: must call in advance for access and use side emergency door which is normally locked. Bar area seating not available. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Enoteca Roma | x | 2 | 2146 W. Division Chicago IL 60622 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 772-7700 | Italian | $$ | WARNING: 1 step at entrance - no ramp (one can enter through the next door bakery (Letizia) to avoid step. Very small 6 table restaurant. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Everest | x | 2 | 440 South LaSalle Street Chicago IL 60605 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 663-8920 | French | $$$$ | WARNING: Steps at entrance and to lower level dining area. Must get restaurant assistance to enter through kitchen; then elevator to upper level dining. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Feast - Bucktown | x | 2 | 1616 N. Damen Ave Chicago IL 60614 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 772-7100 | American | $$ | WARNING: 1 large step at entrance; call in advance for temporary ramp. Small restaurant; Wheelchair accessible seating is limited. No bar access. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Sullivan's Steakhouse - Chicago | x | 2 | 415 North Dearborn Street Chicago IL 60654 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 527-3510 | Steakhouse | $$$ | WARNING: Must use small hydralic lift at side entrance for lobby access. Bar area all high top tables. Take elevator to 2nd floor for accessible restroom. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| The Bedford | x | 2 | 1612 W. Division Chicago IL 60622 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 235-8800 | American | $$ | WARNING: Must take freight elevator down to basement dining (20 steps). WARNING: Dining area has 2 steps to 4 tables. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Andy's Jazz Club | x | 1 | 11 East Hubbard St Chicago IL 60611 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 642-6805 | Contemporary American | $$$ | WARNING: Avoid: No wheelchair accessible restroom. WARNING: 4 steps at entrance | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Bacchanalia - Chicago | x | 1 | 2413 S. Oakley Ave Chicago IL 60608 | Downtown and Loop | 773 254-6555 | Italian | $$ | WARNING: no wheelchair accessible restroom. WARNING: 1 step at entrance. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Chez Moi | x | 1 | 2100 N Halsted St Chicago IL 60614 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 871-2100 | French | $$$ | WARNING: 2 steps at entrance. Small, cozy restaurant. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| El Nuevo Mexicano | x | 1 | 2914 N Clark Street Chicago IL 60657 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 528-2131 | Mexican / Southwestern | $$ | WARNING: no wheelchair accessible restroom. WARNING: 1 step at entrance. Bar area seating not available. | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Essence of India | x | 1 | 4601 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60625 | Downtown and Loop | (773) 506-0002 | Indian | $$ | WARNING: no wheelchair accessible restroom | View Website | Make Reservation | |
| Fogata Village | x | 1 | 1820 S Ashland Ave Chicago IL 60608 | Downtown and Loop | (312) 850-1702 | Mexican | $$ | WARNING: 2 steps at entrance; no ramp. WARNING: Bring help to get you into restaurant; staff not too friendly. | View Website | Make Reservation |
