Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Loop (60606)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
A theatrical, tasting-driven steakhouse where Spanish-inflected dishes, dry-aged beef and dramatic design turn dinner into a choreographed experience.
Notable Picks
8.4
Bazaar Meat is José Andrés’ high-concept steakhouse in the Bank of America Tower, built around tasting menus, dry-aged vaca vieja ribeye and theatrical small plates. Diners lean on it for special-occasion splurges and pre-theatre nights when they want wagyu, caviar cones and a room that feels more like a stage set than a clubby chop house. Strong critical attention and a World's Best Steak Restaurants nod keep it on the short list for destination steak in the Loop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vaca Vieja Ribeye, Foie Gras PB&J, Caviar Cone
What makes it special: A theatrical, tasting-driven steakhouse where Spanish-inflected dishes, dry-aged beef and dramatic design turn dinner into a choreographed experience.
#2
Bar Mar
8.4
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Happy Hour Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Business Lunch Power Players
Bar Mar is José Andrés’ seafood-centric restaurant on the ground floor of the Bank of America Tower, built around oysters, ceviches, and luxed-up classics like lobster rolls. Office crowds and destination diners use it for lively dinners, cocktails, and pre-theater seafood in a bright, nautical room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Hamachi Cones, Sea Scallops
What makes it special: High-energy José Andrés seafood bar with modern takes on classics.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Beatnik On The River is a boho-chic cocktail and Mediterranean-leaning restaurant perched over the Chicago River, known more for transportive decor and views than for purist regional cooking. Guests mix mezze, globally inflected mains, and elaborate drinks on patios and lounges that feel designed for date nights and group hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken musakhan, Branzino al pastor, Baba ganoush with warm bread
What makes it special: Riverfront, plant-filled rooms and patios that frame mezze, Mediterranean-influenced plates, and cocktails against one of the Loop’s most theatrical backdrops.
7.8
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Trendy Table Hotspots
Rivers is a long-running Loop institution where corporate power lunches and receptions play out over classic American plates and a covered patio directly on the river. The food leans familiar—think salads, seafood, and steaks—while the setting and event infrastructure make it a default choice for downtown entertaining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Coconut Shrimp, Rivers Classic Caesar Salad, Florida Coastal Grouper
What makes it special: A veteran Loop riverfront venue designed as much for events and client lunches as for individual meals.