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The Lobby
Streeterville · $$$
Streeterville · $$$
The Lobby“I felt it was important to share this beautiful experience here, because gestures like this make guests feel truly special and create a warm, memorable atmosphere that sets a place apart” — Bradley Stayrook
4.6 ★374 reviews·Open til 4
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Sotto
Loop
Loop
Sotto“The pesto pasta was also very delicious but the best part was the unique, deconstructed tiramisu we had” — Erika
4.6 ★50 reviews·Opens at 5
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Beatrix
River North
River North
Beatrix“I had the steak and eggs while my Hubs had the bacon and eggs sandwich, lavender honey latte (a little sweeter than we would like), and Kouign Amann” — SteakEm All
4.7 ★9,975 reviews·Open til 10
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