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The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake
Old Town · $$$
Old Town · $$$
The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake“Our adventures that day were perfect because of the Lakefront Restaurant, Frannie, and Dominic who warmed our car” — Amy Herring
4.5 ★634 reviews·Opens at 10AM tomorrow
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Sushi-san
Lincoln Park · $$
Lincoln Park · $$
Sushi-san“I’m not normally a California roll guy but the lobster California roll was also delicious” — Clay Goldman
4.9 ★3,267 reviews·Opens at 11:30AM
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S.K.Y.
Old Town · $$$
Old Town · $$$
S.K.Y.“Tough act to follow, though still perfectly fine if you enjoy being reminded of your earlier, better choices” — Jordan Gary
4.6 ★1,344 reviews·Opens at 10AM
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