From Lady and the Tramp to When Harry Met Sally, romantic restaurant scenes have been immortalized in the movies.
It is important to make a good first impression so I have been investigating good restaurants for a first date.
Here are some to consider (in alphabetical order):
Arco de Cuchilleros – 3445 N. Halsted St./ 773-296-6046/ romantic outdoor patio/ Tapas/ Sangria
Blue Water Grill – 520 N. Dearborn St./ 312-777-1400/ Raw bar/ Seafood
La Creperie – 2845 N. Clark St./ 773-528-9050/ French creperie and café / Condusive to sharing
Geja’s Café – 340 W. Armitage Ave./773-281-9101/ Fondue/ Live flamenco music
Japonais – 600 W. Chicago Ave./ 312-822-9600/ Blending of Asian and French cuisine/ Sushi
Jin Ju – 5203 N. Clark St./ 773-334-6377/ Korean cuisine/ Candlelight dining
Meritage Café and Wine Bar – 2118 N Damen Ave/ 773-235-6434/ More than 30 selections of wine/ Pacific Northwest cuisine
Nacional 27 – 325 W. Huron St./312-664-2727/ Latin American cuisine/ Dance floor on the weekends
Opera – 1303 S Wabash Ave./ 312-461-0161/ Mini private booth tables/ Chinese cuisine
Socca – 3301 N. Clark St./ 773-248-1155/ French-Italian eatery/ Outdoor seating
La Tache – 1475 W. Balmoral Ave./ 773-334-7168/ French Bistro/ Live jazz first Sunday of every month
Beat the crowds by making a reservation and impress your date. Tell me how your first dates goes and if it leads to a second!
E-mail me at jerry@windycitytimes.com.
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