Downtown Chicago Restaurants & Dining - Restaurants Near BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel

Chicago truly is a culinary jackpot of outstanding restaurants. You'll find everything here, from mom n' pop restaurants & diners to ethnic cuisine to fine dining and even national chains. BEST WESTERN PLUS River North is located in the River North neighborhood, especially known for restaurants and dining. Need help narrowing it down? Ask our concierge or a front desk agent for their recommendations and you can't go wrong.

We also boast our own delicious, on-site restaurant - Pizzeria Ora. Interested in expanding your culinary horizons while visiting Chicago? View our Chicago restaurant guide online or pick up a copy from the front desk.

Pizzeria Ora -

Please your palate at our casual on-site, Italian restaurant, Pizzeria Ora. A staple stop on the "Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours", our hotel restaurant specializes in Chicago-style deep dish pizza and serves it up right. They also offer a diverse menu of Italian cuisine, including pastas, sandwiches, salads and delicious dinner entrees.
Pizzeria Ora opens at 6:30 a.m. daily for breakfast with lunch beginning at 11 a.m. Dinner is served until midnight Sunday - Thursday, and 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Carryout, delivery, catering, and room service are also available.

Pizzeria Ora Lounge -

Stop by Pizzeria Ora's lounge for a relaxing atmosphere and tasty libations. Watch sports, listen to music, or just visit with friends at our unique downtown Chicago night spot. Talk with the guy behind the bar and see why we're regularly told we have "the nicest bartender" in town!

Downtown Chicago Restaurants -

BEST WESTERN PLUS River North is located in the hub of downtown Chicago's dining and entertainment district. Just steps away, you can enjoy the finest restaurants, cafés, and clubs for which downtown Chicago is famous.

• Hard Rock Café -

  Located across the street from BEST WESTERN PLUS River North, Hard Rock Café Chicago offers great food and a fun atmosphere complete with awesome, often live, music and fantastic rock and roll memorabilia that would make any rocker drool.

• Rainforest Café -

  Directly across the street from the hotel, Rainforest Cafe delivers a dining experience as close as you can get to eating in an actual rain forest. This unique Chicago attraction is a phenomenal re-creation of a jungle, complete with authentic sights and sounds, and a diverse menu of Asian, Mexican and Caribbean selections. We especially recommend it for families with children.

• Ed Debevic's -

  A Chicago tradition you just can't miss, Ed Debevic's restaurant is an entertaining, 1950's-style diner that offers a complete menu of traditional favorites from thick malts to juicy burgers and crispy fries. Ed Debevic's is only one block away BEST WESTERN PLUS River North Hotel Chicago. The staff is known for their costumes, dance routines, and no-nonsene attitudes that will leave you feeling insulted yet strangely elated! It's all part of the show and their patrons love it.

• Portillos in River North -

  Shop for authentic Chicago hot dogs, Italian beef, and Polish sausage at Portillos in River North. Perfect for something quick, delicious, and authentically Chicago. They also serve a variety of salads, pastas, and desserts. We recommend their chocolate cake shake - Mmm!

• House of Blues -

  This famous Chicago blues and rock club owned by Belushi and Ackroyd is just a few blocks from our hotel and features incredible live music. We're not joking. Just blocks. Great music. Check it out!

• The Cheesecake Factory -

   Located on Michigan Ave., The Cheesecake Factory offers excellent family dining with delicious cuisine and famous cheesecake selections ranging from traditional New York cheesecake to contemporary favorites like Oreo cookie and Snickers bar.

• Maggiano's -

  Enjoy seriously delicious Italian cuisine and a casual family atmosphere at this popular downtown Chicago restaurant. Maggiano's is just around the corner from us and perfect for a hearty Italian meal.