It's never too early to begin planning a night out with that special someone. With Valentine's Day approaching quickly, dinner and a show in downtown Chicago is the perfect way to show your partner that you care. Fortunately, theaters and nationally-acclaimed restaurants abound within a short walk from Best Western River North. Each year, Michelin releases a list of restaurants within Chicago that dazzle the taste buds and provide just the right ambience. A few short blocks from Best Western River North are a number of Michelin-starred restaurants and a number of Bib Gourmand-rated eateries that are a little easier on the pocketbook. Michelin-Starred Restaurants Everest Around 14 blocks south of Best Western River North rests an upscale French eatery called Everest. They offer a prix-fixe menu and boast amazing views from the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. http://www.everestrestaurant.com/ GreenRiver GreenRiver is a creative upscale restaurant with American options and craft cocktails. Their cocktail list is organized by mood: refresh, contemplate, indulge, and savor. A mere eight blocks bring you to this gem of gastronomy. https://www.greenriverchi.com NAHA NAHA presents patrons with interesting dishes with California and Middle Eastern accents. Fresh and seasonal produce, meats, and cheeses from local farmers and growers are used in the ingredients at this acclaimed restaurant. Oh, and it's just one block from Best Western River North. http://naha-chicago.com/ Spiaggia Spiaggia is a widely-heralded upscale Italian restaurant with the goods to back up its reputation. In addition to their Michelin star, Chef Joe Flamm will be featured on an episode of Bravo's Top Chef. Spiaggia is located just a couple of blocks north of the John Hancock. http://www.spiaggiarestaurant.com/ Tobolobampo Tobolobampo features innovative Mexican cuisine in an artistic setting. The tasting menu features two five-course options – classic and seasonal – and one seven-course option. Tobolobampo rests two blocks south of Best Western River North. http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/topolobampo/ Bib Gourmand winners are Michelin-rated restaurants with outstanding food, with a little more affordable price tag. Restaurants near Best Western River North include True Food Kitchen, GT Fish and Oyster, Bohemian House, The Purple Pig, Frontera Grill, Gilt Bar, and Untitled Supper Club. Entertainment options also abound. Why not pair a fantastic dinner with a little theater? Below are some options playing on Valentine's Day. Theater CIBC Theatre Who hasn't heard of Hamilton? Impress your sweetheart with one of the hottest shows still playing. http://www.banktheaterchicago.com/hamilton/ Auditorium Theatre The Joffrey Ballet is running at Auditorium Theatre through Valentine's Day. Appreciate the art of ballet and make a lasting memory at Auditorium Theatre's impressive venue. http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/the-joffrey-ballet-the-auditorium/ Goodman Theatre Goodman Theatre features unique productions and their Valentine's Day feature certain fits the bill. Blind Date is a political drama that is sure to make you think. The theater is a short walk from Best Western River North, so check their website and see if it sparks your curiosity! https://www.goodmantheatre.org/blinddate Steppenwolf Theatre Steppenwolf is a short cab ride away and is renowned for their original productions for the stage. Their feature of You Got Older is an investigation into family dynamics that has caused critics to rave. https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons/2017-18/you-got-older/