Greektown is one of the most famous Chicago neighborhoods and it has long been famous for having top restaurants. These top 5 restaurants in and near Greektown are known for their excellent service as well as menus. There is a good selection of cuisines; do make reservations. Trying new restaurants is one of the great experiences when on vacation and one of these is sure to become a favorite that you will come to every time you are in Greektown, Chicago.
The Blackbird Restaurant at 619 W Randolph St Chicago, Illinois 60661(312) 715-0708 has been named one of the top 50 restaurants in the country and one of the top 5 in Chicago. This Greektown restaurant is sleek and modern with clean lines. It is a good idea to make a reservation here. Dress style is dressy/casual. You can choose from appetizers like chilled spring nettle soup for $11.00 or ‘scotch’ quail and egg for $15.00. Main Courses include grilled California sturgeon for $31.00, braised rack of lamb for $36.00 and braised organic pork belly for $32.00.
Sushi Wabi Restaurant
at 842 W Randolph St Chicago, Illinois 60607 (312) 563-1224is open for lunch Monday- Friday 11:30-2:00 pm and foir dinner Wednesday-Saturday 5:00-12:00 Midnight . Sunday-Tuesday 5:00-11:00 pm. They have valet parking and recommend you make reservations. And if a restaurant recommends reservation it means make them. Japanese decor is simplistic with clean lines and that is what you find at Sushi Wabi. Dress is dressy/casual. As for the menu, you will find Cold Appetizers like blanched spinach chilled and served with sesame peanut sauce for $5.25, Hot Appetizers like tempura softshell crab, spiced slaw, and wasabi honey dipping sauce for $9.50 and Entrees teriyaki glazed filet mignon for $24.00 and grilled glazed boneless, skinless chicken thighs served with rice and vegetables for $15. They also have a wide choice of sushi.
Santorini’s Restaurant at 138 S Halsted St Chicago, Illinois 60661 (312) 829-8820 is one of the top Greek restaurants in Greektown and the decor is that of a restaurant you would find in Greece with the white walls and roaring fireplace. The style is casual and they are open Sun-Thu: 11am-12am and Fri-Sat: 11am-1am. The menu has Cold Appetizers like Melitzanosalata – eggplant spread for $5.95, Hot Appetizers like Saganaki – cheese flambe for $6.50 and main courses like Vegetarian Moussaka for $10.50, Chicken Alexander for $12.95 and Lamb Artichokes for $15.95.
The Parthenon Restaurant at 314 S Halsted St Chicago, Illinois 60661 (312) 726-2407 is another choice for Greek food in Greektown. They have valet parking available and are open from 11 am to Midnight seven days a week. This restaurant has a sleek and modern look. Do make reservations. The menu has Hot Appetizers like Mini Spinach-cheese Pies for $6.25, Cold Appetizers like Hummus for $5.25 and main courses like Braised Lamb for $12.95, Chicken Breast Spanaki for $11.75 and Filet Mignon Shish kabob for $22.25.
Red Light at 820 W Randolph St. Chicago, Illinois 60607 (312) 733-8880 is one of the top Asian restaurants in Greektown. The style is dressy casual and this is one where you should make reservations. They are open for lunch Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm and dinner Sun-Thu: 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-12am. The menu has appetizers like Filipino Chicken and Shrimp Lumpia for $8.00 or Paper Wrapped Seared Ahi Tuna for $12.00. Main courses have choices like Emerald Jumbo Prawn Curry for $24,00, Thai Center Cut Pork Chop for $24.00 and Pan Seared Diver Scallops for $23.00.
