1. The Palm Chicago
7.8
323 E Wacker Dr (at Swissotel), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near East Side · 22 tips and reviews
Spencer Brownell: The blue cheese olives in their martinis are the best I've ever had. Their bone-in ribeye is a perfect steak!
Jacob Beckley: Check in here enough and you'll become the mayor.
Ryan Bennett: Great place for a quick drink and apps with friends. Quiet, exceptional service, great atmosphere, and good food.
3. Magnolia Bakery
8.1
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews
CAROLANN RIDDLE: The cheesecake was the best that I have ever had. The texture was perfect. The perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess. Vanilla bean, keylime and caramel pecan---delicious cheesecake...sooo good!
Serious Eats: The ultra-creamy texture of the banana pudding is interrupted with small chunks of banana and, best of all, Nilla Wafers that turn to tender cake after bathing in the pudding for a day or two.
J T: Skip the cupcakes - go for the banana pudding!
5. Swissôtel
7.4
323 E Wacker Dr (at N Columbus Dr), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Near East Side · 90 tips and reviews
A. Vilcin: Check out the underground pedway connected to the hotel. Great for when it's too cold to venture out. Lots of restaurants- my fave is Hannah's Bretzel. Excellent breakfast and lunch! Affordable too.
Christel A: Sleeping on their beds is like sleeping on clouds!
Hotel Tonight: The unique triangular design means virtually every room has a killer view of the river, the lake or the skyline.