Nico Osteria
Located at the lower level of the Thompson Chicago Hotel, we had an amazing dining experience at Nico Osteria. This chic Italian restaurant brings authentic dining to the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. From early morning breakfasts to date night dinners, this restaurant will satisfy all of your tastebud's needs. Let's just say, their peach cobbler french toast was the highlight of both of our mornings! Their Brussel sprouts appetizer that's served during dinner was also out of this world! (Mind you, we're not huge Brussel sprouts fans and we were in love with it!). It was also a great atmosphere as all of the servers were very helpful. This restaurant is definitely a gem.
Summer House Santa Monica
This sunny restaurant is more than their summer aesthetics as their new American grub & tropical drinks took our breaths away. The decor of this restaurant was very warm and inviting, as it felt as if we were transported to the Santa Monica coast in the middle of windy Chicago. We started off with the truffle fries for an appetizer & these fries were like no other! Topped in grated mozzarella cheese, these truffle fries were to die for! The glazed salmon with mashed potatoes is also a MUST! Being cooked at the perfect temperature, it melted in your mouth at the taste of every bite. With their huge showcase of desserts at the front, we couldn't resist ending the meal with dessert. The sea salt chocolate chip cookie, warmed, topped with ice cream was definitely a favorite.
Here's a link to our TikTok video at Summer House Santa Monica:
Beat Kitchen on Riverwalk
If you're looking for a restaurant in Chicago that has a beautiful view, Beat Kitchen on Riverwalk is the ultimate choice. Nothing compares to dining on the Chicago River! We ordered the bacon mac & cheese along with their popular tacos & everything tasted amazing. The shrimp tacos were our favorite. We also tried their refreshing slushees that were included on their drink menu. Overall, we had an amazing experience & ended it off with a riverboat tour afterwards!
Here's a link to our TikTok video at Beat Kitchen Riverwalk: