Park Grill

This 375 seat restaurant, near Millenium park, always seems to be full of patrons.  Though American/Chicago fare, it is with some new twists on old favorites.

The menu changes seasonally, so this is a wonderful destination for tourists who want to sample local fare.  I tried the Tomato Heirloom salad, as these tomatoes only grow in the area, and will be out of season soon.  They have an incredibly wonderful, buttery finish.  They were served with gorgonzola, onions, and sea salt. Delicious!  The server recommended I come back in October to sample the Pumpkin Soup, to which a local added she comes here just for that.

Overall, you will find the traditional American classics like burgers and club sandwhiches, but they set themselves apart...not to mention, the portions are huge!

The Park grill is also a destination for wine tastings, which are hosted seasonally, and you will find an extensive list on their menu.

Locals and toursits alike talk about the hightlight of the grill being the view.  Located on Michigan Ave., you can see the all the busybodies on the street, you can sit outside and do the alfresco dining, see the city sweep out before you.

Some sample menu items:

Lobster Corn Fritters
Maine lobster with a spicy remoulade

Fennel Pollen Scallops
shiitake mushrooms, asparagus salad, summer radishes and a citrus reduction

Fried Rhode Island Calamari
roasted goat horn peppers, caper berries and italian parsley

Acorn Squash Salad
lightly grilled with arugula, spiced walnuts, and fresh goat cheese with a red wine vinaigrette

Spiced Pumpkin Soup
slow cooked with maple syrup and apple cider

Quattro Formaggio Pizza
extra virgin olive oil, cured tomatoes, parmesan, mozzarella, pecorino and manchego cheeses with an arugula-fennel salad

Park Grill Kobe Burger
10 oz kobe beef, gorgonzola cheese, balsamic grilled onions and grain mustard

Cavatelli and Rabbit Pasta
slow cooked ragu with rosemary and pecorino cheese