Bruna's at 24th and Oakley is fantastic

Have you tried Metromix.com ?
The site has great suggestions and info....
Have a great time, Kisses !

Posted By: laurensummerhill

I'm wondering if anyone could throw me a suggestion for a Chicago restaurant. I'll be there for my birthday with friends.

I'm looking for something that attracts a bit of an eclectic ground.   Not necessarily "5 star" - in fact that's not the atmosphere I want at all. Awesome food in a relaxed and groovy atmosphere where I'm not going to look out of place as a girl anachronism:  feathered hat, lace gloves and elegant but sexy dress.

Ethnic food is a bonus

Although it is not ethnic. They have GREAT steaks and sides-the portions are enough for 2 to share. As far as atmosphere...I always think gangsters wih tommy guns are going to bust in the door any minute. Ha! Ha!

Have Fun & Happy Birthday!
XXX,
Kristian O'Hara

If you're a fan of Top Chef ...  a couple of years ago, an upcoming chef from Chicago, Stephanie Izzard, won Top Chef.  She just opened a wonderful, eclectic restaurant just west of downtown on Randolph street called "The Girl and the Goat".  It is incredible and moderately priced.

It's a fusion restaurant that's just like it sounds with a modern motif. I've been there twice and the food was very good. I had a coconut milk, seafood risotto that was fantastic.

But I personally like the places like Chicago Chop house and Gene & Georgettis for their 1930's Chicago environment.

Japonais on Chicago Ave. near the river. Upscale, sushi/pan Asian great atmosphere, eclectic crowd excellent bar. You can't go wrong.

Luo's Peking House in Downtown Oak Park. Oak Park had a lot of local attractions you can walk around to. It's also a muti-ethnic culture little town 10 mins away from downtown chicago.

Posted By: laurensummerhill

I'm wondering if anyone could throw me a suggestion for a Chicago restaurant. I'll be there for my birthday with friends.

I'm looking for something that attracts a bit of an eclectic ground.   Not necessarily "5 star" - in fact that's not the atmosphere I want at all. Awesome food in a relaxed and groovy atmosphere where I'm not going to look out of place as a girl anachronism:  feathered hat, lace gloves and elegant but sexy dress.

Ethnic food is a bonus

Eclectic????  Hell, every type of human being in every type of possible clothing has eaten (or panhandled) there!!!!!   LOL!!!!

Believe me, you would not stand out in that crowd!!!  You may not be the only one wearing a feathered hat!!!!!!

I have some ideas...

Italian - Old Irving Park (very romantic and not too pricey)
Japanese - Murai Wicker Park, Damen and Division (very romantic but very pricey depending on how many pieces of sushi you get)
Fondue - Lincoln Park on LSD (AGAIN romantic flamenco music, soft lighting and just downright sexy)

Hope you have a great time

Try Al Hambra, link attached.  You can request one of their rooms for private parties but I would try and just get space toward the back of the first floor sectioned off for you.

Klay Oven, excellent Indian, and you can request one of the private rooms that accommodates about 15-20 people.

More relaxed with a great menu, ask for one of the private rooms at Grand Lux Cafe downtown.

And also Gibsons has private rooms.

McCormick & Schmick's on E. Chestnut is great if you book the upstairs private room, 30-70 people.