From what I've overheard, Park Ridge/Edison Park has one of the most convenient locations in all of Chicagoland. There are now quality restaurants in both Park Ridge and Edison Park and its proximity to downtown Chicago is appealing.....
However, what is easy to forget is the proximty to Rosemont and the entertainment opportunities that include the Rosemont theater, convention center, All-State arena, Muvico Movie Theater, and great restaurants (Gibson's, McCormick & Schmidt, Morton's, & Carlucci's). Since Rosemont caters so much to the business traveler, many of these restaurants as well as the movie theater, are not crowded on the weekends.
The latest restaurant to open is the Capital Grill (first established in D.C. and has over 30 locations nationwide). In Rosemont, free valet is a welcome site and being seated in quickly in a booth on a Saturday night with no reservations was also appealing. The dining room was full enough to create a buzz but not so much to impede conversation. The decor was traditional with giant, framed pictures of distinguished gentleman and ladies but with modern elements (such as an all-glass enclosure into the wine "cave"). Service was very good, without being stuffy, and the waiter certainly had an opinion of what he recommended on the menu. There salads and appetizers were tasty but one goes to the grill for the steak. Craig ordered the 22 oz dry-aged Delmonico ribeye , that was a bit fatty, but still very good. In summary, although pricey, the CG is an excellent place to have an intimate dinner without the traditional wait associated with fine dining. I'm personally pleased with the size of the doggy bag that was brought home.
The Capital Grill - Rosemont
5340 N River Rd
at the Intercontinental
Rosemont, IL
847-671-8125
www.thecapitalgrill.com
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