Thank you, I am aware of opentable.com, but was hoping to narrow it down and get some personal recommendations from people here. 117 options is a lot to sift through.

I know this is very short notice, but can folks recommend some places for a dinner on Monday? Things I'm looking for or that I'd like:

- must be open on Monday (duh). I noticed that a number of places are closed
- must be someplace that isn't likely to already be booked on this short notice (for a dinner for 2)
- looking for upscale/contemporary American, i.e., New American. French also OK.
- nice table bread service (or good bread in general) would be fantastic
- tasting menus are great
- proximity to the Gold Coast/Magnificent Mile is great, though not necessary. I would like to stay in "central" Chicago however (i.e., not the suburbs)

Thanks in advance!

thanks all. something like landmarc is what i had in mind -- any others along these lines?

will check out the other names mentioned here as well.

two children: ages 3 and 5. high chairs not necessary, but i find booth-style seating helps.

i appreciate your reply, but surely one can do better..?

if the 'large group-friendly' requirement is throwing people for a loop, how about a good restaurant that's simply child-friendly?

hello,

can the board please recommend some places in manhattan that are 1) child friendly (so no places where meals are long, elaborate affairs, or where the service is excessively slow), and 2) can accommodate a large-ish (party of 10) group? cuisine is unimportant as long as it's good eats. also, there need not be a separate kid's menu; by 'child friendly' i don't mean "must offer mac n' cheese and chicken fingers as a dining option" (although a separate kid's menu isn't necessarily unwelcome, either).

i look forward to your suggestions. thank you!