Goodman Theatre is located in the heart of Chicago’s downtown Loop theater and shopping district, and to enhance the experience of our visitors we partner with an exclusive group of nearby restaurants and businesses to offer special discounts and services to Goodman patrons when they present a Subscriber card or ticket*.
New discount offerings are added throughout the season, so check back often for the most up-to-date deals and offers. Most of our preferred partner restaurants can accommodate large groups.
* Please review each offer carefully for details. Some restrictions may apply. Offers and discounts may change at merchant's discretion and are subject to availability. We highly recommend that you call an establishment to make a reservation to confirm advertised deals prior to your outing.
Petterino's
312 Chicago
Atwood Café
Bella Bacino's Chicago
Catch 35
Embeya
Encore Liquid Lounge
The Melting Pot
N9NE Steakhouse and ghostbar
South Water Kitchen
Trattoria No. 10
Located in the southeast corner of the Goodman Theatre complex, Petterino’s offers the quintessential pre- or post-show experience. Awash in décor that pays homage to the golden age of glamour, including walls lined with sketches of unforgettable Chicago legends, the eatery offers an eclectic menu with everything from prime steaks and fresh seafood to classic specialties like Yankee pot roast. Plus, Petterino’s now offers brunch each Sunday from 11am – 2pm.
You're heading to the Goodman Theatre! Join Petterino's for deliciously classic dishes and cocktails. Need last-minute dining accommodations? The recently expanded Petterino's bar does not require reservations. It is a perfect place to catch-up with friends and enjoy live entertainment at the piano-bar Monday through Friday featuring cabaret favorites like Sami Scot and Bob Moreen.
150 North Dearborn Street, located directly next to Goodman Theatre.
312.422.0150 (reservations accepted)
LEYE.com
Hours:
Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11am – 4pm
Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 4 – 9pm
Friday and Saturday, 4 – 11pm
Sunday, 3:30 – 7:30pm
Petterino's is open after most Goodman Theatre performances
$14 valet parking available
In the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop is 312 Chicago, a sophisticated Italian eatery located adjacent to Hotel Allegro. Contemporary and classic Italian cuisine, iconic city views and warm, attentive service are keystones of 312 Chicago, where Padova-born Executive Chef Luca Corazzina has earned a consistent and loyal following with his innovative fare. A DOP-certified wine list, Italian language speaking staff, and chic yet welcoming atmosphere makes 312 Chicago the perfect setting for a power lunch, a romantic pre- or post-show dinner or a lavish celebration.
Goodman Theatre patrons are welcomed with a complimentary appetizer selected by Chef Luca. 312 Chicago is located at 136 North LaSalle Street. For more information or reservations visit 312chicago.com or call 312.696.2420.
136 North LaSalle Street
312.696.2420
312Chicago.com
Hours:
Monday, 7am – 10am; 11am – 3pm
Tuesday through Friday, 7am – 10am; 11am – 10pm
Saturday, 8am – 11am; 5pm – 10pm
Sunday, 8am – 3pm (brunch); 11am – 9pm (bar); 4pm – 9pm
Atwood Café
Located at the intersection of Chicago’s downtown retail and theater districts is Atwood Café, a cozy chic eatery with an innovative menu of contemporary American comfort food. Atwood Café is an ideal place to stop for a pre- or post-show meal, a quick lunch or a romantic night on the town, complete with reflective wood floors, rich red walls and 18-foot picture windows that look out onto Chicago’s bustling State Street.
Goodman Subscribers receive a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entrée. This offer valid for one dessert per couple; must present Goodman Subscriber card to receive offer.
1 West Washington in the Hotel Burnham. 
(At the corner of State and Washington)
312.368.1900 (reservations suggested)
AtwoodCafe.com
Hours:
Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 7 – 10am; Saturday, 8 – 10am
Lunch: Monday through Saturday, 11:30am – 3:30pm
Dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 5 – 10pm; Friday and Saturday, 5 – 11pm
Sunday Brunch: 8am – 3pm
Bella Bacino’s Chicago
“First place I think of when I order a thin crust pizza is Bella Bacino’s.” –Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun-Times food editor
This cozy Italian bistro and pizzeria is an ideal place to stop in for an elegant pre- or post-theater meal, with delicious appetizers, creative pasta dishes, mouth-watering entrées, and award-winning pizza and wine menus.
Dine at Bella Bacino’s Chicago before or after a show and present your Goodman ticket stub or Subscriber card and get 20% off of your meal. Also, Goodman Theatre patrons receive a special rate of $10 for valet parking when they mention Goodman Theatre.
Bella Bacino’s Chicago is located within walking distance of the theater, at 75 East Wacker Drive, near Michigan Avenue. For reservations, call 312.263.2350.
75 East Wacker Drive
(near Michigan Avenue)
312.263.2350
Bacinos.com
Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 6:30am – 10pm
Friday, 6:30am– 11pm
Saturday, 8am – 11pm
Sunday, 8am – 10pm
Valet parking is available.
Catch 35
Located just one block from Goodman Theatre, Catch 35, dubbed, "one of the classiest and most innovative seafood restaurants around" by the Chicago Sun-Times, is an elegant choice for pre-show dining. The warm and expansive eatery boasts an extensive menu of fresh seafood, steaks and Asian-inspired fare, plus a full bar and wine list and live jazz Tuesday through Saturday evenings.
Catch 35 now features a special three-course value menu—which includes a choice of soup or salad, a choice of one of six savory entrées and a dessert, all for just $29.95. Plus, present your tickets or ticket stub to have the cost of valet parking deducted from your dinner check—a savings of $10.
Savor the freshest fish in town like Georges Bank sea scallops, Lake Superior whitefish or Blue Hill Bay mussels. Experience the Asian flair and enjoy seared yellow fin tuna, wild Florida firecracker shrimp or Chilean sea bass with Hawaiian ginger sauce. For steaks-lovers, the bone-in ribeye or the filet mignon medallions are house favorites.
For more information and to make a reservation, call 312.346.3500 or visit Catch35.com.
35 West Wacker Drive (at Dearborn Street)
312.346.3500 (reservations accepted)
Hours:
Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 2pm
Dinner: Monday through Thursday, 5 – 9:30pm,
Friday and Saturday, 5 – 10:30pm
Sunday, 4 – 9pm
Embeya, a partnership between international hospitality veteran, Attila Gyulai (Elysian Hotel Chicago, Four Seasons) and Executive Chef Thai Dang (RIA, L2O, Zentan), creatively retools the ubiquitous Asian dining concept. Developing dishes based on a range of Asian ingredients and flavors, Chef Thai Dang offers a progressive Asian menu, featuring sophisticated yet approachable cuisine in a chic, and elegant space!
From the bold, inventive menu to the elegant yet comfortable décor, Embeya provides a unique dining experience with its refined cuisine paired with an energetic environment—a perfect fit for a pre-theatre or post-theatre dinner or drinks!
As a Guest of the Goodman Theatre, indulge in a three-course Chef’s tasting menu for $29 per person!
Valet parking is available for $12 per car.
Making the top 100 Hot List for Time Out Chicago, and having received recognition amongst the top 10 dishes presented at the 2012 Chicago Gourmet show, Embeya is well on the way to becoming one of Chicago’s top dining destinations. Embeya serves a wide range of clientele for group dining and large events including Goodman Theatre openings!
564 West Randolph Street
312-612-5640
www.Embeya.com
Hours:
Seven days a week
4:00pm – 11:00pm Sunday through Thursday
4:00pm – 12:00am Friday and Saturday
Encore Liquid Lounge
Encore Lunch Club and Liquid Lounge is defined by its contrasts—casually cool lunch club by day, luxe downtown lounge by night. An easy walk from downtown Chicago’s galaxy of theaters, shopping and attractions, it's the perfect place for visitors and Loop locals alike. At once classic, with cocktails and service that recall more mannered times, and trend-setting, with contemporary décor and whimsically themed booths, it’s the perfect place to sip a hand-crafted cocktail or grab a mouthwatering carvery sandwich along with a generous helping of Chicago.
Goodman Theatre patrons can complete their culinary experience with a complimentary dessert. Encore is located at 171 West Randolph Street. For more information visit EncoreChicago.com or call 312.338.3788.
171 West Randolph Street
312.338.3788 (no reservations)
EncoreChicago.com
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 11am – 12:30am
Saturday, 4pm – 12:30am
Closed Sundays
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot, Chicago’s premier fondue eatery, brings the kitchen to the table with its rich interactive fare. The cozy fondue house offers a sensuous dining atmosphere, where diners nestle into plush booths under dim lighting and dip into course after course of savory and sweet fondues. Cheesy fondues typically begin each meal, followed by entrées of shrimp, beef, chicken and veggies. At The Melting Pot you’ll uncover fine wines and rarely found favorites, including the famous "Big Night Out," a decadent four-course dining experience that includes a cheese fondue, a salad, an entrée and a chocolate fondue.
Present your Goodman ticket stub or Subscriber card and receive a complimentary chocolate fondue for two with purchase of entrée.
609 North Dearborn Street
312.573.0011 (reservations accepted)
MeltingPot.com
Hours:
Monday through Saturday, 12noon – 2am; food service stops at 1am
Parking is $9.00 in the Millennium Center with validation
N9NE Steakhouse and ghostbar
Dubbed "one of the best places to eat in the entire world" by Condé Nast Traveler, this sizzling chic contemporary steakhouse features Chicago-style prime-aged steaks, the freshest seafood and sublime desserts, like campfire s’mores and the house signature chocolate mousse cake. Both a 2011 and 2012 Michelin Recommended restaurant, N9NE has received numerous accolades including “Best Steakhouse in Chicago” and “#1 for Seafood in Chicago” by patrons of AOL City's Best. N9NE’s sleek main dining area is complemented by the ultra-hip ghostbar, a separate upstairs private party space awash in ethereal back lighting.
Goodman patrons who show their tickets for that evening's performance receive a 25 percent discount on dinner in the main dining room. This offer is valid Monday through Saturday evenings; not valid with any other promotion.
Download N9NE's prix fixe menu.
N9NE can accommodate groups of up to 800 guests. Groups have the option of private dining in N9NE's main dining room or upstairs in the ghostbar. For more information, contact Julianne Zerega at JulieZ@9GroupChicago.com
440 West Randolph Street
312.575.9900
N9NE.com
Hours:
Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Dinner: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 – 10:00pm
Friday and Saturday, 5:00 – 11:00pm
Reservations required
South Water Kitchen
Nestled on the first floor of the Hotel Monaco across from the Chicago River, South Water Kitchen boasts a chic urban tavern environment, complete with exposed brick walls and a bustling open kitchen. Executive Chef Roger Waysok prepares nuanced breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and tavern dishes, based on classic Midwestern favorites updated with sophisticated twists.
Goodman Theatre patrons receive an exclusive 20-percent discount at South Water Kitchen. South Water Kitchen is located at 225 North Wabash Avenue; for more information or reservations visit SouthWaterKitchen.com or call 312.236.9300.
225 North Wabash Street
312.236.9300 (reservations accepted)
SouthWaterKitchen.com
Hours:
Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 11am; Saturday 6:30 – 12noon
Lunch: Monday through Sunday, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday through Sunday, 5 – 10pm
Bar menu available daily from 11am – 11pm
Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 7am – 2pm; reservations encouraged
Valet park for $12 up to three hours next door at the Hotel Monaco.
Trattoria No.10
Named "One of the Loop's premier dining spots" by the Chicago Tribune, the cozy Trattoria No. 10 boasts a tantalizing menu of fresh-made Italian fare. Raviolis are created on site daily, while rich risottos, hearty entrées and fresh fish selections round out the offerings.
Present your Goodman ticket stub and receive a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entrée. Offer is valid only on the date shown on the ticket.
10 North Dearborn Street
312.984.1718 (reservations accepted)
TrattoriaTen.com
Hours:
Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 2pm
Dinner: Monday through Thursday, 5 – 9pm
Friday and Saturday, 5:30 – 10pm
Lounge Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:30am – close
(limited food service from 2pm – 5pm)
Saturday lounge opens at 4:30pm
Valet parking is $14 and available from 5pm until after the performance.
Preferred Caterers
Goodman Theatre uses these caterers and highly recommends them.
Bella Bacino's Catering
75 East Wacker Drive, near Michigan Avenue
312.233.8004
Catering@Bacinos.com
Bacinos.com
Sopraffina Marketcaffè
Peter Sexton
10 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312.984.0044
Fax: 312.984.1525
T10SOP10N@aol.com
Sopraffina.com
True Cuisine/Sweet Baby Ray’s Catering
Maria Collins
Wedding and Event Consultant
235 East Irving Park Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Phone: 630.238.8261 x215
Mobile: 978.417.1655
Maria@sbrbbq.com & Maria@truecuisine.com
TrueCuisine.com
SBRCatering.com
Paramount Events
Amy Chappius, Corporate Sales Manager
1351 West Roscoe Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773.880.8044
Fax: 773.880.8058
Amy@ParamountEventsChicago.com
ParamountEventsChicago.com
If you own a restaurant and would like to join our fabulous team of Preferred Partners, contact KimFurganson@GoodmanTheatre.org