Birdcage

We love a good theme. And this Grant Park restaurant is seriously committed to reppin’ their name with fun, bright decor. An accent wall features floor to ceiling wallpaper with colorful birds in mid-flight. Lighting fixtures are a mix of wooden bottomless bird cages and white chandeliers with plumes of bright pink feathers on top (which, considering the tacky track record of feather plumes, somehow manage to be tasteful). But their menu isn’t for the birds—their delicious, mostly Latin dishes are simple but bursting with flavor. If you love smoky, fire-roasted foods, get their sofrito squash topped with queso fresco crumbles and pepitos. For mains, the picanha steak has a tasty char on each slice of perfectly medium rare beef. With great food and a fun ambiance, we're happy to flock into Birdcage for date nights and social outings.