Know the Streeterville Neighborhood
DISCOVER STREETERVILLE - ONE BLOCK AT A TIME
Bounded by Lake Michigan, Michigan Avenue, and the Chicago River, Streeterville offers award-winning
architecture, renowned cultural, medical, and educational institutions, and famed dining options to sate
all appetites. More than 30,000 residents live in this neighborhood, calling vintage co-ops and iconic
high-rise apartments and condominiums along the river, the lake, and charming side streets home.
Whether resident, staff, student, faculty, or visitor, Streeterville’s shopping, cultural, and
dining options are nearly limitless— walk the Magnificent Mile and meander the side streets to
shop well-known retailers and small boutiques, pop into galleries and museums, and enjoy a meal, snack,
coffee, or cocktail. Whatever your itinerary, Streeterville will fill your calendar … and still
have undiscovered treasures awaiting your return.
CHESTNUT STREET
Home to restaurants, hotels, and churches, a trip along Chestnut Street offers the “360
Chicago” observation deck, at 875 N. Michigan Avenue (formerly known as The John Hancock Tower).
From 1000 feet above, visitors can view the Chicago skyline and the expanse of Lake Michigan. Once back
to street-level, the Fourth Presbyterian Church, known for its community outreach and cultural programs,
welcomes all for services or a quiet visit. Space 519 offers breakfast, lunch and cocktails, as well as
boutique shopping. If a meal with Italian flair is your fancy, try Osteria del Pastaio or
Francesca’s. For authentic Cuban food, try Cafecito. For your caffeine fix, Dollop Coffee has
barista coffees and teas as well as pastries and savory treats.
CHICAGO AVENUE
From east to west, Chicago Avenue is bustling. Start at the east end to take in Lake Shore Park, with
its fieldhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, outdoor track, and the SOAR Garden. A little further west,
visit the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), and before leaving, stop into the gift shop and Marisol, its
restaurant. In the summer, stay for jazz on their terrace, and on Tuesdays from May through October,
stop by the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA plaza. Just east of Michigan Avenue, make time for the
historic Water Tower Pumping Station and Seneca Park playground, next door to the historic Engine 98
fire station. Here too pedestrians will find Nordstrom Rack, Anthropologie, Canada Goose, and Ralph
Lauren, as well as the Ralph’s Coffee and RL Grill restaurants.
Northwestern’s Prentiss Women’s Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital, also here,
are two of the major medical institutions in Streeterville.
ERIE STREET
Erie Street is the destination when you have a hankering for donuts—choose between (or test-taste
both!) Stan’s Donuts and Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken. Wandering west, stop in the charming East
Erie Gallery, which showcases Chicago artists. Balance out the sweets with the healthy options at
Beatrix Market, and pick up something to read later from Barbara’s Bookstore located in the
Northwestern Memorial Hospital lobby.
Erie Street’s biggest resident is the award-winning Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a research
medical center with physicians, surgeons, and caregivers in nearly every specialty as well as numerous
labs, offices, and other medical facilities.
GRAND AVENUE
Grand Avenue is replete with restaurants, services, and retailers. Whether breakfast at Yolk, a
“skinny deep dish” pizza at Labriola, or a pint and a burger at D4 Irish Pub, you
won’t leave hungry. For groceries and carryout options, stop into Whole Foods Market.
Streeterville is known for its dog-friendly nature. Bennett Park offers enclosed play areas for both
small and large breeds. Just next door, West Loop Vet Streeterville is trusted by many residents for
furry family member care.
The Ronald McDonald House, the largest in the Chicago area, provides housing for families seeking
treatment at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
ILLINOIS STREET
At the lakefront is Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, offering entertainment and theatre, including the
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre; special events and festivals, including fireworks on Wednesdays and
Saturdays in the summer; dining, including Chef Art Smith’s Reunion; and family fun, including the
Centennial Ferris Wheel and Chicago Children’s Museum. See the Chicago skyline from the water on a
Lake Michigan shoreline cruise, such as Chicago’s First Lady.
Be sure to explore both upper and lower Illinois Street. On the upper level, admire Lake Point Tower,
an enduring landmark from the 1960s, and NBC Tower, a remarkable example of postmodern architecture with
an art deco influence. Dining options include Cupitol, Carson’s Ribs, and Kanela Breakfast Club. A
city-sized Target offers essentials, including fresh groceries.
Lower Illinois is home to the original Billy Goat Tavern, made famous by John Belushi in a sketch on
Saturday Night Live.
MCCLURG COURT
The south end of McClurg Court highlights the residential nature of Streeterville, along with dining,
retail, and services. Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub adjoins the restored Centennial Fountain, which
sprays an arc across the Chicago River at the top of the hour (10 a.m - 11 p.m.) from May through
September. The Ogden Slip is home to waterside dining at Robert’s Pizza and Dough Co. as well as
Winter’s Jazz Club.
McClurg is also an easy connector via the riverwalk east to Navy Pier and west to Michigan Avenue.
MICHIGAN AVENUE
Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile, is Chicago’s world-famous shopping and
dining destination offering luxury retail, upscale restaurants, and many-starred hotels. At the river on
the south end is the striking, ultra-modern Apple Store as well as the nearby historic Wrigley Building
and the Tribune Tower, now a hub for retail at street-level and residences above.
Malls include The Shops at North Bridge, anchored by Nordstroms; Water Tower Place, home of the Chicago
Sports Museum and Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch; and 900 North Michigan, anchored by
Bloomingdale’s. Along the Mile are also flagship stores like Marshall Pierce, Neiman Marcus,
Tiffany, and Gucci as well as the Harry Potter Shop Chicago (at the southwest corner of Michigan and
Huron).
OAK AND RUSH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD
Many boutiques call the blocks on and around Oak Street and Rush Street home: designers including
Armani, Prada, Chanel, Hermès, Dior, Brunello Cucinelli, Tod’s, and Loro Piano; jewelers including
Cartier, Razny, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Buccellati; and perfumier Le Labo. Dining choices include
Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse and Le Colonial, an upscale French-Vietnamese restaurant.
OHIO STREET
For a little pampering and self-care, a walk along Ohio Street presents options including Sephora,
Massage Envy, Aligned Modern Health, Amazing Lash Studio, and City Scents Floral & Home.
And don’t forget to pamper your furry friends! Kriser’s Natural Pet has everything you
need.
International bites abound along these blocks — choose from among Minghin Cuisine, Burrito Beach,
Bombay Eats, Ed Debevic’s, or Dao Thai Restaurant. If you’re craving a multi-story culinary
experience, the expansive Eataly, just west of Michigan Avenue, will not disappoint.
ONTARIO STREET
Art, eateries and lodging choices are plentiful along Ontario Street. The Arts Club of Chicago exhibits
international as well as Chicago artists and also hosts private events. Dining options include Timothy
O’Toole’s Pub, Indian Garden Restaurant, The Albert (inside Hotel EMC2), Chipotle Mexican
Grill, and Potbelly Sandwich Shop. The Ivy Hotel offers a rooftop bar to enjoy cocktails al fresco along
with sparkling city views.
Before you leave, stock up on Chicago’s famous Garrett’s Popcorn or enjoy desserts from
Sweet Mandy B’s. Just west of Michigan Avenue there is a Trader Joe’s.
PEARSON STREET
For further information about local attractions, visit the Chicago Waterworks Visitors Center (163 E.
Pearson Street). The Lookingglass Theatre Company also calls this building home. Across Michigan Avenue,
the Chicago Water Tower City Gallery hosts exhibits by artists, photographers and filmmakers. Built of
local limestone in 1869, these are among the few surviving structures of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire.
Also along Pearson are Paul Stuart, Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, The Ritz-Carlton, and Loyola
University Chicago’s Water Tower Campus.
ST. CLAIR STREET
A hidden gem with a variety of eateries, St. Clair Street offers Nora, a Mediterranean restaurant and
bar, and the family-owned Volare Ristorante Italiano, as well as The Capital Grille, a Starbucks,
Ramen-San, Beatrix, and The Hampton Social, known for its East Coast décor and vibe.
WALTON PLACE
The historic Drake Hotel, long a destination for elegant weddings, also offers signature afternoon tea
service in its Palm Court restaurant, which is especially festive at Christmastime.
Walton Place is also home to Rosebud Steakhouse, Chapel Street and Mirai Sushi at the Hilton Chicago
Magnificent Mile, and Doc B’s Restaurant + Bar. In summer months, patrons enjoy sidewalk seating
at one of these many places.
