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Celebrate Summer with Dollar Oysters!

PSSR — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:59:16 +0000

What’s more refreshing in the summer than cool, crisp, fresh oysters?! Join us throughout August for this seasonal special brought to you by RIVA Crab House and Plitt Seafood. Dollar oysters are available in the upstairs bar and dining room from 11am-5pm, daily.*

The views are amazing, the service is top notch, and the oysters are always fresh. Complete the experience and pair the oysters with a bubbly glass or champagne or one of RIVA’s delicious signature cocktails.

We hope to see you at RIVA soon!

*Six piece minimum. Minimum beverage purchase required. Upper Level bar and dining room only. Everyday from 11am-5pm. Offer ends August 31, 2010.

Riva Navy Pier is named one of five “Restaurants With Good Views in Chicago, Illinois” by USA Today.

PSSR — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:29:31 +0000

To view the article online visit: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/restaurants-good-views-chicago-illinois-10661.html

Restaurants With Good Views in Chicago, Illinois

by Mary Freeman, Demand Media

Amazing architecture is just one of the many things for which Chicago is well-known. In addition, the city lies on the banks of Lake Michigan and has the Chicago River running right through it. Those seeking a great view of all of these sites while they dine are in luck because Chi-town is in no short supply of high-rise-topping restaurants.

Chicago sky image by SKYDIVECOP from Fotolia.com

NoMI

High above the Magnificent Mile, restaurant-goers feast on French cuisine. NoMI, located on the seventh floor of the Park Hyatt, can accommodate 120 guests in its main dining room, which is outfitted with crystal-beaded chandeliers and leather-wrapped beams. Aside from views of the Chicago skyline, customers can watch chefs in action in the restaurant’s exhibition kitchen. The restaurant also has a 2,000-square-foot garden and lounge. In the restaurants cellar, wine connoisseurs can try 3,500 of the 10,000 different bottle selections NoMI offers. Along with views of Chicago’s Water Tower, artwork by Isamu Noguchi, David Klamen and Judy Ledgerwood is featured throughout the restaurant. NoMI 800 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-239-4030 nomirestaurant.com

Cite

Since 1975, Cite has sat 70 stories high, at the top of Lake Point Tower, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing 360 degree views of the Navy Pier. Chef Oscar Ornelas has prepared a menu for Cite highlighting French cuisine, fresh seafood and steak. The restaurant serves four-course dinners, and for private events up to 75 offers buffets and customized bar and beverage packages. The restaurant, a AAA Three-Diamond award winner, comes with a dress code of no jeans, gym shoes or shorts; reservations are highly recommended. Cite 505 North Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60611 312-644-4050 citechicago.com

Grand Lux Cafe

The Grand Lux Cafe, like its sister chain, The Cheesecake Factory, serves up casual, global cuisine with over 150 menu selections. The restaurant, located in Chicago’s shopping district, is right above the Ann Taylor store. Owner David Overton scoured Europe for inspiration for his new restaurant and this is reflected in the Grand Lux’s faux-Venetion decor, velvet banquettes, mosaic tile floors and high ceilings. Open since 2002, the restaurant can hold a capacity of 550 and also offers a bar. Grand Lux Cafe 600 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-3684 312-276-2500 grandluxcafe.com

Riva Navy Pier

Riva Navy Pier, like its name suggest, is located on the Navy Pier; the establishment is also Chicago’s only waterfront seafood restaurant. Patrons of Riva are treated to vistas of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, while they munch on dishes like Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Ahi Tuna Filet and Whole Maine Lobster. The restaurant also offers special hotel packages and a “Dinner and a Show” deal, in which Chicago Shakespeare Theater-goers receive a discount on their meal. Riva Navy Pier 700 East Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-3472 312-644-7482 rivanavypier.com

Sixteen

Sixteen is named for the floor on which it lies at the Trump International Hotel and Tower. The high-end restaurant is decked out with Swarvoski-crystal chandeliers and high ceilings. Chef Frank Brunacci offers an eclectic cuisine making ample use of seasonal ingredients. The menu includes dishes as traditionally grand as the decor is, like foie gras, morel mushrooms and beef cheek and potato roulade. Also with floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant provides vistas of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the Wrigley Clock Tower. The restaurant also has a glass-enclosed wine gallery, mezzanine-level lounge, Rebar, and an outdoor terrace, which offers casual American fare. Sixteen 401 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-3583 312-588-8030 trumpchicagohotel.com

References & Resources

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Win Big at RIVA During the Month of May!

PSSR — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:35:22 +0000

Dine with us on Monday and Tuesday nights during the month of May and you might just win big!

We’ll be handing out sealed envelopes containing prizes ranging from a free appetizer to $100 OFF your next visit! Are you feeling lucky?!

In order to receive your special prize envelope print out this page and give it to your server.

www.RivaNavyPier.com

Mother’s Day Brunch with a View!

PSSR — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:19:26 +0000

On Sunday, May 9th, treat your Mom to a delicious Mother’s Day brunch with fantastic lakefront views! Chef Luigi Garcia will be showcasing a chef attended omelet station, carving station, fresh oysters, an ambient display of shellfish, fresh fruit, a beautiful dessert display, and a variety of sides. To top it off, Mom’s enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne. Large parties welcome!

700 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Reservations: 312.644.7482
Buffet Brunch: 11am – 3pm

Adults: $40.95 ++
Kids: (4-12) $17.95 ++
Kids 3 & under are free

www.RivaNavyPier.com

The Premier Pier Package: RIVA + Amalfi Hotel

PSSR — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:24:04 +0000

Experience Chicago from a new perspective. Take a boat cruise up the Chicago River and through years of American Architectural History. Enjoy signature dishes and skyline views at Phil Stefani’s Riva at Navy Pier. Enhance your visit to Chicago with this exciting and exclusive package. Package includes:

$75 gift card to Phil Stefani’s famed Riva at Navy Pier.
2 passes to Shoreline Architectural Tours. Additional tickets can be purchased at the front desk.
A Navy Pier coupon book containing numerous savings and specials exclusively for you.

(Package is available April 9 – September 6, 2010)

For more details and to make your reservation visit: http://www.amalfihotelchicago.com/packages/index.cfm

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Riva on Navy Pier

PSSR — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:43:59 +0000

On Sunday, April 4th, bring the family and join us at Riva on Navy Pier for a delicious Easter brunch and fantastic lakefront views! Chef Luigi Garcia will be showcasing a chef attended omelete station, carving station, fresh oysters, an ambient display of shellfish, fresh fruit, a beautiful dessert display, and a variety of sides. To top it off, enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne. Large parties welcome!

Adults: $40.95 ++
Kids: (4-12) $17.95 ++
Kids 3 & under are free

Book your reservation today! (312)644-7482

Chicago Restaurant Week | Feb. 19 – Feb. 28

PSSR — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:16:38 +0000

Chicago Restaurant Week 2010, produced by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB), kicks off February 19. The event features more than 160 member restaurants offering three-course, prix-fixe lunches and dinners for $22 and $32, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity. The program has been extended from seven days to 10 days running through February 28. Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, Riva Navy Pier, and Tuscany on Taylor are all participating.

To view menus for each location visit http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/restaurantweek/

Valentine’s Day at Riva Navy Pier

PSSR — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:54:32 +0000

Wine and dine that special someone with beautiful views of Chicago Lakefront at Riva Navy Pier. Riva will be offering a special Valentine’s Day inspired prix-fixe menu ($39), along with wine and champagne specials. For more information visit www.RivaNavyPier.com.

A Healthy Partnership for the Month of January

PSSR — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:18:56 +0000

Throughout the month of January, Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants will partner with the world-famous Canyon Ranch Health Resort to offer innovative and nutritious menu options designed to help diners enjoy and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Inspired by the culinary philosophy of Canyon Ranch and using only the freshest ingredients, Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants hopes to introduce its patrons to new and exciting ways to enjoy their favorite Stefani cuisine while making a healthy lifestyle as attainable and realistic as possible. Special menus will be offered at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, Riva and the three Tuscany restaurants, located on Taylor Street, Oak Brook and Wheeling. As an added incentive, customers who enjoy one or more of these unique and healthful menu items will be entered to win a three-night stay at Canyon Ranch. To view the menus visit www.stefanirestaurants.com/canyonranch/

A Day of Wellness

In addition, Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants has partnered with Canyon Ranch to host a special “Day of Wellness” on January 19. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Riva on Navy Pier, join Canyon Ranch physician Jyotsna Sahni, M.D., who will present tips on how to create and sustain a more healthy lifestyle and will discuss how food habits, emotions and life-choices can play an important role in producing lasting and positive results. The presentation will be followed with cooking demonstrations by Canyon Ranch Corporate Chef Scott Uehlein, who will offer attendees valuable information and practical tools and recipes for use in their own kitchens. This unique event will be capped off with a gourmet lunch featuring new and health-inspired dishes expertly prepared by Phil Stefani Corporate Chef Joe Roireau.

In the evening, Dr. Sahni and Chef Uehlein will be the featured guests at a cocktail reception at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary massage and spa treatments and expertly prepared hors d’oeuvres and organic wine and beer selections while mingling with members of the Canyon Ranch staff. Attendees will also have the chance to enter to win a 3-night stay at Canyon Ranch as well as a $100 gift certificate to any Phil Stefani restaurant. Reservations for both events can be made by calling 888-719-9466 ext. 4762 before January 14^th. Tickets are $50 for both events, or $25 for the cocktail reception only. For more information on these events, please view the full invitation at http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/canyonranch/

January Deals at RIVA

PSSR — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:40:12 +0000

During January, visit us on a Monday and we’ll pick up 20% of your entire tab! Enjoy our menu classics and daily specials as well as spectacular views of the twinkling city lights.

$10 valet parking is available at our sheltered entrance. It is valid for up to 6 hours, so enjoy the Navy Pier festivities while you’re here.

PRINT THIS page and bring it in to participate in this deal!

For more information visit www.RivaNavyPier.com