{"id":267,"date":"2015-05-27T14:30:49","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T19:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/?p=267"},"modified":"2015-05-27T14:38:58","modified_gmt":"2015-05-27T19:38:58","slug":"best-restaurants-in-chicago-for-business-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/best-restaurants-in-chicago-for-business-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Restaurants in Chicago for Business Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing powers up a business meeting more than great food, especially if you\u2019re out there trying to impress a client or close a crucial business deal. Your choice of restaurant when it comes to business meetings also says a lot about how you celebrate your victories in the field as you recall highlights of a recently signed contract while attacking a sumptuous dish. Grab a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/\"><strong>Universal Taxi <\/strong><\/a>and head out to these awesome restaurants perfect for your business meetings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Aria. <\/em><\/strong>The signature restaurant of the Fairmont, taking a single step into the place would make your realize instantly that you couldn\u2019t have picked a better place for a quiet business meeting. The crowds here all respect each other\u2019s space, and the restaurant offers such a diverse mix of different flavors that you can\u2019t help but stretch that meeting just to have one more bite.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/aria-bar-with-people.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-278\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/aria-bar-with-people.jpg\" alt=\"aria-bar-with-people\" width=\"550\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/aria-bar-with-people.jpg 550w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/aria-bar-with-people-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Capital Grille. <\/em><\/strong>Nothing beats experience, and Capital Grille has been serving steak after steak for the past 14 years. It has a completely corporate air to it, which makes it the top choice for those who are hoping to impress potential clients.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/The_Wine_Room.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-272\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/The_Wine_Room.jpg\" alt=\"The_Wine_Room\" width=\"700\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/The_Wine_Room.jpg 700w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/The_Wine_Room-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Chicago Cut.<\/em><\/strong> The fact that this restaurant quickly and aggressively muscled its way onto the list of the best places to grab a steak in Chicago says a lot about their food and service. Aside from offering great food, it\u2019s also a place where you get to sit at the table next to Oprah Winfrey\u2019s or the mayor\u2019s.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/chicagocut2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-268\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/chicagocut2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"chicago cut\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/chicagocut2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/chicagocut2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Coco Pazzo.<\/em><\/strong> It usually happens at midday. The Tuscan ambiance suddenly takes on a crowd that\u2019s here to entertain clients and partners, which is made perfect by the well-spaced seats and amazing food choices. The fact that they\u2019ve been around for 20 years seals the deal, putting a few extra stars when it comes to experience.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/coco-pazzo_54_990x660_201405311841.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-280\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/coco-pazzo_54_990x660_201405311841.jpg\" alt=\"coco-pazzo_54_990x660_201405311841\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/coco-pazzo_54_990x660_201405311841.jpg 990w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/coco-pazzo_54_990x660_201405311841-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Deca Restaurant and Bar.<\/em><\/strong> If you want to make it a little more casual, just head to the Ritz-Carlton and step right into Deca, a 100-seat restaurant that allows you to sit under the natural light for that breakfast or lunch meeting.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/CRC_307_599x337.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-273\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/CRC_307_599x337.jpg\" alt=\"CRC_307_599x337\" width=\"599\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/CRC_307_599x337.jpg 599w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/CRC_307_599x337-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>The Florentine.<\/em><\/strong> Located at the JW Marriott, its location right at the financial district makes it a favorite among Chicago professionals. Their food gives you both a familiar and a unique experience as they add their own twist to classics that you have always loved.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/20110107_the_florentine_560x372.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-274\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/20110107_the_florentine_560x372.jpg\" alt=\"20110107_the_florentine_560x372\" width=\"560\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/20110107_the_florentine_560x372.jpg 560w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/20110107_the_florentine_560x372-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Gibson\u2019s Bar and Steakhouse.<\/em><\/strong> No matter what the weather may be, there will always be a line at Gibson\u2019s. This is pure evidence of how well they cook their food: hormone-free, grass-fed beef cooked to perfection every single time.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81b27571-6c0d-42a0-9a7a-13656831f782.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-276\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81b27571-6c0d-42a0-9a7a-13656831f782.jpg\" alt=\"81b27571-6c0d-42a0-9a7a-13656831f782\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81b27571-6c0d-42a0-9a7a-13656831f782.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81b27571-6c0d-42a0-9a7a-13656831f782-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/81b27571-6c0d-42a0-9a7a-13656831f782-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Prairie Fire.<\/em><\/strong> Another great choice for that casual business lunch, the menu here is simple and confident, the perfect combination for power lunches. Even the dining atmosphere adheres with the requirements of a great business lunch, which makes it one of the favorites among businessmen both local and from elsewhere.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/376011520-20065945.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-277\" src=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/376011520-20065945.jpg\" alt=\"376011520-20065945\" width=\"600\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/376011520-20065945.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/376011520-20065945-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So when you\u2019re at a loss on where to take that big client, this list should be enough for you. These are definitely places where every <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universaltaxidispatch.com\/\"><strong>Universal Taxi <\/strong><\/a>driver has picked up passengers who did not at all look like they were just there for business, but for great food and fun as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing powers up a business meeting more than great food, especially if you\u2019re out there trying to impress a client or close a crucial business deal. 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