Hoyt's Chicago: Match Dinner to the Room
Seasonal American dining by the river, with the seating plan checked before the night takes shape.
Start with the room, then the table
I match the restaurant to the night, not to a ranking. Hoyt's Chicago sits inside The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at 71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA. Seasonal American dishes, craft cocktails and local brews give the dinner its starting point.
The room is part of the decision. There is a loft-like indoor dining room, while the riverfront patio is described as a warmer-months option. I'd plan around the indoor space unless the restaurant confirms the patio for your visit.
Before the evening takes shape, contact Hoyt's Chicago directly to check current service and ask how to arrange a table. I would not treat a riverfront photo as a seating confirmation. Match the room to your plans first, then settle the booking details with the restaurant.
If that setting is not your match, the five Chicago restaurants below offer other directions, from CocoBar's riverfront Latin American food and drinks to Mexican cooking at Barrio. Compare the place to the dinner you want rather than choosing by a ranking.
