Oysters & Champagne: Your Sexiest Fall Meal Out
RPM Seafood
“Life is too short to not have oysters and champagne sometimes.” - Christie Brinkley
If it’s good enough for a supermodel, it’s certainly good enough for us! Oysters and champagne are a pairing as old as time and as classic as any date night meal could be. But why just save it for date night? Any day can be a special occasion - especially with oysters and champagne on the menu! The next time you want to make a “normal” day feel extra fancy, head to one of these spots for a sexy start to an amazing meal…
RPM Seafood {317 North Clark Street, Chicago; 312.900.9035}: Seafood is always best enjoyed along the water, and RPM Seafood is no exception, with stunning views of the Chicago River. Their specialty RPM Oysters are exclusively cultivated by their premier partners in Washington and New Brunswick so you can often try oysters here that you can’t get anywhere else in the city.
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Hubbard Inn {110 West Hubbard Street, Chicago; 312.273.6207}: Grab your pals and head to River North to take advantage of raw bar offerings in a seriously beautiful atmosphere! There are multiple levels of beautiful interiors to enjoy at Hubbard Inn, so you can come back again and again for oysters and a champagne cocktail while you take in every exciting view.
Prime & Provisions {222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago; 312.726.7777}: They’re considered a decadent meal, but oysters don’t have to cost a bunch! Prime & Provisions has amazing steakhouse offerings all day long, but their Happy Hour menu is second to none. Want proof? It includes $1 oysters! Pair them with your favorite glass of bubbly… or choose their perfect Prime Old Fashioned for only $8 every Monday-Friday from 4-6PM.
Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar - Wrigleyville {Hotel Zachary, 3600 North Clark Street, Chicago; 773.360.0207}: Skip the standard Wrigleyville bar food and treat yourself to something special on your next game day or Sunday Funday! They have oysters on the half shell as well as decadent Chargrilled Oysters, both served in a bright and beautiful dining room. Sounds like a home run to us ;)
The Publican {837 West Fulton Market, Chicago; 312.733.9555}: If you’re an oyster expert, The Publican is the perfect place to expand your palette… or test your taste buds! They have a wide range of offerings consistently on the menu, and all offered for happy hour during the week. Their community tables are waiting for you and your fellow seafood-lovers in Fulton Market!
The Kitchen {316 North Clark Street, Chicago; 312.836.1300}: Another waterfront location known for its fresh and local ingredients, The Kitchen is the perfect place to take out of town guests! Their Grilled Oysters are served with brown butter, kabayaki, and green onion for a unique twist on the classic bite.
The Signature Room at the 95th® {875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.787.9596}: This Chicago favorite is always a go-to for a special meal, and they actually have an offer to sweeten their offerings. “Sip. Savor. Sights.” is everything you’d hope it would be from the name! Every Wednesday in their Lounge on the 96th Floor, they’ll have $2 oysters on the half shell, $2 jumbo shrimp, select discounted rosés, plus their famous views of Chicago. You won’t want to miss a thing!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor