663641 Fri Oct 30 18:15:53 -0700 2009 2 7 Chicago Area 0 5144242 I need to find a restaurant for a pre-theater dinner before a performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier. Don't want to be too far away and waste too much time trying to get to the pier and miss the curtain but also want a good dinner. Anyone have any ideas? Fri Oct 30 18:15:53 -0700 2009 254081 easknh 1 5146186 Volare. Frank Sinatra Italian. Absolutely delicious. You have to walk down at Illinois from Michigan. It's terrific. But old-fashioned. You can get the shuttle a block south after dinner. I really recommend the veal there. It's real veal, not fake. It's really old-style but fun. Sat Oct 31 22:57:05 -0700 2009 5144242 104864 Pete Oldtown 1 5148522 Riva's on Navy Pier is not bad for pre- and after-theatre dinner. Although IMO it's a bit overpriced because of the location (and spectacular views), their food is quite competent, particularly the seafood. And, I believe you'll get a discount if you show your theatre tickets (which might cover the "location-premium"). Mon Nov 02 06:13:45 -0800 2009 5144242 10261 jbw