Custom House
500 S. Dearborn St. at Congress Parkway
(312) 523-0200
www.customhouse.cc
Valet ($10) and metered street parking available.

Custom House merges style and creativity with a well-thought out and enticing menu, resulting in a warm, urbane and metropolitan hot spot.  Chef Shawn McClain (James Beard 2006 Best Chef Midwest) hones his craft with a menu focusing on artisanal meats and only the freshest ingredients.

A full service restaurant, Custom House is open daily for dinner and weekdays for lunch; partner Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky offers an extensive selection of boutique wines designed to complement Chef McClain's menu. 

A 3-course pre-theatre menu for $46 is offered nightly at the 5pm and 5:30pm seatings. 

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2pm
Dinner: Monday - Saturday 5pm - 10pm
             Sunday: 5pm - 9pm

Rhapsody
65 E. Adams Street
(312) 786-9911
rhapsodychicago.com
$17 validated valet parking is available for Auditorium Theatre subscribers

Nestled in the heart of Chicago's vibrant South Loop, Rhapsody is a three star rated restaurant offering contemporary American cuisine with global accents and an extensive wine list. Executive Chef and James Beard honoree Doran Payne's menu changes seasonally and includes offerings such as Pekin Duck Breast and Beef Sirloing with Polenta, Long Beans, and Cremini Mushrooms.

Lunch Monday-Friday at 11:30am,
Dinner Monday-Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 4:30pm, (Mid Sept-Mid June, Wine Bar & Lounge Monday - Friday at 11:30am)

Russian Tea Time
77 E. Adams Street
(312) 360-0000
www.russianteatime.com

Russian Tea Time, a thirteen-year-old Chicago landmark restaurant,  impresses locals and international tourists alike.  Located in the heart of Chicago's artistic district, Russian Tea Time reinvented nostalgic cuisine of the former Soviet Union.  Its extensive, elaborate and very descriptive menu features excellent vegetarian fare, along with wild game, poultry and specialty meat dishes.  A mix of "hearty" and "comfort" Russian, Slavic and Jewish classics is well complemented by upscale dishes of Imperial Russian Courts. 

Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am - midnight
Afternoon Tea served daily 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tamarind
614 S. Wabash at Harrison
(312) 379-0970
www.tamarindsushi.com
Metered street parking available

The Ko family has been in the restaurant business since 1989. This  South Loop spot features a hip, casual and welcoming atmosphere. The pan-Asian menu features far-flung choices like Peking duck with tamarind sauce, lemongrass marinated Vietnamese-style beef, Thai red curry, Japanese tempura, nigiri, sashimi and maki rolls, plus a create-your-own stir-fry option. Pick your vegetables, protein, sauce and noodles and chefs will whip up your custom creation. Fresh "fruitinis" are the drink of choice with options like Asian pear with sake and passion fruit laced with vodka. The minimalist space has a loungey vibe with slate and zebra wood floors and green bamboo walls.

Open daily 11am-11pm.

Trattoria No.10
10 N. Dearborn
(312) 984-1718
www.trattoriaten.com
Valet parking $14, available from 5:30pm until after the performance.

Classic Italian dishes with a contemporary flair have made Trattoria No. 10 a Chicago favorite since 1989. Specialties on the daily menu include unique, homemade ravioli, freshly prepared risotto, fresh fish selections, and farfalle pasta tossed with confit of duck, asparagus, and caramelized onion.  The subdued elegance of the interior, with arched walkways, murals and original art, provides an intimate atmosphere that is perfect for pre-theater dining.

Auditorium Theatre subscribers will receive a complimentary dessert with an entree when you show your ticket to the server.

Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm
Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9pm
Dinner Friday and Saturday 5:30pm-10pm 
Closed Sunday.

All major credit cards accepted.  Handicapped Accessible.  Private rooms are available for up to 60 people.  Contact Elisa at (312) 984-0098.