Craving a pre show snack to tide you over through the show? Or a post show cocktail or coffee? Visit Front Bar: Coffee and Drinks, Steppenwolf's warm, creative space to grab a drink, have a bite, or meet up with friends and collaborators, day or night. Front Bar is located at 1700 N Halsted, and is connected to the main Steppenwolf Lobby.
For pre- or post-theatre dining, Steppenwolf is also pleased to recommend the following restaurants:
Front Bar
1650 North Halsted
At Steppenwolf
(312) 266-1199
Café will open two hours before the lobby and close after intermission
Bar will open two hours before the lobby
Café & Bar
Located in front of Steppenwolf’s new 1700 Theater, Front Bar is a warm, creative space to grab a drink, have a bite or meet up with friends and collaborators, day or night. Functioning as a stand-alone entity, the café & bar also connects to Steppenwolf’s existing main building, creating an expanded lobby space.
Vinci
1732 North Halsted
.1 miles from Steppenwolf
(312) 266-1199
Tuesday - Sunday dinner and Sunday brunch
Italian - $$$
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Since 1991, Vinci has been a fixture on North Halsted Street. Warm, rustic interiors welcome you-evoking a historic Italian villa. From polenta to pasta, traditional Italian has never tasted — or looked — so good.
Boka
1729 North Halsted
.1 miles from Steppenwolf
(312) 337-6070
Monday - Sunday dinner
Contemporary American - $$$
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Executive Chef Lee Wolen's menu offers familiar flavor profiles, while celebrating his passion for food, flavor and texture. Recently, Boka has launched a separate bar menu with small plates perfect for sharing for a pre or post-theatre bite. Beyond the plate, the restaurant's gorgeous rich dark wood floors, large leather banquettes, Italian floor tiling, and living wall, guarantee to be the perfect addition to your night on the town. Boka has received a Michelin Star for the past six years as well as Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year from the Jean Banchet Awards.
Adobo
215 W North Avenue
.8 miles from Steppenwolf
(312) 266-7999
Monday - Sunday dinner
Saturday/Sunday lunch
Mexican - $$
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Since opening in millennium year 2000, Adobo Grill has created mucho buzz and a muy loyal following. From tableside guacamole to unique margaritas, traditional en Adobo entrees to delicioso desserts, this festive, authentic Mexican experience is unmatched.
Trattoria Gianni
1711 N Halsted St,
.1 miles from Steppenwolf
(312) 266-1976
Tuesday - Sunday dinner and Sunday lunch
Italian - $$
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Traditional Italian cooking in a casual dining room and patio across from the Steppenwolf theater.