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Permalink Reply by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on
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5 Points Restaurant http://www.5pointsrestaurant.com/
2505 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3012. Hamburgers, Chicago dogs, gyro's, etc. It looks like a little hole in the wall place, but tasty food!
FULL MOON RESTAURANT http://fullmoonopen24hours.com/ (847) 689-0733, 1300 Skokie Hwy, North Chicago, ILWILDBERRY CAFE http://wildberrycafe.com/ GREAT food! Good breakfast!
SILO PIZZA http://www.silopizza.com/ or http://www.unos.com/ Good pizza.
GIORDANO'S http://www.giordanos.com/ GREAT pizza.
AUSTINS SALOON http://www.austinsaloon.com/index_b.htm, Good dinner.
POTBELLY http://www.potbelly.com/Home/Default.aspx. Good sandwiches.LA CASA DE ISAAC www.lacasadeisaac.com Mexican food.
THE CURRY HUT www.curryhutrestaurant.com, Indian food.
INOVASI is better than all of these, and it's only 2 miles from the base.
Waukegan Yacht Club: http://www.wyclub.com/1/restaurant.html, This place was quiet and had great food.
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Permalink Reply by Dee (CTI3 Spencer&Erin) on
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http://flanagansfoodandfun.com/ Flanagans food and atmophere was great and they were wonderful hosts to our Meet and Greet the night before our PIR.
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Permalink Reply by Cat(Mom of an AO) on
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As far as the restaurants (all suggested by Sarge)
Breakfast and Brunch: Wildberry 1783 N. Milwaukee 847-247-7777
I did not eat here but all the others Sarge suggested I went to and I'm kinda sad I did'nt get a chance to try this one
Trattoria Pomigliano- AMAZING ITALIAN FOOD! Made my a little italian lady who reminded me of my nona. 602 N. Milwaukee Ave. 847-247-2208. Price is great and they don't charge a sailor to eat. They gave my son a free dinner.
Taqiuria Toluca's- Mexican. FUN FUN FUN. Food and drinks are great and the price is right! 822 10th St. Waukgen 847-244-7851. They also have a singer. -
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Permalink Reply by Kelly (Pink) Curtis' Mom on
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ANASTASIA'S in Waukegan is really good!
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Taken from: Comment by himmiemom on February 23, 2011 at 11:49pm
The Rainforest Cafe in Gurnee Mills Mall is has great food. Big portions but on the pricey side.
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Permalink Reply by nikosmom ( CVN 70, Seaman ) on
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I have a suggestion if you go into the city. SPIAGGIA, it is a 4 star Italian restaurant in Chicago. the Cafe is great for lunch and the Dining room for dinner. it is a little pricey , but totally worth it.it is on Michigan Ave. across from the DRAKE hotel. there is no sign out front the address is 980 N. Michigan Ave. phone for reservations 312-280-2750. If you love upscale genuine Italian food it is a must.
TERZO PIANO is located in the Art Institute on Michigan Ave. Check out Millenium Park, you can walk up the bridge from the park, which crosses over Columbus. The food is new, creative and Tasty!! the views are awesome, they also have an outdoor dining space, great on a beautiful Spring day. open for lunch daily and dinner on Thursday. 159 E Monroe St. 312-443-8650 for reservations. if you go with your Sailor ask for Chef Jaime for a special treat!!
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Permalink Reply by Clay'sGirl (Ship 11 Div 115) on
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I need a good steak house near the base.. Any suggestions??? Im gonna have a hungry sailor to feed!!! ;)
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Travel to Chicago and eat the best food through Navy Tour Chicago! They pick you up from Great Lakes and stops at numerous locations in the city (bars, restaurants, museums, etc) The best way to travel to Chicago and back is through this service! lol and it's cheap! Visit: www.navytourchicago.com
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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greatlakesbb....are you just here to spam your company?
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Permalink Reply by LoriMN - Ship 11 Div 185 on
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My son wants a great big juicy burger at PIR 6/3, any suggestions?
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Bakers Square - very good breakfast items. Located right beside the Gurnee shopping center.
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Permalink Reply by jdmom on
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We ate at a great Steak House...Stevens' at 401 N. Route 21 Riverside Plaza Gurnee. It was pricey but very good, about $150 for dinner for 4. Hubby and I did have a drink and we did appetizers, soup & full dinners. It was recommended to us by our hotel, Spring Hill Suites but they gave us a coupon for %20 or $20 off. The price I gave you was with tip. The food was wonderful, the crab soup that is their signature soup was amazing. We thought it was worth it.
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