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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 226 tips and reviews

Shelly T.Shelly Timmins: Stone crab is always fun. The Dover sole is phenomenal. Staff is beyond excellent and they know their wines.

Joe H.Joe H: The crab cakes might as well be your sins because they are to die for.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Start with the sweet, cool stone crabs and a delicious chopped salad that could easily feed two. Go straight to the top with the bone-in New York strip or the Alaskan king crab legs served chilled. Read more.

Binny's Beverage Depot is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Binny's Beverage Depot

9.1
213 W. Grand Ave. (at N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · River North · 25 tips and reviews

Tamika R.Tamika Riles: They have a parking lot.

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: They have parking!

Ryan S.Ryan Schmidt: Great selection! Knowledgable staff! Love the fact that they have a chiller so you can buy your wine and open it right when you get home!!

Sushi-San is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. Sushi-San

9.1
63 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 28 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Japanese Breakfast (Fluffy, wobbly, panda-monium pancakes with matcha butter and Okinawan black sugar syrup)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it

Monica G.Monica Gazca: Avocado crusty maki, edamames, delicious!! Place is nice, very cheap! Good service, good presentation of meals..

Eataly is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Eataly

9.0
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews

JJ: No great bike parking options here! Just a couple trees...

GinaGina: Espresso bar, gelati, bread, fresh pasta and cheese! Mmmmm!

EaterEater: It doesn't get much hotter than Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's land of magic and pasta. With eight restaurants and a world of retail, Chicago's food scene has been greatly expanded.

Centennial Wheel is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Centennial Wheel

9.0
600 E Grand Ave (Streeter), Chicago, IL
Attraction · Streeterville · 30 tips and reviews

Petra P.Petra P.: Great view, almost like from the Helicopter Tour (which I have done too).

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: I love Navy Pier. Great location on the water. Besides all the Food and Beverage offerings, Children's Museum and more...you all can enjoy the Wheel! 360 degree views inside a gondola all year round!

Hana F.Hana Felemban: Amazing view for lakeside

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Chicago Shakespeare Theater

9.0
800 E Grand Ave (at Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Theater · Streeterville · 27 tips and reviews

Faith S.Faith Shabat: Get parking ticketed validated at theatre box office to save 40% off cost of parking.

James J.James J.: From Dec - Mar parking is $10 on the Pier when you park after 5 pm

Tara D.Tara Day: Be sure to validate your parking ticket and pay for your parking BEFORE the performance. It will save you so much time as you pass all those waiting in line to pay after the play.

Maple & Ash is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Maple & Ash

8.8
8 W Maple St (at State St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 60 tips and reviews

Robyn G.Robyn Grossberg: Fabulous staff, esp. Sarah and sommelier Frankie! Very cool ambience and great prawns and steak!!

Alex F.Alex Flis: Filet mignon was to die for. Save room for dessert and get the sundae tower😍 literally the best

EaterEater: Maple & Ash is a seriously swanky spot in the Gold Coast with an all-star staff excellent people-watching, and standout wine and cocktails. Read more.

House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. House of Blues

8.9
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews

Digital Tour BusDigital Tour Bus: Take public transportation when going to HOB Chicago! Parking can be a killer on the wallet. Just think about how much more drink money you'll have if you don't have to pay $15-$40 for parking!

TimTim: It is a nice small venue with some great acoustics. Great place to see smaller indie or alternative bands.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Trader Joe's

8.8
44 E Ontario St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews

Daniel K.Daniel K.: 90 min free parking with validation. Enter off Rush

Amy K.Amy K: Good food selection and validated parking, can't be beat!

Nick B.Nick Brennan: Their parking is free with validation. Don't be afraid to bring the car!

Tanta Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Tanta Chicago

8.8
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

Andy T.Andy Tao: Definitely get the Chaufau (pork fried rice) for entree. One of the best fried rice I ever had.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The criollo tiradito at Tanta is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.

EaterEater: Since opening in mid-August, Gaston Acurio's first foray into the Midwest has drawn rave reviews and buzz from diners and media. It's no wonder he's one of the most renowned chefs in the world.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.7
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews

Jonathan F.Jonathan Ferrera: This place has a great collection of exhibits. Given its location, it feels like it's hidden away. Looking for cheap parking nearby can be quite a challenge, though.

Shawn C.Shawn Calhoun: Absolutely brilliant spaces and wonderful curation. Make time to go when you're in Chicago!!

HISTORYHISTORY: One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time the Museum offers exhibitions of art created since 1945. It boasts a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.

Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

12. Chicago Cut Steakhouse

8.7
300 N LaSalle Dr (at Carroll Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 146 tips and reviews

Alptekin D.Alptekin Dag: Best Steak!!! Order garlic buttered lobster tails as appetizer followed by bone-in rib eye steak

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you'd want to know: Chicago Cut has been nominated for Best New Steakhouse in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Just going for a drink? Head to the terrace.

Navy Pier is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

13. Navy Pier

8.6
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews

Kate @.Kate @iKaterade: Eat at one of the named restaurants and get $14 off your parking...otherwise $24. YIKES!

MindyMindy: Get there early. Not fun to pay $30 for alternate public parking. Stained glass "museum" is stunning!

Jasmine O.Jasmine O'Conner: I hadn't been to Navy Pier in so long. The view (skyline) was so beautiful and there was so much diversity. It's a must go again. However, parking was a little steep ($25) lol.

Nordstrom is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

14. Nordstrom

8.6
55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Department Store · Near North Side · 96 tips and reviews

Ryan W.Ryan West: Highest sales tax rate in the country and expensive parking make this a great place to shop if you don't care about money

Lady S.Lady Starkie: The only place I buy my Toms from! Good prices & a huge selection.

C 8C 8: It's called Nordstrom. No s and no apostrophe s. Learn this and you will go far in life.

Chicago Children's Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Near North Side, Chicago.

15. Chicago Children's Museum

8.5
700 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Museum · Streeterville · 45 tips and reviews

Kathryn B.Kathryn B.: If you join the museum with parking privileges, it's really worth it. You can take your kids for short visits and not worry about $20-$25 parking fees.

Dana P.Dana Parker: Best museum to take kids! So many interactive exhibits, and they have good adult spaces to rest as well

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com