312 Steakhouse

Posted 07 January 2009 Chicago

312 Steakhouse pays homage to the grand city life and classic lifestyle. The moment you set foot into 312, you feel like a member of the rat pack. Classic interior design, rich wooden furniture and retro-inspired art deco lamps make 312 a vision of the past with a modern flair. The sounds of Frank Sinatra and Billy Holliday play in the background, giving patrons nostalgic feelings of yesteryear.

photography by David C Lee

Sexogonal, 2 feet tall, chandeliers hang throughout the main dining room. A grand green speckled granite counter top serves as the main bar. At the back of the restaurant lies a treasured collection of American and Italian wines. The wine wall serves as a structured sight for patrons and complements the dark masculine colors of the restaurant.

The second story features raised ceilings with crown molding. Geometric designs surround the white light boxed lamps. The backroom has a piercing romantic light that seeps through the windows—the perfect light to set the mood for an enchanting evening. A view of the wine wall, luxurious striped brown/green booths and a candlelit ambiance make the backroom ideal for a date.

Every detail in the restaurant was planned to be precise, rich and grand. The materials of the restaurant create a warm masculine environment, afterall, this is an Italian Steakhouse. The cuisine is a collection of classic Italian-American cuisine. Feast on a tender juicy filet of beef. The magic of being in the bustling theatre district only enhances the flavor.

312 has an ever-changing crowd based on the time of day. For breakfast, many Allegro Hotel guests feast on the finest buffet items. For lunch, many legal and government dignitaries seal the deal over a hardcore business lunch. The dinner crowd tends to be pre-theatre—in fact, when Mel Brooks was having a musical next door, he was there all the time. Other celebrities spotted here include Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Michael Richards and Christina Applegate.