Fisk & Co

"Kimpton Hotel’s mussel and beer bar offers a “$2 Buck Shuck” oyster special from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday with a curious maximum of two-dozen oysters per person. There are also $6 glasses of select red, white, and rosé wines." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"Mussels and frites are the main draw at this gastropub in the Loop but for a more luxurious bite, try the lobster roll. The meat is tossed in warm melted butter and pairs perfectly with one of the many craft beers." - Jeffy Mai

"If you find yourself in the Loop on a weeknight or weekend, you’re probably there for business or because of an event downtown. Whatever your reason for being in the neighborhood, you probably shouldn’t tackle it hungry or completely sober. Head to Fisk & Company, a seafood-focused restaurant in the Hotel Monaco. This casual spot has a large bar that’s perfect for killing time before seeing The Nutcracker with your colleagues from Iowa. So have some beer, oysters, or the fantastic crab dip. And start practicing your small talk." - adrian kane

"Unless you have tickets to Hamilton, there aren’t many reasons to stay in the Loop after you’re done with work, which means it’s generally deserted on weeknights and weekends. Because of this, you can count on getting a table at Fisk & Co. last-minute. Their specialty is mussels, which come in a variety of different broths (like white wine or green curry), and the rest of the menu is seafood-focused as well, with raw bar selections and entrees like a prosciutto-wrapped bass. In fact, this place is worth visiting even if you’re not already downtown." - adrian kane