This Spy-Themed Eatery In Illinois Offers A Dining Experience Like No Other
By Rachel Raimondi|Published January 24, 2023
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Rachel Raimondi
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Writer some days, editor other days, nerd all days. Love to travel to lesser-known spots and give them the love they deserve. Independently owned motor inns, Mom and Pop restaurants, uncrowded National Parks and trails.
In between these, spend my free time virtually adventuring through point-and-click games. Native New Yorker but can frequently be found roaming other parts of the United States.
Finding a place to eat in Chicago is not a hard task. After all, there are over 8,000 restaurants spread throughout the city’s 234 square miles. But if you are looking for a spy-themed restaurant in Chicago just off the Magnificent Mile, you’ve got to get yourself to SafeHouse Chicago. First opened in 2017, the establishment’s mission is to provide visitors with great food and drink surrounded by an interactive espionage theme.
The first thing you'll notice after entering this mysterious restaurant?
Kids (and kids at heart) will love exploring the restaurant’s various spy-related décor and objects, such as secret doors, a scavenger hunt, and a laser maze. And the staff is also part of the entertainment.
Most everything on the menu has a fun name attached to it, so be sure to read the descriptions. You may not recognize such names like Bird Watcher or the Kingsman at first glance.
Among the different sandwiches to choose from include Agent Igor Gouzenko (brisket) or the SR-71 Blackbird (blackened chicken).
Burgers are big here too. Consider the Mission Impossible, the plant-based Smersh Burger, or the Moab (with a fried egg), just to name a few. Or order some Blowback BBQ Ribs or the Furtive Fish Fry.
There is also a variety of some healthier options, with salads like the 007 Layer Salad or The Big Green C (Caesar salad) and bowls like the Bay of Pigs or Chicken Tikka Mata Hari.
There is also an assortment of entrees, like A License to Kill Mac & Cheese, as seen below.
Choose from several unique creations like The Italian Job (vanilla cake with mousse) or Top Banana Longboat (banana split).
Just like the food and atmosphere, the drinks are also pretty unique. Try a specialty cocktail like Agent Chi (Maker’s Mark, amaretto, and pomegranate juice), the bourbon drink known as Sterling Archer, or their mule, Man with a Copper Mug.
There are also several different types of martinis, beer, and wine to choose from.
Head to the website for SafeHouse Chicago for the most up-to-date menus and operating hours. The spy-themed restaurant in Chicago also has a Facebook page.
What’s your favorite restaurant in Chicago? Tell us in the comments! And if you’re hungry for more adventures, check out this list of interactive things to do in Illinois.
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