The Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting draws radiologists and imaging professionals from around the world, plus the imaging and AI vendors who sell to them.
2515 S Wabash Ave, South Loop · about 15 min walk from McCormick Place
A one-Michelin-star tasting menu paired with house-brewed beers, served in a 28-seat room above a working brewery. The Dining Room can be booked privately for a client dinner.
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Fits
The Dining Room 28 seated (50 standing); The Bar 60 seated (100 standing); Brewery Floor 120 seated (160 standing)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Dining Room seatings are 6:30 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays; email ahead about dietary needs, as the menu cannot cover every restriction.
1401 S Michigan Ave, South Loop · about 20 min walk from McCormick Place
A steakhouse in a landmark early-1900s fire station on Michigan Avenue. Two parlors join up for a big group, and the Mayor's Room is set up as a boardroom.
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A big riverfront steakhouse in the style of a 1920s supper club, known for house-cut bacon and dry-aged strip. It reopened in July 2026 after a kitchen fire and a six-month remodel.
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Fits
River View Room 65 seated; LaSalle Room up to 180 seated; Mezzanine one long table for 16; Prime Outdoor Lounge up to 60
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Ask for the River View Room for a group of up to 65; an 18% gratuity is added to every bill.
The observation deck on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, with The Ledge glass boxes. Groups of 20 or more get discounted tickets, and a 99th-floor space hosts private events.
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Fits
Group tickets from 20 guests; 99th-floor event space 50 to 300 seated or 400 standing
Tip
Book group tickets at least 14 business days ahead through sales@theskydeck.com; winter hours run 9 AM to 8 PM (9 PM Saturdays).
Where can we take clients to dinner near McCormick Place during RSNA 2026?
Moody Tongue (2515 S Wabash Ave, South Loop): The Dining Room 28 seated (50 standing); The Bar 60 seated (100 standing); Brewery Floor 120 seated (160 standing). The Chicago Firehouse (1401 S Michigan Ave, South Loop): Palmer Parlor 60 seated (80 standing), Kimball Parlor 50 (70), both together 100 (150); Mayor's Room 18 boardroom; Veranda 50 seated. Mercat a la Planxa (638 S Michigan Ave (Blackstone Hotel), South Loop): Barcelona Room 30 to 60 seated (90 standing); La Veranda 20 to 30 seated; La Taula 8 to 10 semi-private. Prime & Provisions (222 N LaSalle St, on the river in the Loop): River View Room 65 seated; LaSalle Room up to 180 seated; Mezzanine one long table for 16; Prime Outdoor Lounge up to 60.
What can a group do in Chicago after RSNA 2026 sessions?
Skydeck Chicago: The observation deck on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, with The Ledge glass boxes. Groups of 20 or more get discounted tickets, and a 99th-floor space hosts private events.
When should we book group dinners for RSNA 2026?
RSNA 2026 runs Nov 29–Dec 3, 2026 at McCormick Place. Book now: private rooms near the venue are already filling up for show week.
Can I plan my whole RSNA 2026 trip in one place?
Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for RSNA 2026 with dinners, activities, shows and your own flights and meetings, and you can share it with your group or print it.