Start Your Weekend With Fresh Seafood From Tanta Chicago

Not only has Tanta Chicago’s executive chef, Gaston Acurio, been awarded The Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award, he also presides over the kitchen in one of the city’s most inventive and respected restaurants. Thanks to his leadership, a meal at Tanta Chicago can take diners on a culinary journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the tops of the 22,000-foot peaks in the nearby Andes Mountains. Your meal might include a plate of spicy ceviche and a hearts of palm salad, followed by grilled octopus with chimichurri sauce and potatoes, or a serving of stir-fried lomo saltado with cilantro, rice, and soy-oyster sauce. Add a cocktail or glass of wine and regulars say you’ve got a meal that can’t be beat. Outdoor dining on the restaurant’s rooftop terrace begin at 4 pm each day, and reservations are required. Limited indoor dining is also available, starting at 5 pm.