Taking its inspiration from Chicago's multifaceted boarding houses of the late 19th century and the integral role they played during an era of great economic boom, The Boarding House, an upscale multi-level restaurant and wine bar, is made up of four levels and exudes a friendly, relaxed charm. Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, the restaurant occupies the entire building--beginning with the open-seating, street-level lounge, home to an eye-catching wine glass installation and a menu of pizzas, light nibbles and hefty seafood platters.