McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the United States, and if you’re in Chicago for a conference, there’s almost a 100% chance it will be here. We’re going to be direct with you: The food situation near McCormick Place is grim. The best strategy is to get into an Uber and head elsewhere (or consider trekking further into the South Loop or Chinatown), but you might be too busy, too tired, or stuck with your boss who refuses to leave the building just in case they get asked to do an emergency TED Talk.

Here are the 12 restaurants you need to know about that are within walking distance of McCormick Place.