- 200 E. Chestnut St., Gold Coast
Think big, and then multiply it by two. Chicago knows meat, and this manly-man steak house keeps it real with a carnivorous feast featuring grand-scale portions... READ MORE
Think big, and then multiply it by two. Chicago knows meat, and this manly-man steak house keeps it real with a carnivorous feast featuring grand-scale portions... READ MORE
This slick little bar is tough to spot from the street. Only a neon sign above the front French doors distinguishes it from any other Chicago Avenue storefront.... READ MORE
This slick sports bar (brought to you by Mod Construction's Karl Spektor and White Sox general manager Kenny Williams) really ups the ante on the West Loop's al... READ MORE
Head to Blue Moon during the day for a wide variety of Polish-American cuisine. At night, it turns clubby, with a lighting system and DJs spinning trance, euro-... READ MORE
Named after the Gibson martini (garnished with an onion), this steakhouse celebrates all things big and brawny. Says owner John Colletti: "We're known for big m... READ MORE
In a phrase: tequila and Tex-Mex. That sums up the appeal of this establishment. Cactus plants abound at this bright, turquoise-and-yellow-hued establishment a... READ MORE
A place to hear golden oldies, the Chambers Restaurant has a dance band, a pianist or a jazz trio every night from Thursday to Sunday. Von Freeman has played he... READ MORE
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... READ MORE
This bar and eatery inside the Sutton Place Hotel was once named The Whiskey, renamed Mexx Kitchen, and now has returned to its original name. Features a primo ... READ MORE
This Humboldt Park hangout, long known as Black Beetle Bar & Grill, now sports a shortened name, a freshened-up interior and a sandwich and pizza-focused menu.... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... READ MORE
This classy pool hall and restaurant features 27 professional tables on two floors. No dark smoke-filled room here; the exposed brick walls, high-top tables and... READ MORE
This Irish bar-restaurant boasts a 53-foot main bar, nine 42-inch plasma TVs and a 4 a.m. liquor license. This Gold Coast spot is the sixth location of a pub es... READ MORE
Rough, yet polished. That's just the way we like our rock stars! And that's just the look this rock 'n' roll lounge is going for with a red and black color sche... READ MORE
The rock 'n' roll theme at this West Town spot mixes an old-school 1940s deco element with modern touches. Sidle up to the 75-foot, L-shaped bar or settle into ... READ MORE
A bit of Vegas in the 'burbs, this off-track betting venue in the Golf Mill shopping center boasts 200 flat-screen TVs in addition to an all-day bar and grill. ... READ MORE
Reggae tunes, a subtle island vibe and authentic yet affordable Jamaican cuisine is the goal at this lounge named after a Bob Marley tune. The jukebox and ornat... READ MORE