- 1448 N. Wells St., Old Town
This Old Town bar and eatery is known for its barbecue baby back ribs, jumbo glasses of vodka-spiked lemonade, and of course, its cozy fireplace-warmed setting.... READ MORE
This Old Town bar and eatery is known for its barbecue baby back ribs, jumbo glasses of vodka-spiked lemonade, and of course, its cozy fireplace-warmed setting.... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
This charming Old Town eatery features a spacious garden complete with a bar. A large lounge with a mahogany bar and an adjacent dining area occupy the inside o... READ MORE
Timothy O'Toole's is located at 622 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago. 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
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
Pippin's prides itself on having the oldest liquor license on Rush Street (since 1949). A sports bar that serves free popcorn, Pippin's has a big sandwich menu... READ MORE
This piano bar exudes a more laid-back atmosphere than its neighbors. The intimate setting of small tables and scattered barstools complements the live music: u... 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
Bucking the hotel-lobby-as-living-room trend popularized by the W Hotel chain, the bar at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is removed from the activity of the co... READ MORE
The folks behind this Wells Street spot want to keep things casual with pub grub, beers and the big games on the TVs. They've got experience doing just that, to... READ MORE
The second Chicago outpost of this Vancouver-based chain is in Streeterville's Radisson Hotel and Suites. The British-style pub features faves like bangers, bea... 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
The team behind Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Hugo's Frog Bar run a much more neighborhoody spot with Luxbar. Seating mixes leather booths with 1940s-inspired ta... READ MORE
Each week, one member of the cast hosts a stand-up showcase featuring five local comedians and a visiting national guest. Cast includes Marty DeRosa, Danny Ka... READ MORE
Owner Debbie Sharpe first opened Cru Cafe in the early 2000s and then transitioned it to Feast to mirror its Bucktown counterpart. In June 2012, she brought Cru... READ MORE
This 50-seat outdoor bar and restaurant is located within the W Hotel and is open during the summer months with a fantastic view of Navy Pier and Lake Michigan.... READ MORE
Find an eclectic mix of pub, Italian and southwest favorites at this Old Town sports saloon. Select from a list of starters incuding bruschetta, quesadilla, cal... READ MORE
Look for the seventh location of this classic Chicago tavern opening on the seventh floor of Water Tower Place in spring 2014. The opening will coincide with Ha... READ MORE