- 868 N. Franklin St., Near North
Chef-partner Michael Kornick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several top restaurants before opening MK in 1998 in a former paint ... READ MORE
Chef-partner Michael Kornick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several top restaurants before opening MK in 1998 in a former paint ... READ MORE
The Restaurant at Conrad, located inside The Conrad Chicago Hotel, puts a contemporary, Midwestern spin on American cuisine. The Conrad is also home to the Rend... READ MORE
The restaurant and bar on the first floor of the Dana Hotel serves contemporary American fare with regional and seasonal influences, along with a raw bar. Helme... READ MORE
Located in the Gold Coast, this restaurant by Chicago Cut Steakhouse owners David Flom and Matt Moore serves up Americana-inspired dishes like Dr. Pepper barbec... READ MORE
The Ember Grille features an eclectic, contemporary American menu with Mediterranean influences. The dining room has great views of the Chicago River and the ho... READ MORE
Naha is a partnership between culinarily inclined cousins (and native Chicagoans) Carrie and Michael Nahabedian. Michael (who did stints at Green Dolphin and Ca... READ MORE
It's comfort food in a sophisticated setting from restaurateur Glenn Keefer, a Ruth's Chris Steak House veteran, and partner Jimmy de Castro. Chef John Hogan's ... READ MORE
A casual neighborhood pub specializing in traditional American bar cuisine; burgers, salads and homestyle specials such as barbecued ribs and chicken. Desserts ... READ MORE
This River North mainstay features a late-night kitchen (until 3 a.m. daily) and an extensive spirits lineup. Starter favorites include escargot and fried calam... READ MORE
This casual neighborhood spot in Irving Park offers bistro-style fare like spinach and feta-stuffed chicken, burgers and pizza, plus a good beer selection. READ MORE
This seafood-focused spot is from the same company behind Braxton's Seafood in Oakbrook. It neatly fills this stretch of Chicago Avenue's gap between overly fus... READ MORE
Question: Who the hell is David Burke and why should you care? Well, technically, that's two questions. But you really only need one answer: He's the former vic... READ MORE
The menu at this American eatery located within River North's Rock Bottom Brewery focuses heavily on steaks and seafood, including a 22-ounce porterhouse, Maryl... READ MORE
Inside River North's Hotel Palomar, chef Heather Terhune offers American small plates (or "social plates" as they like to call them here) with an emphasis on se... READ MORE
For a unique, modern bistro-like experience without the hefty bistro prices, check out this River North restaurant run by the students of Le Cordon Bleu College... READ MORE
This casual, diner-like River North concept from the Rosebud restaurant family aims for a casual European atmosphere with comfort food that pulls together influ... READ MORE
Farm-to-fork Midwestern fare takes front and center at this hotel restaurant, located inside the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. On the menu, you’ll... READ MORE
The Ikram cafe, located on the second level of the upscale Gold Coast women's clothing boutique of the same name, serves a frequently changing menu of fresh sal... READ MORE
"Anything that makes you this happy is probably bad for you" is the tongue-in-cheek motto at this brand-new River North BYOB spot, which features gourmet poutin... READ MORE
The people behind Rockit are now bringing this Asian-inspired BBQ joint to River North. While you'll be able to find classic rib recipes, the menu also includes... READ MORE