- 440 W. Randolph St., West Loop
Why the name N9NE (or Nine, as it's pronounced)? That's the age at which the owners (including star chef-partner Michael Kornick) met. Also behind the glitzy ve... READ MORE
Why the name N9NE (or Nine, as it's pronounced)? That's the age at which the owners (including star chef-partner Michael Kornick) met. Also behind the glitzy ve... READ MORE
Before reopening in summer 2011, this French-influenced eatery, located in the Park Hyatt Chicago, replaced its formal white tablecloths with comfy wooden table... 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
Located in the Palmer House Hilton, this farm-to-table-inspired restaurant's menu changes with the seasons, serving dishes like maple-glazed pork belly, scallop... READ MORE
Steaks, seafood and all the steakhouse trimmings are served at this Loop eatery. For lunch, the menu varies between soup, sandwiches and mac and cheese; for din... READ MORE
The Chicago outpost of this contemporary steakhouse group has expansive floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Shore East Park, with a prime view from the op... 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
This cozy, romantic Arts and Crafts-style spot boasts a fireplace and all-season patio seating (glass doors are thrown open when the weather's nice) with stel... READ MORE
Gourmet magazine named this Randolph Street hot spot from James Beard award-winning executive chef Paul Kahan one of the 50 best restaurants in the country in 2... READ MORE
Seasons is due to serve its last dinner on Dec. 31, 2011. It will reconcept and open as a "new modern American" restaurant in February 2012. Just off the lobby ... READ MORE
The sign for Cafe Absinthe, one of the earliest restaurants to arrive in now-booming Bucktown, is posted on North Avenue, but the entrance is behind the buildin... READ MORE
This multi-purpose downtown Winnetka caterer offers cooking classes as well as a chic contemporary American catering menu for at-home parties or private soirees... 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
This popular spinoff of now-shuttered (but longrunning) Loop seafood spot Nick's Fishmarket specializes in prime steaks and fresh Hawaiian seafood. Large salt-w... READ MORE
Sage Grille serves a contemporary American menu in a white-tablecloth, fine dining atmosphere. Dress code leans toward business casual, bringing in diners from ... READ MORE
This Washington D.C.-based steak house chain has opened an outpost in the Renaissance Hotel & convention center in Schaumburg. The decor here is more airy than ... READ MORE
One of the highlights of the $60 million transformation of the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, O'H American Grill joins an ever-growing list of remarkable hotel eateries.... READ MORE
This fine-dining eatery, located on the second floor of Ravinia's new dining pavilion, boasts stellar views of the park and an innovative menu to boot. The menu... READ MORE
The folks behind Debonair Social Club opened this neighborhood spot in early December 2011, focusing on modern farm cuisine. They brought on chef Bryan Moscatel... READ MORE
This trendy gastropub came on the suburban scene in July 2012 sister to its La Grange location. Find more than 50 craft beers here, both in bottle and on tap, i... READ MORE