- 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Fill up on stick-with-you comfort pub food and handcrafted beers. Mickey Finn's serves four beers year-round alongside four seasonal beers in its upscale-casual... READ MORE
Fill up on stick-with-you comfort pub food and handcrafted beers. Mickey Finn's serves four beers year-round alongside four seasonal beers in its upscale-casual... READ MORE
This Gold Coast steakhouse is a hideaway for locals and celebrities, and the menu is as diverse as the clientele. Although famous for their hearty cuts of meat,... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
The Wild Rover Restaurant & Bar is located at 20535 S. Lagrange Road, Frankfort. READ MORE
Enjoy family-style seating at this rustic sports bar, where you'll find favorites like chicken wings with whipped Stilton blue cheese, poutine cheese curds, a k... READ MORE
Specializing in upscale New American bar classics, this Ukrainian Village music venue and tavern dishes up hearty dinner plates (among them is a dish called "ba... READ MORE
This family-owned and operated pizzeria has been a staple in the South Chicago neighborhood since 1955. Known for serving up "south side"-style pizza with homem... READ MORE
Lining the walls at this River North restaurant and music venue are hundreds of autographed guitars, posters, photos, gold albums and assorted musical bric-a-br... READ MORE
Barnaby's has been a Des Plaines staple, tossing homemade pizza dough and cooking sauce since 1969. The high quality cheese, (Scala) sausage and other first-rat... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
Yes, there's plenty of bacon at this breakfast-brunch-lunch BYOB from Gina and Bob Hartwig of Noble Square's Lovely. There's a bacon flight five strong and a wa... READ MORE
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
Chicago�s American Girl Cafe is the place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and parties. Highlighted menu options include Classic Eggs Benedict, Eggs Fl... READ MORE
This is the original Country House (there are others in Lisle and Geneva), known for its meaty, half-pound, ground-sirloin burgers. The 1999 Chicago's Choice Di... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
This cupcake boutique got its start as an online-only bakeshop before launching this retail outlet in the heart of the Loop. In the morning, try apple-cinnamon,... READ MORE
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
This Wicker Park soul food BYOB serves homestyle fare in a casual, 1940s Harlem-themed setting—look for live jazz, blues and poetry performances to match. There... READ MORE
Expect Cajun-influenced dishes like blackened salmon and jambalaya at this neighborhood bar. READ MORE
Tuck into an omelette, crispy hash browns and toppling "Blackhawk heart-stopper" French bread sandwiches, filled with bacon, swiss and tomato. READ MORE