- 400 N. Wells St., River North
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... READ MORE
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... 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
From the outside, this pan-Asian BYOB located in a former single-family home next to the Kennedy Expressway in Irving Park looks tiny and unassuming. But looks ... READ MORE
The atmosphere (and prices) of this Lincoln Park sushi spot are comparatively upscale, except on Friday and Saturday nights when sake bombs bring down the house... READ MORE
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
Manifesting the cinematic aspirations of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name, the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a family-focused seafood restaurant jam-packed... 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
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired grill offers inventive American fare. The dining room is warmly decked out in rich cobalt, burnt orange and evergreen hues, whi... READ MORE
The international-inspired tapas at this cozy Wrigleyville spot provide an updated twist on traditional small plates. In addition to traditional favorites such ... READ MORE
You may think you’ve been transported to a beachside crab shack when stepping inside this Lincoln Park seafood spot, thanks to the daily chalkboard specials, se... READ MORE
Ai (translates to "love") is from Agnes Chua Yoshikawa and Gene Chua, the siblings behind Lincoln Park's Ringo Japanese Restaurant. Look for creative cocktails ... READ MORE
The couple behind Deleece, Lynne Wallack and her husband John Handler, are also behind this spinoff. The grill pub menu is more meat-focused than Deleece's, wit... READ MORE
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... 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 Roscoe Village location of this pan-Asian operation, which got its start with a single store in Irving Park, sets itself apart from its brethren with both a... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff, the man behind Gilt Bar and Maude's Liquor Bar, describes this River North restaurant as a "traditional American steakhouse with a European in... READ MORE
A seat is hard to get if you're looking for a bite at Ogilvie Transportation Center, but this massive restaurant, deli, buffet and sports bar will offer plenty ... READ MORE
Waiters at this Brazilian-style steakhouse carve a multitude of meats tableside, and there's an all-you-can-eat salad bar featuring more than 30 items. There ar... READ MORE
Edgewater's newest Mexican restaurant comes from Adan and Mirella Moreno, the owners of nearby Los Nopales in Lincoln Square. Tuck into creative Latin American ... READ MORE