- 1136 W. Chicago Ave., Goose Island
This River West spot delivers high-quality sushi without the high-end prices. Signature maki include the Double Stack: white tuna and salmon rolled with cilantr... READ MORE
This River West spot delivers high-quality sushi without the high-end prices. Signature maki include the Double Stack: white tuna and salmon rolled with cilantr... READ MORE
This Gladstone Park gem stands out on a stretch of Milwaukee Avenue otherwise filled with mini-marts, bakeries, pizza joints and the other usual suspects. The o... READ MORE
The folks behind Pizza Metro on Division Street have opened this BYOB sit-down spot in Lincoln Park focusing on Roman-style square pizza and other Italian speci... READ MORE
This newly opened Lakeview BYOB mixes Meddetranian classics like baklava and lamb with entrees of a more Middle Eastern tradition like kabobs. Expect large port... READ MORE
Hello, hangover brunch. This retro, macrame-covered Humboldt Park eatery slings hash (in dishes like the porky Bubble and Squeak, house-cured corn beef hash and... READ MORE
The first-time restaurateurs behind this Noble Square BYOB take inspiration from their old stomping grounds on the East and West Coasts, as well as chef Edward ... READ MORE
This Bucktown BYOB sushi bar offers a playful menu and upscale decor. House specialties include the Coast crab roll (spicy king crab with a tempura crunch) and ... READ MORE
Former Le Lan chef Bill Kim attracts crowds of noodle-loving foodies and BYOBers at this Avondale noodle and dumpling house, a decidedly downscale departure fro... READ MORE
The couple that runs Rainbow, Pramote Rukprueksachart (the husband) and Wanpen Phosawang (the wife), immigrated from Thailand about 12 years ago and got food-se... READ MORE
Over the years, customers have scrawled graffiti all over the tables, walls and chairs here. Some just write their names while others have composed poems or lef... READ MORE
This small, 17-seat restaurant, known for its sushi and maki rolls, prides itself on offering high-quality Japanese cuisine at an accessible price point. Mellow... READ MORE
This small, quirky contemporary American spot in Uptown from Big Chicks owner Michelle Fire serves breakfast, lunch, a popular weekend brunch and dinner on Frid... READ MORE
Snack on omelets, pancakes and other breakfast fare and then get your boots buffed at this River North eatery. In addition to its shoe shine station, this cafe ... READ MORE
Caro Mio is everything you'd want in a romantic little Italian ristorante. From its inconspicuous location under the "L" tracks to the candlelit dining room and... READ MORE
The decor this West Town sushi and Thai BYOB spot will remind you of a Monarch butterfly; the walls are vibrant orange and the banquettes and chairs are orange ... READ MORE
This small -- seating for 36 -- but cute Ravenswood storefront features exposed brick with bright, perky hues and cutesy faux egg accents. Chef-owner Jon Cignar... READ MORE
Serving sushi, teriyaki dishes and grilled fish, this Ravenswood restaurant offers seating for 25 upstairs and casual dining at its street-level sushi bar. The ... READ MORE
Chef Chuy Valencia, a vet of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo and former chef de cuisine at Adobo Grill, is behind this farm-to-table-inspired, small plates-focused L... READ MORE
The folks behind the uber-popular M. Henry have spawned a sibling cafe, M. Henrietta, located in the former Standee's space in Edgewater. But unlike the flagshi... READ MORE
Stop by this neighborhood deli for slow-roasted roast beef, house-cured corned beef and chicken salad sandwiches made to order, with a side of the daily soup (p... READ MORE