- 151 W. Erie St., River North
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
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
Seasoned restaurateur Branko Podrumedic is behind this Irving Park restaurant with Romanian flair. Though Podrumedic has served traditional Romanian fare in Chi... READ MORE
Formerly one of Chicago's most exclusive dining spots, this Lakeview eatery has adopted a more casual, less-expensive aspect and, patrons say, the food is as go... READ MORE
Nature lovers can spend all day at the Chicago Botanic Garden thanks to its on-site eatery. Providing salads, sandwiches and desserts -- and offering breakfast ... READ MORE
Even diehard carnivores will enjoy this Boystown restaurant that specializes in vegetarian fare. Menu highlights include enchiladas made from seitan (a wheat "m... 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
From the people behind Bar Louie and Nick and Tony's comes this contemporary American brasserie, helmed by chef Todd Davies, formerly of Rosebud Steakhouse and ... READ MORE
This polished Streeterville restaurant resides inside the Courtyard by Marriott and specializes in contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner... READ MORE
William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center. The Parrot, which is manned by s... READ MORE
Everything at Weber Grill -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
Randy Zweiban, the former executive chef at River North's Nacional 27, goes solo with this West Loop restaurant. The contemporary American menu, which features ... READ MORE
This globally inspired contemporary American spot, a lofty storefront space featuring exposed brick, hardwood floors and an open kitchen, serves brunch every da... READ MORE
Caterers/restaurateurs/TV personalities Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh (Hearty Boys catering; Food Network's "Party Line with the Hearty Boys") have converted the... READ MORE
This Irving Park restaurant and market aims to cater to both wine aficionados and diners who can't distinguish pinot noir from pinot grigio. Offering 10 vino va... READ MORE
This rustic spot in the former Duchamp space has a hidden, 100-seat patio, seasonal cocktails and a menu that skews world-fusion, with dishes like confit chicke... READ MORE
This 100-seated restaurant caters to the upscale but casual eater who happens to adore nice decor, an easy-going menu and a reasonable line wait. Scheduled to o... READ MORE
This spot in the former Leo's Coney Island space from the folks behind Dunlays and The Smoke Daddy has an exposed kitchen and wood-fire oven. Dishes include lob... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE
An ambitious cocktail program and extensive beer list partner with contemporary American fare. After drinks and dinner, end the meal on a sweet note with "beera... READ MORE
After competing in a series of pop-up dinners, Scott Manley (formerly of Perennial Virant, Blackbird) won the executive chef coat of this Logan Square restauran... READ MORE