- 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
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
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
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
Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series "Happy Days." Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spin... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
Who are Hub 51 owners R.J. and Jerrod Melman, and why should you care, you ask? Well, they're the sons of Richard Melman, founder and chairman of the board of L... 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
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
Inside this rustic buger bar, look for farm-friendly touches like 10-foot exterior barn doors, antique furniture and wallpaper, an exposed pie-making kitchen an... READ MORE
The philosophy of this eatery is "surprisingly gluten-free." While the menu is 100 percent gluten-free, if customers can't tell, all the better. Choose between ... READ MORE
A family-friendly diner on the South Side serving up breakfast and traditional American favorites. READ MORE
Teas such as tangerine-ginger come from organic brand Rishi, while baristas put Metropolis espresso to use in coffee drinks such as a Nutella latte and a chocol... READ MORE
Dawn Milhouse and her husband, Wilbur, believe they spotted a gap in the Chicago restaurant scene. "What we felt what was missing was simply a grand place to ea... READ MORE