- 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
Top Chef restauranteur Fabio Viviani's latest project--thanks to a partnership with Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson of newly christened Dineamic Group (the guys ...READ MORE
Beef & Brandy has been open for more than 40 years in the same spot. The restaurant operates on three levels, each equipped with a separate kitchen ''so we can ... 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
Think big, and then multiply it by two. Chicago knows meat, and this manly-man steak house keeps it real with a carnivorous feast featuring grand-scale portions... READ MORE
Chef-partner Michael Kornick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several top restaurants before opening MK in 1998 in a former paint ... READ MORE
Why the name N9NE (or Nine, as it's pronounced)? That's the age at which the owners (including star chef-partner Michael Kornick) met. Also behind the glitzy ve... 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
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
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
This long-running Chicago seafood spot, which shuttered in late 2009, has now taken up residence in the Merchandise Mart. But don't expect the same old Nick's. READ MORE
Executive chef Daniel Marquis -- who has logged in time at China Grill, Bistro 110 and Bin 36 -- came to Quay courtesy of the Food Network "Chef Hunter" show, w... READ MORE
Chef Michael Shrader (formerly of Nine and Epic) serves up "European global" cuisine at this Little Italy restaurant. The menu is highly seasonal and always rot... READ MORE
Lobster traps, buoys and other ocean-esque accents adorn this Roscoe Village shop-eatery, which features fresh seafood, flown in daily from New England, for sal... 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 country bar and restaurant from R.J. and Jerrod Melman (of Hub 51, Paris Club and RPM Italian) serves up crab, BBQ and other southern and western American... READ MORE
Expect Cajun-influenced dishes like blackened salmon and jambalaya at this neighborhood bar. READ MORE