- 1301 S. Wabash Ave., South Loop
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
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
This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger with p... READ MORE
This elegant Arlington Heights restaurant is the perfect place to take a special date. Cozy booths sit on three different levels in the main dining room, provid... READ MORE
This south-of-the-Loop commercial fishing operation-turned-casual restaurant specializes in jumbo french-fried shrimp, fish "chips," frog legs and whole catfish... READ MORE
Legendary Green Bay restaurant Kroll's West, located across the street from Lambeau Field, is behind this Chicago location. The family-owned eatery has been ser... READ MORE
The folks behind Bucktown's Coast are also behind this South Loop sibling. Neighborhood families, couples on dates and other diners often come to the eatery's l... READ MORE
Contemporary seafood and steak-focused restaurant located in the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Dinner menu selections: mixed seafood cocktail; crab cakes; roas... READ MORE
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... READ MORE
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
This South Loop coffeehouse operates as a social enterprise--meaning its profits are earmarked for nonprofit work--so expect to see a focus on theater, music an... READ MORE
A hangout for students from nearby Columbia College, the Snack Shop has lots of comfortable booths, cheap food and a menu full of choices. It's not really a p... READ MORE
Don't expect the usual bread and danish; this tiny shop whips up authentic European cakes, with their signature light and airy texture, in addition to delicacie... READ MORE
This popular Chinatown shop is known for its succulent roast duck and barbecue pork, possibly because the meat is hung in the front window. READ MORE
This popular Chinatown eatery specializes in hot pots as well as as more traditional cuisine. On the menu: shrimp with squid sauce; black pepper beef chop; salt... READ MORE
This casual spot in the Near South Side is not your average carryout joint. Specializing in chicken, recipes span the globe from Africa to Italy and the Caribbe... READ MORE
Lisa (Chen) Ko (ex-Charming Wok and Charming Cuisine) is behind this South Loop spot. The pan-Asian menu features far-flung choices like Peking duck with tamari... READ MORE
While the stark white walls and blaring TV screen don't offer much in the way of ambience, the food is something else at this sibling to Lao Beijing and Lao S... READ MORE
This casual South Loop spot from the folks behind La Cantina Grill is big on pizza, but it doesn’t stop there. The expansive menu extends to pasta, wings, fried... READ MORE
"Life tastes good" is the motto at this friendly bakery and cafe, located within the historic Motor Row district on the outskirts of Chinatown. The sweets shop,... READ MORE