- 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
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
This River North fast food spot caters to lunch and late-night crowds on their way home from the half-dozen nightclubs located nearby. Patrons can pause to fini... READ MORE
This River North bar takes after Prohibition-era speakeasies - meaning low profile, low light, craft cocktails, champagne and secret entrances. It doubles as a ... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
The tempting scents of ribs and steaks charring over a wood fire make your stomach growl and draw you in the right direction: Walk through the door and you've g... READ MORE
Expect speedy service at this family-run burger and hot dog joint. Place your order at the counter and have a seat in the homey dining room. Popular with local ... READ MORE
From noon to 1 p.m., expect long lines at Gigio's Pizzeria when Northwestern students and Evanston professionals on lunch pack in for the cheeseburgers and New ... READ MORE
Don't let the name mislead you; this isn't your typical hot dog joint. This local standby's famous for its gyros and ribs, not to mention its popular Greek chic... READ MORE
This friendly joint offers Big Mickeys (that's a quarter-pound burger), gyro platters and crispy fried shrimp among other fast-food offerings. The kitchen is vi... READ MORE
Quick eats without the rushed taste. Yummy fried appetizers and huge gyro platters mean you won't leave hungry, and it costs less than 2 bucks for a cheeseburg... READ MORE
The Evanston branch of Al's #1 Italian Beef is popular with local workers and college students piling in for the quick counter service and moderately priced bur... READ MORE
Once an actual fire station, Fire House Grill now keeps the theme with vintage uniforms and pictures and photographs of firefighters at work. The bar brings in ... READ MORE
A family-style sports bar that gives way to the date and singles set on the weekends. Jimmy's offers the usual fare, including appetizers, burgers, wraps, and a... READ MORE
Friday's packs 'em in, especially on weekends. There's a big selections of munchies -- like buffalo wings and spinach dip -- plus entrees including steak, chop... READ MORE
This classic fast-food joint serves up -- you guessed it -- hot dogs, burgers and fries in a retro-cool establishment. On weeknights and Sunday nights, indoor s... READ MORE
Located in the heart of downtown Oak Park, this casual eatery offers hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches and the like. READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Oak Park location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something for e... READ MORE
Filling the gap in downtown Evanston between chain fast food and pricier full-service restaurants, Wild Dogz has become a hit with the local lunch crowd with a ... READ MORE
Got a taste for a burger, fries and a cherry Coke? How about a chocolate malt with two straws to share with your sweetie? They have all that at Johnny Rockets. ... READ MORE