- 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 suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... 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
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... 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
This quaint spot features a full menu for all the day's meals that won't leave you broke. The breakfast crowd lines up for the pancake specials, including a jun... READ MORE
This classy, wood-covered brewpub features a bar/brewing area and a separate dining area. RAM offers a variety of its award-winning beers, including Big Horn He... READ MORE
Located in one of the oldest buildings in Printers Row, this is the first city location of the family-owned suburban chain. Brothers Ed and Jim Hebson have brou... READ MORE
The restaurant at the Shedd Aquarium offers mostly sandwiches (try the knockout open-face crabcake sandwich) and entree salads, with a couple of entrees thrown ... READ MORE
Bradley Rubin, the man behind this South Loop eatery, aims for an old-school diner vibe here, skipping the electric slicer in favor of hand-slicing the corned b... READ MORE
The large American menu here includes burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Comfort foods also get menu play with choices like pot roast and m... READ MORE
Opened in 1978, this Greek-American family eatery offers everything you expect: hearty breakfasts, sandwiches and burgers, soups, eclectic entrees and the ever-... READ MORE
Locals crowd this small, friendly, old-fashioned diner for early breakfast and come back for simple homestyle cooking at lunch and early supper. READ MORE
The menu at this Oak Park spot, a sibling to the Bronzeville location of the same name, will spot offer multiple spins on the waffle-poultry combo when it opens... READ MORE
This suburban grill house opens a 240-seat outpost in the Streets of Woodfield, with decadent dishes ilke shrimp scampi sirloin, lobster stuffed filet and half-... READ MORE
A staple on Marion Street for the last 15 years, the bakery and cafe boasts the fact that it is a cafe first and a bakery second. This mentality shows in the ca... READ MORE
There's nothing quite like a warm, doughy bagel slathered with melting cream cheese on a cold morning. That's where Bruegger's comes in. The Oak Park outpost of... READ MORE
Dinner for two is served at this prime date night spot in Schaumburg. Start with appetizers such as grilled chicken egg rolls or baked spinach-artichoke dip, mo... READ MORE
Sip on a hot cup of Intelligentsia coffee while scanning the menu at Delia's - you'll go through a whole cup before deciding which delicious meal to order. Savo... READ MORE
Seasonal menus, craft beer and unique cocktails are the essence of this downtown Oak Park dining spot. The "farm-to-table" inspired menu features small plates (... READ MORE