- 3257 N. Halsted St., Boystown
Formerly one of Chicago's most exclusive dining spots, this Lakeview eatery has adopted a more casual, less-expensive aspect and, patrons say, the food is as go... READ MORE
Formerly one of Chicago's most exclusive dining spots, this Lakeview eatery has adopted a more casual, less-expensive aspect and, patrons say, the food is as go... READ MORE
Visitors to Eli's Cheesecake World can sit in the 40-seat cafe, sip coffee and eat some of Eli's creamy treats while watching bakers develop new flavors in the ... 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
Before reopening in summer 2011, this French-influenced eatery, located in the Park Hyatt Chicago, replaced its formal white tablecloths with comfy wooden table... READ MORE
The Restaurant at Conrad, located inside The Conrad Chicago Hotel, puts a contemporary spin on Southern-influenced American cuisine. The Conrad is also home to ... READ MORE
This successful spinoff from local star chef Shawn McClain offers an inventive, almost entirely vegetarian small-plate menu (one seafood dish is thrown into the... READ MORE
William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center. The Parrot, which is manned by s... READ MORE
This casual American bistro is tucked inside the Marriott Chicago's medical district location and offers a contemporary dining atmosphere with banquette seating... READ MORE
This members-only club on the 67th floor of Willis Tower opens itself to the public on weekends in the Globe dining room, serving up contemporary American fare ... READ MORE
Randy Zweiban, the former executive chef at River North's Nacional 27, goes solo with this West Loop restaurant. The contemporary American menu, which features ... READ MORE
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park bistro underwent a few stops and starts out of the gates but eventually brought in former "Top Chef" contestant Dale Levitski (La Tache, Trio)... READ MORE
Steaks, seafood and all the steakhouse trimmings are served at this Loop eatery. For lunch, the menu varies between soup, sandwiches and mac and cheese; for din... READ MORE
This Irving Park restaurant and market aims to cater to both wine aficionados and diners who can't distinguish pinot noir from pinot grigio. Offering 10 vino va... READ MORE
This rustic spot in the former Duchamp space has a hidden, 100-seat patio, seasonal cocktails and a menu that skews world-fusion, with dishes like confit chicke... READ MORE
This spot in the former Leo's Coney Island space from the folks behind Dunlays and The Smoke Daddy has an exposed kitchen and wood-fire oven. Dishes include lob... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE
Chef Rodelio Aglibot (of Sunda fame) joins former co-workers Aeron Lancero and Paul Lee to bring seasonal Asian, Italian and American flavors to the suburbs. Ch... READ MORE
An ambitious cocktail program and extensive beer list partner with contemporary American fare. After drinks and dinner, end the meal on a sweet note with "beera... READ MORE