- 151 W. Erie St., River North
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... 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
This popular neighborhood restaurant offers an eclectic seasonally inspired menu filled with contemporary takes on everything from chicken to steaks to pastas. ... READ MORE
Nature lovers can spend all day at the Chicago Botanic Garden thanks to its on-site eatery. Providing salads, sandwiches and desserts -- and offering breakfast ... READ MORE
This polished Streeterville restaurant resides inside the Courtyard by Marriott and specializes in contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner... 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
Everything at Weber Grill -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... 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
Caterers/restaurateurs/TV personalities Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh (Hearty Boys catering; Food Network's "Party Line with the Hearty Boys") have converted the... READ MORE
After competing in a series of pop-up dinners, Scott Manley (formerly of Perennial Virant, Blackbird) won the executive chef coat of this Logan Square restauran... READ MORE
This small, quirky contemporary American spot in Uptown from Big Chicks owner Michelle Fire serves breakfast, lunch, a popular weekend brunch and dinner on Frid... READ MORE
Michael and Doug Dunlay, the cousins�who operate�Dunlays on the Square, Dunlays on Clark, Smoke Daddy and D.O.C. Wine Bar, are also behind this West Lakeview sp... READ MORE
This casually elegant cafe serves a wide range of Italian, French and traditional American cuisine. Appetizers include Sam Adams cheddar and beer fondue and st... READ MORE
Sitting right on the crescent curve of the Oak Street Beach, its tables on the sandy edge of Lake Michigan, this restaurant has a dazzling view of the lake and ... READ MORE
This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of... READ MORE
This contemporary American spot in Hotel Felix, a River North boutique hotel, features an 80-seat modern-meets-rustic dining room accented by reclaimed oak, dis... READ MORE
This Andersonville bistro, which has a strong emphasis on Dutch flavors and a farm-to-table focus, also aims for an atmosphere with gezellig--a concept close to... READ MORE
This trendy gastropub came on the suburban scene in July 2012 sister to its La Grange location. Find more than 50 craft beers here, both in bottle and on tap, i... READ MORE
Take the carnivore in your life to this steakhouse post-haste--enormous portions of regional American and classic steakhouse fare are served, including a gorgon... READ MORE
This new American restaurant offers seasonal dishes from the heartland: large shared plates, weekly burger specials, tasting menus and regional favorites made w... READ MORE