- 829 N. State St., Gold Coast
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
Ra, a sushi bar (get it?) and Japanese fusion mini-chain offers signature rolls like the Tootsie Roll (crab and shrimp maki topped with sweet eel sauce and temp... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... 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
You'll be tempted by the tapas at this Streeterville eatery, from the team behind Emilio's (other locations include Lincoln Park and Hillside). Its name means s... READ MORE
Ten sandwich specials come cheap; most are served with fries and a drink. READ MORE
Classic Thai cuisine and sushi is served in a laid-back, cozy atmosphere at this Old Town restaurant. House specialties include chicken peanut satay, pad Thai, ... READ MORE
Named after the Gibson martini (garnished with an onion), this steakhouse celebrates all things big and brawny. Says owner John Colletti: "We're known for big m... READ MORE
In a phrase: tequila and Tex-Mex. That sums up the appeal of this establishment. Cactus plants abound at this bright, turquoise-and-yellow-hued establishment a... READ MORE
The food at this River North spot is cooked fresh and the service is amiable. Carryout is the norm, but the grilled char-dogs, chicken wings, burgers and fries ... READ MORE
The seafood chain has landed in Chicago with a large and elegant Gold Coast location. The menu features everything from salmon to Wisconsin rainbow trout to swo... 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
Puck's offers a welcome oasis for weary museum-goers. Chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck is behind this latest endeavor which replaces the M Café. The décor co... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... READ MORE
Proffering an enormous variety of fresh baked breads and sweets, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, this cafeteria-style eatery offers an dignified, upscale... READ MORE
A second location of Lake View's popular Soupbox has opened in River North, just west of the Mag Mile. The menu offers a dozen daily soups (like creamy potato l... READ MORE
This casual quick-serve Italian chain's first city location in the Gold Coast features made-to-order salads (like a smoked chicken and pear), pasta (like angel ... READ MORE
Award-winning chef, cookbook author and TV host Marcus Samuelsson is behind this seafood house in Streeterville's Affinia Chicago hotel, but you shouldn't expec... READ MORE
In a market dominated by paper to-go cups, Espression by Lavazza aims to bring a little Italian sophistication to American coffee drinkers. You can still get yo... READ MORE
This fine dining spot brings both traditional and contemporary Northern Italian dishes to the Gold Coast. This breakfast, lunch and dinner hotel restaurant boas... READ MORE