- 320 N. Dearborn St., Near North
The Ember Grille features an eclectic, contemporary American menu with Mediterranean influences. The dining room has great views of the Chicago River and the ho... READ MORE
The Ember Grille features an eclectic, contemporary American menu with Mediterranean influences. The dining room has great views of the Chicago River and the ho... READ MORE
D'Amato's in West Town is known for its homemade pastries and other sweets--the bakery makes and sells roughly 1,000 cannolis a week. However, many Chicagoans h... READ MORE
This stylish Southern Italian restaurant has a small, open kitchen in back, where you can see your food being prepared. Look for hearty pasta, seafood and steak... READ MORE
Something of a misnomer--it only carries chocolate and vanilla ice cream--this no-frills storefront offers an array of fast food. There are a few stools for ea... READ MORE
Pick and choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients and create your own stir-fry at this West Loop location in a loft-like space with brightly colored walls. Fl... READ MORE
It's comfort food in a sophisticated setting from restaurateur Glenn Keefer, a Ruth's Chris Steak House veteran, and partner Jimmy de Castro. Chef John Hogan's ... READ MORE
This family-owned West Town carry-out spot features house-made Italian specialties like baked ravioli, stuffed shells and manicotti. Family-size portions are av... READ MORE
Co-owners Angela Lee and Susan Traina Thompson, who also own Sushi Wabi, created this urban-meets-rustic Mexican taqueria, with high-backed wooden chairs, aged-... READ MORE
This eclectic cafe once housed a tavern, and while there's no booze these days, you still can belly up to the oak bar for a wide range of coffee drinks. All bea... READ MORE
This Brazilian-style steakhouse chain, which has a suburban outpost in Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall, serves up mega meat in River North. The format is all-you-ca... READ MORE
Baker Rida Shahin, whose creations can be found at a handful of popular restaurants around town, is behind this European-style bakery in West Town. The house sp... READ MORE
This casual River North spot offers inexpensive pizza by the slice as well as made-to-order personal pizzas. Toppings range from traditional options such as pep... READ MORE
European ex-pats and chocoholics alike will find plenty to love about this River North cafe, which sells 90 types of Leonidas Belgian chocolates, plus coffee an... READ MORE
For a unique, modern bistro-like experience without the hefty bistro prices, check out this River North restaurant run by the students of Le Cordon Bleu College... READ MORE
Nightlife vet Dion Antic is at it again with this West Loop eatery and bar, which peddles good, solid eats with a gourmet touch. Those eats include pork-belly s... READ MORE
Music producer Michael Dorf opens a Chicago location of his New York City winery/music venue. The space includes a 300-seat music venue, restaurant and bar spac... READ MORE
Owner Anna Makmok, a former partner at Thalia Spice, opened this West Loop pan-Asian eatery with Thalia Spice's former head chef--her mom, who hails from Laos a... READ MORE
Located in the Tribune Tower, this street-level space measures 17,300 square feet, and has three full bars, 360 draft beer lines, two DJ booths and a private di... READ MORE
Formerly Steve's Deli, the delicatessen tradition continues with Brendan Sodikoff's newest restaurant. Look for traditional Jewish deli favorites like gefilte f... READ MORE
This bright River North brunch spot serves sweet and savory brunch options like grilled Croque Monsieur sandwiches, hearty skillets with crispy red potatoes, da... READ MORE