- 940 Madison St., Oak Park
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
Why the name N9NE (or Nine, as it's pronounced)? That's the age at which the owners (including star chef-partner Michael Kornick) met. Also behind the glitzy ve... READ MORE
Sure, you could grab a boneless barbecued pork loin sandwich or charbroiled hot dog at this spot, but why? We say skip 'em: This joint's proud of it's burgers -... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
This casual Italian eatery offers West Loopers a broad menu of soups, salads, pizza and pasta, plus more substantial fare like baby back ribs, steaks and chops.... 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
Chicago's favorite "Top Chef" Stephanie Izard has again teamed up with Boka Restaurant Group for her spin on an East Coast diner, located across the street from... READ MORE
This third location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu as its sibling locations, with plenty of seats and free wifi for those who lunch near Pepsi... READ MORE
South American flavors and Midwest ingredients-a concept born out of a pop-up restaurant-arrive in the West Loop via Chef John Manion (Branch 27, The Southern).... READ MORE
Expect cherry wood floors and a 20-foot long bar at this Italian joint which will serve small plates, cured meat and a variety of pastas including avocado ravio... 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
Choose from an Indian flatbread wrap, a rice bowl, or a salad, and then from chicken, beef, paneer with various blends of seven spices at this restaurant, which... READ MORE
Tuck into an omelette, crispy hash browns and toppling "Blackhawk heart-stopper" French bread sandwiches, filled with bacon, swiss and tomato. READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
This well-known West Loop Italian spot (with sister locations in Lincoln Park and The Loop) offers what it calls America's first "heart healthy" pizza (a spinac... READ MORE
Deli lovers flock to this laid-back and kid-friendly establishment, which offers the largest salad bar in Oak Park. Visitors chow down on daily specials and hom... READ MORE
The traditional Greek dinner serves up breakfast (and lunch!) favorites with a twist - instead of pancakes or toast, guests can get a generous side of French To... READ MORE
A carry-out only spot, Jamaican Grill gives a taste of the tropics with dishes jerk chicken, oxtail, curried goat, rib tips and catfish. The dinners are a parti... READ MORE
The 85-seat BYO-for-now is a sister to Park Ridge's Siam Thai Restaurant, owned by Mike Humpal and his chef wife, Wiparut, who goes by the infrequently female n... READ MORE
Part of the national chain of baked good stores (which also has a strong online ordering presence), this Oak Park outpost is located right next to The Lake Thea... READ MORE