- 150 S. Michigan Ave., The Loop
This Michigan Avenue staple, the only Bennigan's left in Chicago, draws equal parts tourists and downtown office workers. The menu, downsized from the Bennigan'... READ MORE
This Michigan Avenue staple, the only Bennigan's left in Chicago, draws equal parts tourists and downtown office workers. The menu, downsized from the Bennigan'... READ MORE
Seasonal seafood is flown in daily from the Atlantic, the Gulf and the Pacific Coast to this popular River North spot. Many of the restaurant's fish and seafood... READ MORE
Not just a tea house as the name suggests, Russian Tea Time is a full-service restaurant, a family enterprise run by former caterer Klara Muchnik. A native of t... READ MORE
This little Chinese restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel Tokyo is almost exclusively takeout and delivery. Anyone wanting to dine in had better be part of an... READ MORE
In keeping with its elaborate neighbors, such as ESPN Grill, the fourth Big Bowl location boasts an elaborate design with bowl-shaped banquettes. The stir-fry m... READ MORE
This popular Italian restaurant, part of the trio of Italian Village restaurants, focuses on seafood, but also offers traditional favorites. The dining room is ... READ MORE
The most affordable of the trio of Italian Village restaurants features a 100-item northern Italian menu and cozy casual red-checkered tablecloth decor. READ MORE
Located on the lower level of the The Shops at North Bridge, the new downtown location of the popular sandwich shop chain offers 16 varieties of club and and su... READ MORE
This Spanish eatery, housed in a four-story River North greystone, offers traditional tapas and entrees including the signature Paella 1492, sized for one and s... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale by the ounce. Imported from... READ MORE
Oberweis, which began as a dairy home delivery way back in 1927, and opened their first fountain shop in 1951, has now grown in a fairly large chain of shops. T... READ MORE
A family-owned alternative to Chipotle, this fast Mexican spot offers a wide range of traditional fare such as enchiladas, flautas and sopes at reasonable price... READ MORE
With a quirky clubhouse feel and iconic childhood toys from the late-twentysomething owners donning the walls, this relaxed '80s-themed spot has more than enoug... READ MORE
Ordering is easy at this Loop Freshii location. Just grab one of its "quick tickets" and check off which soup, salad, wrap or rice bowl you’d like before droppi... READ MORE
Another Loop outpost of this grab-and-go breakfast and lunch spot (the original is a few blocks away) aims to move harried professionals in and out within minut... READ MORE
This Wicker Park BYOB spot specializes in sandwiches, salads and pizzas. The full deli offers imported and domestic meats, cheeses and olives, with several home... READ MORE
What's in the name? A classic American dining club with a spirit of longevity, steadiness and timelessness, says proprietor and lifelong Chicagoan Keene Addingt... READ MORE
From the Rosebud restaurant group, this spot features modern Italian small plates, homemade pastas, seafood dishes, classic cocktails and an affordable wine lis... READ MORE
Feeling adventurous? Finding a hidden supper club in the middle of a Wicker Park warehouse might be a good option for dinner. Chef-owner Greg Combs turns out mu... 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