- 2056 N. Lincoln Park West
This is where Lettuce Entertain You started, back in 1971, with a restaurant that "caters to the neurotic compensation of eating." Rich Melman's empire has sinc... READ MORE
This is where Lettuce Entertain You started, back in 1971, with a restaurant that "caters to the neurotic compensation of eating." Rich Melman's empire has sinc... READ MORE
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
This cute, lodge-like restaurant is like a slice of Deutschland transported to Irving Park. German melodies waft through the air, mingling with the smell of bee... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
A dramatic 950-bottle wall of wine greets you at Scoozi!, one of the first restaurants to open in the now-thriving River North area. Rustic and refined Italian ... READ MORE
Dragonfly moved from its Gold Coast location to this considerably larger two-floor West Randolph Street spot in 2004. Located in the former Azure space, it offe... 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
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... READ MORE
"Kickass bar + comfort food" is the catchphrase at this Southern-inspired spot, where bartenders will shake up mint julep martinis and Peachtree Pale Ale from A... READ MORE
Authentic Cuban dishes such as pork sandwiches, bean soup and ham croquettes draw weekday lunch crowds to this Belmont Cragin neighborhood spot with a festively... READ MORE
Steaks, seafood and all the steakhouse trimmings are served at this Loop eatery. For lunch, the menu varies between soup, sandwiches and mac and cheese; for din... READ MORE
Formerly known as Kickstand Espresso Bar, this coffee shop was renamed in 2013. Owner Dan Weiss takes pride in what he calls "serious coffee," so if you're the ... READ MORE
Focused on the unique flavors of "Asian BBQ," this West Loop fine dining spot has some powerful backers: Cornerstone Restaurant Group, Chef Bill Kim and the one... READ MORE
This Mexican eatery near the Mag Mile serves cocktails and a selection of tacos, salads and small plates, like shrimp ceviche, baked cheese and chorizo and guac... READ MORE
Having sprouted up across the suburbs, Meatheads Burgers and Fries opened a city location in fall 2012. The fast food burger chain boasts its use of all-natural... READ MORE
A contemporary Bucktown sushi bar with menu items like cherry tomato tempura and housemade noodles. If you�re bored with seeing the same old rolls around town, ... READ MORE
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
Perched by the Chicago Blue Line, this little cafe in Noble Square scoops cones and cups of handcrafted gelato and sorbetto, crepes oozing with sweet Nutella an... READ MORE
During the day, this Pilsen coffee bar serves caffeine in various forms: straight up, with cream or steamed milk and toppings along with classic coffee shop lun... READ MORE