- 445 N. Dearborn St., Near North
Formerly known as Ballo, this Italian trattoria is a River North favorite. Brought to you by the folks behind the city's other Rosebud restaurants, this relaxed... READ MORE
Formerly known as Ballo, this Italian trattoria is a River North favorite. Brought to you by the folks behind the city's other Rosebud restaurants, this relaxed... READ MORE
This is the Chicago branch of the international chain. Steaks are served directly from a "turbo-charged broiler" onto plates heated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. A... READ MORE
This small Edgewater storefront features broasted chicken, rip tips, half or full slabs of ribs and barbecue chicken sandwiches. Non-chicken or ribs menu items ... 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
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
This Pan-Asian (Japanese and Chinese) restaurant does mostly carry-out and delivery. READ MORE
Art Smith, Oprah's personal chef, cookbook author and TV personality, is the force behind this Gold Coast spot. The restaurant offers a menu of refined Southern... 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
The folks behind Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Hugo's Frog Bar have brought on former Carlucci chef John Coletta to oversee the kitchen at their River North wine... READ MORE
This River North spot is owned by the same family as Lincoln Square's Spoon Thai Restaurant, but the menu here is broader, offering Thai dishes, sushi, sashimi ... READ MORE
This cozy Edgewater cafe serves both Thai and Japanese dishes, with ample sushi and maki choices. Most of the small dining room has views of the sushi bar. The ... READ MORE
This River North spot, formerly a Pizza Ria, sells oversized New York-style slices. In addition to pizza, you’ll find sandwiches (try the Italian beef), Chica... READ MORE
This neighborhood BYOB in Rogers Park offers Thai standards at reasonable prices. The extensive menu is written primarily in the pick-your-own-protein style (be... READ MORE
Grahamwich introduces a new menu and prices on April 1. Instead of $10 sammies across the board, they range from $7-$10, and two sizes of snacks ($3 and $5) wil... READ MORE
This upcoming River North outpost of the glitzy Mastro's chain, which has locations in Arizona, California and Nevada, offers a meaty menu of bone-in filets and... READ MORE
This Edgewater sweet shop produces its own fresh custard daily, with vanilla, chocolate and a signature flavor of the week to make sundaes, shakes, concretes an... READ MORE
Frozen yogurt goes late-night at this self-serve River North spot, where you can fill up your own 16-ounce paper cup until 3 a.m. Choose from 14 flavors; vanill... READ MORE
Though this Edgewater BYOB offers some hot items, including teriyaki and tempura dishes, a half-dozen bento boxes and a hefty list of apps, sushi is the main dr... READ MORE
The owners of this Irish spot aim to offer grub that goes above standard pub fare when it opens in the former Old Town Brasserie space. The restaurant's opening... READ MORE
Housed in the former Al Primo Canto space, this rustic Italian restaurant encourages passing plates. Start with cured meat or cheese boards and chilled or hot s... READ MORE