- 1160 N. Dearborn St., Near North
It's not often you'll find upscale dining with falling-off-the-bone barbecue meat, but there's both in equal measure at this glam Gold Coast spot. Let co-owner ... READ MORE
It's not often you'll find upscale dining with falling-off-the-bone barbecue meat, but there's both in equal measure at this glam Gold Coast spot. Let co-owner ... READ MORE
At Weber Grill everything -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
This River North eatery is decorated with images of famous authors from Chicago and France, including Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre. In another nod to H... READ MORE
The philosophy of this eatery is "surprisingly gluten-free." While the menu is 100 percent gluten-free, if customers can't tell, all the better. Choose between ... READ MORE
The menu at this West Lakeview storefront offers rustic Italian antipasti, salads, pastas and entrees. Menu highlights include chicken vesuvio, cioppino (spicy ... READ MORE
Chef-partner Michael Kornick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several top restaurants before opening MK in 1998 in a former paint ... READ MORE
The couple behind Deleece, Lynne Wallack and her husband John Handler, are also behind this spinoff. The grill pub menu is more meat-focused than Deleece's, wit... READ MORE
Caterers/restaurateurs/TV personalities Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh (Hearty Boys catering; Food Network's "Party Line with the Hearty Boys") have converted the... READ MORE
The Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs broadcaster frequently greeted customers himself at his restaurant. Now his wife, Dutchie, often does the honors. But she isn't th... READ MORE
Who are Hub 51 owners R.J. and Jerrod Melman, and why should you care, you ask? Well, they're the sons of Richard Melman, founder and chairman of the board of L... READ MORE
The Restaurant at Conrad, located inside The Conrad Chicago Hotel, puts a contemporary spin on Southern-influenced American cuisine. The Conrad is also home to ... READ MORE
This popular neighborhood restaurant offers an eclectic seasonally inspired menu filled with contemporary takes on everything from chicken to steaks to pastas. ... READ MORE
Located in the Gold Coast, this restaurant by Chicago Cut Steakhouse owners David Flom and Matt Moore serves up Americana-inspired dishes like Dr. Pepper barbec... READ MORE
Always crowded, always noisy, and there's almost always a wait at this Lakeview eatery, even though they now accept reservations. The pasta dishes are enough fo... READ MORE
Chef Chuy Valencia, a vet of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo and former chef de cuisine at Adobo Grill, is behind this farm-to-table-inspired, small plates-focused L... READ MORE
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
This family-owned Lakeview mainstay has been serving up traditional Italian cuisine trattoria-style since 1988. Executive chef Fred Ramos (Room 21, Gioco, Print... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot has changed hands a couple of times, most recently in the winter of 2011, but the emphasis on traditional Turkish specialties remains constan... READ MORE
This Lakeview fine dining spot (aiming to open in March 2012) is named for its massive raised fireplace, which can be seen from the street and from every seat i... READ MORE
Chef-partner David D. Digregorio offers seasonal Italian fare prepared with local ingredients at this Lettuce Entertain You spot in River North. Popular pastas ... READ MORE