- 151 W. Erie St., River North
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series "Happy Days." Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spin... READ MORE
Beef & Brandy has been open for more than 40 years in the same spot. The restaurant operates on three levels, each equipped with a separate kitchen ''so we can ... READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
Located in the Palmer House Hilton, this farm-to-table-inspired restaurant's menu changes with the seasons, serving dishes like maple-glazed pork belly, scallop... 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
This cupcake boutique got its start as an online-only bakeshop before launching this retail outlet in the heart of the Loop. In the morning, try apple-cinnamon,... READ MORE
Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve treatment at this vegan-friendly Loop spot, which caters to a lunch-time crowd. The counter-service set-up allows fo... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... READ MORE
The menu at this Indian quick-serve lunch spot in the Loop is short and savory, featuring wraps with fillings such as chicken tikka (grilled chicken in tandoori... READ MORE
In the morning, try apple-cinnamon, blueberry-vanilla and other flavored breakfast cupcakes-- if you're not in the mood for a sugar overload before noon, they'l... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
Former Duck and Roll food truck owner Amy Le opened this brick and mortar restaurant in the Financial District, which serves casual Asian-Latin fusion dishes li... READ MORE
Snack on omelets, pancakes and other breakfast fare and then get your boots buffed at this River North eatery. In addition to its shoe shine station, this cafe ... READ MORE
Homemade sandwiches, salads and soups with an emphasis on fresh, gourmet ingredients. READ MORE
This is the Chicago location of the glitzy New York-based restaurant chain (it's also in Miami, Las Vegas and Mexico City), the in-house restaurant of the Hard ... READ MORE
For years, members of the pricey East Bank Club were the only ones allowed to eat at the exclusive (but rather generically named) The Restaurant, located inside... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch eatery in the Loop caters to the harried business crowd with the usual grab-and-go suspects: baked goodies, salads and sandwiches. But ... READ MORE
This South Loop cafe has a cheerful atmosphere, with bold yellow walls and a bright color scheme. Much of the food is served cafeteria style, with home-style ea... READ MORE
While this airy breakfast and lunch spot is located in the lobby of Hotel Aloft, Beatrix has its own entrance to make feel it more accessible to locals. "We'd ... READ MORE