- 640 N. Wells St., River North
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
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
Roditys has been synonymous with Greektown since it opened in 1972. With its traditional Greek food, comfortable dining rooms, wall murals and Greek music, th... READ MORE
If there's one thing Lalo's is especially well known for, it's the margarita. It comes in lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach and mango flavors. Lalo's is named afte... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
This polished Streeterville restaurant resides inside the Courtyard by Marriott and specializes in contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner... READ MORE
The folks behind Bucktown's Coast are also behind this South Loop sibling. Neighborhood families, couples on dates and other diners often come to the eatery's l... READ MORE
This casual American bistro is tucked inside the Marriott Chicago's medical district location and offers a contemporary dining atmosphere with banquette seating... 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
"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
Chef-partner Cesar Pineda was part of the team at Caro Mio in Ravenswood before breaking off to open this sunny Italian BYOB in Pilsen. Here, his menu centers o... READ MORE
The "@" symbol on the sign of this Logan Square BYOB sushi and Asian spot (pronounced s-at-kura) is a bit odd, to be sure. But it's meant to be a visual depicti... READ MORE
Meat is king at this Lincoln Park spot from John McLean, former Levy Restaurants chef de cuisine. The menu focuses on burgers, offering more than 10 half-pounde... READ MORE
This cozy Mexican joint just north of Downtown La Grange has a very festive feel to it, with large Mexican murals adorning each wall. The owners recommend tryin... READ MORE
The St. Charles location of this Greek restaurant is unique for its raw bar and oyster bar. Open every day but Monday, the raw bar serves up whatever is fresh f... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE
Expect Cajun-influenced dishes like blackened salmon and jambalaya at this neighborhood bar. READ MORE
Tired of deep dish? Try this new Streeterville's pizzeria's rustic version of thin-crust, Brooklyn style pies, available for dinner and carryout. The restaurant... READ MORE
The Lakeview outpost of this Chicago waffle restaurant serves up more of their beloved brunch staples with sweet and savory accompaniments, like Mexican chocola... READ MORE
The 170-seat Harvest Room plants a flag for local-ingredients, nonindustrial-meats food in the southwest suburbs, an area less saturated with Michael Pollan buz... READ MORE
Tuck into juicy lamb, pork or beef burgers, brined chicken sandwiches and rich, bechamel sauce-covered mac and cheese, house cut fries and other upscale bar foo... READ MORE