- 1434 W. Chicago Ave., West Town
At Flo, where there's folk, there's fire. The West Town place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are... READ MORE
At Flo, where there's folk, there's fire. The West Town place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are... READ MORE
The pleasant, airy atmosphere at this West Town spot is perfect for breakfast or lunch. Wake-up to a good cup of coffee and build your own omelet. Uncle Mike's ... READ MORE
There aren't too many places to get a filet mignon at three in the morning, but this congenial Irish-themed restaurant/bar fits the bill. A white stucco exterio... READ MORE
The motto "Mi Casa, Su Casa" is emblazoned on a wood shingle behind the bar, and when San Antonio native Ike Sewell -- founder of Chicago's Pizzeria Uno and acc... READ MORE
This little Chinese restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel Tokyo is almost exclusively takeout and delivery. Anyone wanting to dine in had better be part of an... READ MORE
Things really get hopping at Rand Road House after 1 a.m. There's a great beer garden with live music in the summer, and the kitchen serves up steak, ribs, fish... READ MORE
Large and elegant, this restaurant caters to private parties, with facilities to hold 40-250 people. It's mainly booth seating in the dining room with fresh-cut... READ MORE
This family-run pizza joint's been serving up housemade pies for more than 40 years. Known for thin-crust pizza, Wayne's spreads on a rich (but smooth) marinara... READ MORE
This import from Florida is best known for its cracked stone crab claws, served with mustard sauce, but the menu offers an array of prime steaks and side dishes... READ MORE
An extensive collection of quirky salt 'n' pepper shakers, an always-shaded sidewalk cafe and a healthy (but tasty) breakfast menu make Ina's a favorite among W... 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 Des Plaines taqueria with another outpost on Lee Street (plus locations in the city and Brookfield) specializes in carne asada, chicken, barbacoa and lengu... READ MORE
Baker Rida Shahin, whose creations can be found at a handful of popular restaurants around town, is behind this European-style bakery in West Town. The house sp... READ MORE
This West Town BYOB is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh mozzarell... READ MORE
Heaven on Seven's Jimmy Bannos and his son Jimmy Bannos Jr. have teamed up with Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire to open this Mediterranean-focused sp... READ MORE
Piping hot pots of coffee and an extensive breakfast and lunch menu fuel this River North corner spot, a downtown offshoot of several established suburban loca... READ MORE
Executive chef Alex Ageneau heads the kitchen at this Lettuce Entertain You restaurant with a clear goal: make French food approachable for a new generation of ... READ MORE
From the Rosebud restaurant group, this spot features modern Italian small plates, homemade pastas, seafood dishes, classic cocktails and an affordable wine lis... READ MORE
One of the most popular Korean spots in the suburbs, this restaurant takes lunch seriously. For less than $10, diners can feast on authentic dishes like bibimba... READ MORE