- 720 N. Rush St., Near North
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
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
Lawry's the Prime Rib has occupied this Italian Renaissance-inspired mansion since May 1974. Lawry's offers several dining spaces: the small Edwardian Room, the... READ MORE
Making a good choice is easy at the Maxwell St. Depot because there are only four things on the menu. If the famous Maxwell Street-style Polish sausage or por... READ MORE
Take a number at this busy neighborhood bakery -- it's usually packed. Birthday celebrants will appreciate the wall of cake options behind the front counter. T... READ MORE
The 3th annual Chicago WingMadness fundraiser benefits the Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest. Tickets include Soft drinks. READ MORE
This family-run diner serves mainly American classics in a homey atmosphere, though the few Greek dishes on the menu are some of the most popular, especially sa... READ MORE
This place gives a whole new meaning to "neighborhood spot." The staff is super friendly – "we're just a happy bunch of people here," says the owner – and about... READ MORE
This family-owned Bridgeport spot has served classic Chicago fast food favorites since 1990 to a regular crew of local families, lunch-breaking workers and kids... 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
This River North mainstay features a late-night kitchen (until 3 a.m. daily) and an extensive spirits lineup. Starter favorites include escargot and fried calam... 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
It's hard to miss this 20-seat Bridgeport quick-serve restaurant, sitting under the Dan Ryan Expressway. Just look for that enormous mural on the side of the bu... READ MORE
Brothers Omar and Christian Solis didn't just name this organic-focused Bridgeport spot for their mother, whom their nephew calls Nana. They brought her in to m... READ MORE
The menu at this American eatery located within River North's Rock Bottom Brewery focuses heavily on steaks and seafood, including a 22-ounce porterhouse, Maryl... 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
Created by the Lettuce Entertain You crew and located just around the corner from LEYE's popular Italian spot Osteria Via Stato, the city's second location of M... READ MORE
The Ikram cafe, located on the second level of the upscale Gold Coast women's clothing boutique of the same name, serves a frequently changing menu of fresh sal... READ MORE
Brother Carlos Montiel and Eddy Montiel opened this Italian fine-dining spot with French influences in 1985. The classic menu includes fresh pasta dishes, like ... READ MORE
The second location of this modern taqueria, nosh on tortas filled with melty panela cheese and grilled chicken or ribeye-stuffed tacos with tomatillo salsa. Si... READ MORE
This popular bakery opened its second location in the hip Near North Acme Hotel, which offers a spacious view of the kitchen and cake station for diners while t... READ MORE