- 607 N. Wells St., River North
Seafood lovers will get a kick out of watching as squid, eel, sea urchin and many other sushi delicacies are prepared to individual taste at the sushi bar. This... READ MORE
Seafood lovers will get a kick out of watching as squid, eel, sea urchin and many other sushi delicacies are prepared to individual taste at the sushi bar. This... READ MORE
This elegant Arlington Heights restaurant is the perfect place to take a special date. Cozy booths sit on three different levels in the main dining room, provid... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff, a former corporate chef for Lettuce Entertain You whose resume includes stints with Thomas Keller and Alain Ducasse, is behind this casual, re... READ MORE
This long-running Chicago seafood spot, which shuttered in late 2009, has now taken up residence in the Merchandise Mart. But don't expect the same old Nick's. READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff, the man behind Gilt Bar and Maude's Liquor Bar, describes this River North restaurant as a "traditional American steakhouse with a European in... 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 River North sports bar with an industrial design has a menu chock full of items that cater to a range of appetites. including burgers, salads as well as a ... READ MORE
Kendal Duque, a veteran of Sepia and City Tavern, has created a menu he calls "approachable, but with a chef sensibility" for American Junkie. For example, his ... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
Billy Dec, Brad Young and Arturo Gomez, the trio behind hotspots Rockit Bar & Grill and The Underground are also behind this River North new Asian spot where Ro... 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
Late founders Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federichi opened what owner Tony Durpetti says was Chicago's first steak house in June 1941, a full 40 years prior to ... READ MORE
Looking for a new favorite? This tiny pizza joint is pick up or delivery only but has many loyal fans that claim it's the best pizza around; some even drive mor... READ MORE
This local Italian stop is mainly carryout and delivery (if you want the sit-down experience, go to the Des Plaines storefront) but very popular with locals. An... READ MORE
If you've ever been to Hong Kong, you may have a deja vu experience when you enter the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights. Mitsuwa (formerly Yaohan Plaza)... READ MORE
Chicago mega-operators Levy restaurants are behind this respectable seafood spot that touts great downtown views, especially when the spacious river-facing outd... READ MORE
This restaurant is the first solo project for chef Graham Elliot, who garnered scores of awards during his stint as the chef de cuisine at Avenues (including a... READ MORE
Brought to you by Boka Restaurant Group, (Boka, Landmark, Perennial, Girl & the Goat), oyster bar and seafood-centric eatery GT Fish & Oyster is named chef/part... READ MORE
This upscale River North restaurant and lounge serves fare from Beijing, Sichuan and Shanghai. Decked out in red and purple hues inside, the modern bi-level spa... READ MORE
Pitmaster Thanos "Tom" Grigorio brings 30 years of experience to the smoker, churning out slow-cooked baby back ribs, pork shoulder, brisket, chicken and turkey... READ MORE