- 320 N. Dearborn St., Near North
The Ember Grille features an eclectic, contemporary American menu with Mediterranean influences. The dining room has great views of the Chicago River and the ho... READ MORE
The Ember Grille features an eclectic, contemporary American menu with Mediterranean influences. The dining room has great views of the Chicago River and the ho... READ MORE
D'Amato's in West Town is known for its homemade pastries and other sweets--the bakery makes and sells roughly 1,000 cannolis a week. However, many Chicagoans h... READ MORE
Mexican fare such as burritos and tacos along with more upscale entree offerings. READ MORE
Obviously this casual eatery specializes in hamburgers, however the menu offers an array of sandwiches and wraps as well. Located in West Town, Burger Baron als... 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
This small, no-frills Mexican eatery is a Noble Square favorite. READ MORE
Now you can dress and dine like the designer. Lauren's first restaurant venture--adjacent to his Michigan Avenue retail emporium--aims to extend the designer's ... 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 Spanish eatery, housed in a four-story River North greystone, offers traditional tapas and entrees including the signature Paella 1492, sized for one and s... READ MORE
The menu at this bustling pan-Asian restaurant in downtown Elmhurst is full of Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese influences. Appetizers include lettuce wraps and pan... READ MORE
Elmhurst branch of the chain known for its "football-sized" burritos. 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
For a unique, modern bistro-like experience without the hefty bistro prices, check out this River North restaurant run by the students of Le Cordon Bleu College... READ MORE
Gilt Bar owner Brendan Sodikoff, who also helms Maude's Liquor Bar, describes this eatery as a classic diner with a gastronomic touch. You won't find a jukebox ... READ MORE
The River North location of this local bagel chain, which also has outposts in Lincoln Park and the Loop, serves several bagel flavors--egg, pumpernickel, poppy... READ MORE
Hawaiian themed restaurant. READ MORE
Quaint and cozy, this independent coffee shop serves up Metropolis coffee, tea and baked goods with a view of downtown Elmhurst from comfy leather recliners. READ MORE
Half-pound burgers are topped with combinations like spicy German mustard and sauerkraut, roasted onions and bleu cheese, and Canadian bacon with fried eggs. Ta... READ MORE
The Kinzie Street nightlife scene is about to get a huge addition. This 11,000 square-foot American pub is slated to open in late June or early August and will ... READ MORE