- 3747 N. Southport Ave., Lake View
This popular neighborhood restaurant offers an eclectic seasonally inspired menu filled with contemporary takes on everything from chicken to steaks to pastas. ... READ MORE
This popular neighborhood restaurant offers an eclectic seasonally inspired menu filled with contemporary takes on everything from chicken to steaks to pastas. ... READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
From the people behind Bar Louie and Nick and Tony's comes this contemporary American brasserie, helmed by chef Todd Davies, formerly of Rosebud Steakhouse and ... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
The menu at this West Lakeview storefront offers rustic Italian antipasti, salads, pastas and entrees. Menu highlights include chicken vesuvio, cioppino (spicy ... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
The couple behind Deleece, Lynne Wallack and her husband John Handler, are also behind this spinoff. The grill pub menu is more meat-focused than Deleece's, wit... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... READ MORE
Caterers/restaurateurs/TV personalities Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh (Hearty Boys catering; Food Network's "Party Line with the Hearty Boys") have converted the... READ MORE
Steaks, seafood and all the steakhouse trimmings are served at this Loop eatery. For lunch, the menu varies between soup, sandwiches and mac and cheese; for din... READ MORE
Located in the former Joey's Brickhouse space, the second La Gondola location serves the same Southern Italian fare as the original Ashland Avenue location -- p... READ MORE
The New York bakery that specializes in vintage American desserts opened its first Chicago location at Block 37 in the Loop. Though its pastel-hued cupcakes mad... READ MORE
Get your fondant on at one of the $75 two-and-a-half hour cake decorating classes at this Roscoe Village spot. Co-owner Alekka Sweeney has been hosting classes ... READ MORE
Sprout's executive chef Dale Levitski is behind this French-American bistro along a bustling stretch of Broadway in Lakeview. On the menu, expect derivatives of... READ MORE
This 100-seated restaurant caters to the upscale but casual eater who happens to adore nice decor, an easy-going menu and a reasonable line wait. Scheduled to o... READ MORE
Mediterranean dishes with Italian flare along with wines from around the world are the main attractions at this Rhapsody replacement in the cultural district. C... READ MORE
This spot in the former Leo's Coney Island space from the folks behind Dunlays and The Smoke Daddy has an exposed kitchen and wood-fire oven. Dishes include lob... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE