- 1301 S. Wabash Ave., South Loop
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
This upbeat, high-energy Mexican restaurant in the heart of Highland Park can satisfy traditionalists, but also specializes in adventurous Mexican cuisine. In ... READ MORE
The large, built-in aquarium that greets patrons is emblematic of this Chinese restaurant's calm atmosphere, regardless of how busy it gets. The abundant reflec... READ MORE
Las Palmas has an open, airy, welcoming ambience. While fajitas are by far the most popular item, the menu also has an extensive selection of fish, including sa... READ MORE
A bagel bakery and deli restaurant with a view of the bagel-making process. House-made soups include chicken with rice, noodles, matzo ball, kreplach or "mish m... READ MORE
Owner Matthew O'Malley of Mainstay Hospitality (Park Grill, Grace O'Malley's, Wabash Tap) brought in Kendal Duque (most known for his time at Sepia) to bring a ... READ MORE
One of few bars in the neighborhood, Norton's is popular with families, friends and couples. The sports bar theme translates into a casual, friendly atmosphere ... READ MORE
That Little Mexican Cafe has opened up its third location, taking over La Casa del Gordo's former digs. The restaurant specializes in cuisine from the Guanajuat... READ MORE
This sushi spot and Japanese restaurant is a spinoff of Lake Forest's Sushi Kushi Toyo. The menu here is smaller (and so is the dining room), but most of the be... READ MORE
The menu at this South Loop Mexican spot includes low-key offerings like hand-made tamales and tacos, plus more upscale fare like grilled twin lobster tails in ... READ MORE
Amarit, which was a Gold Coast favorite since the early 90s, decided to pack up and move to the South Loop in 2007. Well, not exactly pack up--they decided on a... READ MORE
This fine-dining eatery, located on the second floor of Ravinia's new dining pavilion, boasts stellar views of the park and an innovative menu to boot. The menu... READ MORE
Lincolnshire Gourmet's second installation (the first is in Lincolnshire, natch) wears many toques - it's a full service restaurant that serves healthy eats an... READ MORE
Denver-based Sage Restaurant Group is behind this splashy Spanish spot in the South Loop’s Blackstone Hotel. Planxa (pronounced plahn-CHA) refers to a style of ... READ MORE
The aesthetic of this South Loop cafe brings the outside in through natural wood stools and tables, which set the stage for upscale cafe food in a simple, Europ... READ MORE
This Highland Park bistro (conveniently located near Ravinia Park if you're looking for a pre-show dinner destination) upholds the local, seasonal mantra with a... READ MORE
This casual South Loop spot, which hosted guests such as Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey in their day, was founded in 1939 by Alex DeMilio and a... READ MORE
This treat shop makes all of their sweets from scratch. Specialty desserts like eclairs, hot chocolate and marshmallow frozen custards, and caramel macchiato pi... READ MORE
All the staples of an Italian eatery can be found at this Highland Park restaurant: brick oven pizza topped with prosciutto and arugula, pastas like the linguin... READ MORE