- 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
Everything at Weber Grill -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... 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 casual pizzeria and brewery offers upscale bar food like a rotating burger of the week, wings tossed in house-made sauces, pizza puffs and plenty of craft ... READ MORE
Located on a golf course, this family-friendly restaurant has a large menu with items to please everyone. Steak is the specialty, though the pork chops and ribs... READ MORE
If you're looking for a quick alternative to the same old fast food, then stop in this charming storefront that serves traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterran... READ MORE
There's a tropical feel to this airy, colorful restaurant that attracts diners of all ages. Lettuce Entertain You's attention to ambience is evident in the Asia... READ MORE
The menu here features entree choices like the mixed grill (with Parmesan-crusted filet, shrimp skewers and chicken breast), plus pasta choices like cheese ravi... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
This fresh fast-food spot with a catch name serves up -- you guessed it -- kabobs. This location is the first of several to open in the Chicago area in 2007. Fo... 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 Woodfield-area outpost of the well-known Houlihan's chain remains loyal to its old-school decor, with vintage movie posters lining the dark-wood walls. The... 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
Originally a popular suburban spot, this vibrant Spanish restaurant has moved the party to be in the South Loop. Like the Bloomingdale original, which closed in... READ MORE
This casual South Loop spot from the folks behind La Cantina Grill is big on pizza, but it doesn’t stop there. The expansive menu extends to pasta, wings, fried... 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 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 fine-dining restaurant in the South Loop offers nightly tasting menus as well as a la carte options and a bar for neighborhood cocktailers who want to stop... READ MORE
A Chinatown outpost of this family-owned Vietnamese eatery in Uptown serves its well-loved barbecue pork, ham and other French-Vietnamese sandwiches, or banh mi... READ MORE