Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1000 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611

Alinea

James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.

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Le Colonial - Chicago

57 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611

Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,

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Lure Fishbar

616 N. Rush, Chicago, IL 60611

With locations in New York City, South Beach and now Chicago, Lure Fishbar lays out a spectacularly broad and deep selection of fish and seafood.

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Momotaro

820 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607

Three levels of spectacular modern Japanese dining can be experienced at this sprawling West Loop project from Boka Restaurant Group (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, Girl and the Goat). The top level is for private dining, the main level is designated for the full dining experience, and the lower-level izakaya

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Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

100 W. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60610

The restaurant chain launched in 1963 out of the founder's trailer. And now he boasts more than 48 units all over the country, including Alaska. Portillo's is most famous for fast food made to order, including hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. The chain has also developed a cult following for its chocolate cake AND chocolate cake milk shake.

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Marchesa

535 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

Kathryn Sullivan Alvera (Narcisse, Domaine and Prosecco) and partner Jason Clark are behind this sleek, multi-level River North establishment with a vintage Parisian vibe.

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Omakase Yume

651 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60661

Having earned a Michelin star in 2021, Omakase Yume has solidified its place as one of the best-known and finest spots in Chicago for Japanese cuisine.

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Margeaux Brasserie

11 E. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611

One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.

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Pizzeria Due

619 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.

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Pops for Champagne

601 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654

The city's first-ever lounge dedicated to sparkling wine and Champagne continues to set the standards. The venue seamlessly pairs vino with a menu of smart small plates and raw bar items.

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avec River North

141 W. erie street, Chicago, IL 60654

From One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group that brought you such Chicago classics as Blackbird, Publican and avec, comes avec River North, specializing in sophisticated yet casual Mediterranean-influenced cuisine

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Bar Goa

116 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.

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Adorn

900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Adorn at the Four Seasons is a lively new restaurant from James Beard award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, serving exceptional food and full of surprises.

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avec

615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

An instant success when it debuted in 2003, avec is the second restaurant from One Off Hospitality, the group behind Blackbird, Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria. The restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes, vino and beer.

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Armitage Alehouse

1000 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.

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Esme

2200 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60614

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.

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Piccolo Sogno

2 locations in Chicago

On Chicago’s near north side, Piccolo Sogno is the “little dream” of Chef Tony Priolo, whose goal has been to serve the very finest in rustic Italian cuisine, using locally...

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Pelago

Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast just steps off Michigan Avenue and surrounded by the most prestigious stores and residences, PELAGO is quietly nestled in the Hotel Raffaello. With years of experience in hospitality, their staff will be ‘at your service’ seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Le Petit Paris

One of Chicago's Best French Bistro's

Signature Room Lounge at the 96th Floor

You'll feel like you're on top of the world at this special bar on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Building.

Francesca's on Chestnut

The 20th location of the Francesca's family of restaurants, like the the other locations, offers pastas, pizzas and Italian entrees based on the cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. The restaurant serves brunch on weekends and also offers carryout and catering

Mirai Sushi Gold Coast

The Gold Coast outpost of the Wicker Park staple serves up the same menu in a more subdued setting. As with most sushi restaurants, the menu doesn't change, so always expect popular dishes like the lamb carpaccio, plus maki rolls such as spicy mono (spicy octopus roll topped with spicy tuna tartare with sweet unagi sauce) and tuna tuna salmon (poached salmon roll topped with thinly sliced tuna with avocado mousse and creamy wasabi sauce).

Mirai Sushi

Upscale eatery serving a large selection of Japanese fare including sushi & sashimi.

Cheesecake Factory - Hancock Center

To the bafflement of locals, this national chain always scores big with tourists. Look for a broad menu of globally influenced dishes, loads of desserts and long lines.

Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch/Chicago Sports Museum

This Harry Caray's location sets itself apart from the others--and it's not just because it's located on the seventh floor of Water Tower Place. Half of the venue is dedicated to the Chicago Sports Museum-

Wow Bao - Water Tower Place

Bao, or Chinese-style steamed buns, are the focus at this Lettuce Entertain You stand, which offers the portable snacks with fillings like Kung pao chicken, Thai curry chicken, green vegetable, chicken teriyaki, spicy Mongolian beef and BBQ beef, plus a special flavor.

Signature Room at the 95th

Classic American cuisine with an enviable view, the Signature Room is a tourist attraction as well as frequented by those celebrating a special occasion. The staff here boasts of many proposals happening in the dining room.

Oak Street Beach

This iconic beachside destination for food, fun & summer sun calls to locals, visitors and neighbors alike. Whether grabbing a quick snack, beach-front meal or sipping on craft beers at the bar - your summer taste cravings will be satisfied.

M Burger - Water Tower Place Mall

Fourth location for Lettuce Entertain You's wildly popular burger concept. Popular items include Nurse Betty, Hurt Burger (with special sauce) and the hand-crafted shakes and malts.

Nix Restaurant

American cuisine for breakfast and lunch in a bistro setting on the lobby level of the Knickerbocker Hotel. Buffet breakfast is served on weekends. NiX Restaurant Chicago is a favorite for breakfast and lunch.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1000 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611

Alinea

Le Colonial - Chicago

Lure Fishbar

Momotaro

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Marchesa

Omakase Yume

Margeaux Brasserie

Pizzeria Due

Pops for Champagne

avec River North

Bar Goa

Adorn

avec

Armitage Alehouse

Esme

Piccolo Sogno

Pelago

Le Petit Paris

Signature Room Lounge at the 96th Floor

Francesca's on Chestnut

Mirai Sushi Gold Coast

Mirai Sushi

Cheesecake Factory - Hancock Center

Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch/Chicago Sports Museum

Wow Bao - Water Tower Place

Signature Room at the 95th

Oak Street Beach

M Burger - Water Tower Place Mall

Nix Restaurant

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