Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1134 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607

avec River North

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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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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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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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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Holu

2101 S. Jefferson, Chicago, IL 60616

Holu is an Asian Prime Steakhouse with tableside preparation of some of the finest beef you've ever had.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Alinea

1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

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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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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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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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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Monteverde

A former "Top Chef" finalist, Sarah Grueneberg has made her West Loop eatery one of the hottest destinations in the country. Monteverde, which is her collaboration with industry vets Meg Sahs and Robert Mosher, is her interpretation of modern Italian cuisine.

Nando's Peri-Peri

This South African based chain of rotisserie chicken restaurants has taken Chicago by storm, starting with an outpost in the West Loop, followed by others in the Loop, Streeterville, Lincoln Park, and beyond. Flame-grilled poultry is in abundance, along with other eclectic sides and drinks.

Macello

Italian-focused restaurant and lounge takes Meatpacking District's theme to heart as guests pass through the clear, plastic cooler strip curtain into a warm, loft-like space with original wood beams and 15 foot ceilings.

City Winery

This New York import in the West Loop makes its own wines on premise. The menu varies from light appetizers to full entrees meant to pair well with the wines. Nightly live entertainment features, too.

The CrossRoads Bar & Grill

Meet your friends and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and a great menu of Southern-inspired appetizers and main courses... ask about the Legend of The CrossRoads while you're there.

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

With its astounding, lavish decor, Alhambra is as close as you can get to Moorish South of Spain without leaving Chicago. Live entertainment regularly featuring belly shows.

Third Rail Tavern

Their massive martinis and wallet-friendly fare keep the area folks happy.

Mad Social

New American fare with global influences, plus creative cocktails, served in rustic-chic digs.

Cone

The Irish-inspired ice-cream shop serves frosty treats with names like "hair of the dog" sundae (Guinness, Bailey's and Jameson ice cream), The Blarney Turtle (vanilla ice cream with roasted peanuts and caramel) and the Sprouting Shamrock (cookie dough ice cream with Oreos and gummy worms).

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana

Forno Rosso, in the West Loop, brings traditional Vera Pizza Napoletana to the trendy neighborhood. Its red oven, or Forno Rosso, was made by artisan oven makers in Napoli, Italy, and is hand crafted using the highest quality materials to assure heat retention up to 1000 F.

Eleven Eleven Chicago

Formerly known as Honey's, Eleven Eleven resurrects the space with a more casual, neighborhood-friendly menu. The stylish venue retains the same design, with a spacious cocktail lounge in the front and an adjacent intimate dining room.

La Colombe

La Colombe debuted in Chicago with a splash. This Philadelphia-based coffee company is revered on the East Coast, and had been slowly easing its way across the country. In Chicago, numerous restaurants and cafes supply La Colombe coffee, but this West Loop location is their first brick-and-mortar location in the city. Uncluttered by CDs, magazines, and wi-fi, the philosophy at La Colombe is to keep the focus on what they do best: coffee.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1134 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607

avec River North

Adorn

Armitage Alehouse

Le Colonial - Chicago

Holu

Pops for Champagne

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Momotaro

Bar Goa

Esme

Pizzeria Due

Marchesa

Lure Fishbar

Margeaux Brasserie

Alinea

Omakase Yume

avec

Piccolo Sogno

Monteverde

Nando's Peri-Peri

Macello

City Winery

The CrossRoads Bar & Grill

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

Third Rail Tavern

Mad Social

Cone

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana

Eleven Eleven Chicago

La Colombe

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