Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1150 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

Omakase Yume

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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Dear Margaret

2965 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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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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Andros Taverna

2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mirai Sushi

Busy, contemporary sushi bar with a big sake menu.

Silli Kori (Formerly Thai Village)

Thai restaurant 2 years in a row on michelin list!

Takito Kitchen

More modern tacos come to Wicker Park to compete with stalwarts Big Star and Antique Taco with the arrival of Takito Kitchen in March 2013.

Rainbo Club

Even though the neighborhood has changed, not much has budged here at West Town's hipster haven. They've even got an old-school photo booth.

Via Carducci La Sorella

Welcome to Via Carducci! This is the name of the street I grew up on back on back in my home village Calabria, Italy.

MAK

"Simply good food" is the mantra at this quick service Modern Asian Kitchen, where quality Chinese food is the name of the game.

Innjoy

Division Street lounge offers young hipsters a place to chill out, dance to the soundtrack of the latest sounds.

Easy Bar

Located in Chicago’s Wicker Park area, Easy Bar is as eclectic and entertaining as the neighborhood in which it resides. With a style that’s both warm and unpretentious, Easy Bar has an elusive vibe that is welcoming to all. Easy Bar boasts a fully stocked bar, 19 beers on tap, and a seasonal cocktail menu.

The Fifty/50

This casual watering hole boasts three levels, two full bars and 19 flatscreen TVs. The menu includes house-smoked barbecue, f

Fatpour Tap Works

The beer-focused lounge offers large formats and rare suds to complement its pub grub.

The Perch

Sometimes, you get hit with the uncontrollable urge to just hang out in a casual place for some good food and drink, nothing fancy, just tastiness and some relaxation. When that urge hits you, resistance is futile: grab a perch, a brew, and a bite at The Perch.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1150 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

Omakase Yume

Dear Margaret

Pops for Champagne

Andros Taverna

Armitage Alehouse

avec River North

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Lure Fishbar

Pizzeria Due

Margeaux Brasserie

Bar Goa

Esme

Marchesa

avec

Momotaro

Adorn

Le Colonial - Chicago

Alinea

Piccolo Sogno

Mirai Sushi

Silli Kori (Formerly Thai Village)

Takito Kitchen

Rainbo Club

Via Carducci La Sorella

MAK

Innjoy

Easy Bar

The Fifty/50

Fatpour Tap Works

The Perch

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