Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1156 W Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60642

Le Colonial - Chicago

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oggi Trattoria

Oggi Trattoria is a family owned Italian cafe. We specialize in traditional italian cuisine made with the best and freshest local ingredients in Chicago.

Aberdeen Tap

Cozy neighborhood tavern with gourmet pub fare, craft beers & a patio with skyline views.

G&O

The team that brought you The Aberdeen Tap have opened their second location, G & O, in February of 2014. Located at 459 N. Ogden Ave, (corner of Grand and Ogden). Formally a West Town gas/service station, G & O features craft/classic cocktails, craft/local beer, in-house liquor infusions, house batched cocktails, wine and a constant rotation of smaller batch beer on tap.

Twisted Spoke

COCKTAILS MADE BY A REAL MASTER COCKTOLOGIST

TWO

There's an emphasis here on Midwestern farm-to-fork cuisine and décor, with a strong beer and cocktail program. TWO is also very neighborhood friendly and has thankfully ditched the small-plates trend for "medium" sized offerings of hearty fare

Mahoney’s Pub & Grille

There's something for everyone — from sports TV to games to live music — at this bustling pub.

Bella Notte

Classic Italian Steakhouse est. 1995-Lunch Mon-Fri-Dinner 7 Nights-Private Dining for 10-100 ppl-Delivery-Carry-Out & Catering also available.

Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine

Through years of experience they have mastered the pairing of simple but complex flavors to create some of the most tasteful and innovative New-Japanese and Thai cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients and top quality meats and fish from around the world. Butterfly Sushi bar offers something for everyone.

Terry's Toffee

People from all over--including Hollywood celebrities--crave the delicious, handcrafted toffees in a variety of flavors at Terry's. The Grand Avenue location is the original venue.

Bari

It's old-school Italian provisions and subs aplenty at this classic Italian market and deli counter in West Town.

Mart Anthony's

Mart Anthony's is your home for authentic Italian cooking. We have been serving traditional Italian food to the Chicagoland community since 1981.

Coalfire Pizza

With two locations in West Town and Lakeview, Coalfire serves an American spin on traditional Neapolitan-style pizza. Its signature: a thin crust emerging slightly charred and bubbly from an 800-degree oven fueled by clean burning coal.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1156 W Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60642

Le Colonial - Chicago

Pizzeria Due

Margeaux Brasserie

Pops for Champagne

Alinea

Bar Goa

Lure Fishbar

Omakase Yume

Holu

avec River North

avec

Armitage Alehouse

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Adorn

Esme

Momotaro

Marchesa

Piccolo Sogno

Oggi Trattoria

Aberdeen Tap

G&O

Twisted Spoke

TWO

Mahoney’s Pub & Grille

Bella Notte

Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine

Terry's Toffee

Bari

Mart Anthony's

Coalfire Pizza

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