Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1431 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607

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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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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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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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

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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Cobra Lounge

This late-night, hard-rockin' cafe attracts biker boys and bankers.

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.

Smyth + The Loyalist

In a neighborhood teeming with celebrity chefs, trendy restaurants and high-concept cocktail lounges, it's a challenge to stand out. But husband-wife duo John Shields and Karen Urie Shields have managed to capture the local foodie world's attention in the West Loop with their dual concept.

Bespoke Cuisine

Restaurant space & commercial kitchen hosting hands-on gourmet cooking parties for groups.

Peoria Packing

Peoria Packing is a butcher shop, unlike other butcher shops. Completely no-frills and self-service, it's the place to go if you need a pig's head, a beef brisket or a pile of ribs. You put on plastic gloves and choose your own in the refrigerated warehouse. Not for the squeamish, but the prices can't be beat. A second room offers packaged groceries and deli items, also at good prices, and they'll make you a carryout sandwich, too.

Pepperino Pizzeria

Pepperino Pizzeria is one of the famous brands serving you all with very delicious pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, salads, desserts and much more. Create your own pizza or choose one from our lip-smacking collection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas.

Elske

The year 2017 was big for culinary couple David and Anna Posey, who opened Elske to a barrage of accolades. The restaurant is situated in the West Loop and pays homage to the couple's Danish heritage.

Ever

Ever has been one of the most anticipated restaurant to open mid-2020. Michael Muser and Chef Curtis Duffey were the team behind Grace, one of only two Chicago-based Michelin three-star restaurants, and when that magnificent restaurant closed, Muser and Duffy started concepting Ever.

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.

Kaiser Tiger

Sausage, bacon, and beer is the ethos at this West Loop meat Mecca. The sprawling bar and restaurants boasts a large outdoor space for al fresco dining and drinking, with a menu loaded with decadent comfort foods.

Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

After two years as Jay's Amore Ristorante & Lounge, the Italian-focused restaurant is changing its tune with a new look and feel. Under the name VIAGGIO, expect a more contemporary restaurant offering more updated Italian dishes.

Bottom Lounge

West Town rock bar is co-owned by Mike Miller, best known for the bourbon-focused Delilah's in Lincoln Park.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1431 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607

Adorn

Armitage Alehouse

Le Colonial - Chicago

Bar Goa

Pops for Champagne

Holu

avec

Lure Fishbar

Omakase Yume

Esme

Marchesa

avec River North

Momotaro

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Alinea

Pizzeria Due

Margeaux Brasserie

Piccolo Sogno

Cobra Lounge

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

Smyth + The Loyalist

Bespoke Cuisine

Peoria Packing

Pepperino Pizzeria

Elske

Ever

Macello

Kaiser Tiger

Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

Bottom Lounge

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