Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 153 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dylan's Candy Bar

Chicago gets a major dose of sugar with the opening of this New York City-based candy wonderland. Since opening in 2001 with its first location, founder Dylan Lauren has been on a mission to bring colorful,

M Avenue Lounge

Experience the best of Chicago in a landmark hotel. Offering a mindful mix of progressive American fare and authentic seasonal specialties, M Restaurant’s knowledgeable chef and attentive staff will ensure an unforgettable dining experience.

Beatrix - Streeterville

The second location of Lettuce Entertain You's River North restaurant, this Streeterville outpost is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with brunch service available on Saturday and Sunday.

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

The second location of Lettuce Entertain You's Loop-based donut shop is bigger and more expansive in Streeterville. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is an artisan donut shop with the added bonus of fried chicken sandwiches, featuring a wide array of sweet and savory comfort foods.

T.G.I. Friday's - Streeterville

A branch of the national chain of casual taverns serving an eclectic American menu. Now part of Texas-based Carlson Restaurants, Friday's began in Manhattan in 1965.

Les Nomades

The legendary French restaurant opened in 1970 and continues to thrive in Streeterville as one of the top destinations for fine dining. It's housed in a turn-of-the-century brownstone with the original woodwork and wood-burning fireplaces.

Baptiste & Bottle

Perched high above the Magnificent Mile shopping district, Baptiste & Bottle is situated on the 20th floor of luxury hotel property Conrad Chicago. It's the second restaurant by famed chef Richard Sandoval, who is also behind Latinicity in the Loop.

Grand Lux Cafe

Created by the insatiable founders of The Cheesecake Factory®, The Grand Lux Cafe was inspired by extensive European travel exploring Italian trattorias, French bistros and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna.

676 Restaurant & Bar

A selection of seasonal tasting plates priced from $3 to $5 make this hotel dining room a terrific stop for a drink and a nibble after Mag Mile shopping, but you can stay on for full-sized entrees like Lake Michigan whitefish

M Burger - Huron

Lettuce Entertain You's original location for the wildly popular burger concept is located right off the kitchen from the award-winning Tru restaurant. Customers can watch the magic happen in the luxury restaurant's kitchen as they wait for their food.

SideDoor

SideDoor is an American gastropub within a larger restaurant, Lawry's the Prime Rib. In a casual room with an open kitchen on the west side of the magnificent old McCormick Mansion, SideDoor serves a range of beer-friendly snacks and meals

Garrett Popcorn Shop - Michigan Avenue

Store offering tins & party packs of sweet & savory gourmet popcorn, including seasonal flavors.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 153 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611

avec River North

Alinea

Pizzeria Due

Adorn

Armitage Alehouse

Holu

Lure Fishbar

Momotaro

Marchesa

avec

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Esme

Margeaux Brasserie

Le Colonial - Chicago

Bar Goa

Omakase Yume

Pops for Champagne

Piccolo Sogno

Dylan's Candy Bar

M Avenue Lounge

Beatrix - Streeterville

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

T.G.I. Friday's - Streeterville

Les Nomades

Baptiste & Bottle

Grand Lux Cafe

676 Restaurant & Bar

M Burger - Huron

SideDoor

Garrett Popcorn Shop - Michigan Avenue

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