Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1600 n. halsted st., Chicago, IL 60614

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pizzeria Bebu

This intimate, modern pizza parlor was an instant success when it opened in 2017. Pizzera Bebu, opened by wife-and-husband team Zach and Rachel Smith, consists of a long, narrow space with tables, plus several seats at the pizza bar.

Burger Bar Chicago

Like the nearby Epic Burger, Burger Bar touts its dedication to local ingredients, fresh-cut fries and milkshakes.

Sur la Table - Lincoln Park

These high-end cookware stores also offer unique gourmet ingredients and foodstuffs, cookbooks and cooking classes.

BOKA

Contemporary American fare with seasonal ingredients are at the forefront of this Lincoln Park stunner, the restaurant that put Boka Restaurant Group on the map.

Uncle Julio's Hacienda - Chicago

Tex-Mex chain serving mesquite-grilled fare & margarita-sangria swirls in a hacienda-style space.

Vinci

Opened in 1991, Vinci is known for its rustic, traditional Italian fare, from signature polenta to house-made pastas.

Royal George Theatre

The Royal George is the perennial Chicago home of "Late Nite Catechism" as well as visiting shows.

Sully's House Tap Room and Grill

Sully's House is a fun, upscale Irish-style sports pub, in exciting southwest Lincoln Park.

Trattoria Gianni

Location, cuisine and atmosphere just are not enough to save this place. If the theater's moved this would be the first corpse. Am I being clear... THIS PLACE SUCKS!

Pizza Capri - Lincoln Park

Fast casual Italian food. Made fresh to order. Available for pick up and delivery. Catering also available all over Chicagoland!

Steppenwolf Theatre

Formed in 1976, Steppenwolf Theatre's ensemble has grown into an internationally renowned company. Members include such well-known actors as Gary Sinise, John Malkovich and John Mahoney. Its current complex, built in 1991,

Joe's Bar

They've got the usual multiple flat-screen monitors, nightly specials and live-music acts, but Tuesday nights are reserved for "Quarter Beer Night."

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1600 n. halsted st., Chicago, IL 60614

Adorn

avec River North

Dear Margaret

avec

Lure Fishbar

Alinea

Bar Goa

Le Colonial - Chicago

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Armitage Alehouse

Momotaro

Omakase Yume

Esme

Marchesa

Pizzeria Due

Pops for Champagne

Margeaux Brasserie

Piccolo Sogno

Pizzeria Bebu

Burger Bar Chicago

Sur la Table - Lincoln Park

BOKA

Uncle Julio's Hacienda - Chicago

Vinci

Royal George Theatre

Sully's House Tap Room and Grill

Trattoria Gianni

Pizza Capri - Lincoln Park

Steppenwolf Theatre

Joe's Bar

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