Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Galit

There are, across the country, several Middle Eastern restaurants and chefs that have garnered a James Beard award; now Chicago has one, too, with Galit, headed up by GM Andres Clavero (formerly of Nico Osteria) and James Beard award-winning Chef Zachary Engel.

Lincoln Hall

Clarke's - Lincoln Park

These 24-hour diners in Wicker Park, Lincoln Park and Lakeview serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day.

Chicago's Dog House

This gourmet dog stop near DePaul University opened in summer 2009 and serves specialty sausages such as BBQ smoked duck, ribeye steak, alligator, rabbit as well as classic Vienna Beef franks. "Frips," house-made spiral-cut potato chips, are another specialty.

Millie's Supper Club

Thanks to a long-term love affair born during summer trips to the Northwoods, a real Wisconsin style supper club has opened in the city of Chicago. Owner Brian Reynolds is the man smitten by supper clubs and he is excited to have opened his own -- Millie's Supper Club. It is named for his grandmother, who introduced Reynolds to many of the iconic Supper Clubs throughout Wisconsin as he was growing up.

Parson's Chicken & Fish Lincoln Park

The team behind such hits as Cherry Circle Room, Cindy's and Lost Lake take on fried chicken and fish--again--in a sprawling space in Lincoln Park.

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater

Founded in 1974, Victory Gardens Theater is dedicated to producing world premiere plays. One of the country's most respected mid-sized professional theater companies,the theater received the 2001 Tony Award for Best Regional Theater.

The Red Lion Pub

Located in the heart of Lincoln Park's DePaul corridor, The Red Lion Pub serves as a welcoming watering hole for nearby students, families, and more. The ethos here is English tavern culture, operating with all of familiar pub favorites from beer to food.

Red Lion Pub

The building that housed the original Red Lion Pub opened in 1882, and was torn down in 2013. Owner Colin Cordwell describes the latest iteration as offering a "lived-in British pub feel," but you'll find it to be quite contemporary.

Lincoln Station

Lincoln Station is Lincoln Park's favorite hangout. Located across the street from the historic Biograph Theater, we

Tonic Room

They specialize in live acoustic nights and and daily drinks specials.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614

Pizzeria Due

avec

Lure Fishbar

Le Colonial - Chicago

Marchesa

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Andros Taverna

Dear Margaret

Esme

avec River North

Bar Goa

Alinea

Adorn

Margeaux Brasserie

Omakase Yume

Armitage Alehouse

Pops for Champagne

Momotaro

Piccolo Sogno

Galit

Lincoln Hall

Clarke's - Lincoln Park

Chicago's Dog House

Millie's Supper Club

Parson's Chicken & Fish Lincoln Park

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater

The Red Lion Pub

Red Lion Pub

Lincoln Station

Tonic Room

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