Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 27 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604

avec

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vivere

Opened in 1990, the most formal and elegant of the three Italian Village restaurants offers contemporary Italian cuisine in a rococo dining room.

Illinois Restaurant Association

The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization (501 c3) dedicated to build and promote the health and prosperity of the restaurant industry by investing in our youth and our workforce. Through initiatives centered around the ProStart® Program, career exploration, job readiness training, and yearly scholarships, the Educational Foundation is constantly striving to make a difference in the Illinois foodservice industry.

Ceres Cafe

Conveniently located in the North lobby of the Historic Chicago Board of Trade Building, Ceres Café is owned and operated by restaurateurs celebrating their fifth generation of restaurant ownership in Chicago. Dedicated, since 1967, to bringing the freshest ingredients possible to the financial district. Ceres teams up with locally sourced suppliers that grow produce for our famous soups, tossed to order salads, and daily specials.

Lockwood Restaurant and Bar

On the lobby level of the historic Palmer House Hilton, Lockwood offers contemporary cuisine rooted in French and Italian traditions. In the Lockwood Bar, Chef Joe Rose plans to bring a brasserie-type feel with seafood platters and a French-inspired menu.

Miller's Pub

In 1950, three brothers of Greek descent, Pete, Nick and Jimmy Gallios, pooled all of their resources and purchased the flailing Miller’s Pub from the Miller brothers, who had established the bar in 1935.

Potter’s—Chicago Burger Bar

Think again if you believe the burger craze will ever slow down in Chicago. It’s hotter than ever, so much that Potter’s has transformed into the latest trendy burger bar. Nestled inside the historic Palmer House Hilton, the former cocktail lounge now specializes in gourmet burgers with an emphasis on local ingredients from the hotel’s rooftop garden and apiary.

Berghoff Restaurant

Thousands of Chicagoans stood in line in cold winter weather for a final goodbye after the Berghoff family announced its 107-year-old restaurant would close in February 2006.

Italian Village

Elephant & Castle - West Adams

Casual pub gets a rowdy crowd, especially during soccer season.

Garrett Popcorn Shop (Jackson)

Garrett Popcorn is handmade throughout the day in old-fashioned Copper Kettles using only the highest-quality ingredients.

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

Welcome to the Exchequer Restaurant & Pub. Our family owned-and-operated restaurant has been serving delicious food in the downtown Chicago Loop since 1969. Along with our award-winning Chicago-style deep dish pizza and baby back ribs, our menu features steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and a variety of super salads and sandwiches.

Brando's Speakeasy

Hidden little bar in the South Loop specializes in deejays spinning deep house and soul. Also, daily drink specials.

Revival Food Hall

This massive collective from the team behind 16" On Center (Longman & Eagle, The Promontory, Punch House, Moneygun) plays up some of Chicago's top original concepts. Miniature versions of 15 restaurants are situated in a 24,000-square-foot marketplace called Revival Food Hall, which is on the ground floor of The National, a restoration of a historic 1907 Daniel Burnham-designed 20-story building.

La Cantina Italian Chophouse

Italian Village dining room with a large wine cellar & fish tanks, plus steak, seafood & pastas.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 27 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604

avec

Holu

Le Colonial - Chicago

Adorn

Margeaux Brasserie

avec River North

Bar Goa

Lure Fishbar

Omakase Yume

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Pops for Champagne

Alinea

Marchesa

Momotaro

Pizzeria Due

Piccolo Sogno

Vivere

Illinois Restaurant Association

Ceres Cafe

Lockwood Restaurant and Bar

Miller's Pub

Potter’s—Chicago Burger Bar

Berghoff Restaurant

Italian Village

Elephant & Castle - West Adams

Garrett Popcorn Shop (Jackson)

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub

Brando's Speakeasy

Revival Food Hall

La Cantina Italian Chophouse

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