Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 500 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605

Le Colonial - Chicago

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Amarit Thai Restaurant

A popular destination for Printers Row workers, especially at lunch, Amarit serves Thai and pan-Asian fare.

Gino's East Sports Bar

The family behind the iconic local pizza chain opens its first upscale sports lounge featuring classic deep-dish 'za as well as savory gourmet pies.

Flaco's Tacos

We aren’t the fanciest taqueria in town. “Hip” isn’t even part of our vocabulary. Flaco’s Tacos just knows good, simple Mexican food: tacos, burritos, tamales, y quesadillas. Nada mas..

Villains

Thanks to acclaimed chef Dennis Stover, Villains is a spot raising the bar on bar food. This longtime South Loop staple underwent a transformation from a burger bar to a restaurant and watering hole with a full-fledged craft beer program and an extensive chef-driven menu.

Epic Burger

Part of a local fast-service chain that uses natural & organic ingredients in its burgers & shakes.

Sofi Restaurant

This Northern Italian Restaurant features classics that include, Ossobuco alla Milanese, Braised Short Ribs of Beef, Veal Chop "Emiliana", Fish Stew Viareggina, along with Steaks, Lamb Chops and grilled Sea Bass Branzino, all of which are executed to perfection under his watchful eye.

Jazz Showcase

Joe Segal's iconic jazz club, one of the oldest continuing jazz venues in the country, makes its third home in the South Loop.

Halsted Street Deli - Chicago Board Options Exchange

Deli sandwiches, salads, gourmet coffee and fresh juices feature at this lunch spot, part of a large local chain.

Bar Louie (Polk St.)

Bar Louie is an eclectic urban bar made famous for our signature martinis, cocktails and dynamic beer selection. Bar Louie also features an exceptional selection of burgers, small plates, and sandwiches.

South Loop Club

A sports bar located in the � of the South Loop of Chicago for 30+ years! New hours 11 am - midnight

Cafecito

Cuban Restaurant · Coffee Shop

Brando's Speakeasy

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

Taureaux Tavern

Cochon Volant Brasserie's owners, Well Done Hospitality, opens a second French-focused restaurant in the Loop.

Kasey's Tavern

This classic, old-style saloon features state-of-the art satellite TV and flatscreen monitors to watch all the action.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 500 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605

Le Colonial - Chicago

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Bar Goa

Lure Fishbar

Omakase Yume

avec River North

Marchesa

Pizzeria Due

Alinea

Margeaux Brasserie

Adorn

Momotaro

Holu

Pops for Champagne

avec

Piccolo Sogno

Amarit Thai Restaurant

Gino's East Sports Bar

Flaco's Tacos

Villains

Epic Burger

Sofi Restaurant

Jazz Showcase

Halsted Street Deli - Chicago Board Options Exchange

Bar Louie (Polk St.)

South Loop Club

Cafecito

Brando's Speakeasy

Taureaux Tavern

Kasey's Tavern

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