Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3827

Armitage Alehouse

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Labriola Ristorante & Cafe

On Chicago’s Near North Side, in an area that boasts what is likely Chicago’s (i.e., the world’s) richest selection of restaurants serving deep dish pizza, Labriola Ristorante & Café stands at the forefront.

Kostali at the Gwen

It's a family affair at Kostali as cousins Michael Nahabedian and Carrie Nahabedian team up for the third time with this project at the Gwen hotel. Located on the lobby level, Kostali focuses on coastal cuisines of southern Europe and northern Africa.

The Purple Pig

The Purple Pig is a Mediterranean wine bar helmed by chef/partner Jimmy Bannos Jr. The restaurant offers cheese, swine, and wine, among other standout dishes,

Sayat Nova

Sayat Nova dishes are meant to be shared, enjoyed, savored. Grilled meats are our specialty. Vegetarian options are plentiful.

Eno at The Intercontinental Hotel

Wine, cheese and exotic chocolates complement each other at this unique hotel wine lounge.

Café Nordstrom

The top-floor cafe serves gourmet sandwiches, wraps, burgers and salads. You'll also find a small selection of beer and wine on the menu.

Vosges Haut-Chocolate - Michigan Avenue

Pronounced "vohj," these chocolatiers produce exotic chocolate truffles and candy bars

Harvest at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Farm-fresh Midwestern ingredients are the focus at this little-known spot inside the Marriott, which boasts a rooftop garden, complete with apiary, to supply its kitchens with produce and honey. They also sponsor an acre of farmland

Volare (Streeterville)

"Volare Ristorante Italiano reflects the look & feel of an old world Italian establishment." Family owned since the beginning, we've proudly called Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood home since 1997.

Billy Goat Tavern

"Cheezeborger, cheezeborger" and more in an underground haunt made famous by a recurring SNL skit.

Hampton Social Streeterville

Inspired by the popular East Coast vacation destination, Hampton Social Streeterville features a seafood-centric menu, craft beers and a laid-back, beachy atmosphere.

Bandera

At Bandera you'll find a neighborhood restaurant where you can enjoy the exciting theater of a kitchen in the round. We roast our rotisserie chickens all day over an open fire.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3827

Armitage Alehouse

Bar Goa

Pizzeria Due

Margeaux Brasserie

Le Colonial - Chicago

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Omakase Yume

Esme

Alinea

Adorn

Holu

avec

avec River North

Marchesa

Momotaro

Lure Fishbar

Pops for Champagne

Piccolo Sogno

Labriola Ristorante & Cafe

Kostali at the Gwen

The Purple Pig

Sayat Nova

Eno at The Intercontinental Hotel

Café Nordstrom

Vosges Haut-Chocolate - Michigan Avenue

Harvest at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Volare (Streeterville)

Billy Goat Tavern

Hampton Social Streeterville

Bandera

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