Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 545 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654-7108

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Blue Chicago (at Superior)

Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.

Arbella

The clubby little sister to Tanta, Arbella is two doors down from the celebrated Peruvian-inspired restaurant. Nightly, it features popular local deejays, who spin deep house and Latin beats as guests sip on exotic craft cocktails.

Tanta

Famed Peruvian chef/restaurateur Gaston Acurio--who boasts more than 30 restaurants around the globe--brought his brand to Chicago in 2013.

Fado Irish Pub

This River North night spot doesn't feel like it's part of a chain, as even the locals make it a regular hang. The three-level venue accommodates plenty of guests, but on St. Paddy's Day, lines still wrap around the corner.

O'Leary's Public House

Warm Irish pub offering traditional eats & drinks, plus TVs showing Packers games & other sports.

Blue Chicago (at Ohio)

It's ladies night almost every night at this female-dominated blues venue downtown. It's also very family friendly for those looking to bring the whole gang out for a good rockin' time.

McDonald's 50th Anniversary Restaurant

This supersized McDonald's was built in 2005 to honor the chain's 50th anniversary. The 24,000-square-foot, two-story fast-food emporium boasts 60-foot Golden Arches. The interior features a premium coffee bar, historic memorabilia, upscale contemporary furniture, plasma TVs and skyline views.

The Diver

You want to fly away to somewhere cool…but let’s face it: many of us won’t be doing any international travel for some time. River North’s The Diver, however, gives you good-time Mexican vibes and food in a space that makes you feel like you’re chilling on a beachfront far away.

Maggiano's - Chicago

Brindille

Award-winning chef Carrie Nahabedian and her cousin, Michael Nahabedian, of the famed Naha restaurant

GT Fish & Oyster

Named after Executive Chef Giuseppe Tentori, the seafood-focused restaurant is part of the Boka Restaurant Group, which is also behind Balena, Boka, Perennial

Flamingo Rum Club

Chicagoans can now get a rich taste of South American and Caribbean entertainment yearround with the arrival of the Flamingo Rum Club. It's rich with flavor, particularly honing in on nostalgic Cuban culture.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 545 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654-7108

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Marchesa

Holu

Margeaux Brasserie

avec

Le Colonial - Chicago

Alinea

Esme

Pizzeria Due

Adorn

Omakase Yume

Bar Goa

Lure Fishbar

avec River North

Armitage Alehouse

Pops for Champagne

Momotaro

Piccolo Sogno

Blue Chicago (at Superior)

Arbella

Tanta

Fado Irish Pub

O'Leary's Public House

Blue Chicago (at Ohio)

McDonald's 50th Anniversary Restaurant

The Diver

Maggiano's - Chicago

Brindille

GT Fish & Oyster

Flamingo Rum Club

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