Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 555 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661-2514

Margeaux Brasserie

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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My Thai - Presidential Towers

Thai standby for downtown lunchers and residents.

Dylan's Tavern & Grill

Here at Dylan’s we work hard to provide a comfortable atmosphere for you and your friends. We use only the top quality and freshest Ingredients in our food and carry a great selection of Libations and beer.

Blackwood BBQ - West Loop

The menu at Blackwood BBQ is small but mighty. Using the best ingredients, handmade rubs, locally sourced meats, potent spices, and all natural chicken, Blackwood BBQ takes great time and care with each and every item on their concise menu, served morning through night.

I Dream of Falafel - 555 W. Monroe

Counter-serve spot for chicken shawarma, pita sandwiches with falafel & more Mediterranean eats.

Boston Blackie's - Chicago

This American pub serves burgers, salads, steaks & chops in a laid-back tavern setting.

Chutney Joe's Indian Diner

Aatish Puniani and his father, Vijay, offer a short menu of inexpensive, homemade Indian fare in a quick-serve atmosphere. The menu includes four meat options — chicken tikka masala, Bombay beef, pork vindalo and lamb rogan josh, and four vegetarian dishes, including spinach paneer and vegan garbanzo masala, plus a few smaller choices.

Roti (Riverside Plaza)

The Chipotle of Mediterranean food, Roti now has three locations in the Loop and two in the suburbs. The quickservice concept features pita sandwiches, salads and Mediterranean plates with choice of meat, falafel or vegetables and toppings like feta, olives, hummus, and tomato and cucumber salad.

Hannah's Bretzel

A fifth Hannah's Bretzel opens in Chicago's West Loop, offering residents and area workers a healthy breakfast and lunch option. The 3,000-square-foot space, which has received LEED-EB Sliver and LEED-NC Platinum certification, is located in the historic Quaker Oats Building. Sandwiches made with in-house breads, plus salads and more are the specialties.

Burrito Beach

It's hotter at the beach. And our flavors are spicier, bolder and better - from cabo shrimp tacos to our buffalo chicken burrito - than anything you'd hope to find under generic silver foil. It's refreshing at the beach. Like an ice cold horchata washing down some uber-fresh guac made twice daily from perfectly ripe avocados.

Epic Burger - West Loop

All-natural beef, cage-free organic eggs, Wisconsin cheeses and nitrate-free bacon distinguish Epic from other burger shops. The expanding organic burger chain opened this spot, its third and largest location, in 2011.

Mezza Grill - Riverside Plaza

Casual branch of a local chain features Mediterranean soups, salads, kebabs & pitas.

Claudia

You may have had a chance to marvel at the culinary arts as practiced by Chef Trevor Teich at Michelin-starred restaurants like L2O, NoMI or Acadia. Or maybe you visited his old pop-up, Claudia; now, Teich has a brick-and-mortar restaurant of the same name, and he is crushing it.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 555 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661-2514

Margeaux Brasserie

Momotaro

Pops for Champagne

avec

Bar Goa

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Marchesa

avec River North

Lure Fishbar

Armitage Alehouse

Adorn

Esme

Alinea

Omakase Yume

Pizzeria Due

Le Colonial - Chicago

Holu

Piccolo Sogno

My Thai - Presidential Towers

Dylan's Tavern & Grill

Blackwood BBQ - West Loop

I Dream of Falafel - 555 W. Monroe

Boston Blackie's - Chicago

Chutney Joe's Indian Diner

Roti (Riverside Plaza)

Hannah's Bretzel

Burrito Beach

Epic Burger - West Loop

Mezza Grill - Riverside Plaza

Claudia

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