Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 736 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60661

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Little Goat

Stephanie Izard's contemporary diner concept opened late December 2012. It's part of the BOKA Restaurant Group and includes artisan coffee and bread service

Little Goat Diner

Stephanie Izard relaunches Little Goat Bread as Little Goat Bakery. Expect the same artisan breads, plus plenty of pastries, including mini apple fennel pies, Mexican chocolate cakes and corn cherry muffins.

Komo

At Komo, Executive Chef Macku Chan combines two traditional Japanese coursed eating styles: kaiseki and omakase.

Mako

You might begin to wonder if Chicago really needs another sushi joint, as there are now dozens out there. Mako, however, proves that there’s always room at the top for the very best sushi restaurants.

Au Cheval

Brendan Sodikoff, the guy behind Doughnut Vault, Gilt Bar and Maude's Liquor Bar, opens a high-concept diner serving griddled burgers, foie gras terrine, and General Tso's fried chicken with dried chili and brown sugar glaze.

Girl and the Goat

"Top Chef" winner Stephanie Izard teamed up with restaurateurs Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz to open a casual yet trendy eatery in the West Loop in July 2010.

Lone Wolf

Lone Wolf marks the latest resident on Randolph Street's Restaurant Row.

ROOH

There are a lot of Indian restaurants in Chicago, but none quite like ROOH, which represents a bold direction in Indian cuisine pursued by few other restaurants in the United States.

Nia

Featuring Mediterranian-style small plates and drinks, with highlights such as the Nia Sangria (berry flavored), several cocktails made with fresh juices and a bold, very gold interior. The 50-seater Nia is housed in a former alterations shop, an all-new space with state-of-the-art equipment.

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

The pub and brewery date to 2010, but the building is 100 years old, at the exact location of the Haymarket Riot of 1886. The bar offers 32 brews on tap including at least 10 of Brewmaster Pete Crowley's house-brewed varieties. House-made sausages, pizzas, burgers and rotisserie chicken feature on a pub menu served until late night.

Sushi Dokku

Former Sushi Wabi owners Susan Thompson and Angela Hepler-Lee open a 50-seater sushi spot near their former digs. They're aiming to set it apart with what they're calling "dressed nigiri bites."

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 736 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60661

Pizzeria Due

Holu

Pops for Champagne

Lure Fishbar

Marchesa

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Armitage Alehouse

Adorn

avec River North

Momotaro

Margeaux Brasserie

Bar Goa

Le Colonial - Chicago

Omakase Yume

Esme

Alinea

avec

Piccolo Sogno

Little Goat

Little Goat Diner

Komo

Mako

Au Cheval

Girl and the Goat

Lone Wolf

ROOH

Nia

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

Sushi Dokku

La Josie

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