Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

Irving's for Red Hot Lovers

Akai Hana

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Skokie

Rosded Too

Classic Thai dishes from an extensive menu presented in comfy surrounds with Asian accents.

Ruby of Siam - Skokie

Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen

AOK Gourmet - Skokie

Tim Tub Thai

Charcoal Oven

Sarkis Cafe

Small mainstay draws crowds for its classic breakfast fare served in a diner-style environment.

Yolo Mexican Eatery

Burt's Place

The tiny restaurant is so small that customers must call in for their orders if they expect to be served. Burt's Place, located in Morton Grove, is a neighborhood treasure with fans from all over for its signature pies.

Johnny Rockets - Skokie

Edwardo's Natural Pizza - Skokie

Little Island

The double bacon cheeseburger at this tiny Evanston spot weighs in at a pound and a half. Regulars also go in for the Vesuvius (a burger served on French bread and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, peppers and onions), massive baskets of seasoned cheese fries and regulation Chicago hot dogs, but there's a huge menu to choose from.

Papillon

Bonefish Grill - Skokie

Sweety Pies

Bakers Square - Wilmette

Maggiano's - Old Orchard

Emma's Bagel Cafe (formerly Bagel Country)

Yim Siam

Pequod's Pizza (Morton Grove)

Local institution known for deep-dish pizza with a caramelized crust, served in spacious digs.

Pita Inn - Skokie

Schaefer's Wines, Foods & Spirits

Binny's Beverage Depot - Skokie

Binny's superstores offer a huge selection of fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers, cigars and gift items. This location also offers gourmet groceries and cheeses and a walk-in humidor.

Tub Tim Thai

Village Inn Pizzeria, Sports Bar and Grill - Skokie

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Hackney's - Harms Road, Glenview

A family-owned business dating back to Prohibition, Hackney's hospitality started in the glassed-in back porch of the Glenview home where Jack and Bebe Hackney sold corned-beef sandwiches and beer. When the Volstead Act was repealed in 1933 they added a four-stool bar and started cooking up Hackneyburgers in 10-inch black iron frying pans, served on Bebe's homemade dark rye, just the way they still serve them today.