Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Jilly's Cafe

Intimate & popular establishment featuring French bistro fare with an American twist plus brunch.

Edwardo's Natural Pizza - Skokie

Ten Mile House

The quintessential neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, Ten Mile House serves as a bastion for creative comfort foods in Evanston.

Ridgeview Grill

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Skokie

Emma's Bagel Cafe (formerly Bagel Country)

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.

Schaefer's Wines, Foods & Spirits

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Wilmette)

Ruby of Siam - Skokie

Fuel

Spice House - Evanston

Since-1957 spice purveyor doling out rubs, house blends & imported salts in a tin-ceilinged space.

Maggiano's - Old Orchard

Pita Inn - Skokie

Hub's Gyros I - Skokie

Depot Nuevo

Illinois Nut & Candy

New York Bagel & Bialy - Skokie

Siam Splendour

Extensive Thai food menu with veggie options offered in basic environs, plus a popular lunch buffet.

Charcoal Oven

Poochie's

Hotcakes Cafe

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Convito Cafe and Market

Mustard's Last Stand

Chockablock with Northwestern memorabilia, this eatery near Ryan Field serves Vienna Beef hot dogs, Polish sausages and burgers to students and college sports fans.

Bonefish Grill - Skokie

Sarkis Cafe

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

Bakers Square - Wilmette

Johnny Rockets - Skokie

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