Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near North Avenue Beach

Le Colonial - Chicago

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dear Margaret

2965 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wells on Wells

Wells on Wells is an independently owned and operated neighborhood dining and drinking favorite. The warm, comfortable vibe compliments a traditional American pub menu and full bar that is sure to have something for everyone

Elaine's Coffee Call

Elaine's Coffee Call, named for the switchboard operator who got coffee for playwright David Mamet when he resided at the hotel in its prior iteration, is a retro-inspired cafe with great coffee and better than average food. Located inside the Hotel Lincoln directly across from Lincoln Park,

Gallucci

No doubt about it, Chicago has come a long way since we were basically a town with just one type of pizza: the flat and crisp grid-cut tavern style, which remains a beloved Chicago favorite. Now, there are just so many options. Restaurants like Gallucci are introducing Chicagoans to some marvelous Neapolitan creations that may not have arrived in most of the United States (yet).

Galleria Liqueurs on Wells

Wine and Spirits - Packaged Goods

Kamehachi of Tokyo - Wells Street

Cocoa + Co.

Owner Kim Hack has created a high-level experience for the chocoholic with this sweet little artisan shop in the heart of Old Town.

Booth One

A classic Chicago restaurant being re-introduced in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood from LEYE chairman Rich Melman.

Tiparos Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar

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The J. Parker

The 13th floor is nothing but good vibes as J. Parker is the only bar in the city overlooking beautiful Lincoln Park. There are also nice views of the lakefront, which especially come in handy during the Chicago Air & Water Show weekend. You'll find it atop Hotel Lincoln, and it’s open yearround.

Corcoran's Grill & Pub

Compass Bar Chicago is focused on pairing Craft Beer with Woodfired Pizza, and delivering a memorable experience to every patron.

Castaways

Located right off the beach and volleyball nets, this warm-weather watering hole is the perfet place to catch some rays. Housed in a makeshift ship, this beachy locale is all about the dining and drinking on the ship's main deck, where tropical cocktails and refreshing beers share menu space with shrimp, chicken, salads, and more.

A Red Orchid Theatre

Founded in 1993, A Red Orchid presents new plays from all over the world and revives insightful works from the past.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near North Avenue Beach

Le Colonial - Chicago

Bar Goa

avec

Pops for Champagne

Margeaux Brasserie

Omakase Yume

avec River North

Dear Margaret

Momotaro

Armitage Alehouse

Marchesa

Alinea

Esme

Pizzeria Due

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Adorn

Lure Fishbar

Piccolo Sogno

Wells on Wells

Elaine's Coffee Call

Gallucci

Galleria Liqueurs on Wells

Kamehachi of Tokyo - Wells Street

Cocoa + Co.

Booth One

Tiparos Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar

The J. Parker

Corcoran's Grill & Pub

Castaways

A Red Orchid Theatre

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