Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Dirk's Fish and Gourment Shop restaurant

Alinea

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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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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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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Andros Taverna

2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dirk's Fish and Gourment Shop

Since opening our doors on April 3, 2003, we have prided ourselves on our commitment to provide fresh, sustainable varieties of fish to our customers. With over 40 years of experience, we know that our recipes and ingredients are the keys to our success. We are known for our dedicated personal service and devotion to quality!

Whale Tale

Bar & Grill · Sports Bar

Potbelly Sandwich Shop - Webster

Retro-style counter-serve chain known for made-to-order toasted sandwiches, salads & baked goods.

Sweet Mandy B's

Rock Wrap & Roll

Artistic sushi, Thai cuisine and other delectable Asian favorites. We are a BYOB establishment, with an adjacent beer and wine retailer.

Interurban Cafe & Pastry Shop

Former Charlie Trotter's and Glazed and Infused pastry star Christine McCabe has broken out on her own with this edgy sweets and savories shop located in an alley. Incidentally, it's located pretty close to her old stomping crowds of Trotter's. Ingredients are local and seasonally driven.

Tripoli Tap Tavern

We had to resist the urge of singing that old familiar "Cheers" theme when we discovered that this Lincoln Park tavern paid homage to Beantown sports. In addition to showing Boston's favorite sports teams on all screens at all times, guests can look forward to New England classics like clam chowder, crab cakes and more.

Floriole Cafe & Bakery

Floriole specializes in "rustic French pastries" including croissants, gallettes and brioche. Some lunch items, namely sandwiches, salads and quiches, are also available.

Pequod's Pizza (Chicago)

Known for its caramelized-cheese-crust pan pizzas, Pequod's is popular with DePaul students and Webster Place movie goers.

Kapitan Peranakan cuisine

Ever had Peranakan cuisine? Probably not, but now you can eat this distinctive Asian food at Kapitan, which opened at the very end of 2020.

Protein Bar Lincoln Park

The Lincoln Park outpost of this expanding local chain offers a number of menu items exclusive to this location. In addition to the now signature quinoa entrees, protein shakes and smoothies, customers may order from a children's menu (a number of vegetable and meat ingredients in whole wheat wraps), blended drinks such as PB&J, and quinoa bowls.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Dirk's Fish and Gourment Shop restaurant

Alinea

Dear Margaret

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Andros Taverna

avec River North

Lure Fishbar

avec

Momotaro

Margeaux Brasserie

Omakase Yume

Marchesa

Pizzeria Due

Adorn

Armitage Alehouse

Pops for Champagne

Le Colonial - Chicago

Esme

Bar Goa

Piccolo Sogno

Dirk's Fish and Gourment Shop

Whale Tale

Potbelly Sandwich Shop - Webster

Sweet Mandy B's

Rock Wrap & Roll

Interurban Cafe & Pastry Shop

Tripoli Tap Tavern

Floriole Cafe & Bakery

Pequod's Pizza (Chicago)

Kapitan Peranakan cuisine

Protein Bar Lincoln Park

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