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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.
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
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Holu is an Asian Prime Steakhouse with tableside preparation of some of the finest beef you've ever had.
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.
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.
The neighborhood café focuses on supporting local artisans specializing in coffee, pastries, sandwiches and tea in its second location. The original location is based in Buena Park, on the far North Side.
Lincoln Park's beloved Molly's Cupcakes, which peddles in Americana nostalgia via whimsical desserts and a design motif reminiscent of a kindergarten classroom, has expanded with a new location in Streeterville. And this time, they've added booze to the equation, appealing to the downtown set with wine and cocktails to accompany those fan-favorite cupcakes.
This expensive club like sushi bar opened in August 2007, this spacious pan-Asian eatery in the River East right next door to the AMC Theatres
Owners have recreated this interior to resemble a Georgian town home, but they've updated classic Irish dishes to fit its upscale diners and barhoppers.
Roberts Pizza Company,located in the Streeterville neighborhood, situated in the heart of the downtown Chicago, serves up thin-crust, artisanal pies featuring fresh and unique ingredients.
The only Irish pub on the Chicago River.
Welcome to Lucky Strike and For the Win Chicago - A superior entertainment complex that brings together American comfort cuisine, hand crafted cocktails and distinctive nightlife in a hip atmosphere not like any other in Chicago. Located just 2 blocks from the historic Navy Pier and 1 block off the bustling Magnificent Mile-
It’s the sort of place to completely immerse yourself into the music. No cell phone use allowed—and that’s a good thing. Winter’s is a traditional jazz club that’s been modernized. You’ll love it for its intimacy and dedication to the best of straight ahead, classic, vocal and swing.
This massive terrace lounge at the Loews Chicago Hotel boasts some of the largest al fresco space in Chicago, with cocktails, wine and beer as part of its draw. Ultimately, most people flock here for the enormous patio, which is open seasonally, complete with a huge lawn and outdoor games.
Yolk specializes in all things egg — omelets, scramblers, frittatas, and even an egg-topped breakfast pizza, plus pancakes, French toast, crepes, oatmeal, specialty juices and their own private-labeled premium coffee.
One thing's for certain: Bowling never goes out of style in Chicago. From the old-school pin setup at Southport Lanes to Seven Ten Lanes near the University of Chicago, there's a great variety from which to choose.
L’Aventino Forno Romano in Streeterville specializes in new takes on a traditional Roman pizza called “pinsa.”
