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.
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.
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
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.
Trinity Bar is not your average bar. Rather, it's an Irish-accented dining and drinking den in Lakeview with an elevated approach to food and cocktails. The former can largely be attested to Mike Sheerin, the acclaimed local chef who came aboard to revamp the storied bar.
There's nothing fancy about Durkin's, but neighborhood types like it for its laid-back energy and comfortable setting.
A childhood chef Chef/Owner Anthony lived part of his life in Italy on his grandfather's farm where he learned the Italian way — l'ambiente Italiano. Just after being established in 2001, Sapori Trattoria struggled and almost closed its doors in 2003. With persistence, perseverance, and most of all with God's help, Sapori Trattoria grew to be the neighborhood darling.
Founded in 1999, the Green City Market brings sustainably grown and organic produce directly from farmers to city consumers. Along with fruits and vegetables, you'll find cheeses, honey, meats and baked goods.
Don Jorge Albarran opened Las Fuentes in February of 1982, just three years after moving to Chicago. Originally from Guerrero, Mexico, Albarran moved to Acapulco at 18 and began
Prohibition-era pub attracts a new generation.
Family-friendly and family-operated since 1994, this casual steakhouse offers downtown-quality steaks at affordable neighborhood prices, plus ribs, seafood and highly lauded burgers.
Snuggle up with a significant other at this garden-level lounge specializing in sophisticated nights.
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park area, aliveOne combines the very best of music and spirits. Separated into two different rooms, the front bar offers a fully stocked bar and 16 different beers on tap. aliveOne’s front bar is also home to Chicago’s only “all-live” juke box, containing live recordings of rock n’ roll’s best bands from the past and present.
Hibachi, Tepannyaki, Sushi, Thai, full service bar, Japanese kitchen menu, sidewalk cafe, plus FREE parking (in Walgreen's Lot) Free Teppanyaki Dinner and Tempura Ice-cream on your birthday with party of 4 or more
King crab legs, oysters on the half shell and clams are the specialty at this down-scaled eatery that's been around since 1968. Half Shell observes first-come, first-served and cash-only policies.
Welcome to Raj Darbar..... "The Royal Court", over the centuries Indian cuisine has been influenced by many cultures.
Influenced by their rich cultural heritage and driven by their collective passion for the culinary arts, brothers Fahim and Faraz Sardharia present to you Tandoor Char House. This restaurant embodies the depth of their love and respect for family and represents their unique approach to fine dining.
The first Lakeview location of this Chicago mini chain features the same familiar, popular formula of classic steamed bao buns, potstickers, housemade ginger ales, salads, rice bowls, and more.
