Located on top of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Cindy’s is a rooftop bar and restaurant with food that is just as beautiful as the view. The family-style dishes offer seasonal fare for brunch, lunch and dinner.

Comet Cafe serves up a menu of classic mid-western comfort food, while still satisfying alternative palettes with a wide variety of flavorful and fun vegetarian and vegan options. This casual cafe has a hip, eclectic vibe.

An upscale, casual restaurant with a menu crated with their own hand crafted wines in mind.

Crosby’s Kitchen offers perfectly prepared American fare. The menu is simple and delicious; the cornbread appetizer is a favorite. You’ll see deliciously succulent chicken on the rotisserie in this open kitchen style restaurant. The ambiance is comfortable and lacks pretense. A full-service bar also boasts delicious cocktails. 

Dancing Marlin is a lively experience where you share plates and fun! With 18 wines served on tap, you find the perfect pairing with any choice of specialty seafood or new American dishes.

The Duck Inn is a cozy, retro inspired gastro-tavern located at Loomis Street and the Chicago River. It combines locally sourced dining with creative duck dishes and other American menu items. It has a delicious menu of craft cocktails and local beers.

Edzo's offers perfectly prepared burgers, ground fresh in-house daily, at a great price. Choose from the 4 ounce griddle burger or the thick and juicy 8 ounce char burgers. There are all-beef hotdogs as well! Complete your all-American meal with a hand-dipped milkshake in a variety of flavors and hand-cut, twice-cooked fries. It's simple, fresh, and affordable. They are not open for dinner, so make sure to get there for lunch!

EL Ideas makes fine dining fun. This unique dining experience is unpretentious and surprisingly creative. An unforgettable ten-course tasting menu is presented by the kitchen team in an exciting and playful way. Guests are even encouraged to leave their table and visit the kitchen to see what is happening throughout the evening. A BYOB restaurant. 

Bradley Rubin (ex-MK, Ghost Bar, Arnie's and more) is behind this South Loop eatery. Breakfast is served all day and includes options like stuffed challah French toast and steak and eggs. Other perks include a soda jerk who'll whip up goodies like cherry phosphates (served with the mixing tin), plus there's a barista station featuring custom-blended coffee (from Intelligentsia). There's also a deli area where you can grab goods by the pound (like sliced meats and salads).

Firefly Grill rivals the best urban restaurants with its fresh farm-to-table cuisine and modern feel.  A creative and inventive menu, attentive service, and a nice selection of craft beers make this a “must-stop” dining option.

The food is great and "flavor-ful", the service is considered by many to be a cut above the rest, and the award winning jazz is a treat not common to the south suburbs.

The place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are subtle differences between this cuisine and Tex-Mex, or California Mex, or Mex Mex). Flo gets its peppers directly from a farmer in New Mexico, so the taste is as genuine as anything in Santa Fe.

Enjoy the truly unique steakhouse atmosphere from Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil. Meats are seasoned to perfection and slow-roasted over an open flame to capture their individual flavor. The savory cuts are presented on skewers and carved tableside by authentic chefs.

As Chicago’s first botanical brewery, Forbidden Root aims to create seasonal dishes that highlight their unique craft beers.

Frontier offers a unique dining experience in a rustic tavern atmosphere. The menu includes a variety of exotic meat options and inventive side combinations.   Groups can enjoy whole animal service carved tableside served family style with sides.  The menu also includes exotic meats like bison, kangaroo, turtle, or alligator.  The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed and they have a great cocktail and beer menu.

Part restaurant, part bar and part art gallery. Globally inspired food and quirky cocktails all served in a space unlike any other.

The Gage is a vibrant bar and restaurant, serving American cuisine with global influences. Enjoy a classic pub feel contrasted by a quality fine-dining experience. Plentiful dishes are offered on an eclectic and creative menu that includes rare items like Scottish eggs or chilled watermelon soup. Guinness is on tap, the wine list is extensive, and the desserts are divine. The service is attentive and knowledgeable.

For over forty years, the Gale Street Inn has been renowned as one of Chicago's favorite places for BBQ Ribs. Also, try steaks, chops or fresh seafood selections.

Gather offers a locally sourced menu in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. A season menu is paired with an excellent wine selection. The ambiance is enhanced by the open kitchen design. A restaurant that is perfect for any occasion.

A throwback to the old days steak house. Think fans of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Dress is generally business nice or similar.

Southern hospitality in the middle of the park! Giant City Lodge offers a menu of classic down-home cooking. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, BBQ beans, and a Friday night fish fry are served in a spacious rustic lodge setting. The Lodge also features a historic lounge and bar, gift shop, and guest cabins.

Gibsons Steakhouse has been the pinnacle of Gold Coast dining for nearly 2 decades. Housed in the space made famous by Mr. Kelley, where Streisand and Sinatra performed, Gibsons continues the star studded tradition with a nightly procession of the famous and powerful.

An “old school” neighborhood chop house providing excellently prepared steaks and chops, as well as other classically prepared dishes at a terrific price. Famous for its French onion soup. Family friendly.

A pleasant, cheerful place to relax and have lunch served by the friendliest wait-staff in town! They offer a wide variety of choices from the salad bar and hot buffet to the grill to their homemade desserts.

Half Acre may be known for their beers, but they’re also serving up some creative cuisine. At the Balmoral Tap Room, the menu changes based on what day you go. It varies from pizza to brisket to ramen.