One of the last wood-smoked seafood restaurants in Illinois, this unassuming, shack-like eatery can be found next to the Calumet bridge. This historic, family-run business serves perfectly prepared smoked or fried seafood of all kinds. No seating inside, so order and take it with you or eat by the river on the bridge.
Premiered 10/26/2012.
Carnitas Don Pedro is all about the pork. This very affordably priced, no-frills, restaurant offers a menu of traditionally prepared Mexican pork dishes in all manners of preparation including stewed, fried, and chopped for tacos. This family owned and family friendly restaurant is BYOB.
Whether you’re looking for breakfast, pastries, lunch, or a pre-fixe BYOB dinner, Cellar Door Provisions is the place to be. With the menu changing weekly, they strive to make food that touches the soul.
A family owned restaurant specializing in authentic Poblano foods. The chipotles and salsas are made fresh daily using ingredients grown in their own garden or imported from Mexico. The only place in Chicago serving the cemita sandwich.
The hype is right - the best burger around! Go in, sit down, have a drink, relax, and eat a classy char-burger.
The Chew Chew offers an ever changing seasonal Contemporary American menu. The restaurant is cozy and has a comfortable, romantic charm.
Chi Tung Restaurant serves a full menu of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese favorites. Their dedication to authenticity, freshness, and quality gives Chi Tung their well-deserved reputation, rivaling other establishments from Lincoln Park to Chinatown.
At the Chop House the owners are always present as is a live pianist, giving the restaurant a warm atmosphere. More than 1400 historical photos tell the tale of old Chicago when meat-packers, politicians and gangsters vied for control. An awe-inspiring 64-oz porterhouse, 16 and 24-oz New York Strips and 24-oz prime rib are all served charred and bursting with prime-aged flavor.
A truly unique spot in the city, Chicago Magic Lounge offers a revival of the Chicago magic nightclub scene of old, complete a full bar, and menu of small bites.
Chicago q is an upscale barbeque experience. Chef and Professional Pit Master Lee Ann Whippen brings southern-style barbeque to Chicago with house-made rubs and quality meats, like Kobe brisket, which are smoked in wood-burning smokers early each morning. A variety of tasty homemade sauces are served on the side allowing the flavors of the meat to shine through. The menu also includes a variety of classic southern sides like Fried Green Tomatoes and tasty cornbreads. The atmosphere is modern and hip.
Southern comfort food is on the menu at Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles. Soul food favorites like fried or smothered chicken, sweet potatoes, collard greens, and of course waffles are served all day in a comfortable, family friendly atmosphere. You’ll find great service and a great price.
A sustainably minded BYOB restaurant serving Latin American inspired shared plates with a farm fresh twist. Meals are designed to be shared at the table with fresh tortillas and tostadas. Dishes are prepared without using unnatural additives or ingredients. The menu changes each month based on seasonally available products.
Homemade pizza is masterfully cooked in an authentic coal fueled brick oven at Coalfire. The dough and sauce are made fresh daily. Expect an excellent thin crust pizza with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Enjoy a nice selection of beers and cupcakes for dessert.
Elegant yet rustic, Coco Pazzo presents authentic Tuscan Italian cuisine brought to life with the finest local and organic ingredients the season has to offer. Executive Chef Chris Macchia is a master of flavorful creations using the simple ingredients of the Tuscan tradition.
An upscale, casual restaurant with a menu crated with their own hand crafted wines in mind.
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.
A lively atmosphere with stage musicians and dancers accompany this restaurants flavorful meats and authentic Argentinian treats.
Dining in Ethiopia is characterized by the ritual breaking of injera and eating from the same plate, signifying the bonds of loyalty and friendship. Enjoy authentic African cuisine intimately with your company.
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.
Francesca's Vicinato brings to Palos Park a restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.
Under new ownership.
A small (17 table), authentic Italian restaurant with classically good food and local renown.
Part restaurant, part bar and part art gallery. Globally inspired food and quirky cocktails all served in a space unlike any other.
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.