This incredible New Orleans themed complex opened in August of 1999 and has fast become one of the most popular places to party in the Chicagoland area.
Tacos are king at Antique Taco. However, these aren’t your grandmother’s tacos! Enjoy deliciously creative and fresh ingredients in an eclectic atmosphere, strewn with antiques. A welcoming hipster vibe, you’ll love this counter service restaurant. An unexpected and fun place; a great value.
Athenian Room is a delightful casual Greek dining experience in Lincoln Park. The kalamata Greek chicken is the signature dish to try in this over 40 year old restaurant. The portion sizes and price points are fantastic! Alcohol is not served.
Bad Apple offers a contemporary American menu. You’ll find a wide selection of perfectly prepared burgers, pub sandwiches, and several unique vegetarian options. They have a huge craft beer selection and the knowledgeable staff will help you find something you like. The atmosphere is alive and eclectic.
It’s a fast food joint with a gourmet twist! BIG & Little’s offers the seafood fast-food eater some unique and delicious options. Their shrimp and seafood po’ boys and fish tacos get rave reviews. Of course, you can always get a mountain-sized hamburger along with a side some truffle fries.
CCK is a BBQ institution in the Northwest suburbs. Only open two days a week, CCK offers classic BBQ along with unique twists on BBQ staples.
A meat free Chicago institution. Serving vegan & raw foods, organic beers & wines and margaritas.
A lively and colorful restaurant boasting delicious traditional Mexican cuisine and the best award-winning salsa in the land. You can also enjoy mug-aritas and other delicious drinks served with a smile. Seasonal seating also available on the festive outdoor patio.
The restaurant is shaped like a boat. Need anymore be said?
This family run restaurant is serving up familiar Mexican fare in a colorful space. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night eats.
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).
An authentic Lithuanian restaurant with everything in between. The building is located across from the Chicago Fire stadium.
The largest restaurant in Greek Town, Greek Islands offers fresh seafood, authentic Greek dishes, and a fantastic wait staff.
Enjoy a classic American favorite done to perfection at Honey Butter Fried Chicken. Chicken is served with a tub of honey butter that you spread atop and let melt right in making for a delicious fried chicken experience. The farm-to-table sides are fresh and plentiful at well. The bar includes a number of craft cocktail and beers.
With its checkered tablecloth and pine walls, this Italian eatery will remind you of the old days as you stuff your face with classic dishes.
Kopp's Frozen Custard is known for its incredible flavors of custard and juicy jumbo burgers. Families have flocked to Kopp's since 1950 for the delicious American fare at a great price.
A Logan Square hot spot that offers American classic comfort food. Kuma's tries to provide an upscale ambience without appearing too pretentious.
La Bruquena serves up authentic Puerto Rican cuisine.
Casual and cafe style French fare at a moderate price bless this establishment which has been in the same location since 1972.
You haven't had breakfast in Chicago until you've eaten at Lou's! Enough fresh eggs have been cracked, made into omelettes, cooked in skillets and sold at Lou Mitchell's to go side-by-side more than a few times around the world. Today Lou Mitchell's is a Chicago institution.
A laid back, cash only place serving Mexican Street food. Known for their tacos, burritos and Gringas/Gringos. BYOB.
This tiny trattoria serves northern Italian cuisine provides a nice stop off for those near the Indiana dunes.
Seasonal and holiday pastry displays fill the window, drawing customers into this popular German konditorei specializing in fancy pastries, baked goods, cookies and marzipan creations. Pass through the bakery to the cafe, where meals are served with Old World refinement at linen-draped tables that make you feel you're visiting your grandmother.
The Willoway Mansion was built in 1847 and sits on a pristine four-acre estate near downtown Naperville. After a meticulous renovation that brought back the mansion's original charm as well as added modern conveniences to the restaurant, Meson Sabika opened it's doors in 1990. Guests can dine indoors and enjoy the grace and charm reminiscent of a European Villa or can choose to sit outdoors on the terrace while enjoying the ultimate alfresco experience underneath 150-year-old oak trees which cover the estate.
Mirai Sushi's sleek & lively setting combines modern elegance with a twinge of funk while introducing a modern approval to Japanese cuisine. The menu juxtaposes traditional Japanese selections with a variety of ingredients from other cultures to create a diverse experience.