The restaurant is shaped like a boat. Need anymore be said?

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.

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).

California style cooking meets Mediterranean flavors at this restaurant. Small plates are at the core of the menu along with dips and spreads.

The English Room is fine dining located in the Deer Path Inn on Chicago’s North Shore. Featuring an extensive wine list and an inspired menu, you’ll feel transported to a royal dining hall when you step in the door.

A classic Italian restaurant, with bold rustic flavors. The ever changing menu includes a cuisine that is both seasonal and regional, providing a wide selection of wines.

An upscale brewery with an approachable but inventive New American brunch/dinner menu with a large selection of house ciders and craft brew.

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 menu at Fat Rice combines traditional Asian flavors with exotic ingredients. It’s a casual atmosphere with communal tables and a full-service bar.

Federales is a lofty, open-air tequila and taco concept with an energetic, fun atmosphere.

Fig & Olive offers a menu of Mediterranean dishes, also inspired by Italian and Spanish cuisines. Discover exquisitely presented dishes and a creative cocktail menu. Enjoy the seasonal menu in a light and airy space with an elegant bar area.

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.

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.

An Italian restaurant and grocery store that serves over nine flavors of freshly made gelati per day.

The regional French cuisine and the wide selection of wines lure foodies to this North Shore staple. Original artwork by Jacqueline Lefeuvre, wife of the chef/owner, lines the walls and is available for sale. Order individual entrees or try the chef-selected menu of hot and cold appetizers, sorbet, entree and dessert, which is available for a fixed price at lunch and dinner. Vegetarian options are also available for dinner and meals can be prepared to accommodate other dietary needs.

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.