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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab

60 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Originally from Florida, this club-like elegant seafood and steak house offers their famous crab claws all year round.

Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Near North Side

Kai Zan

2557 W. Chicago
Chicago, IL 60622

Kai Zan offers artfully crafted, fresh sushi in a comfortable atmosphere. You will find some unexpected ingredients and phenomenal uni and oyster shooters. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.     

Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi | Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

Libanais

3300 W. Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60712

Authentic Lebanese dishes combining Turkish, Mediterranean, and French influences cooked from scratch with the freshest ingredients.

Cuisine: Lebanese | Neighborhood: Lincolnwood

Longman & Eagle

2657 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

An eclectic mix of tavern and traditional inn with a well-rounded menu of New American dishes and extensive whiskey list.

Cuisine: New American | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Mercat a la Planxa

638 Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605

Located in the Blackstone Hotel, Mercat a la Planxa creates Catalan style tapas.

Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas | Neighborhood: South Loop

Mia Francesca

3311 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657

The menu features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding Tuscany area. The pasta menu changes seasonally. This sophisticated, yet fun trattoria offers a selection of value focused Italian and American wines and excellent service.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Lakeview

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

3411 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657

Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed is a comfortable neighborhood gathering place serving kosher barbecue, in-house smoked meats and a variety of vegetarian options prepared in a nut-free environment. You’ll find a great cocktail program as well. Profits are shared with local charities.

Cuisine: American, Barbecue | Neighborhood: Lakeview

Nella Pizza e Pasta

1125 E 55th St
Chicago, IL 60615

This traditional pizzeria is led by pizziaola Nella Grassano. With the authentic Neapolitan brick pizza oven and the handmade pastas, you’ll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

New Rebozo

1116 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302

The restaurant offers a fun atmosphere offering authentic Mexican dishes, including over fourteen recipes of moles.

Cuisine: Mexican/Southwestern, Mexican | Neighborhood: Oak Park

Niche

14 S. 3rd St.
Geneva, IL 60134

Although the new American menu is unique and delicious, Niche also boasts an impressive beverage program. It is home to an impressive collection of beers, wines and over 400 whisky options.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Geneva

Nicksons

30 S. La Grange Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525

Classic Midwestern fare is on the menu at Nicksons. Delicious food is served in a comfortable atmosphere with excellent service.   

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: La Grange

North Pond

2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60657

Located within Lincoln Park, at the edge of a pond overlooking Chicago's dramatic skyline, North Pond can easily claim the city's loveliest setting. Inspired by the market, Chef Bruce Sherman utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season and brings them to a beautiful culmination on your plate.

Cuisine: American, Fine Dining | Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Pops for Champagne

601 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60611

A champagne bar with over 100 bottles of champagne and sparkling wines along with full bar service. The food is freshly prepared shared plates and expertly paired with the drinks. Excellent service in a hip environment featuring live music from a jazz trio three days a week.Perfect for special occasions and private parties.

Cuisine: Special Occasion, Champagne bar | Neighborhood: Near North

Schnitzel Platz

729 North Ave.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Guests will have a great time at Schnitzel Platz as they experience live music, traditional German dishes, and friendly service. Adding to the experience, dark German beer is served in a large glass boot. Chef Wolfgang's menu offers hearty portions of homemade German classics like sauerbraten with dumplings, spatzel, and of course, a variety of schnitzel. A family friendly restaurant.

Cuisine: Eastern European | Neighborhood: Glendale Heights

Serai

2169 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Serai specializes in Malaysian and South East Asian cuisine. Here you can dive into foods you’ve never experienced with helpful staff guiding you the whole way.

Cuisine: Malaysian | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Shokran

4027 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60641

Shokran serves authentic Moroccan cuisine. Enjoy perfectly prepared lamb dishes, couscous or the sought after traditional wedding dish, chicken bastilla. The environment is warm, welcoming and comfortable, and the staff is very helpful with the menu.

Cuisine: Moroccan | Neighborhood: Irving Park

Signature Room

875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Located atop the John Hancock Center in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, The Signature Room offers contemporary American fare with sweeping views of the city.

Cuisine: American, Fine Dining | Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile

Tavern on Rush

1031 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Tavern on Rush is a classic American Steakhouse that specializes in only the finest grade meat. The Tavern also specializes in fresh seafood, pasta and chicken.

Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Gold Coast

Terzo Piano

Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL 60603

Located in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, Terzo Piano provides Italian cuisine with a modern perspective and a menu using locally grown, mostly organic products. The interior and view of Chicago makes this perfect for a special occasion or entertaining out-of-town guests. You can also dine al fresco on the covered piazza while enjoying the spectacular views of Millennium Park. (Museum admission is not required to attend the restaurant.)

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Loop

Thithi’s

9144 South Kedzie Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

A unique fusion of Thai, French and Vietnamese cuisines. Well known for their one-of-a-kind specialty cocktails.

Cuisine: Vietnamese | Neighborhood: Evergreen Park

Union Sushi

230 W. Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Not your average sushi restaurant, Union Sushi offers a wide selection of robata grill menu items and unique meats, as well as their own unusual house sushi. The vibe is electric, chic and very modern. 

Cuisine: Japanese | Neighborhood: River North

Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge

1330 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60607

Viaggio, meaning “journey”, provides a culinary journey to the southern region of Italy. This family friendly restaurant offers a menu including a hearty assortment of homemade pasta dishes, hand-made sausage, and a meatball salad that will not leave you hungry. The dishes are plentiful and the staff will treat you like family.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Near West Side

Wakamono

3313 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657

Wakamono offers a traditional Japanese menu that emphasizes a high standard for the art and flavor of the cuisine. Sushi rolls, sashimi, tempora, and ramen dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients and with generous portions. The ambiance is contemporary and relaxing.    

Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi | Neighborhood: Lakeview

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