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Giacomo's

740 W. Wolf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016

A "casually elegant" atmosphere

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Des Plaines

Giant

3209 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Giant offers seasonal New American and some ethnically inspired dishes and craft cocktails, all served in a funky, trendy space adorned with local art.

Cuisine: Midwestern Local | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Giant City Lodge

460 Giant City Lodge Rd.
Makanda, IL 62958

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.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Makanda

Gio’s Café

2724 S. Lowe Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616

Gio’s Café will surprise you. As you enter the deli, you’ll discover a cozy Italian kitchen with checked table cloths and a delicious menu of meat, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. Other offerings include freshly prepared Panini sandwiches, sausage and peppers, and arrancini. Portions are large and the price is right. A BYOB restaurant.   

Cuisine: Italian, Deli | Neighborhood: Bridgeport / Sox

Go 4 Food

212 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Go 4 Food is a Chinese Fusion restaurant specializing in seafood. This Michelin Award-winning spot has creative dishes for all to enjoy.

Cuisine: Chinese | Neighborhood: Chinatown

Gogi

6240 N. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659

One of the only in Chicago, Gogi serves up Korean BBQ cooked right at your own table on authentic charcoal grills. Bring your friends to enjoy grilled meats, savory pancakes, and array of banchan and more.

Cuisine: Korean | Neighborhood: West Rogers Park / West Ridge

Golden Steer

7635 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130

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.

Cuisine: Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Forest Park

Gorditas Aguascalientes

2106 S. Cicero
Cicero, IL 60804

Gorditas Aguascalientes is a cafeteria style restaurant with authentic Mexican dishes. Their specialty, gorditas, are made from scratch daily with a variety of meat and vegetable fillings to order. Enjoy amazing gorditas, tacos and enchiladas follow it up with a refreshing horchata.

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Cicero

Goree Cuisine

1126 E 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653

Senegalese cuisine is West African food influenced by North African, French and Portuguese cuisines. While fish is prominent in Senegalese cooking, Goree also offers lamb, chicken and an abundance of vegetables.

Cuisine: Senegalese | Neighborhood: Kenwood

Greenhouse Inn

6300 North Ridge Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660

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.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Chicago

Hai Yen

1055 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640

Vietnamese food is an infusion of French and Chinese cuisine. Vietnamese food is incredibly healthy and is known as the cuisine of the dipping sauces. They allow you to join in on the fun of cooking Vietnamese food by letting you cook the food right at your own table with a fondue pot, soup pot or a grill.

Cuisine: Vietnamese, Chinese, Asian | Neighborhood: Uptown

Han 202

605 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Enjoy a prix-fixe Pan-Asian experience at Han 202. Select from beautifully plated unique dishes in a five course menu. It is fine dining at an unbelievably affordable low price. Attentive service in a comfortable charming atmosphere. Bring along your favorite wine or beer because it is BYOB.

Cuisine: Seafood, Chinese | Neighborhood: Bridgeport / Sox

Heaven on Seven

111 N. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60602

Elbow to elbow restaurant with soul food to bring you home. Hot sauce bottles line the walls and authentic music plays behing the chatter of the dining room.

Cuisine: Southern, Cajun, Cajun/Creole, American | Neighborhood: Loop

Hema's Kitchen

2439 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

This location just opened in September with seating for over 100 people and now, two tandoori ovens. The taste is delicious and the authentic Indian food is at it's finest.

Cuisine: Indian | Neighborhood: Devon Avenue

Hemmingway's Bistro

211 N. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302

Hemmingway's Bistro offer French cuisine using fresh local ingredients. The menu includes French classics such as Coq au Vin, Duck al' Orange, and Caussoulet Toulousain. Chef Ala brings fresh seafood in daily for dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut and the Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de mer which includes oysters, clams, shrimp and lobster. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed.

Cuisine: French | Neighborhood: Oak Park

Herb

5424 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640

Herb is Thai food reimagined. Their belief is that preparing fresh food helps lead a healthy lifestyle.

Cuisine: Thai | Neighborhood: Edgewater

Hidden Manna Cafe

3613 W. 216th St.
Matteson, IL 60443

Hidden Manna Cafe serves customers a hearty Cajun/Creole inspired menu, featuring iconic mainstays such as gumbo and jambalaya in a low-key, cozy environment

Cuisine: Cajun/Creole | Neighborhood: Matteson

Himalayan Restaurant

8265 W. Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714

Nepali influenced Asian/Indian fusion style of food is offered at the Himalayan. A helpful staff will help you with the vast menu. The menu offers an incredible amount of vegetarian dishes and the “heat” factor labels make it easy to order to your spice tolerance.

Cuisine: Indian | Neighborhood: Niles

Hog Wild

14933 S. Pulaski Road
Midlothian, IL 60445

A no-nonsense, counter-service BBQ restaurant, serving their famous succulent, tender pork chops and other classic BBQ fare.

Cuisine: American, Barbecue | Neighborhood: Midlothian

Honky Tonk Barbecue

1213 W. 18th St.
Chicago, IL 60608

Honky Tonk BBQ serves up Memphis-style barbecue. All of the briskets and ribs are lightly seasoned, allowing the flavor of applewood to spice the meat. Heart-healthy side dishes counter all the cholesterol, including an amazing salad of mixed greens, walnuts and blueberries.

Cuisine: American, Barbecue | Neighborhood: Pilsen / Heart of Chicago / Little Village

Hot Chocolate

1747 N. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

Hot Chocolate Restaurant and Dessert Bar offers a comfortable atmosphere and an evolving array of high-quality, seasonal and locally-sourced food, drink, and pastry. It connects the producer to the consumer and provides a uniquely enjoyable adventure.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary, Desserts | Neighborhood: Bucktown

Ignotz's Ristorante

2421 S. Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

An old-world Italian cuisine in an old Chicago speakeasy-style establishment. Ignotz Ristorante offers a classic Italian menu and is known for its thin crust pizza and veal dishes. Family friendly.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Heart of Italy

Isla Pilipina

2501 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

A storefront restaurant with a hip atmosphere that features authentic Filipino food.

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino | Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

Italian Village

71 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60623

This is one of Chicago’s oldest restaurants and it is still run by the original Capitanini family. A classic Italian menu is complemented by a professional and knowledgeable staff serving you in a warm and whimsical Italian village setting that is really three restaurants in one place: The Village, La Cantina Enoteca, and Vivere.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Loop

Jack Gibbons

14700 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Forest, IL 60452

After 75 years, this modest steak house is still serving delicious meats with great service.

Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Oak Forest

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