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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

Gibsons

1028 N. Rush
Chicago, IL 60611

Gibsons Steakhouse has been the pinnacle of Gold Coast dining for nearly 2 decades. Housed in the space made famous by Mr. Kelley, where Streisand and Sinatra performed, Gibsons continues the star studded tradition with a nightly procession of the famous and powerful.

Cuisine: Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Near North Side

Gibsons Italia

233 N Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60606

Housemade pasta and steaks served elegantly in a posh 3-story space with unmatched views of the Chicago skyline and river.

Cuisine: Italian, Steakhouse | Neighborhood: Fulton Market District

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

Grand Duke's

6312 S. Harlem
Summit, IL 60501

An authentic Lithuanian restaurant with everything in between. The building is located across from the Chicago Fire stadium.

Cuisine: Lithuanian, Eastern European | Neighborhood: Midway

Greek Islands

200 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661

The largest restaurant in Greek Town, Greek Islands offers fresh seafood, authentic Greek dishes, and a fantastic wait staff.

Cuisine: Greek | Neighborhood: Greektown

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

The Gundis

2909 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Kurds from Syria and Turkey join together to create an authentic and eclectic Mediterranean-Middle Eastern menu. Sit and enjoy The Gundis, Chicago’s first Kurdish restaurant.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern | Neighborhood: Lakeview

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

Harbor House

550 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Situated on the lakefront with magnificent views of the water, the Milwaukee skyline, and the nearby Milwaukee Art Museum and Pavilion, Harbor House serves up a menu that includes a fresh variety of seafood, sandwiches, and a fine selection of steaks, lamb chops, and chicken dishes. Steps from the lake, the seasonal outdoor seating is reminiscent of dining on Nantucket. Service is top notch and very accommodating. Perfect for special occasions.

Cuisine: Seafood | Neighborhood: Wisconsin

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

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