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Nico Osteria

1015 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Located at the Thompson Hotel, Nico Osteria delivers an inviting dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes house-made pasta and the freshest seafood.

Cuisine: Italian, Seafood | Neighborhood: Gold Coast

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

Oceanique

505 Main Street
Evanston, IL 60202

Oceanique provides a fine dining experience that focuses on perfectly prepared fresh fish. A family owned and operated restaurant, the atmosphere is delightful, comfortable, and serene. Service is impeccable. Perfect for a special occasion dinner.

Cuisine: Seafood, Special Occasion | Neighborhood: Evanston

Osteria Langhe

2824 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Osteria Langhe serves food and wine from the Piemonte region of Northern Italy. This includes ingredients like truffles and cream.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Owen & Engine

2700 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

The British inspired Owen & Engine offers classic English pub food and a rotating menu of tap and craft beers. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced. You will discover an atmosphere that is lively and warm in this two floor eatery.  

Cuisine: English | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Parachute

3500 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Parachute offers a unique menu of Korean inspired dishes. Enjoy such items as baked potato Bing Bread served with sour cream butter, dolsot Bi Bim Bop, pork belly and mung bean pancakes in a comfortable modern atmosphere. The friendly and helpful service will help you get acquainted with the unusual selections on the menu.

Cuisine: Korean-American | Neighborhood: Avondale

Parrot Cage

7059 S. South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60649

William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: South Side

Pasteur

5525 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Asian | Neighborhood: Edgewater

Pelago

201 E Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611

Pelago is a stylish Gold Coast restaurant offering traditional Italian fare including housemade fresh pasta and seafood, an expansive wine list, and elegant service.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Gold Coast

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

Port Edward

20 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102

A unique nautical themed. To dine on the boat, reservations are needed a year in advance.

Cuisine: Seafood | Neighborhood: Algonquin

Publican Restaurant

837 W. Fulton Mark
Chicago, IL 60607

Classic American farm-house fare makes for an eclectic menu featuring pork and seafood, stripped of adornments, yet full of flavor. This beer-centered restaurant is reminiscent of an European beer hall. Enjoy communal dining and booth seating in a lively setting.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Fulton Market District

Pump Room

1301 N. State Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60610

A modern twist on the old Pump Room. Delicious food is served in a cool, lively environment. You will find a modern contemporary approach to a classic American menu that uses regional ingredients. The late night menu includes tapas style small plates. The beverage program offers an international selection of beers, specialty cocktails, and an excellent collection of wines. No jackets required.  

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Near North

The Purple Pig

444 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Located on the Magnificent Mile, this tapas style restaurant offers an incredible selection of pork dishes and a respectable wine selection. There’s more than pork at the purple pig, you can also feast on a menu of Mediterranean inspired delights that are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere is bustling and lively.

Cuisine: Tapas | Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile

RL

115 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Designer Ralph Lauren's restaurant adventure. An elegant and wooded club-like dining room and a polite wait staff accompany the contemporary American cuisine. Do not miss the Sunday brunch.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: River North

Roister

951 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607

The kitchen is the restaurant and the restaurant is the kitchen. Roister bring a full culinary experience to its guests. Their primal cooking techniques are combined with modern technology to produce wonderful results.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Fulton Market District

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

Sepia

123 N. Jefferson Street
Chicago, IL 60661

Seasonal and regional American cuisine in a warm old era décor, providing a wide selection of unique cocktails.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary | Neighborhood: West Loop

Shanghai Terrace

108 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611

The exquisite Asian decor enhances the intimate atmosphere of this venue, which is unique to the city of Chicago. Seating capacity is for 75 guests with additional seating on the Terrace during temperate weather.

Cuisine: Asian, Fine Dining | Neighborhood: Near North Side

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

Silver Seafood

4829 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640

A small and casual Chinese restaurant that serves Szechwan and Cantonese fare. With such an extensive menu there is something for everyone.

Cuisine: Chinese, Asian | Neighborhood: Uptown

S.K.Y.

1239 W. 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

Contemporary American cuisine, redefined by Chef/Owner Stephen Gillanders's most inspiring culinary experiences from around the world.

Cuisine: Contemporary | Neighborhood: Pilsen / Heart of Chicago / Little Village

Steak 48

615 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

This modern take on a classic steak house offers up classic fare with a large selection of seafood. At Steak 48, there are a number of different rooms all with unique atmospheres to choose from.

Cuisine: Steakhouse | Neighborhood: River North

Strings

2141 S. Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL

Strings offers authentically prepared ramen dishes that will delight. The noodles are handmade and steeped in a traditional broth for 48 hours resulting in bold flavors. The restaurant is casual and comfortable; a great place for a quick meal almost any time of the day. A BYOB restaurant.

Cuisine: Chinese | Neighborhood: Chinatown

Sunda New Asian

110 W. Illinois
Chicago, IL 60654

Prepare for a chic Pan-Asian experience, as Sunda provides an eclectic menu of Asian-inspired dishes in a stylish and lively environment, designed by Tony Chi. The sushi bar provides a wide assortment of freshly prepared sushi, sashimi and nigiri options.

Cuisine: Asian | Neighborhood: River North

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