Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club offers an eclectic brunch menu. This charming rustic diner offers dishes with Mexican, Greek, Korean and Mediterranean inspirations. The skillets are amazing and the sweet breakfasts are perfectly flavorful.  The friendly service is very helpful and attentive. A BYOB restaurant. 

Enjoy a fine Italian menu in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere at Buona Terra Ristorante. Freshly selected ingredients are used to create a menu of both traditional and modern Italian dishes. This family run business offers an extensive wine list and an affordable prix fixe menu on Thursday nights.

Pan pizza is the star at this out-of-the-way, neighborhood pizza joint. Plan your visit by ordering a day or two in advance and keep an open mind about the service - pizza lovers say the pizza is worth it! Seasonal beers are on tap. Not known for a fancy decor, the eclectic decor in the small space has its own special charm.

Joe Farina, who spent a decade as the corporate chef of Rosebud Restaurants in addition to a brief stint at Ballo, is behind this South Loop Italian eatery. Farina ditched Palaggi's South Beach inspired decor; now look for two mahogany bars, warm earthy hues and an open kitchen with a tin ceiling.

Enjoy authentic Puerto Rico food in a comfortable family friendly diner setting.

Cafe Iberico is a festive restaurant with a party-like ambience. Iberico specializes in the regional cuisines of Spain.

Cafe Lucci is a fine dining restaurant known for innovative Italian cuisine, as well as prime beef, fresh fish and housemade desserts. Its award-winning wine list and regular Wine Maker Dinners have contributed to its distinction on the North Shore and as a destination restaurant. Above all, Cafe Lucci's warm, welcoming ambiance has its customers returning again and again.

Calo Ristorante offers a delicious menu of authentic Italian dishes. You will find steaks that rival the best steak houses in town and plentiful plates of seafood pastas. Handcrafted pan, stuffed, and thin crust pizzas are much loved by the regulars. The restaurant is comfortable and the service is great.

One of the last wood-smoked seafood restaurants in Illinois, this unassuming, shack-like eatery can be found next to the Calumet bridge. This historic, family-run business serves perfectly prepared smoked or fried seafood of all kinds. No seating inside, so order and take it with you or eat by the river on the bridge.

This cozy, intimate spot is great a place for dates or groups, with northern Italian-inspired fare and warm lighting.

A two-level hip and spirited restaurant experience. Conversation friendly dining upstairs and a bar and live entertainment on the lower level. Famous signature martinis and generous portions with the best people watching in the city in this large restaurant with seating for 600 people.

Carnitas Don Pedro is all about the pork. This very affordably priced, no-frills, restaurant offers a menu of traditionally prepared Mexican pork dishes in all manners of preparation including stewed, fried, and chopped for tacos. This family owned and family friendly restaurant is BYOB.

Carnivale's authentic, soulful cusine allows you to explore the dishes of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Columbia, Peru, Argentina, El Salvador and Mexico as often prepared in simple kitchens over Latin America by abuelitas (grandmothers). The kaleidoscope of bright colors, salsa music, and playful decor ignites the sense of being in a Latin house party, all in a unique Kleineresque setting.

Family-run storefront spot Caspian Kabab offers authentic Persian classic food including hard-to-find dishes in a warm, friendly environment.

Whether you’re looking for breakfast, pastries, lunch, or a pre-fixe BYOB dinner, Cellar Door Provisions is the place to be. With the menu changing weekly, they strive to make food that touches the soul.

A family owned restaurant specializing in authentic Poblano foods. The chipotles and salsas are made fresh daily using ingredients grown in their own garden or imported from Mexico. The only place in Chicago serving the cemita sandwich.

Specializing in classic Greek dishes, Central Gryos provides guests with an authentic experience. The menu features their award winning gyros. To bring excitement to your meal, order the saganaki, flaming cheese! An affordable restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere that is great for families and small groups.

A fusion of contemporary and traditional Asian fare.

The hype is right - the best burger around! Go in, sit down, have a drink, relax, and eat a classy char-burger.

Chef Shangri-La is a wild Hawaiian tropical adventure. Family-style Cantonese dishes are served in a Polynesian inspired atmosphere. The Tiki Bar offers a wide variety of   cocktails including the secretly delicious “Dr. Fong.”  Enjoy live entertainment as well, just check the website for times and details.

The perfect juxtaposition of lighthearted attitude and intense flavor in an atmosphere that proves fine dining doesn't have to be uptight.

The Chew Chew offers an ever changing seasonal Contemporary American menu. The restaurant is cozy and has a comfortable, romantic charm.    

A little piece of France in Chicago, Chez Moi transports you. This charming French Bistro offers authentic and simple French fare.

Chi Tung Restaurant serves a full menu of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese favorites. Their dedication to authenticity, freshness, and quality gives Chi Tung their well-deserved reputation, rivaling other establishments from Lincoln Park to Chinatown.

At the Chop House the owners are always present as is a live pianist, giving the restaurant a warm atmosphere. More than 1400 historical photos tell the tale of old Chicago when meat-packers, politicians and gangsters vied for control. An awe-inspiring 64-oz porterhouse, 16 and 24-oz New York Strips and 24-oz prime rib are all served charred and bursting with prime-aged flavor.