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Best of Chicago
Crisp is one of Best of Chicago.

1. Crisp

9.0
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews
Untitled Supper Club is one of Best of Chicago.

2. Untitled Supper Club

8.6
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews
Zebra Lounge is one of Best of Chicago.

3. Zebra Lounge

7.3
1220 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Gold Coast · 32 tips and reviews
Ambassador Chicago is one of Best of Chicago.

4. Ambassador Chicago

8.0
1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Gold Coast · 55 tips and reviews
Bar Pastoral is one of Best of Chicago.

5. Bar Pastoral

2947 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Lake View East · 29 tips and reviews
The Whistler is one of Best of Chicago.

6. The Whistler

9.0
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews
DMK Burger Bar is one of Best of Chicago.

7. DMK Burger Bar

8.7
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
bellyQ is one of Best of Chicago.

8. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 96 tips and reviews
Mercadito Kitchen is one of Best of Chicago.

9. Mercadito Kitchen

10 E Delaware Pl (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews
Carnivale is one of Best of Chicago.

10. Carnivale

8.7
702 W Fulton Market (at Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 144 tips and reviews
Telegraph Wine Bar is one of Best of Chicago.

11. Telegraph Wine Bar

2601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Logan Square · 35 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Rustic fare paired with esoteric Old World wine in a well-designed intimate neighborhood spot make this a super hot destination. [Eater 38 Member]

Nightwood Restaurant is one of Best of Chicago.

12. Nightwood Restaurant

2119 S Halsted St (at 21st Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · East Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Jason Hammel and Jason Vincent give us another reason to travel to Pilsen: their impeccably prepared rustic seasonal fare and a cool, modern Kevin Heisner-designed room to eat in. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Balena is one of Best of Chicago.

13. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Between the rustic Italian fare, heavenly desserts, and fantastic cocktail list, the partnership between the Bristol and Boka groups doesn't show any signs of slowing down. [Eater 38 Member]

Kuma's Corner is one of Best of Chicago.

14. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you can stand your big, fat gourmet burger with headbanging pulsating metal music, go get in line now. There aren't many better burgers in Chicago. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Longman & Eagle is one of Best of Chicago.

15. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Publican is one of Best of Chicago.

16. The Publican

8.8
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Best of Chicago.

17. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Where else can you get a beer, a taco and a shot of whisky for under $10? Leave it to Blackbird exec chef Paul Kahan to make it happen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Girl & The Goat is one of Best of Chicago.

18. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 553 tips and reviews
Telegraph Wine Bar is one of Best of Chicago.

19. Telegraph Wine Bar

2601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Logan Square · 35 tips and reviews
Uncommon Ground is one of Best of Chicago.

20. Uncommon Ground

7.5
3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lakeview · 128 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Best of Chicago.

21. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Best of Chicago.

22. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
The Southern is one of Best of Chicago.

23. The Southern

1840 W North Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Honore St.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Best of Chicago.

24. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Perennial Virant is one of Best of Chicago.

25. Perennial Virant

1800 N Lincoln Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Old Town Triangle · 64 tips and reviews
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Best of Chicago.

26. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Best of Chicago.

27. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Sepia is one of Best of Chicago.

28. Sepia

8.3
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 64 tips and reviews
Farmhouse Chicago is one of Best of Chicago.

29. Farmhouse Chicago

228 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wells St & Franklin St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 139 tips and reviews
Hubbard Inn is one of Best of Chicago.

30. Hubbard Inn

7.0
110 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark St. & LaSalle Blvd.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 94 tips and reviews
The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Best of Chicago.

31. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews
Next is one of Best of Chicago.

32. Next

8.6
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews
Blackbird is one of Best of Chicago.

33. Blackbird

619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews
The Office is one of Best of Chicago.

34. The Office

8.5
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews
Bourgeois Pig is one of Best of Chicago.

35. Bourgeois Pig

7.9
738 W Fullerton Ave (at Burling St.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Park West · 101 tips and reviews
Edzo's Burger Shop is one of Best of Chicago.

36. Edzo's Burger Shop

2218 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lincoln Park · 24 tips and reviews
Headquarters Beercade is one of Best of Chicago.

37. Headquarters Beercade

2833 N Sheffield Ave (at Wolfram St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 84 tips and reviews
Chilam Balam is one of Best of Chicago.

38. Chilam Balam

8.3
3023 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
The Peasantry is one of Best of Chicago.

39. The Peasantry

2723 N Clark St (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Park West · 44 tips and reviews
DOC Wine Bar is one of Best of Chicago.

40. DOC Wine Bar

2602 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Park West · 33 tips and reviews
Frontier is one of Best of Chicago.

41. Frontier

7.9
1072 N Milwaukee Ave (at W. Thomas St.), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Noble Square · 79 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Best of Chicago.

42. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews
Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed is one of Best of Chicago.

43. Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

6.8
3411 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Lake View East · 18 tips and reviews
Kuma's Too is one of Best of Chicago.

44. Kuma's Too

666 W Diversey Pkwy (btwn Clark St & Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lake View East · 125 tips and reviews
Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Best of Chicago.

45. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Best of Chicago.

46. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters is one of Best of Chicago.

47. Bow Truss Coffee Roasters

2934 N Broadway St (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lake View East · 50 tips and reviews
Chicago French Market is one of Best of Chicago.

48. Chicago French Market

8.5
131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Market · West Loop · 152 tips and reviews
2 Sparrows is one of Best of Chicago.

49. 2 Sparrows

553 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Lehmann Ct), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lake View East · 58 tips and reviews
DryHop Brewers is one of Best of Chicago.

50. DryHop Brewers

8.9
3155 N Broadway St (btwn W Briar Pl & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Lake View East · 104 tips and reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Best of Chicago.

51. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews
Maude's Liquor Bar is one of Best of Chicago.

52. Maude's Liquor Bar

840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Fulton Market · 104 tips and reviews
Slurping Turtle is one of Best of Chicago.

53. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews
Piccolo Sogno is one of Best of Chicago.

54. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews