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17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017
The Dearborn is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

1. The Dearborn

8.8
145 N Dearborn St (Randolph And Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 50 tips and reviews

Leslie D.Leslie Drish: Service was great. The fried chicken was AMAZING!

Duck Duck Goat is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

2. Duck Duck Goat

9.1
857 W Fulton Market (at Peoria St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 88 tips and reviews

C R.C Rey: Everything was delicious! Given the array of dishes we sampled, I suggest Pekan Chicken, Short Rib noodle, soup dumplings and bone marrow potstickers. Based on portion sizes, groups of 2-4 are ideal.

True Food Kitchen is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

3. True Food Kitchen

8.6
1 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 36 tips and reviews

Maria Luisa G.Maria Luisa Gonzalez-Crespo: The BEST clean eating restaurant. Food has amazing flavor and it's prepared with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Concept is truly organic and super healthy.

Leña Brava is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

4. Leña Brava

8.6
900 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Fulton Market · 33 tips and reviews

Beena K.Beena Kalaiya: We had the most amazing meal here - our favorites were Caldo de Piedra, Arroz Con Pez Vela, Ceviche Verde and the Free Form Wood Oven (Raspberry) tart with a hint of smoke.

Revival Food Hall is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

5. Revival Food Hall

8.6
125 S Clark St (W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Food Court · The Loop · 54 tips and reviews

Bill P.Bill Peeler: So many options! Trust anything from Farmers Fridge - those guys know what's up and will take care of you. Having a rough week? The basic spicy chicken sandwich from Budlong will set you right.

Nonnina is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

6. Nonnina

8.8
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews

Amanda Z.Amanda Zinn: Really delicious! The sword fish was amazing and the spinach pasta was so so good too.

7. Coda Di Volpe

8.8
3335 N Southport Ave (at Henderson St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 17 tips and reviews

David S.David Smith: Even if you think you don't like octopus, get the octopus. It's amazing.

Federales is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

8. Federales

8.0
180 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Fulton Market · 43 tips and reviews

C R.C Rey: This place is like Big Star on steroids and in the Fulton Market District. Bring your friends, wear something snazzy, and get ready to for tacos and tequila! The tall boy Pacificos are a nice touch.

Publican Anker is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

9. Publican Anker

1576 N Milwaukee Ave (Damen), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 14 tips and reviews

MikeMike: The burger is an Au Cheval killer. Blood sausage and swordfish sausage were unparalleled. Any of the vegetable dishes are impossible to go wrong with. Make sure you double down on fries and pickles!

Giant is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

10. Giant

9.2
3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Logan Square · 21 tips and reviews

Eli G.Eli Gratz: Amazing - fusilli jerry is the best pasta and meat dish I've had this year

Columbus Tap is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

11. Columbus Tap

6.2
200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · The Loop · 13 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Wings are huge and dusted with delicious dry rub, hot sauce on the side

Paulie Gee's is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

12. Paulie Gee's

8.8
2451 N Milwaukee Ave (Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Logan Square · 16 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Metelka: It doesn't get better than the sopresata on the hellboy

Cochinita Taco Co is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

13. Cochinita Taco Co

3938 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Portage Park · 3 tips and reviews

Bernardo P.Bernardo Pinheiro: This place is amazing! I have tried almost every taco on the menu. I love them all specially the fish Taco. Can't go wrong here.

The Loyalist is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

14. The Loyalist

9.2
177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton Market · 20 tips and reviews

Joseph B.Joseph Borgese: Tomato salad, burger and chicken thighs.

Dixie is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

15. Dixie

1952 N Damen Ave (W Armitage), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Bucktown · 7 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Secviar: Unbelievable cocktails! And phenomenal service! We had the succotash, dumplings, biscuits, scallops, beignets, and chocolate chess pie. So so good!

Roister is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

16. Roister

8.5
951 W Fulton Market (Morgan), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 38 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: You’ll want the spunky fermented cabbage with roasted pineapple, the whole chicken served with sunchoke hot sauce, and, for a worthy splurge, the absolutely transcendent uni-bathed Japanese wagyu. Read more.

Oriole is one of 17 Chicago Restaurants To Try in 2017.

17. Oriole

9.1
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 16 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Try the 15 courses on the $175 tasting menu or start with a spring roll plump with shio kombu and enoki mushrooms. There is a quartet of desserts, including an ethereal chicory custard with whiskey. Read more.