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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of Chicago.

1. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 226 tips and reviews
Millennium Park is one of Chicago.

2. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews
Daley's Restaurant is one of Chicago.

3. Daley's Restaurant

8.4
809 E 63rd St (at S Cottage Grove Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Woodlawn · 30 tips and reviews
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of Chicago.

4. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews
Lou Mitchell's is one of Chicago.

5. Lou Mitchell's

8.8
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

6. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago.

7. The Berghoff Restaurant

8.2
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 151 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

8. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago.

9. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

10. Big Star

8.9
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

11. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

12. Giordano's

8.6
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago.

13. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews
Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago.

14. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Weber's Bakery is one of Chicago.

15. Weber's Bakery

9.2
7055 W Archer Ave (at Nottingham Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Garfield Ridge · 44 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

16. 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
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago.

17. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of Chicago.

18. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
Binny's Beverage Depot is one of Chicago.

19. Binny's Beverage Depot

9.5
1720 N. Marcey St. (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · North Side · 39 tips and reviews
Chicago Lakefront is one of Chicago.

20. Chicago Lakefront

9.2
N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · Lincoln Park · 30 tips and reviews
Bari is one of Chicago.

21. Bari

9.4
1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 65 tips and reviews
Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago.

22. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago.

23. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Currency Exchange Café is one of Chicago.

24. Currency Exchange Café

305 E Garfield Blvd (at S Prairie Ave), Chicago, IL
Currency Exchange · Washington Park · 18 tips and reviews
Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago.

25. Maggie Daley Park

9.4
337 E Randolph Dr (btwn Lake Shore Dr & Columbus Dr), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 47 tips and reviews
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Chicago.

26. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 78 tips and reviews
Jay Pritzker Pavilion is one of Chicago.

27. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

9.4
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Grant Park · 101 tips and reviews
Chicago Cultural Center is one of Chicago.

28. Chicago Cultural Center

9.1
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The architectural masterpiece, featuring a Carrara marble lobby and large windows, opened in 1897 and hosts more than 700 free exhibits, screenings, performances, and lectures every year.

Lake Michigan is one of Chicago.

29. Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL
Lake · 81 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Over two million spectators line Lake Michigan every year to see this free, two-day spectacular in August. The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest and oldest free air and water show in the U.S.

Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

30. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago.

31. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: With free admission every day of the year, the Lincoln Park Zoo is a beloved Chicago institution. There’s a lot to see in the 35-acre park.

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago.

32. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews
Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago.

33. Garrett Popcorn Shops

9.0
625 N Michigan Ave (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews
Smoke Daddy is one of Chicago.

34. Smoke Daddy

8.8
1804 W Division St (btwn Wood St & Honore St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wicker Park · 147 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago.

35. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews
Demitasse is one of Chicago.

36. Demitasse

7.3
1066 W Taylor St (at S Carpenter St), Chicago, IL
Café · University Village - Little Italy · 17 tips and reviews
United Center is one of Chicago.

37. United Center

9.3
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & S Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 467 tips and reviews
La Colombe Torrefaction is one of Chicago.

38. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.9
955 W Randolph St (at Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 99 tips and reviews
Sweet Maple Cafe is one of Chicago.

39. Sweet Maple Cafe

8.6
1339 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Throop), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

40. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago.

41. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 359 tips and reviews
Soups In The Loop is one of Chicago.

42. Soups In The Loop

8.5
Chicago, IL
Food Truck · 6 tips and reviews
My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches is one of Chicago.

43. My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches

8.8
2010 N Damen Ave (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Bucktown · 22 tips and reviews
Antique Taco is one of Chicago.

44. Antique Taco

8.9
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews
Yum Dum Truck is one of Chicago.

45. Yum Dum Truck

7.5
Chicago, IL
Food Truck · Wicker Park · 9 tips and reviews
Bow Truss Coffee is one of Chicago.

46. Bow Truss Coffee

406 N Wells St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · River North · 90 tips and reviews
Firecakes Donuts is one of Chicago.

47. Firecakes Donuts

9.1
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Chicago.

48. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews
The Wiener's Circle is one of Chicago.

49. The Wiener's Circle

7.6
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Ajida Ramen is one of Chicago.

50. Ajida Ramen

6.2
201 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · The Loop · 20 tips and reviews
Howells & Hood is one of Chicago.

51. Howells & Hood

435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago.

52. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Heritage Bicycles is one of Chicago.

53. Heritage Bicycles

9.1
2959 N Lincoln Avenue (Wellington), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Lakeview · 67 tips and reviews
Del Seoul is one of Chicago.

54. Del Seoul

8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews
Batter & Berries is one of Chicago.

55. Batter & Berries

8.4
2748 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · North Side · 168 tips and reviews
Dinkel's Bakery is one of Chicago.

56. Dinkel's Bakery

3329 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W School St & W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Lakeview · 57 tips and reviews
Headquarters Beercade is one of Chicago.

57. Headquarters Beercade

2833 N Sheffield Ave (at Wolfram St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 84 tips and reviews
Water Tower Place is one of Chicago.

58. Water Tower Place

8.1
835 N Michigan Ave (E Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 158 tips and reviews
900 North Michigan Shops is one of Chicago.

59. 900 North Michigan Shops

7.7
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 42 tips and reviews
Chinatown Square is one of Chicago.

60. Chinatown Square

8.4
2100 S Wentworth Ave (Archer Ave and Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Plaza · Armour Square · 23 tips and reviews
The Shops At North Bridge is one of Chicago.

61. The Shops At North Bridge

8.1
520 N Michigan Ave (at Grand Ave.), Chicago, IL
Shopping Mall · Streeterville · 23 tips and reviews
UNIQLO is one of Chicago.

62. UNIQLO

8.2
830 N Michigan Ave (E Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Streeterville · 25 tips and reviews
The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue) is one of Chicago.

63. The Spirit by by Omri & Julie Rotblatt-Amrany (Michael Jordan Statue)

8.5
United Center (Gate 4), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Near West Side · 31 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

64. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.9
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 169 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

65. Portillo's

9.0
7740 Roosevelt Rd (at Des Plaines Ave), Forest Park, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 76 tips and reviews
Ada Street is one of Chicago.

66. Ada Street

9.1
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews