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EPIC is one of Chi town.

1. EPIC

112 W Hubbard St (btwn N Clark St & N La Salle Blvd), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 94 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Epic's a multifaceted, multi-level, colorfully industrial-chic temple of food and drink replete with towering 21-foot ceilings on the first floor and tables made from the wooden beams. Read more.

2. Mr. Beef

8.3
666 N Orleans St (at Huron St.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 46 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Mr. Beef is the BEST Italian beef. Read more.

3. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Don't miss the Australian Wagyu rib Eye -- it's an indulgent dish that will give you a caveman moment with its presentation of sliced steak and two huge bones. Read more.

4. Alliance Bakery

8.2
1736 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The kronut: a vanilla bean pastry cream topped with a rose glaze that looks nearly like the real McCoy and nearly triples the bakery’s croissant production. Read more.

Lillie's Q is one of Chi town.

5. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Smoked beef tri-tip on brioche kicked with BBQ rub-dusted fries. Read more.

Dillman's is one of Chi town.

6. Dillman's

354 W Hubbard St (at N Kingsbury St), Chicago, IL
Deli · River North · 36 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The lox and whitefish terrine has smoked whitefish folded with dill, pepper, and cream cheese, and's wrapped in smoked salmon, served with house-made toast and horseradish sauce. Read more.

Dusek's is one of Chi town.

7. Dusek's

8.7
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 90 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The team at Longman & Eagle has restored the Czech landmark Thalia Hall to a two-chambered bar and restaurant with a beer-paired food menu, called Dusek’s, and a basement punch-focused cocktail bar. Read more.

Rockit Burger Bar is one of Chi town.

8. Rockit Burger Bar

3700 N Clark St (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Wrigleyville · 76 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The Mac Attack Burger uses fried mac & cheese as burger buns, is very healthy. Read more.

Hofbräuhaus is one of Chi town.

9. Hofbräuhaus

5500 Park Pl (btwn Bryn Mawr Ave & Balmoral Ave), Rosemont, IL
Bavarian Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews