Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
CHICAGO
Big Star is one of CHICAGO.

1. 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.

2. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection is one of CHICAGO.

3. ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection

1011 S Delano Ct E (at W Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · South Loop · 244 tips and reviews
Joe's Bar is one of CHICAGO.

4. Joe's Bar

6.9
940 W Weed St (btwn N Fremont St & N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · 60 tips and reviews
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of CHICAGO.

5. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.0
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews
Millennium Park Chiropractic is one of CHICAGO.

6. Millennium Park Chiropractic

155 N Michigan Ave (Randolph and Michigan), Chicago, IL
Chiropractor · The Loop · No tips or reviews
The Loop is one of CHICAGO.

7. The Loop

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 45 tips and reviews
Soldier Field is one of CHICAGO.

8. Soldier Field

8.9
1410 S Museum Campus Dr (btwn McFetridge Dr & Waldron Dr), Chicago, IL
Football Stadium · Musuem Campus · 216 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of CHICAGO.

9. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of CHICAGO.

10. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of CHICAGO.

11. 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
360 CHICAGO is one of CHICAGO.

12. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews
Skydeck Chicago is one of CHICAGO.

13. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews
United Center is one of CHICAGO.

14. United Center

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites

7.2
33 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Hotel · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of CHICAGO.

16. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Read more.

Gino's East is one of CHICAGO.

17. Gino's East

8.1
162 E Superior St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 273 tips and reviews
Seadog Sushi Bar is one of CHICAGO.

18. Seadog Sushi Bar

8.3
1500 W Division St (at Greenview), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Noble Square · 42 tips and reviews
Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago is one of CHICAGO.

19. Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago

8.0
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Streeterville · 147 tips and reviews
NoMI is one of CHICAGO.

20. NoMI

8.8
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews
Paris Club Bistro & Bar is one of CHICAGO.

21. Paris Club Bistro & Bar

59 West Hubbard Street (btwn N Clark & N Dearborn St.), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 114 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of CHICAGO.

22. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
Protein Bar & Kitchen is one of CHICAGO.

23. Protein Bar & Kitchen

7.8
352 N Clark St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 68 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of CHICAGO.

24. Lincoln Park Zoo

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

25. The Doughnut Vault

8.9
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 145 tips and reviews
Hyde Park Art Center is one of CHICAGO.

26. Hyde Park Art Center

8.9
5020 S Cornell Ave (at 51st Street), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · East Hyde Park · 9 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of CHICAGO.

27. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.8
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews
Oak Street Beach Food + Drink is one of CHICAGO.

28. Oak Street Beach Food + Drink

5.7
1001 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Oak St & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 25 tips and reviews
Miller's Pub is one of CHICAGO.

29. Miller's Pub

8.3
134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 214 tips and reviews
Toni Patisserie & Café is one of CHICAGO.

30. Toni Patisserie & Café

65 E Washington St (at Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 101 tips and reviews
Zipfit is one of CHICAGO.

31. Zipfit

520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Near North Side · 2 tips and reviews
Tavernita is one of CHICAGO.

32. Tavernita

151 W Erie St (at N. LaSalle St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 49 tips and reviews
Buddy Guy's Legends is one of CHICAGO.

33. Buddy Guy's Legends

8.7
700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Rosa's Lounge is one of CHICAGO.

34. Rosa's Lounge

8.8
3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Rock Club · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews
Blue Chicago is one of CHICAGO.

35. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 57 tips and reviews
Kingston Mines is one of CHICAGO.

36. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews
B.L.U.E.S. is one of CHICAGO.

37. B.L.U.E.S.

2519 N Halsted St (at Lill Ave.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 43 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of CHICAGO.

38. Gino's East

500 N La Salle Dr (at Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 130 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of CHICAGO.

39. Giordano's

8.6
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of CHICAGO.

40. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise is one of CHICAGO.

41. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

9.4
112 E Wacker Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Tour Provider · The Loop · 105 tips and reviews
UNO Pizzeria & Grill is one of CHICAGO.

42. UNO Pizzeria & Grill

7.8
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of CHICAGO.

43. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 176 tips and reviews
The Gage is one of CHICAGO.

44. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of CHICAGO.

45. The Purple Pig

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

46. Slurping Turtle

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

47. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 359 tips and reviews
Roka Akor is one of CHICAGO.

48. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
Volare Ristorante Italiano is one of CHICAGO.

49. Volare Ristorante Italiano

8.7
201 E Grand Ave (at St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 132 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of CHICAGO.

50. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
P.J. Clarke's is one of CHICAGO.

51. P.J. Clarke's

1204 N State Pkwy (at Division St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Gold Coast · 15 tips and reviews
Pump Room is one of CHICAGO.

52. Pump Room

1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 94 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of CHICAGO.

53. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews
The Back Room is one of CHICAGO.

54. The Back Room

937 N Rush St (at E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Streeterville · 15 tips and reviews
Coq D'Or is one of CHICAGO.

55. Coq D'Or

8.0
140 E Walton Pl (at E Delaware Place), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · Gold Coast · 41 tips and reviews
Enclave is one of CHICAGO.

56. Enclave

213 W Institute Pl (at Wells St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 30 tips and reviews
The Leg Room is one of CHICAGO.

57. The Leg Room

7 W Division St (at Rush St), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Near North Side · 27 tips and reviews
Chicago History Museum is one of CHICAGO.

58. Chicago History Museum

8.8
1601 N Clark St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Lincoln Park · 62 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Conservatory is one of CHICAGO.

59. Lincoln Park Conservatory

9.2
2391 N Stockton Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Garden · Lincoln Park · 58 tips and reviews
St. Valentine's Day Massacre Site is one of CHICAGO.

60. St. Valentine's Day Massacre Site

6.0
2122 N Clark St (btwn Webster Ave & Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Lincoln Park · 6 tips and reviews
The Spice House is one of CHICAGO.

61. The Spice House

8.8
1512 N Wells St (at W Burton Pl), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Old Town · 34 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of CHICAGO.

62. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
North Coast Music Festival is one of CHICAGO.

63. North Coast Music Festival

Union Park, Chicago, IL
Music Venue · West Town · 1 tip
The Beer Bistro is one of CHICAGO.

64. The Beer Bistro

1061 W Madison St (at Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near West Side · 90 tips and reviews
Tribune Tower is one of CHICAGO.

65. Tribune Tower

435 N Michigan Ave (at E Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 55 tips and reviews
The Wrigley Building is one of CHICAGO.

66. The Wrigley Building

8.8
400-410 N Michigan Ave (E Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 14 tips and reviews
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of CHICAGO.

67. 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
Chicago Water Tower is one of CHICAGO.

68. Chicago Water Tower

8.6
806 N Michigan Ave (btwn Pearson St & Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · Streeterville · 40 tips and reviews
875 North Michigan Avenue is one of CHICAGO.

69. 875 North Michigan Avenue

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 206 tips and reviews
Tavern on Rush is one of CHICAGO.

70. Tavern on Rush

7.9
1031 N Rush St (at Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 106 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of CHICAGO.

71. Goose Island Brewpub

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

72. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · South Loop · 53 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With three cuts of beef, two types of cheese and a bottomless reserve of umami, it’s clear this burger has been obsessed over by chef Ryan McCaskey http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Rosebud Prime is one of CHICAGO.

73. Rosebud Prime

7.3
1 S Dearborn St (btwn Madison St & Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · The Loop · 42 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Rosebud shows restraint with its simple inch-thick patty layered with two slightly charred slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles, all bookended with a pretzel bun. Read more.

Maison Brasserie is one of CHICAGO.

74. Maison Brasserie

333 E Randolph St (at Columbus Dr.), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near East Side · 2 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Chef Perry Hendrix’s burger is manageable in size but aggressive in flavor, with Roquefort dripping down the sides of the house-ground patty. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Tortoise Supper Club is one of CHICAGO.

75. Tortoise Supper Club

8.4
350 N State St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 51 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The burger here passes the ultimate test: The flavorful beef, a house blend, would be good sans condiments. But it’s even better with just a hint of pickles, red-wine onions, aioli and Uplands cheddar Read more.

Paris Club Bistro & Bar is one of CHICAGO.

76. Paris Club Bistro & Bar

59 West Hubbard Street (btwn N Clark & N Dearborn St.), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 114 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Le Hamburger is actually a cheeseburger, with your choice of Gruyère or blue and port-grilled onions, which add a pleasant hint of sweetness to this perfectly pink patty on a butter-slicked bun. Read more.

Café des Architectes is one of CHICAGO.

77. Café des Architectes

7.1
20 E Chestnut St (btwn Wabash & State), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 38 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The well-seasoned CDA burger patty feels smaller than its ten ounces. This makes the smoky bacon, tangy Boursin aioli, crispy fried onions and pretzel bun perfect accompaniments, rather than overkill. Read more.

Mercadito Kitchen is one of CHICAGO.

78. Mercadito Kitchen

10 E Delaware Pl (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: To eat The Big Baby is to imagine being hooked up to an IV that injects your bloodstream with bliss. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Au Cheval is one of CHICAGO.

79. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The generous schmear of mayo, the melted American cheese and the chopped raw onions that cut through the beef with a piquant bite are the real stars of this burger. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Old Town Social is one of CHICAGO.

80. Old Town Social

455 W North Ave (at N Cleveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Old Town · 121 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Chef Jared Van Camp works to make this burger’s meatiness shine, topping it with equally savory toppings: housemade bacon, a fried egg, aioli and Gruyère. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Owen & Engine is one of CHICAGO.

81. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Northwest Side · 147 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: When the behemoth Slagel Farm burger on an onion-studded potato bun hits your table, you’ll vow to bring half home. Then you’ll take one bite and realize no one has that kind of willpower. Read more.

Trenchermen is one of CHICAGO.

82. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 100 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Wizardry is the only explanation for the splendor of the bun on the TrenchBar burger. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.

Mercadito is one of CHICAGO.

83. Mercadito

8.4
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Two types of guacamole, two types of ceviche, three types of tacos and a personal dessert are included in the $22 lunch. With beverages, dinner is rounds out to an even $40. Read more.

Frontera Grill is one of CHICAGO.

84. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The lunch menu ($22) including mushroom empanadas with watercress salad, chicken or pork loin mole and a coconut tres leches cake with pineapple, all concocted with Rick Bayless' signature flair. Read more.

Naha is one of CHICAGO.

85. Naha

500 N Clark St (at W. Illinois St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 65 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The $22 three-course lunch includes interesting choices like calamari with apples and fennel, North African chicken with spiced chickpeas and coconut and grapefruit parfait with spiced rum. Read more.

Spiaggia is one of CHICAGO.

86. Spiaggia

980 N Michigan Ave (at Oak St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 69 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: A later lunch is your best chance at experiencing the culinary creations of chefs Tony Mantuano and Sarah Grueneberg. The restaurant waitstaff recommends booking after 1pm or later. Read more.

GT Fish and Oyster is one of CHICAGO.

87. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews
Eggy's is one of CHICAGO.

88. Eggy's

8.2
333 E Benton Pl (Inside Village Market), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near East Side · 89 tips and reviews
RPM Italian is one of CHICAGO.

89. RPM Italian

9.2
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
ROOF on theWit is one of CHICAGO.

90. ROOF on theWit

7.6
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 131 tips and reviews
Dick's Last Resort is one of CHICAGO.

91. Dick's Last Resort

315 N Dearborn St (at Marina Towers), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 68 tips and reviews
Auditorium Theatre is one of CHICAGO.

92. Auditorium Theatre

9.3
50 E Congress Pkwy (Roosevelt University), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 70 tips and reviews
The Office is one of CHICAGO.

93. The Office

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

94. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Untitled Supper Club is one of CHICAGO.

95. Untitled Supper Club

8.5
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews
Rumba is one of CHICAGO.

96. Rumba

351 W Hubbard St (at N Orleans St), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · River North · 15 tips and reviews
Ragstock is one of CHICAGO.

97. Ragstock

8.0
1459 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL
Vintage and Thrift Store · Wicker Park · 7 tips and reviews
Brando's Speakeasy is one of CHICAGO.

98. Brando's Speakeasy

7.7
343 S Dearborn St (at Van Buren St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · The Loop · 57 tips and reviews
Avec is one of CHICAGO.

99. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
25 Degrees is one of CHICAGO.

100. 25 Degrees

736 N Clark St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · River North · 113 tips and reviews