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DMK Burger Bar is one of Chicago.

1. DMK Burger Bar

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

2. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

3. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 553 tips and reviews
Hema's Kitchen is one of Chicago.

4. Hema's Kitchen

6.9
2439 W Devon Ave (at Artesian Ave.), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 23 tips and reviews
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is one of Chicago.

5. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

1 W Grand Ave (at N State St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

6. Big Star

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

7. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The weekend event includes food, wine, spirits and beer tastings, celebrity chef demos and educational seminars from gourmet chefs. Be sure to check out the Grand Cru wine tasting on Saturday. Read more.

Chicago Burger Co is one of Chicago.

8. Chicago Burger Co

5.5
301 E North Water St (Columbus), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 24 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The riverside location and the five choices of burgers (salmon, tuna, turkey, beef or veggie) are equally appealing.

Simple Sandwich is one of Chicago.

9. Simple Sandwich

Chicago, IL
Food Truck · The Loop · 2 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you'd want to know: Simple Sandwich has been nominated for Best Food Truck in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

10. Otom Restaurant

951 W Fulton Market (Morgan), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 9 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy a selection of $5 cocktails Wednesdays after 5 PM

Yoshi's Cafe is one of Chicago.

11. Yoshi's Cafe

3257 N Halsted St (at W. Aldine Ave.), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: On Wednesdays wine is offered half price.

North Pond is one of Chicago.

12. North Pond

8.4
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: A five-course seasonal tasting menu is offered for $85.

Le Bouchon is one of Chicago.

13. Le Bouchon

8.7
1958 N Damen Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Bucktown · 28 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Get a three-course prix fixe dinner for $25 on Tuesdays.

Lula Café is one of Chicago.

14. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Stop by on Mondays for the three-course $28 farm menu.

The Publican is one of Chicago.

15. The Publican

8.8
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Head over Sunday nights for a $45-per-person family-style four-course dinner.

mk The Restaurant is one of Chicago.

16. mk The Restaurant

868 N Franklin St (btw Chestnut St & Locust St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 47 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Try the “cake and shake,” a slice of layered buttermilk chocolate cake paired with a vanilla malted milkshake served in a double shot glass.

Avec is one of Chicago.

17. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The chorizo-stuffed dates and wood-oven pork shoulder are worth the wait.

HUB 51 is one of Chicago.

18. HUB 51

8.5
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy half-off sushi from 3–6 PM daily.

Lockwood Restaurant & Bar is one of Chicago.

19. Lockwood Restaurant & Bar

5.8
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · The Loop · 44 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Go for the $38 three-course prix fixe dinner.

SUSHISAMBA Chicago is one of Chicago.

20. SUSHISAMBA Chicago

504 N Wells St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 107 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Take part in Sunday Funday, when $16 gets you a brunch entree along with three mimosas, Bloody Marys, caipiroska or mocktails.

Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago.

21. Smoque BBQ

8.9
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Get a taste of everything by ordering small side portions of pulled pork, brisket, Texas sausage and St. Louis ribs.

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of Chicago.

22. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.2
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy $3 tapas at the bar from 4–6 PM daily, as well as 10-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Hot Doug's is one of Chicago.

23. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Bear the line on Fridays and Saturdays for the duck-fat fries.

Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago.

24. Superdawg Drive-In

8.9
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

25. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 333 tips and reviews