Chicago

1. DMK Burger Bar

8.7

2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews

2. Kuma's Corner

8.9

2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

3. Girl & The Goat

9.1

809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

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

6. Big Star

8.9

1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL

Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

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 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.

8. Chicago Burger Co

5.5

301 E North Water St (Columbus), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · Streeterville · 24 tips and reviews

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

9. Simple Sandwich

Chicago, IL

Food Truck · The Loop · 2 tips and reviews

Time 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

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

11. Yoshi's Cafe

3257 N Halsted St (at W. Aldine Ave.), Chicago, IL

Japanese Restaurant · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews

ZAGAT: On Wednesdays wine is offered half price.

12. North Pond

8.6

2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

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

13. Le Bouchon

8.7

1958 N Damen Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL

French Restaurant · Bucktown · 28 tips and reviews

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

14. Lula Cafe

9.3

2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL

Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

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

15. The Publican

8.9

837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

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

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

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

17. Avec

9.3

615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews

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

18. HUB 51

8.2

51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews

ZAGAT: 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

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

20. SUSHISAMBA Chicago

504 N Wells St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL

Sushi Restaurant · River North · 107 tips and reviews

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

21. Smoque BBQ

9.1

3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL

BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

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

22. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.1

2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL

Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews

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

23. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL

Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

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

24. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0

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 · 332 tips and reviews