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Chicago Bucket List

Chicago Bucket List

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Created by Christine Pak • Updated On: May 14, 2014
Slurping Turtle is one of Chicago Bucket List.

1. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews
GT Fish and Oyster is one of Chicago Bucket List.

2. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago Bucket List.

3. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
DMK Burger Bar is one of Chicago Bucket List.

4. DMK Burger Bar

8.8
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Avec is one of Chicago Bucket List.

5. Avec

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

6. Blackbird

619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews
Boka is one of Chicago Bucket List.

7. Boka

8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Naha is one of Chicago Bucket List.

8. Naha

500 N Clark St (at W. Illinois St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 65 tips and reviews
Frontera Grill is one of Chicago Bucket List.

9. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago Bucket List.

10. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago Bucket List.

11. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago Bucket List.

12. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless is one of Chicago Bucket List.

13. Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless

8.3
Terminal 1, near Gate B11 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 542 tips and reviews
O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe is one of Chicago Bucket List.

14. O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe

5.4
45 E Riverwalk S (at Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 23 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago Bucket List.

15. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
ROOF on theWit is one of Chicago Bucket List.

16. ROOF on theWit

7.5
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 131 tips and reviews
Bongo Room is one of Chicago Bucket List.

17. Bongo Room

8.6
1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Chicago Bucket List.

18. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago Bucket List.

19. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago Bucket List.

20. Lincoln Park Zoo

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

21. Brookfield Zoo

9.1
3300 Golf Rd (at 31st St), Brookfield, IL
Zoo · 156 tips and reviews
Bridge House Tavern is one of Chicago Bucket List.

22. Bridge House Tavern

321 N Clark St (at the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 62 tips and reviews
Pizanos Pizza is one of Chicago Bucket List.

23. Pizanos Pizza

Chicago, IL
Uncategorized · No tips or reviews
Troquet is one of Chicago Bucket List.

24. Troquet

1834 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews
Balena is one of Chicago Bucket List.

25. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews
Nellcôte is one of Chicago Bucket List.

26. Nellcôte

833 W Randolph St (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 98 tips and reviews
Red Door is one of Chicago Bucket List.

27. Red Door

2118 N Damen Ave (at W Charleston St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 53 tips and reviews
Ipsento Coffee House is one of Chicago Bucket List.

28. Ipsento Coffee House

2035 N Western Ave (at W McLean Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 120 tips and reviews
Belly Shack is one of Chicago Bucket List.

29. Belly Shack

1912 N Western Ave (btwn W Homer & W Cortland St.), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Logan Square · 93 tips and reviews
Irazu is one of Chicago Bucket List.

30. Irazu

9.1
1865 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Oakley Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Bucktown · 106 tips and reviews
Ripasso is one of Chicago Bucket List.

31. Ripasso

1619 N Damen Ave (btwn North & Wabansia Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bucktown · 11 tips and reviews
Birchwood Kitchen is one of Chicago Bucket List.

32. Birchwood Kitchen

2211 W North Ave (btwn Leavitt St. & Bell Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews
Bake is one of Chicago Bucket List.

33. Bake

8.6
2246 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Bucktown · 30 tips and reviews
Lillie's Q is one of Chicago Bucket List.

34. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews
The Southern is one of Chicago Bucket List.

35. The Southern

1840 W North Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Honore St.), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews
Nick's Beer Garden is one of Chicago Bucket List.

36. Nick's Beer Garden

6.0
1516 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Wicker Park · 28 tips and reviews
Studio Paris Nightclub is one of Chicago Bucket List.

37. Studio Paris Nightclub

59 W Hubbard Street (btwn. Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Terzo Piano is one of Chicago Bucket List.

38. Terzo Piano

8.4
159 E Monroe St (at S Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Grant Park · 51 tips and reviews
Vertigo Sky Lounge is one of Chicago Bucket List.

39. Vertigo Sky Lounge

2 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 88 tips and reviews
Quay is one of Chicago Bucket List.

40. Quay

465 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Streeterville · 35 tips and reviews
Pierrot Gourmet is one of Chicago Bucket List.

41. Pierrot Gourmet

8.4
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Café · Streeterville · 95 tips and reviews
Bijan's Bistro is one of Chicago Bucket List.

42. Bijan's Bistro

633 N State St (at E Erie St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 80 tips and reviews
Roy's is one of Chicago Bucket List.

43. Roy's

720 N State St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Hawaiian Restaurant · Near North Side · 43 tips and reviews
Osteria Via Stato is one of Chicago Bucket List.

44. Osteria Via Stato

8.1
620 N State St (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 90 tips and reviews
The Southern Mac & Cheese Store is one of Chicago Bucket List.

45. The Southern Mac & Cheese Store

60 E Lake St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Mac and Cheese Joint · The Loop · 24 tips and reviews
Cheesie's Pub and Grub is one of Chicago Bucket List.

46. Cheesie's Pub and Grub

8.7
958 W Belmont Ave (at Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 170 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago Bucket List.

47. 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
The Second City is one of Chicago Bucket List.

48. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Fogo de Chão is one of Chicago Bucket List.

49. Fogo de Chão

8.6
661 N La Salle Dr (at W Erie St), Chicago, IL
Brazilian Restaurant · River North · 132 tips and reviews
OYSY is one of Chicago Bucket List.

50. OYSY

50 E Grand Ave (btwn Rush & Wabash), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Near North Side · 60 tips and reviews
Sweetwater Tavern & Grille is one of Chicago Bucket List.

51. Sweetwater Tavern & Grille

8.3
225 N Michigan Ave (at S Water St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 198 tips and reviews
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of Chicago Bucket List.

52. 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
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago Bucket List.

53. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews
Elephant & Castle is one of Chicago Bucket List.

54. Elephant & Castle

7.3
111W W Adams St (Clark), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 68 tips and reviews
312 Chicago is one of Chicago Bucket List.

55. 312 Chicago

8.2
171 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 38 tips and reviews
Oysy Japanese Sushi Restaurant is one of Chicago Bucket List.

56. Oysy Japanese Sushi Restaurant

888 S Michigan Ave (at 9th St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · South Loop · 20 tips and reviews
Sushi Taiyo is one of Chicago Bucket List.

57. Sushi Taiyo

58 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 46 tips and reviews
Friends Sushi on Rush is one of Chicago Bucket List.

58. Friends Sushi on Rush

7.7
710 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 67 tips and reviews
Toni Patisserie & Café is one of Chicago Bucket List.

59. Toni Patisserie & Café

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

60. Le Colonial

9.0
57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews
(K)new is one of Chicago Bucket List.

61. (K)new

2556 W Fullerton Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 5 tips and reviews
Geja's Cafe is one of Chicago Bucket List.

62. Geja's Cafe

8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
PR Italian Bistro is one of Chicago Bucket List.

63. PR Italian Bistro

8.9
3908 N Sheridan Rd (Dakin/Byron), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 40 tips and reviews
Kiki's Bistro is one of Chicago Bucket List.

64. Kiki's Bistro

900 N Franklin St (at W Locust St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 17 tips and reviews
ZED451 is one of Chicago Bucket List.

65. ZED451

739 N Clark St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 107 tips and reviews
25 Degrees is one of Chicago Bucket List.

66. 25 Degrees

736 N Clark St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · River North · 113 tips and reviews
Rosebud on Rush is one of Chicago Bucket List.

67. Rosebud on Rush

7.7
720 N Rush St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 68 tips and reviews
Orange is one of Chicago Bucket List.

68. Orange

738 N Clark St (at W Superior St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Joy Sushi is one of Chicago Bucket List.

69. Joy Sushi

7.7
30 S B St (btwn Baldwin & 1st Ave), San Mateo, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 30 tips and reviews