Chicago

1. Mercat a la Planxa

8.0

638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL

Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

2. Girl & The Goat

9.1

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

New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

3. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews

4. Blackbird

619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews

5. Sepia

8.5

123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Loop · 64 tips and reviews

6. Grace

652 W Randolph St (at W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Loop · 41 tips and reviews

7. Alinea

9.1

1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL

Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews

8. Avec

9.2

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

New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews

9. The Publican

8.9

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

New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago: Diners come here for three things: to sample the massive list of brews, to taste impeccable charcuterie and oysters or to begin their Sundays with arguably the best brunch in town. Read more.

10. Big Jones

8.6

5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL

Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 139 tips and reviews

11. Takashi

1952 N Damen Ave (at W Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL

French Restaurant · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews

12. Spiaggia

980 N Michigan Ave (at Oak St), Chicago, IL

Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 69 tips and reviews

ToryBurch: Food critics (and President Obama) will argue it's the best Italian restaurant in the country. Order any of the pasta dishes—they're all amazing.

The James Chicago-Magnificent Mile is one of Chicago.

13. The James Chicago-Magnificent Mile

8.6

55 East Ontario Street (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL

Hotel · Near North Side · 81 tips and reviews

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

14. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.3

1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL

Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews

15. Au Cheval

9.1

800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

16. The Aviary

8.8

955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL

Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

17. Next

8.5

953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL

Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews