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Chicago Eats

1. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Noble Square · 53 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The menu changes seasonally but whatever inspired creation chef Edward Kim sets his mind to he executes with precision and grace. The BYOB policy and warm-but-cooky room make it an all-time favorite.

Joong Boo Market is one of Chicago Eats.

2. Joong Boo Market

8.9
3333 N Kimball Ave (at Kennedy Expy), Chicago, IL
Supermarket · Northwest Side · 44 tips and reviews

3. Butterfly Sushi

1131 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near West Side · 34 tips and reviews

Ali Y.Ali Yasir: Tried the rainbow sushi in their specialities! It was served with wasabi and ginger! MAKE SURE you dip wasabi into their sauce and then eat it with the sushi so that it doesn't burn lol

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago Eats.

4. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews

5. Tan Tan

7.9
6816 Ranchester Dr (at Bellaire Blvd), Houston, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Sincere H.Sincere Hogan: Start w/the rice cake, then njoy a bowl of soup w/wide egg noodles & a side of snow peas leaves sauteed in garlic. Finish w/a triple delight!

6. North Avenue Beach

9.1
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 82 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: In the Summer on Sundays after a Saturday of partying, people like to lounge on Chicago's most popular beach. You can play on the volleyball courts, grab a burger, drink at Castaways... Just enjoy! Read more.

7. Bridge House Tavern

321 N Clark St (at the Chicago River), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 62 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Bridge House Burger from our 100 Best list: This burger is rebellious in its restraint, classic in its conception and on-point in its execution. None of that keeps it from being enormous.

8. Freshii

161 N. Clark St. (btwn Lake & Randolph), Chicago, IL
Salad Restaurant · The Loop · 17 tips and reviews

Rachel C.Rachel C.: Seriously the nicest staff. Some of the best lunch food in the Loop too.

Fig & Olive is one of Chicago Eats.

9. Fig & Olive

104 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 61 tips and reviews
Bohemian House is one of Chicago Eats.

10. Bohemian House

11 W Illinois St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Eastern European Restaurant · Near North Side · 49 tips and reviews
The Promontory is one of Chicago Eats.

11. The Promontory

8.7
5311 S Lake Park West (at 53rd St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Hyde Park · 56 tips and reviews
Masada is one of Chicago Eats.

12. Masada

7.0
2206 N California Ave (btwn W Palmer St & W Lyndale St), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Logan Square · 17 tips and reviews
Ramen-San is one of Chicago Eats.

13. Ramen-San

8.8
59 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 118 tips and reviews
Laughing Bird is one of Chicago Eats.

14. Laughing Bird

4514 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · Ravenswood · 5 tips and reviews
Parachute HiFi is one of Chicago Eats.

15. Parachute HiFi

9.0
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of Chicago Eats.

16. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews
Boka is one of Chicago Eats.

17. Boka

8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Boka revamp is now open with acclaimed chef Lee Wolen launching a completely new menu. A new buildout, 180 degrees from the prior look, adds to the more approachable vibe. Read more.