Zagat
Hot Doug's is one of Zagat.

1. 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.

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of Zagat.

2. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.1
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 220 tips and reviews

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

Smoque BBQ is one of Zagat.

3. Smoque BBQ

9.2
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.

Lockwood Restaurant & Bar is one of Zagat.

4. Lockwood Restaurant & Bar

5.9
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 Zagat.

5. 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.

HUB 51 is one of Zagat.

6. HUB 51

8.2
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.

Avec is one of Zagat.

7. Avec

9.2
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.

mk The Restaurant is one of Zagat.

8. 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.

The Publican is one of Zagat.

9. The Publican

8.9
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.

M. Henry is one of Zagat.

10. M. Henry

8.7
5707 N Clark St (at W Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 138 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The self-proclaimed “out of this world” bread pudding is, well, out of this world.

Le Bouchon is one of Zagat.

11. 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.

12. Finley's Grill Room

3131 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL
American Restaurant · 1 tip

ZAGATZAGAT: Enjoy South Carolina ribs for $12.95 Thursdays after 4 PM.

The Stained Glass is one of Zagat.

13. The Stained Glass

1735 Benson Ave, Evanston, IL
Wine Bar · 20 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: On Sundays, wine bottles are half-price, or BYO should you choose (and the corkage is waived).

1776 Restaurant is one of Zagat.

14. 1776 Restaurant

7.9
397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: This New American offers an $18 half-pound fish fry on Fridays, which includes a side and salad.

North Pond is one of Zagat.

15. 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.

Gioco is one of Zagat.

16. Gioco

1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 32 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Join the frequent diner program to earn points for gift certificates at any venue owned by the KDK Restaurant group.

Swordfish is one of Zagat.

17. Swordfish

7.7
207 N Randall Rd (at McKee St), Batavia, IL
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Go the last Wednesday of every month for a $35 all-you-can-eat buffet (including sushi).

Lula Cafe is one of Zagat.

18. Lula Cafe

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.

Yoshi's Cafe is one of Zagat.

19. 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.

Retro Bistro is one of Zagat.

20. Retro Bistro

1746 W Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL
Café · 10 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the $16 three-course lunch menu.

21. 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