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Bob Chinn's Crab House is one of Chicago.

1. Bob Chinn's Crab House

8.8
393 S Milwaukee Ave (btwn Dundee Rd & Palatine Rd), Wheeling, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Chicago.

2. 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
The Aviary is one of Chicago.

3. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
Lost Lake is one of Chicago.

4. Lost Lake

3154 W Diversey Ave (at Kedzie Blvd), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Logan Square · 53 tips and reviews
Avec is one of Chicago.

5. Avec

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

6. Pacific Standard Time

151 W Erie St (at N LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 27 tips and reviews
Nico Osteria is one of Chicago.

7. Nico Osteria

1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 89 tips and reviews
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago.

8. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews
S.K.Y. is one of Chicago.

9. S.K.Y.

9.0
1239 W 18th St (Allport St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Pilsen · 17 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

10. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

11. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago.

12. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews
Small Cheval is one of Chicago.

13. Small Cheval

9.2
1345 N Wells St (Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Old Town · 11 tips and reviews
Small Cheval is one of Chicago.

14. Small Cheval

9.0
150 N Riverside Plz (Randolph Street), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · West Loop · 11 tips and reviews
RPM Italian is one of Chicago.

15. RPM Italian

9.1
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

16. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

17. Big Star

8.1
3640 N Clark St (at W Patterson Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wrigleyville · 13 tips and reviews
Schwa is one of Chicago.

18. Schwa

8.8
1466 N Ashland Ave (at W Le Moyne St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Noble Square · 36 tips and reviews
Sawada Coffee is one of Chicago.

19. Sawada Coffee

9.3
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 66 tips and reviews
Maude's Liquor Bar is one of Chicago.

20. Maude's Liquor Bar

840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Fulton Market · 104 tips and reviews
High Five Ramen is one of Chicago.

21. High Five Ramen

7.2
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · West Town · 39 tips and reviews
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of Chicago.

22. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.2
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews
Gilt Bar is one of Chicago.

23. Gilt Bar

9.2
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago.

24. The Doughnut Vault

111 N Canal St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · West Loop · 15 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Vault is one of Chicago.

25. 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
California Clipper is one of Chicago.

26. California Clipper

1002 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Humboldt Park · 48 tips and reviews
C.C. Ferns is one of Chicago.

27. C.C. Ferns

2806 W Augusta Blvd (California), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Humboldt Park · 18 tips and reviews
Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Chicago.

28. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews
The Parlor @Bavette's is one of Chicago.

29. The Parlor @Bavette's

218 W Kinzie St (Wells), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · No tips or reviews
Aster Hall is one of Chicago.

30. Aster Hall

7.7
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Food Court · Streeterville · 8 tips and reviews
3 Greens Market is one of Chicago.

31. 3 Greens Market

354 W Hubbard St (Orleans), Chicago, IL
Café · River North · 26 tips and reviews
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago is one of Chicago.

32. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

9.1
1300 N Dearborn St (at W Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago.

33. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The Monday night farm dinners—three new courses for $46—are where it’s at. Read more.

Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

34. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Our favorite version is topped with big hunks of fennel-flecked sausage and hot specks of giardiniera, but c’mon: It’s a casserole of melty cheese; it can do no wrong. Read more.

Cellar Door Provisions is one of Chicago.

35. Cellar Door Provisions

8.2
3025 W Diversey Ave (Sacramento), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 27 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: There’s no stronger case for simple food than CDP’s “Staff Meal”: a slice of bread, house-cultured butter, soft-boiled eggs, and a perfect little green salad. Read more.

Sportsman's Club is one of Chicago.

36. Sportsman's Club

8.8
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Despite the pretense-free atmosphere and limited drink menu (four cocktails are listed each night), the bartenders are pros and can make pretty much anything you want. Read more.

Scofflaw is one of Chicago.

37. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: We don’t want to ruin the surprise, but you definitely want to be here at midnight. Read more.

Caffe Streets is one of Chicago.

38. Caffe Streets

1750 W Division St (btwn Wood St. & Hermitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 69 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Look up: Half the fun of camping out at Caffé Streets is the trippy mod decor. The nested wood ceiling panels are worth the visit alone. Read more.

Gaslight Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago.

39. Gaslight Coffee Roasters

9.0
2385 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 88 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Instead of the usual roster of pastries, the menu featuring duck eggs Benedict, charcuterie, housemade pickles, and local cheeses accompanies a jack-of-all-trades coffee program. Read more.

Ipsento Coffee House is one of Chicago.

40. Ipsento Coffee House

2035 N Western Ave (at W McLean Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Bucktown · 120 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: In an Ipsento latte, whole milk is swapped out for coconut milk, sugar is ditched in favor of honey, and a pinch of cayenne is added to bring the heat: This is your tropical island retreat in a glass. Read more.

CIBC Theatre is one of Chicago.

41. CIBC Theatre

8.6
18 W Monroe St (btwn S State St & S Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 33 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

42. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago.

43. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.7
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago.

44. The Purple Pig

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

45. NoMI

8.8
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews
GT Fish and Oyster is one of Chicago.

46. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews
Shaw's Crab House is one of Chicago.

47. Shaw's Crab House

9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago.

48. Xoco

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

49. Beatrix

9.0
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 232 tips and reviews
Firecakes Donuts is one of Chicago.

50. Firecakes Donuts

9.2
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago is one of Chicago.

51. Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

8.3
19 E Ohio St (State), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of Chicago.

52. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is one of Chicago.

53. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

9.0
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 76 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago.

54. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Mi Tocaya Antojería is one of Chicago.

55. Mi Tocaya Antojería

8.8
2800 W Logan Blvd (California), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 20 tips and reviews
Momotaro is one of Chicago.

56. Momotaro

8.9
820 W Lake St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 95 tips and reviews
Billy Sunday is one of Chicago.

57. Billy Sunday

8.9
3143 W Logan Blvd (Logan and Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 72 tips and reviews

58. Ada Street

9.1
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Incredible cocktails, arranged on the menu from lighter to more robust. All the food was superb, with the squid as a standout.

59. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Julie Y.Julie Yeager: A great swanky cocktail bar! And the bacon wrapped dates were excellent!

60. The Whistler

9.0
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: Great cocktails. Good atmosphere and tunes. Usually a line, but that's because they do a good job of not letting it get too packed inside.

61. MONEYGUN

9.0
660 W Lake (Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton River District · 38 tips and reviews

Geoff B.Geoff Balasi: Knowledgeable bar tenders making classic cocktails with care. Try their homemade draft mixers to elevate old standby's to a new level.

The Gage is one of Chicago.

62. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Fried pickles. GTO drink. Venison Burger!

63. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews

Jeremy C.Jeremy C: If you really like whiskey cocktails - this is your spot. You can select from several Bourbon or Rye brands as your base and then choose from a variety of classics and new creations.

64. Mercadito

8.1
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: Just love love love this Mexican restaurant. Terrific cocktails!

65. Watershed

8.5
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily S.: Great speakeasy in the basement of Pops for Champagne - if you like avocado and gin-based drinks, get the You're the Worst! Cheese curds are delish too.

66. Weegee's Lounge

8.7
3659 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Monticello Ave & N Lawndale Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 24 tips and reviews

Nate R.Nate Roise: The Raincoat is one of the best whiskey cocktails in the WORLD.

67. RM Champagne Salon

116 N Green St (btwn Randolph St & Washington Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bistro · West Town · 68 tips and reviews

Whitney F.Whitney Fishman: Great spot for cocktails for a date or with friends. Solid truffle fries and flatbread pizzas

68. Queen Mary

9.4
2125 W Division, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Ukrainian Village · 20 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: The Admiralty is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Watch out for that naval strength gin though, you probably don't need three of these.

Good Measure is one of Chicago.

69. Good Measure

7.5
226 W Chicago Ave (Franklin), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Near North Side · 4 tips and reviews
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery is one of Chicago.

70. Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

9.0
1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Brewery · East Ukrainian Village · 30 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago.

71. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews
Hopewell Brewing Company is one of Chicago.

72. Hopewell Brewing Company

8.6
2760 N Milwaukee Ave (Milwaukee and Diversey), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 28 tips and reviews
Motor Row Brewing is one of Chicago.

73. Motor Row Brewing

2337 S Michigan Ave (btwn E 23rd St & E 24th St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · South Loop · 9 tips and reviews
Vice District Brewing is one of Chicago.

74. Vice District Brewing

1454 S Michigan Ave (14th St.), Chicago, IL
Brewery · South Loop · 29 tips and reviews
Northman Beer & Cider Garden is one of Chicago.

75. Northman Beer & Cider Garden

9.2
233 E Riverwalk (Columbus), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews
Northman is one of Chicago.

76. Northman

4333 N Lincoln (Pensacola Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Center · 25 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago.

77. Publican Quality Meats

9.5
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of Chicago.

78. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

79. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.8
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 169 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

80. Giordano's

8.6
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of Chicago.

81. Gino's East

7.7
521 S Dearborn St (at Congress Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Printer's Row · 45 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

82. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 331 tips and reviews
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. is one of Chicago.

83. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.

8.8
2121 N Clark St (at Dickens), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lincoln Park · 186 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Due is one of Chicago.

84. Pizzeria Due

8.1
619 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 25 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of Chicago.

85. Gino's East

8.1
162 E Superior St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 273 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of Chicago.

86. Gino's East

500 N La Salle Dr (at Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 130 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

87. Giordano's

8.9
130 E Randolph St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 298 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

88. Giordano's

8.5
223 W Jackson Blvd (at S Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 220 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

89. Giordano's

8.6
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 36 tips and reviews
Ramen-San is one of Chicago.

90. Ramen-San

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

91. Bar Sótano

8.3
443 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 3 tips and reviews
Parlor Pizza Bar is one of Chicago.

92. Parlor Pizza Bar

8.3
405 N Dearborn St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 12 tips and reviews
Parlor Pizza Bar is one of Chicago.

93. Parlor Pizza Bar

8.4
108 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · West Town · 62 tips and reviews
Taureaux Tavern is one of Chicago.

94. Taureaux Tavern

155 W Van Buren St (Financial), Chicago, IL
Brasserie · The Loop · No tips or reviews
ALTHEA is one of Chicago.

95. ALTHEA

6.5
700 North Michigan Avenue (W Huron Ave), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Streeterville · 4 tips and reviews
BIG & little's is one of Chicago.

96. BIG & little's

1310 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 16 tips and reviews
Bernie's Lunch & Supper is one of Chicago.

97. Bernie's Lunch & Supper

8.0
660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 22 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

98. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews