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Fat Johnnies is one of Chicago.

1. Fat Johnnies

7.8
7242 S Western Ave (btwn W 72nd & W 73rd), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Marquette Park · 19 tips and reviews
Burt's Place is one of Chicago.

2. Burt's Place

7.7
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews
Silver Palm is one of Chicago.

3. Silver Palm

768 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River West · 26 tips and reviews
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Chicago.

4. Ruxbin Kitchen

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you'd want to know: Ruxbin has been nominated for Best New Restaurant and Edward Kim has been nominated for Breakout Chef of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

Burt's Place is one of Chicago.

5. Burt's Place

7.7
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews

Rémy T.Rémy Thenot-Siegel: a hole in the wall with probably some of the best pizza on the planet.go for the pizza, not the decor or ambiance.

The Aviary is one of Chicago.

6. The Aviary

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

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Order the Blueberry and share with another person. Sip slowly and marvel in how the drink changes over time.

The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

7. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Wait in line for a dark, sexy speakeasy experience. House-made syrups, exclusive spirits, suspender-clad bartenders.

The Whistler is one of Chicago.

8. The Whistler

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Drink this: Bartender Paul McGee's cocktail list is rad. Try the Old Square: Old Weller bourbon and a touch of apple brandy, vermouth and benedictine. Read more.

Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago.

9. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Let Freddy make you a drink, bartender's choice.

Blackbird is one of Chicago.

10. Blackbird

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

11. Avec

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

12. The Publican

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

13. Toast Two

2046 N Damen Ave (btwn Dickens & McLean Ave.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 44 tips and reviews
90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of Chicago.

14. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

8.9
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews
Bistro Campagne is one of Chicago.

15. Bistro Campagne

8.8
4518 N Lincoln Ave (at W Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Ravenswood · 37 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chicago.

16. Al's Italian Beef

8.6
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews
The Peasantry is one of Chicago.

17. The Peasantry

2723 N Clark St (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Park West · 44 tips and reviews
Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago.

18. Calumet Fisheries

8.6
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant is one of Chicago.

19. The Berghoff Restaurant

8.2
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 151 tips and reviews
The Owl is one of Chicago.

20. The Owl

7.2
2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 69 tips and reviews

21. 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
Pho 777 is one of Chicago.

22. Pho 777

7.1
1065 W Argyle St (at Winthrop Ave), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 29 tips and reviews
Avenues is one of Chicago.

23. Avenues

108 E Superior St (at N Rush St.), Chicago, IL
Event Space · Streeterville · 3 tips and reviews

24. Ramova Grill

35th (Halsted)
Diner · Bridgeport · 2 tips and reviews
Del Rio is one of Chicago.

25. Del Rio

8.0
228 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Old Town Social is one of Chicago.

26. Old Town Social

455 W North Ave (at N Cleveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Old Town · 121 tips and reviews
Aloha Eats is one of Chicago.

27. Aloha Eats

8.0
2534 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Hawaiian Restaurant · Park West · 45 tips and reviews
Table Fifty-Two is one of Chicago.

28. Table Fifty-Two

52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 73 tips and reviews
Naha is one of Chicago.

29. Naha

500 N Clark St (at W. Illinois St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 65 tips and reviews

30. Kith & Kin

6.7
1119 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · North Side · 14 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago.

31. The Purple Pig

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

32. De Cero Taqueria

814 W Randolph St (btwn N Halsted & N Green St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Fulton Market · 78 tips and reviews
Urbanbelly is one of Chicago.

33. Urbanbelly

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Fulton Market · 92 tips and reviews
The Bristol is one of Chicago.

34. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews
Le Bouchon is one of Chicago.

35. Le Bouchon

8.7
1958 N Damen Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Bucktown · 28 tips and reviews
Boka is one of Chicago.

36. Boka

8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago.

37. Kuma's Corner

8.9
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Hema's Kitchen is one of Chicago.

38. Hema's Kitchen

6.9
2439 W Devon Ave (at Artesian Ave.), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 23 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

39. Girl & The Goat

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

40. Crisp

8.9
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 173 tips and reviews
Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago.

41. Black Dog Gelato

9.1
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews
Chilam Balam is one of Chicago.

42. Chilam Balam

8.3
3023 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
Bar Toma is one of Chicago.

43. Bar Toma

110 E Pearson St (btwn Rush & Michigan), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 88 tips and reviews
Great Lake is one of Chicago.

44. Great Lake

1477 W Balmoral Ave (btw Clark & Glenwood), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Andersonville · 37 tips and reviews
David Burke's Primehouse is one of Chicago.

45. David Burke's Primehouse

616 N Rush St (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 124 tips and reviews
Harold's Chicken Shack is one of Chicago.

46. Harold's Chicken Shack

100 W 87th St, Chicago, IL
Wings Joint · West Chatham · 45 tips and reviews
Bari is one of Chicago.

47. Bari

9.4
1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 65 tips and reviews
Saint Alfred is one of Chicago.

48. Saint Alfred

8.4
1531 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Boutique · Wicker Park · 8 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago.

49. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews
Haberdash EDC is one of Chicago.

50. Haberdash EDC

611 N State St, Chicago, IL
Men's Store · Near North Side · 1 tip
Old Town Ale House is one of Chicago.

51. Old Town Ale House

8.6
219 W North Ave (N Wieland St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Old Town · 51 tips and reviews
Masa Azul is one of Chicago.

52. Masa Azul

2901 W Diversey Ave (at N Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Logan Square · 33 tips and reviews
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar is one of Chicago.

53. Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar

9.1
960 W 31st St (at S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Bridgeport · 73 tips and reviews
Lincoln Hall is one of Chicago.

54. Lincoln Hall

9.1
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews
The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Chicago.

55. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews
The Bedford is one of Chicago.

56. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews
Chicago Botanic Garden is one of Chicago.

57. Chicago Botanic Garden

9.5
1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy), Glencoe, IL
Botanical Garden · 128 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

58. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago.

59. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Rose's Lounge is one of Chicago.

60. Rose's Lounge

7.1
2656 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · North Side · 24 tips and reviews
Albano's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

61. Albano's Pizzeria

8699 Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL
Pizzeria · 1 tip
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago.

62. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago.

63. Superdawg Drive-In

8.1
333 S Milwaukee Ave (btwn Dundee Rd & Palatine Rd), Wheeling, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 77 tips and reviews
Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chicago.

64. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.3
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 84 tips and reviews
Old Town Pour House - Chicago is one of Chicago.

65. Old Town Pour House - Chicago

7.0
1419 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Old Town · 102 tips and reviews