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Favorite restaurants
Paris Club Bistro & Bar is one of Favorite restaurants.

1. Paris Club Bistro & Bar

59 West Hubbard Street (btwn N Clark & N Dearborn St.), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 114 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: 5 plates between two people is plenty and for around $70 with drinks and dessert, it's a steal. Pork rillettes are super tasty and so is their chocolate crepe cake. The champagne beer is worth a try!

The Bedford is one of Favorite restaurants.

2. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: 1/2 bowl of Pisco punch is enough for three. Charred baby octopus and macaroni gratin are dishes to try. Small portions, but easily shared for the most part.

Mercadito is one of Favorite restaurants.

3. Mercadito

8.4
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Battered rock shrimp is spicy, but it's so delicious!

Sunda is one of Favorite restaurants.

4. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Sea bass, shrimp toban, and crab lo mein are some of their best dishes. The coconut pudding is a good choice for dessert. Not impressed with their adobo or duck though.

Nookies is one of Favorite restaurants.

5. Nookies

8.1
1746 N Wells St (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Old Town Triangle · 77 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Great for any time of day, any day of the week. Ernesto's chilaquiles are my favorite.

English Bar & Restaurant is one of Favorite restaurants.

6. English Bar & Restaurant

444 N La Salle Dr (at Grand St), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 37 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Try the English crisps (pork belly bits and fries--why not?).

Geja's Cafe is one of Favorite restaurants.

7. Geja's Cafe

8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Taco Joint is one of Favorite restaurants.

8. Taco Joint

1969 N Halsted St (btwn Armitage Ave & Willow St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 91 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Cheap, delicious, and good for groups. Ask about the "special" tacos.

Burger Bar is one of Favorite restaurants.

9. Burger Bar

1578 N Clybourn Ave (btwn Dayton St & Weed St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · 151 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Les Urbain and the High Hog burgers are the best. Make sure to ask about the monthly special.

Mercat a la Planxa is one of Favorite restaurants.

10. Mercat a la Planxa

7.6
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Havana Grill & Mojito Bar is one of Favorite restaurants.

11. Havana Grill & Mojito Bar

8.1
412 N Clark St (between W Hubbard St & W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · River North · 62 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: 1/2 price house mojitos on Fridays!

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of Favorite restaurants.

12. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.2
933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL
Steakhouse · 15 tips and reviews
ZED451 is one of Favorite restaurants.

13. ZED451

739 N Clark St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 107 tips and reviews

14. Kith & Kin

6.7
1119 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · North Side · 14 tips and reviews
Taxim is one of Favorite restaurants.

15. Taxim

8.4
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews
Meli Cafe & Juice Bar is one of Favorite restaurants.

16. Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

8.0
301 S Halsted St (at W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Greektown · 82 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: The honeycakes are awesome!

Orange is one of Favorite restaurants.

17. Orange

738 N Clark St (at W Superior St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: MUST try the orange coffee.

Karyn's Cooked is one of Favorite restaurants.

18. Karyn's Cooked

738 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · River North · 55 tips and reviews
Japonais by Morimoto is one of Favorite restaurants.

19. Japonais by Morimoto

600 W Chicago Ave (at Larrabee St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: The Rock is a fun experience!

SUSHISAMBA Chicago is one of Favorite restaurants.

20. SUSHISAMBA Chicago

504 N Wells St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 107 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Now that they have a small plates part of the menu it's much easier to try things and share. Neo Tokyo and Kobe beef rolls are my favorites.