Chicago Shortlist
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago Shortlist.

1. 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
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago Shortlist.

2. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago Shortlist.

3. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 484 tips and reviews
Fat Rice is one of Chicago Shortlist.

4. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews
The Bristol is one of Chicago Shortlist.

5. The Bristol

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

6. Big Star

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

7. Del Seoul

8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews
Saigon Sisters Restaurant is one of Chicago Shortlist.

8. Saigon Sisters Restaurant

8.2
567 W Lake St (btwn Jefferson & Clinton), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · West Loop · 72 tips and reviews
Monti's is one of Chicago Shortlist.

9. Monti's

9.0
4757 N Talman Ave (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 40 tips and reviews
Saucy Porka is one of Chicago Shortlist.

10. Saucy Porka

8.3
400 S Financial Pl (Van Buren), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · The Loop · 49 tips and reviews
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is one of Chicago Shortlist.

11. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

610 S Michigan Ave (at E Harrison St), Chicago, IL
College Academic Building · South Loop · 9 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago Shortlist.

12. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 303 tips and reviews
CTA - Paulina is one of Chicago Shortlist.

13. CTA - Paulina

3410 N Lincoln Ave (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Metro Station · Lakeview · 7 tips and reviews
CTA - Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple) is one of Chicago Shortlist.

14. CTA - Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)

945 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Sheffield Ave & N Wilton Ave), Chicago, IL
Metro Station · Lakeview · 87 tips and reviews

15. Yusho

2853 N Kedzie Ave (at W. George St.), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Logan Square · 80 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Juicy chicken wings, thinly sliced beef tongue, sumptuous tofu, beautiful mushrooms topped with a poached egg—these are the highlights of a menu that pulls through no matter what you order. Read more.

Frontera Grill is one of Chicago Shortlist.

16. Frontera Grill

8.7
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Chicago Shortlist.

17. Xoco

8.7
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago Shortlist.

18. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 359 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago Shortlist.

19. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
Pecking Order is one of Chicago Shortlist.

20. Pecking Order

4416 N Clark St (at Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · Ravenswood · 23 tips and reviews
Hot Doug's is one of Chicago Shortlist.

21. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chicago Shortlist.

22. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago Shortlist.

23. The Second City

9.0
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 151 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago Shortlist.

24. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 481 tips and reviews
Bacino's of Lincoln Park is one of Chicago Shortlist.

25. Bacino's of Lincoln Park

7.4
2204 N Lincoln Ave (at Webster), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lincoln Park · 17 tips and reviews
My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches is one of Chicago Shortlist.

26. My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches

8.8
2010 N Damen Ave (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Bucktown · 22 tips and reviews

Brad R.Brad Ro: The deep dish, fresh tomato pizza is amazing.

Burt's Place is one of Chicago Shortlist.

27. Burt's Place

8.1
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The deep dish pies are topped with a housemade sausage, banana peppers, green & black olives, sliced tomatoes & more. Reservations are a must so be sure to call ahead so that your pie’s ready.

Benjyehuda is one of Chicago Shortlist.

28. Benjyehuda

212 W Van Buren St (btwn Franklin & Wells), Chicago, IL
Falafel Restaurant · The Loop · 33 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Fries with Merkt's Cheddar: Larger fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the smaller ones have a crunchiness like potato chips. Try Merkt's Cheddar on the side - fried potato heaven Read more.

Cellar Door Provisions is one of Chicago Shortlist.

29. Cellar Door Provisions

8.0
3025 W Diversey Ave (Sacramento), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 27 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Cellar Door Provisions serves some of the best bread we've ever tried.

Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Shortlist.

30. Pequod's Pizzeria

8.9
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews
Bartoli's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Shortlist.

31. Bartoli's Pizzeria

7.5
1955 W Addison St (Damen), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Roscoe Village · 10 tips and reviews

32. Belly Shack

1912 N Western Ave (btwn W Homer & W Cortland St.), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Logan Square · 93 tips and reviews

ElisaElisa: For the love of God, go have the Belly Dog with the togarashi fries! So many flavors dancing on your tongue!

Juno Sushi Chicago is one of Chicago Shortlist.

33. Juno Sushi Chicago

8.8
2638 N Lincoln Ave (Wrightwood), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago Shortlist.

34. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Balena is one of Chicago Shortlist.

35. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews
Bar Toma is one of Chicago Shortlist.

36. Bar Toma

110 E Pearson St (btwn Rush & Michigan), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 88 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Shortlist.

37. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.8
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 170 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Shortlist.

38. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 333 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago Shortlist.

39. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
805 S State St (btwn 8th St & 9th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 193 tips and reviews
Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of Chicago Shortlist.

40. Floriole Cafe & Bakery

8.5
1220 W Webster Ave (btwn Magnolia & Racine), Chicago, IL
Café · North Side · 88 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The pizza at Floriole Cafe & Bakery is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.

41. Xoco

8.7
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Bayless' hot chocolate is a can't miss. The Mexican cocoa beans are ground tantalizingly close to the food line, and they're so rich you won't miss the milk in this water-based brew. Read more.

The Violet Hour is one of Chicago Shortlist.

42. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Allium Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is one of Chicago Shortlist.

43. Allium Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

8.3
120 E Delaware Pl (at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 51 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Don't miss Kevin Hickey’s Chicago-style hot dog and lush onion tarte Tatin: Read more.

Portillo's is one of Chicago Shortlist.

44. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Gene's & Jude's is one of Chicago Shortlist.

45. Gene's & Jude's

8.7
2720 River Rd (btwn Cherry Ave & Grand Ave), River Grove, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 168 tips and reviews
Red Hot Ranch is one of Chicago Shortlist.

46. Red Hot Ranch

8.0
2449 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Logan Square · 33 tips and reviews
Big Jones is one of Chicago Shortlist.

47. Big Jones

8.5
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
Serta is one of Chicago Shortlist.

48. Serta

2600 Forbs Ave, Hoffman Estates, IL
Office · 1 tip
Lake Point Tower is one of Chicago Shortlist.

49. Lake Point Tower

505 N Lake Shore Dr (at Grand Ave.), Chicago, IL
Structure · Streeterville · 7 tips and reviews
SR Crown Hall is one of Chicago Shortlist.

50. SR Crown Hall

3360 S State St (IIT), Chicago, IL
College Arts Building · Bronzeville · 11 tips and reviews
25 Degrees is one of Chicago Shortlist.

51. 25 Degrees

736 N Clark St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · River North · 115 tips and reviews

52. Opart Thai House

1906 S State St (at S Archer Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · South Loop · 66 tips and reviews

Taryn W.Taryn Williams: You must order the Tiger Cry. Best thing on the menu! So simple, yet complex. Read more.

Caffe Streets is one of Chicago Shortlist.

53. Caffe Streets

1750 W Division St (btwn Wood St. & Hermitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 69 tips and reviews
Dimo's Pizza is one of Chicago Shortlist.

54. Dimo's Pizza

8.3
1615 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Bucktown · 66 tips and reviews
Dimo's Pizza is one of Chicago Shortlist.

55. Dimo's Pizza

8.2
3463 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wrigleyville · 115 tips and reviews
Chicago Bagel Authority is one of Chicago Shortlist.

56. Chicago Bagel Authority

8.5
953 W Armitage Ave (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · North Side · 78 tips and reviews
Chicago Bagel Authority is one of Chicago Shortlist.

57. Chicago Bagel Authority

8.7
955 W Belmont Ave (at N Sheffield Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lakeview · 49 tips and reviews
Byron's Hot Dog Haus is one of Chicago Shortlist.

58. Byron's Hot Dog Haus

8.3
1017 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Lakeview · 29 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago Shortlist.

59. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Kuma's Too is one of Chicago Shortlist.

60. Kuma's Too

666 W Diversey Pkwy (btwn Clark St & Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lake View East · 125 tips and reviews
Gaslight Coffee Roasters is one of Chicago Shortlist.

61. Gaslight Coffee Roasters

9.0
2385 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 88 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago Shortlist.

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
Dark Matter Coffee is one of Chicago Shortlist.

63. Dark Matter Coffee

9.1
738 N Western Ave (at Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · West Town · 38 tips and reviews