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Honey Butter Fried Chicken is one of Chicago.

1. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

8.8
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Northwest Side · 143 tips and reviews
Burke's Bacon Bar is one of Chicago.

2. Burke's Bacon Bar

610 N Rush St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Near North Side · 12 tips and reviews
Fat Rice is one of Chicago.

3. Fat Rice

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

4. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

8.1
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 109 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of four Chinatown spots owned by Tony Hu, the focus here is on Szechwan dishes, ranging from the basic to the downright adventurous. [Eater 38 Member]

Balena is one of Chicago.

5. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Between the rustic Italian fare, heavenly desserts, and fantastic cocktail list, the partnership between the Bristol and Boka groups doesn't show any signs of slowing down. [Eater 38 Member]

Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago.

6. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Pho Xe Tang is one of Chicago.

7. Pho Xe Tang

Chicago, IL 60640, USA, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 4 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Uptown's Argyle Street is also known as Little Saigon and Tank Noodle is the crown jewel for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, especially the various steaming bowls of pho. [Eater 38 Member]

The Publican is one of Chicago.

8. The Publican

8.8
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

9. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Where else can you get a beer, a taco and a shot of whisky for under $10? Leave it to Blackbird exec chef Paul Kahan to make it happen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Cumin is one of Chicago.

10. Cumin

7.9
1414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Evergreen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 73 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Authentic Indian south of Devon can be tough to find. Throw in Nepalese, an array of curries, platters, and cocktails and you might not go back up north. [Eater 38 Member]

¡Ay Chiwowa! is one of Chicago.

11. ¡Ay Chiwowa!

311 W Chicago Ave (at N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 37 tips and reviews
Bub City is one of Chicago.

12. Bub City

7.5
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 134 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

13. The Violet Hour

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

EaterEater: Step inside the intimate space and peruse through an extensive handcrafted drink menu that includes vodka, tequila, rum, brandy and portable bitters creations. Try the Juliet & Romeo or the Sazerac.

The Drawing Room is one of Chicago.

14. The Drawing Room

937 N Rush St (at E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 78 tips and reviews

EaterEater: You will have no problem bellying up to the bar at this modern restaurant and culinary cocktail lounge with an unmatched drink program, led by Cristiana DeLucca.

Chicago French Market is one of Chicago.

15. Chicago French Market

8.5
131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Market · West Loop · 152 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago.

16. The Purple Pig

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

17. 360 CHICAGO

8.7
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

18. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 553 tips and reviews