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Chicago

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Created by Siwen Chen • Updated On: August 4, 2016
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of Chicago.

1. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.1
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

2. 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
The Second City is one of Chicago.

3. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

4. Au Cheval

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

5. The Angry Crab

5665 N Lincoln Ave (Fairfield), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · West Ridge · 36 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago.

6. Publican Quality Meats

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

7. Girl & The Goat

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

8. Big Jones

8.3
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago.

9. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews
Bohemian House is one of Chicago.

10. Bohemian House

11 W Illinois St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Eastern European Restaurant · Near North Side · 49 tips and reviews
Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Chicago.

11. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago.

12. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Trenchermen is one of Chicago.

13. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 100 tips and reviews
Dove's Luncheonette is one of Chicago.

14. Dove's Luncheonette

9.2
1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Wicker Park · 95 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago.

15. Little Goat Diner

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

16. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews
Duck Duck Goat is one of Chicago.

17. Duck Duck Goat

9.1
857 W Fulton Market (at Peoria St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 88 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago.

18. Lula Cafe

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

19. Del Seoul

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

20. Le Colonial

8.7
57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews
Greek Islands is one of Chicago.

21. Greek Islands

8.8
200 S Halsted St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 130 tips and reviews
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen is one of Chicago.

22. Doc B's Fresh Kitchen

8.9
100 E Walton St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 85 tips and reviews
Beatrix is one of Chicago.

23. Beatrix

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

24. Xoco

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

25. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

9.2
1300 N Dearborn St (at W Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews
Tanta Chicago is one of Chicago.

26. Tanta Chicago

8.7
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews
River Roast is one of Chicago.

27. River Roast

8.7
315 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 54 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago.

28. The Publican

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

29. Portillo's

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

30. Boeufhaus

8.9
1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Humboldt Park · 17 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago.

31. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.2
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago.

32. Giordano's

8.6
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 36 tips and reviews
Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago.

33. Garrett Popcorn Shops

9.0
625 N Michigan Ave (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of Chicago.

34. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of Chicago.

35. The Signature Room at the 95th

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

36. LYFE Kitchen

8.3
413 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Near North Side · 87 tips and reviews
Antique Taco is one of Chicago.

37. Antique Taco

8.9
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews
Avec is one of Chicago.

38. Avec

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

39. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Maude's Liquor Bar is one of Chicago.

40. Maude's Liquor Bar

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

41. Lakefront Trail

9.5
Lake Michigan Lakefront (at N Lake Shore Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews
Cindy's is one of Chicago.

42. Cindy's

8.9
12 S Michigan Ave (btwn E Madison & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · The Loop · 146 tips and reviews
Quartino is one of Chicago.

43. Quartino

8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Sun Wah BBQ is one of Chicago.

44. Sun Wah BBQ

8.7
5039 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Uptown · 162 tips and reviews
Chicago Q is one of Chicago.

45. Chicago Q

8.8
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews
Goddess and The Baker is one of Chicago.

46. Goddess and The Baker

8.6
33 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · The Loop · 109 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago.

47. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 480 tips and reviews
The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Chicago.

48. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews
The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Chicago.

49. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Skip the observatory and head to the 96th-floor bar on the 95th floor—you'll spend your money on an exorbitantly priced cocktail instead of the entrance fee and enjoy the same view. Read more.

Gene’s Sausage Shop is one of Chicago.

50. Gene’s Sausage Shop

9.1
4750 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence Ave & Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Ravenswood · 71 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

51. Big Star

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

52. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews
Slurping Turtle is one of Chicago.

53. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews
Sunken Gardens is one of Chicago.

54. Sunken Gardens

8.7
S 27th St (Capitol Pkwy), Lincoln, NE
Garden · Near South · 15 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago.

55. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Conservatory is one of Chicago.

56. Lincoln Park Conservatory

9.3
2391 N Stockton Dr (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Garden · Lincoln Park · 58 tips and reviews
Nature Boardwalk is one of Chicago.

57. Nature Boardwalk

9.4
2001 N Clark St (btwn W Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Lincoln Park · 22 tips and reviews
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is one of Chicago.

58. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

8.8
210 W Fullerton Ave (at Cannon Dr), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Lincoln Park · 18 tips and reviews
Toast is one of Chicago.

59. Toast

746 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lincoln Park · 80 tips and reviews
Next Door is one of Chicago.

60. Next Door

659 W Diversey Pkwy (N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Coworking Space · Park West · 65 tips and reviews
Foodlife is one of Chicago.

61. Foodlife

835 N Michigan Ave (at Water Tower Place), Chicago, IL
Food Court · Streeterville · 96 tips and reviews
Buzz Bait Taqueria is one of Chicago.

62. Buzz Bait Taqueria

1529 N Wells St (North Avenue), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Old Town · 17 tips and reviews
Nookies is one of Chicago.

63. Nookies

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

64. Old Town Social

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

65. Velvet Taco

8.8
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews
Friends Sushi on Rush is one of Chicago.

66. Friends Sushi on Rush

7.7
710 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 67 tips and reviews
Pierrot Gourmet is one of Chicago.

67. Pierrot Gourmet

8.4
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Café · Streeterville · 95 tips and reviews