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1001Eats
Bennison's Bakery is one of 1001Eats.

1. Bennison's Bakery

8.9
1000 Davis St (at Maple St.), Evanston, IL
Bakery · 62 tips and reviews
Farmhouse is one of 1001Eats.

2. Farmhouse

703 Church St (at Orrington Ave), Evanston, IL
American Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews
Joy Yee's Noodles is one of 1001Eats.

3. Joy Yee's Noodles

7.8
521 Davis St (btwn Chicago Ave & Hinman Ave), Evanston, IL
Asian Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews
Found Kitchen & Social House is one of 1001Eats.

4. Found Kitchen & Social House

1621 Chicago Ave (at Church St), Evanston, IL
New American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Ward Eight Bar is one of 1001Eats.

5. Ward Eight Bar

9.0
631 Howard St (Custer St), Evanston, IL
Cocktail Bar · 18 tips and reviews
Kafein is one of 1001Eats.

6. Kafein

1621 Chicago Ave (at Davis St), Evanston, IL
Café · 38 tips and reviews
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of 1001Eats.

7. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

8.9
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews
Nico Osteria is one of 1001Eats.

8. Nico Osteria

1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 89 tips and reviews
Shaw's Crab House is one of 1001Eats.

9. Shaw's Crab House

9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of 1001Eats.

10. Chicago Cut Steakhouse

8.8
300 N La Salle Dr (at Carroll Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 145 tips and reviews
ZED451 is one of 1001Eats.

11. ZED451

739 N Clark St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 107 tips and reviews
Mastro's Steakhouse is one of 1001Eats.

12. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.7
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 121 tips and reviews
Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago is one of 1001Eats.

13. Michael Jordan's Steak House Chicago

8.0
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Streeterville · 147 tips and reviews
Japonais by Morimoto is one of 1001Eats.

14. Japonais by Morimoto

600 W Chicago Ave (at Larrabee St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews
David Burke's Primehouse is one of 1001Eats.

15. David Burke's Primehouse

616 N Rush St (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 124 tips and reviews
Roka Akor is one of 1001Eats.

16. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
RL Restaurant is one of 1001Eats.

17. RL Restaurant

9.2
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews

18. The Boarding House

720 N Wells St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 70 tips and reviews
Sepia is one of 1001Eats.

19. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 64 tips and reviews
Blackbird is one of 1001Eats.

20. Blackbird

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

21. Next

8.5
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews
The Capital Grille is one of 1001Eats.

22. The Capital Grille

8.6
633 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 60 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of 1001Eats.

23. 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
Keefer's Restaurant is one of 1001Eats.

24. Keefer's Restaurant

20 W Kinzie St (btwn Dearborn St & State St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 42 tips and reviews
Filini Restaurant and Bar is one of 1001Eats.

25. Filini Restaurant and Bar

6.9
221 N Columbus Dr (Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near East Side · 42 tips and reviews
Gene & Georgetti is one of 1001Eats.

26. Gene & Georgetti

8.8
500 N Franklin St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 65 tips and reviews
iNG Restaurant is one of 1001Eats.

27. iNG Restaurant

951 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews
Sullivan's Steakhouse is one of 1001Eats.

28. Sullivan's Steakhouse

415 N Dearborn (at E Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews
HUB 51 is one of 1001Eats.

29. HUB 51

8.2
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews
Mercadito is one of 1001Eats.

30. Mercadito

8.4
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of 1001Eats.

31. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Siena Tavern is one of 1001Eats.

32. Siena Tavern

8.9
51 W Kinzie St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 190 tips and reviews
Howells & Hood is one of 1001Eats.

33. Howells & Hood

435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 131 tips and reviews
Hubbard Inn is one of 1001Eats.

34. Hubbard Inn

7.0
110 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark St. & LaSalle Blvd.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 94 tips and reviews
The Gage is one of 1001Eats.

35. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews
Cantina Laredo is one of 1001Eats.

36. Cantina Laredo

508 N State St (btwn W Grand Ave & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 130 tips and reviews
Summer House Santa Monica is one of 1001Eats.

37. Summer House Santa Monica

8.8
1954 N Halsted St (btwn Armitage Ave & Willow St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · North Side · 134 tips and reviews
Beatrix is one of 1001Eats.

38. Beatrix

8.9
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 232 tips and reviews
City Winery Chicago is one of 1001Eats.

39. City Winery Chicago

8.8
1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Winery · West Loop · 84 tips and reviews

40. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Fremont is one of 1001Eats.

41. Fremont

7.0
15 W Illinois St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews
The Signature Room at the 95th is one of 1001Eats.

42. The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 157 tips and reviews
Moe's Cantina is one of 1001Eats.

43. Moe's Cantina

6.0
155 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle Blvd & N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 78 tips and reviews
The Dawson is one of 1001Eats.

44. The Dawson

8.8
730 W Grand Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 96 tips and reviews
Tavern on Rush is one of 1001Eats.

45. Tavern on Rush

7.9
1031 N Rush St (at Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 106 tips and reviews
Frontera Grill is one of 1001Eats.

46. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of 1001Eats.

47. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 226 tips and reviews
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is one of 1001Eats.

48. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

1139 N State St (at Elm St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Gold Coast · 73 tips and reviews
Pump Room is one of 1001Eats.

49. Pump Room

1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 94 tips and reviews
GT Fish and Oyster is one of 1001Eats.

50. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews
Carnivale is one of 1001Eats.

51. Carnivale

8.6
702 W Fulton Market (at Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 144 tips and reviews
Bandera Restaurant is one of 1001Eats.

52. Bandera Restaurant

535 N Michigan Ave (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 210 tips and reviews

53. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
EPIC is one of 1001Eats.

54. EPIC

112 W Hubbard St (btwn N Clark St & N La Salle Blvd), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 94 tips and reviews
Paris Club Bistro & Bar is one of 1001Eats.

55. 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
Nellcôte is one of 1001Eats.

56. Nellcôte

833 W Randolph St (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 98 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of 1001Eats.

57. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of 1001Eats.

58. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Tanta Chicago is one of 1001Eats.

59. Tanta Chicago

8.7
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Since opening in mid-August, Gaston Acurio's first foray into the Midwest has drawn rave reviews and buzz from diners and media. It's no wonder he's one of the most renowned chefs in the world.

The J. Parker is one of 1001Eats.

60. The J. Parker

7.7
1816 N Clark St., 13 Th Floor, Chicago, IL
Roof Deck · Old Town Triangle · 73 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Enjoy the view from the rooftop patio or the glass-enclosed space in the winter, with comfy couches, high-top tables and bar seating, it's a big draw for Erin Hayes' destination-themed cocktails.

Little Goat Diner is one of 1001Eats.

61. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Features a wide selection of options available all day that will satisfy all. These reimagined diner classics include breakfast spaghetti ‘n clams 'n crab, pork belly pancake sandwich, and goat chili.

The Dawson is one of 1001Eats.

62. The Dawson

8.8
730 W Grand Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 96 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Rene DeLeon's eclectic menu of comfort food twists combined with a vast innovative beverage program and a large layout is bringing patrons in.

Celeste is one of 1001Eats.

63. Celeste

8.3
111 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & La Salle), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 39 tips and reviews
CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar is one of 1001Eats.

64. CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar

8.1
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · West Loop · 37 tips and reviews
The Terrace at Trump is one of 1001Eats.

65. The Terrace at Trump

7.2
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Near North Side · 52 tips and reviews
Chuck's: A Kerry Simon Kitchen is one of 1001Eats.

66. Chuck's: A Kerry Simon Kitchen

224 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 26 tips and reviews
Sportsman's Club is one of 1001Eats.

67. Sportsman's Club

8.9
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews
Perennial Virant is one of 1001Eats.

68. Perennial Virant

1800 N Lincoln Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Old Town Triangle · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: With Ryan Poli in the kitchen tinkering with seafood and pork, this festive aquatic-themed park-facing spot ups the ante in Lincoln Park. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

bellyQ is one of 1001Eats.

69. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 96 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Bill Kim puts his Asian spin on Sunday brunch. Items include Vietnamese omelet, nori waffle, tea-smoked duck benedict, and crispy tofu. Cap it off with some of the best soft serve in town.

NoMI is one of 1001Eats.

70. NoMI

8.8
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews
Barcito is one of 1001Eats.

71. Barcito

151 W Erie St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Spanish Restaurant · River North · 22 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The party never stops at Barcito where the loud and frenetic scene keeps things interesting. The Tippling Bros. cocktails flow from a tap system to keep guests hydrated.

Acadia is one of 1001Eats.

72. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · South Loop · 53 tips and reviews
Packing House is one of 1001Eats.

73. Packing House

1113 W Randolph St (May St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · West Town · 9 tips and reviews
Tre Soldi is one of 1001Eats.

74. Tre Soldi

7.1
212 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 24 tips and reviews
Mercat a la Planxa is one of 1001Eats.

75. Mercat a la Planxa

7.6
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Parts and Labor is one of 1001Eats.

76. Parts and Labor

2700 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Sawyer Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 47 tips and reviews
Shanghai Terrace is one of 1001Eats.

77. Shanghai Terrace

7.6
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Streeterville · 54 tips and reviews
Chop Shop is one of 1001Eats.

78. Chop Shop

8.4
2033 W North Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's a butcher shop. It's a restaurant. It's a bar. It's an event hall. It's all of these things, it's finally open, and it's huge.

Homestead on the Roof is one of 1001Eats.

79. Homestead on the Roof

8.1
1924 W Chicago Ave (at Winchester), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 26 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Reopened for the summer with beefed-up staff. New executive chef Chris Curren and beverage director Ben Schiller have the people talking about the food, cocktails, and rooftop garden.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse is one of 1001Eats.

80. III Forks Prime Steakhouse

180 N Field Blvd (400 block E Randolph), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near East Side · 37 tips and reviews
Parson's Chicken & Fish is one of 1001Eats.

81. Parson's Chicken & Fish

9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The latest Land and Sea Dept. project was kept quiet for months and opened unannounced. Now that it's open, however, diners are flocking for the fried chicken, fish, and Negroni slushies.