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Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

1. Au Cheval

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

2. Little Goat Diner

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

3. Elizabeth Restaurant

4835 N Western Ave (Gunnison), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 12 tips and reviews
Hot Doug's is one of Chicago.

4. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews
The Wiener's Circle is one of Chicago.

5. The Wiener's Circle

7.6
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

6. Big Star

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

7. Flash Taco

5.1
1570 N Damen Ave (btwn N Milwaukee Ave & W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago.

8. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
The Map Room is one of Chicago.

9. The Map Room

8.7
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews
M Burger is one of Chicago.

10. M Burger

161 E Huron St (btwn Michigan & St. Clair), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 105 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

11. The Violet Hour

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

12. Phoenix Restaurant

7.9
2131 S Archer Ave (at S Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Dim Sum Restaurant · Armour Square · 56 tips and reviews
Panozzo's Italian Market is one of Chicago.

13. Panozzo's Italian Market

1303 S Michigan Ave (at E 13th St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews
Danny's Tavern is one of Chicago.

14. Danny's Tavern

7.9
1951 W Dickens Ave (at N. Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Bucktown · 46 tips and reviews
Honky Tonk BBQ is one of Chicago.

15. Honky Tonk BBQ

8.0
1800 S Racine Ave (at W 18th St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Pilsen · 92 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of Chicago.

16. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago.

17. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.2
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 135 tips and reviews
Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago.

18. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 449 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago.

19. 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
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago.

20. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.8
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago.

21. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 407 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of Chicago.

22. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
Wrigleyville is one of Chicago.

23. Wrigleyville

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews
Udupi Palace is one of Chicago.

24. Udupi Palace

7.4
2543 W Devon Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 24 tips and reviews
Kan Zaman is one of Chicago.

25. Kan Zaman

617 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · River North · 23 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Chicago.

26. 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
Next is one of Chicago.

27. Next

8.5
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews

28. Wishbone Restaurant

8.6
161 N Jefferson St (at Randolph), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near West Side · 98 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
Perry's Deli is one of Chicago.

30. Perry's Deli

174 N Franklin St (at Lake St.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 21 tips and reviews
Sunda is one of Chicago.

31. Sunda

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

32. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews
Fogo de Chão is one of Chicago.

33. Fogo de Chão

8.6
661 N La Salle Dr (at W Erie St), Chicago, IL
Brazilian Restaurant · River North · 132 tips and reviews
Mastro's Steakhouse is one of Chicago.

34. Mastro's Steakhouse

8.7
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 121 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago.

35. Yolk

8.5
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews
Bongo Room is one of Chicago.

36. Bongo Room

8.6
1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Wicker Park · 153 tips and reviews
ZED451 is one of Chicago.

37. ZED451

739 N Clark St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 107 tips and reviews
Salud Tequila Lounge is one of Chicago.

38. Salud Tequila Lounge

1471 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Wicker Park · 32 tips and reviews
Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago.

39. Smoque BBQ

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

40. Smoke Daddy

8.8
1804 W Division St (btwn Wood St & Honore St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wicker Park · 147 tips and reviews
Fat Willy's Rib Shack is one of Chicago.

41. Fat Willy's Rib Shack

2416 W Schubert Ave (at N Western Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews
Ricobene's is one of Chicago.

42. Ricobene's

9.1
252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Armour Square · 84 tips and reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago.

43. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

44. 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
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

45. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

46. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 332 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago.

47. Hopleaf Bar

9.1
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago.

48. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews
Sushi Para II is one of Chicago.

49. Sushi Para II

7.3
2256 N Clark St (btwn Grant Pl & Sedgwick St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 51 tips and reviews
Urbanbelly is one of Chicago.

50. Urbanbelly

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Fulton Market · 92 tips and reviews
Bucktown is one of Chicago.

51. Bucktown

Chicago, IL
Neighborhood · 11 tips and reviews
Lakefront Trail is one of Chicago.

52. Lakefront Trail

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

53. Twisted Spoke

8.4
501 N Ogden Ave (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · West Town · 140 tips and reviews
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of Chicago.

54. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews
Oak Street Beach is one of Chicago.

55. Oak Street Beach

9.1
1000 N Lake Shore Dr (at Oak St), Chicago, IL
Beach · Gold Coast · 58 tips and reviews
Montrose Beach is one of Chicago.

56. Montrose Beach

9.1
4400 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Lawrence Ave & Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · 55 tips and reviews

57. BIG & little's Restaurant

860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 139 tips and reviews
Bob Chinn's Crab House is one of Chicago.

58. Bob Chinn's Crab House

8.8
393 S Milwaukee Ave (btwn Dundee Rd & Palatine Rd), Wheeling, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews
Ghareeb Nawaz is one of Chicago.

59. Ghareeb Nawaz

8.6
2032 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · West Ridge · 60 tips and reviews
Jim's Original Hot Dog is one of Chicago.

60. Jim's Original Hot Dog

8.6
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews
Untitled Supper Club is one of Chicago.

61. Untitled Supper Club

8.6
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews
Dough Boys is one of Chicago.

62. Dough Boys

626 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · University Village - Little Italy · 6 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Stuffed Pizza: Made with lard, the crust has got a far flakier and crisper texture than any other crust in its class, with a burst of fatty flavor running through the whole pie.

Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

63. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Extra Sauce, Extra Cheese Pie: It's a simple pizza—about as plain as a sausage deep dish gets, but its crust is one of the best in the city. The way everything comes together is simply magical.

Fat Willy's Rib Shack is one of Chicago.

64. Fat Willy's Rib Shack

2416 W Schubert Ave (at N Western Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The rib tips are very meaty with a good backbone of smoke and the steak fries are pretty remarkable. Still, the elements don't quite come together in a combo, though they're solid on their own.

M Burger is one of Chicago.

65. M Burger

5 W Ontario St (btwn N State St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Near North Side · 84 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Double M Burger: if you need to quell some serious hunger, go for the double, which serves up fresh, griddled beef with a minimum of fuss or pretension.

Franks 'N' Dawgs is one of Chicago.

66. Franks 'N' Dawgs

1863 N Clybourn Ave (at W Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · North Side · 67 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Brunch Dog: quite possibly all of the best parts of breakfast combined. It starts with a giant breakfast sausage, topped with cob-smoked bacon, a fried egg, and then it's all drizzled with maple mayo

Slurping Turtle is one of Chicago.

67. Slurping Turtle

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

68. Wasabi

9.2
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews
Paddy Long's is one of Chicago.

69. Paddy Long's

1028 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · North Side · 71 tips and reviews