Huge food hall in the loop with lots of choices. BBQ, poke, salads, tacos - great place to get a quick lunch! Only open on weekdays though
An underground tiki bar with tropical drinks both classic and new from Paul McGee, formerly of The Whistler.
Marvel at the selection of Japanese vinyl toys, comic books, and other stuff you didn’t know you wanted until you ended up buying it.
One of the best ambience for an Indian restaurant in Chicago. Food tastes perfect and modern without compromising the Indian flavours.
Sit down, give yourself a good two hours because you're in for a ride. Get some breads and oysters to start. Then the green beans. My god the green beans are like crack! Then plow trough the menu
Everything we had here were amazing. It's one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in Chicago now. The flavor combinations are slick!
Check out the Green Door Tavern's history in this short video http://www.drunkenhistory.com/green-door-tavern-chicago
The KFC of the Philippines. Must get spaghetti with franks & don’t skip out on the peach mango pie (let it cool first or you’re eating lava). Gravy is the true gem!
The Jake sandwich. If you like gouda cheese, you will enjoy this grilled cheese delight.
Let's be honest, if you can afford the meal here then what are you waiting for? 5 course prie-fixe menu was beyond decadent; each dish better than the last. Aged ribeye and milk crepe were to die for!
Medium and small plates, all of which are phenomenal interior Mexican dishes. The tacos are second to none. Get a Chicana 2.0 cocktail (they're all great though), tuetano, carnitas, and chuleta.
Try the In the Rocks from our 100 Best list: It's our favorite drink at this high-concept lounge, for how it seamlessly integrates tactile pleasure (“cracking” the rock) into a beautifully made drink.
Impressive menu selection. Server's are attentive, knowledgeable, and the food is fantastic. If you're there early or party is late, go to the lounge in the back to grab a drink.
Opened in 2005 and located in a historic Gothic Revival building, this museum specializes in art that deals with spirituality and faith.
Fun little (free) museum. Be sure to make it up to the third level where they have records you can listen to.
Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.
Their gelato is actually made in heaven by God and delivered by His angels on an hourly basis. It's okay though, you just finished your intense workout at Xsport. You deserve this.
Everything was delicious. Radiatore cacio e pepe was phenomenal and skradin risotto was a surprise standout for me.
I had the WB Signature "Berry Bliss" Pancakes and they where AMAZING! My husband had the Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast and you can't go wrong with either. They both just melt in you mouth!!!
For more than 35 years, Unabridged Bookstore has been Chicago's leading source for LGBT literature. Read more.
Another stage at Second City - just as good as the main stage and often a little darker and more daring!
Levin-Reuben, Chik’n Salad, Danishes…all outstanding, the best I’ve had in all my vegan years.
mmmmmmm - what to say? Simply, it is the best restaurant in Chicago. Both food and service are fantastic - it is 5* restaurant.
Hot Curry Wings (Crispy local farm chicken wings, curry, spices, hot pepper sauce, lime, honey)
The lamb bolognese with ramen & the butter chicken calzone were both AMAZING
Great spot for funky gifts that support literary and graphic arts in Chicago. Awesome for kids and readers.
Great drinks and awesome atmosphere. Definitely great for having reservations as well finally.
Perfect Chicago Dog. Pay attention, don’t customize, and keep that ketchup way the fuck away from the dog or you’ll get cussed out by the staff!
Known for smoking their own seafood onsite. They marinate the fish in brine overnight and then use natural wood in the smokehouse. Pepper and garlic salmon is amazing.
From famous people in American history to interesting markers, this cemetery has it all. It is even drivable.
Quimby's is noteworthy for being a major center of zine culture in Chicago. You can find quite an array of independently-produced zines, comics, graphic novels and anything that blurs those lines. Read more.
It’s free! You can also get a free photo next to a million dollars!
Great neighborhood BYOB spot to score some cheap eats, stop by the liquor store next door for a six-pack of cold beers. Not your ordinary taco!
Roka Akor gives us the choice of two omakase menus: Signature or Decadent. With regular options like yellowtail, West Coast oysters or bluefin tuna, we’re pretty sure it’s gonna be delish. Read more.
Try Lumpia Shanghai, classic Filipino egg rolls served with sweet chili sauce and charred corn with asparagus, scallion mayo, and wasabi tobiko
The fried catfish was pleasantly spicy and crispy. The macaroni and cheese and dirty rice were just like my grandma used to make...well at least the one up North :).
Had an amazing time at Holu with the omakase experience. Our server was incredible and the steaks melted in your mouth like butter. It’s very high-end but it was definitely worth it.
Their "Chompers Gourmet Alligator Sausage" is smoked alligator sausage, caramelized onions and sweet chili sauce. Read more.
Grilling a hot dog isn't a novice's task, and Fatso's char dog is the best in the city. Read more.
Authentic Filipino cuisine, phenomenal dishes crafted with care, quality ingredients. Family friendly, excellent service. I especially recommend the lumpai shanghai, bistek Tagalog, and the pinakbet.
Chicken Adobo (Two chicken thighs in signature adobo sauce, peppercorn, bay leaf, soy, vinegar, garlic, calamansi, coconut milk, ginger; served with garlic rice)
Everything here is tasty, including the signature cubano, but my personal fave is the cauliflower with added avocado and bacon and a side of Israeli cous cous. Trust me. Also make sure to get a donut!
Excellent cocktails, with knowledgeable bartenders who can whip up a ton of different drinks.
Pot pies, fish & chips, prime rib sandwich. Pricey, 40’s music very loud, service good. Reserve 2 weeks out. Credit cards only. No cash.
Ambiance, food, service. They check all the boxes! The old fashioned is weak though! Do not recommend!
Maybe the best lineup of beers of any Chicago brewery. Antihero is the flagship, but their porter, sour and ales are also superb.
Place is small and gets pretty loud sometimes, food is pretty good though
Bucket List Pani Puri Margarita (liquid street indian, tequila, tamarind, chili mint infusion, melds india's favorite chaat with mexico's favorite drink)
They have Portuguese olive oil and other important foods for cooking Brazil style
Chicago is all about architecture so it’s strongly suggested to do the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust tours and the Chicago architecture foundation walking tours.
Great authentic Korean food and reasonably priced. But always so busy leading to terrible service and the servers always look so overworked
Great all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse, with several beef options but also favs like bacon-wrapped chicken and sausage. Ricardo is the best 😊
Orange Garden is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Chicago (1926). It also boasts the oldest working neon sign in the city, which was removed May 8, 2022.
There's roughly a ten-minute wait for your order and there's no place to sit inside, but plenty of room to stand. The fried chicken is worth any wait, though.
Harold’s is an iconic Chicago food stop, chicken fingers are fresh and be sure to order additional sauce, I personally love the mild. This location is the real deal.
From roasted chicken to oxtails to empanadas, Guy's a fan of the traditional Belizean dishes served at Garifuna Flava on the south side of Chicago. Read more.
Been here once for brunch, once for dinner. Food was consistently excellent. Fresh ingredients, well prepared, well seasoned. Brunch was packed; consider going early or carry out. Friendly staff!
Esquire: A meal can feel like a much-needed hug from an old family member. Velvety mac 'n cheese, shrimp rémoulade served atop fried green tomatoes, or the delicately fried gizzards
Had the all you can eat sushi which also includes ramen if you want. All very good. Sushi comes around on a conveyor belt which is pretty fun
Reminds me of the sushi king chain in Asia. All the nigiri that I've tried were yummy! Attentive staff and nice atmosphere. Definitely will come back again.
Delicious food with many low-carb options and a very creative cocktail menu. Great service and ample patio seating!
They booted the $2 section of the happy hour menu but for $3 you can still get great portions and flavor. On Thursdays, mojitos, margs, & vodka martinis are $5. This place is fantastic for after work.
Beautiful place for taking in all the architectural views in the heart of the city.
A nice little hidden gem. Make sure you read the history at the east end of the alley.
If you enjoy the taste homemade ice cream made with the best of ingredients, then try Shawn Michelle's. My favorite is the Banana Pudding Ice Cream.
Have your fare card ready, or stand off to the side to look for it, rather than standing in the turn aisle looking for it.
1st timer Chicago hotdog. I thought I wouldn’t like it.But was I wrong the hotdogs are delicious cooked perfectly and the rolls go so well with it.Great stop in Chicago.What a hotdog should taste like
The Chubby has an extra snap to it they said bc it has the skin sill on it. Hot dog good. Burger was juicy and tasty. Outside area. Good service.
The special Superdawg proprietary all-beef sausage is perfectly complimented by pickled tomatoes. This is a unique Chicago experience that will never be duplicated. Read more.
Great dim sum. Fresh made. Ordering from picture menu (no traditional carts), and too much sugar in the sweet dishes...
My favorite happy hour venue. Dollar oysters from 3-6pm, with half price wine, you can't go wrong. Old world service & atmosphere. Right in the heart of GoldCoast Chicago.
the keema shepard's pie is AMAZING. Keema alone is usually too spicy or salty for me. And shepard's pie is usually too bland for me to completely finish. I ate this particular fusion in ONE SITTING!🤤
Everything! Delicious food and staff were very hospitable. Even had multiple vegan options! A must try!
Very tasty red that was going through some new-restaurant growing pains. I thought my Moroccan-French lamb dish was tasty, and the beef Wellington looked very good too, as did the French Onion soup.
Delicious Korean/Polish food. Eat on the patio if you can! Grab a board game inside and spend some time there. Go after 5pm Sunday for the good stuff, otherwise you'll get generic brunch options 12-4.
Excellent meal, make sure to get the fried pig ears and the butternut squash créeme brûlée for dessert. Many great options with an equally extensive wine list
Have one drink and you'll be good. Have two and you'll be great. Have three and your pals are carrying you home. Would do it again though.
Try the bacon maple syrup appetizer!! It's to die for!! Love the porky goodness!!
The griddled cypriot halloumi is very good like the roasted calamari but the Sparta octopus is the bomb 🐙 a bit on the pricy side but that’s chicago for you
Pizza is amazing. Not a Chicago pizza guy but this hit different. Oh and the garlic bread is great.
Outstanding architecture. The Great Hall is among the best among the nation’s historic urban stations. Union Station in DC, and Grand Central in NYC are bigger and grander, but Chicago holds its own.
This place is a fusion of all things awesome. Part bookstore, part open music venue, there’s nothing I don’t love about it. Extra +, pequods is across the street and you can even bring it in to eat!
Great small plates, especially the black garlic beef tongue, confit hen of the woods mushrooms with chestnut, pear cream, and one of the best desserts: sunflower seed semifreddo with fermented honey
Since moving to Chicago I have tried so many ''Chicago style'' pizza and thought maybe I just don't like deepdish until I triee PEQUOD'S!! Hands down tghe best! So ONOas we would say in Hawaii!
Wow, what an experience! The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and romantic. Great for special occasions. Their signature dinner is delicious and a TON of food, highly recommend!
CIELO, MAR & TIERRA (grilled quail, tilapia, skirt steak, served with guisado de vegetales - red, yellow & green peppers, onions, green beans, tomatoes & rice)
Everything was deli! But special mention to the pork belly and the quail! You won’t be disappointed
Very helpful practice setup for stowing your bike on the front of a CTA bus. Unfortunately, the employees come out to this exact spot, one after another, to smoke so its not so fun to linger
The Taste of Chicago isn't perfect but it's definitely worth a visit or two. The benefit of the Taste is discovering restaurants you never would have gone to or even heard of.
Bring your beach attire, no matter the climate outdoors, it will be 95 degrees down there.
Excellent food all around. Great, authentic Greek and non-Greek food. Delicious.
Make this your FIRST stop in Chitown if you like fried chicken, gizzards or livers. Order a half white with salt & pepper or hot / Mumbo sauce on the side!Heaven!
Rick Bayless is a mole master. Perhaps the best high end Mexican restaurant in the country (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
In "Art," the latest multicourse themed menu at Topolobampo, Rick Bayless presents seven courses that link food, emotion and art in fascinating, challenging and ultimately satisfying ways. Read more.
This Rick Bayless creation is a popular, casual spot for Mexican street food cooking. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you'll find sandwiches (called tortas), soups, and lots of churros. Read more.
Excellent tasting menu for a very reasonable price. Wouldn't be surprised to see them get a Michelin star or two.
Greatest Hot Dog in Chicagoland. Been going over 50 years and you will wait for great hot dog and fries
Everything is amazing here, from the beer to the toast to the seasonal pizza. An absolute gem in LS!
⭐️⭐️ Michelin starred chichifoofoo fine dining semi-fictionalized in Hulu's series, The Bear. Any bare mushrooms encountered will not have been peeled by Olivia Coleman, sadly.
not vietnamese, but favorite bakery of all time. i love everything here. their steamed baos are a must.
14 oz. Rib-eye (all-natural, pasture-reared beef, dry-aged and grilled over real charcoal)
Deep Dish pizza offerings accented with crispy crunchy crust, melted cheese and sauces to swan dive into. Choose veggie or meat choices. Save room for dessert!
Solid Chi dog with all the o.g. components (Vienna Beef weiner, natch), freshly assembled. No place to sit rly, so walk it over to the beach or pier on a gorgeous day and enjoy!
Killer Negroni and Guacamole Cocktail! El Sótano is their signature cocktail for a reason. Be warned: the bar snacks include grasshoppers, but they’re good! Recommend the taco of the day and tacquitos
Unbelievable meal. Truly one of the best I’ve ever had. Charming place and team, creative and delicious food. Delivers on the price tag.
