Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015
bellyQ is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

1. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante coreano · Fulton Market · 96 tips y reseñas

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.

Bohemian House is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

2. Bohemian House

11 W Illinois St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de Europa del Este · Near North Side · 49 tips y reseñas
Juno Sushi Chicago is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

3. Juno Sushi Chicago

8.5
2638 N Lincoln Ave (Wrightwood), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de sushi · North Side · 34 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The "contemporary Japanese" cuisine is delicately plated inside the former Merlo space that's made over with Japanese pop art.

Tanta Chicago is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

4. Tanta Chicago

8.8
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurante peruano · River North · 112 tips y reseñas

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.

Boka is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

5. Boka

9.0
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Lincoln Park · 104 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The Boka revamp is now open with acclaimed chef Lee Wolen launching a completely new menu. A new buildout, 180 degrees from the prior look, adds to the more approachable vibe. Leer más.

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

6. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips y reseñas
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

7. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzería · Ravenswood · 105 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The thin crust pies can be ordered with traditional red sauce or topped with olive oil, and the quality ingredients like prosciutto, Italian sausage, spicy salami and arugula pay tribute to Italy. Leer más.

Cemitas Puebla is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

8. Cemitas Puebla

817 W Fulton Market (at Halsted), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · Fulton Market · 19 tips y reseñas
Acadia is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

9. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · South Loop · 53 tips y reseñas
Edzo's Burger Shop is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

10. Edzo's Burger Shop

7.7
1571 Sherman Ave (btwn Davis St & Grove St), Evanston, IL
Hamburguesería · 95 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: While a second location is open in Lincoln Park, the first in Evanston remains a cult destination and the gold standard for griddled, no-frills burgers. [Eater 38 Member]

Cumin is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

11. Cumin

7.7
1414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Evergreen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Restaurante indio · Wicker Park · 73 tips y reseñas

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]

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

12. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips y reseñas
Sepia is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

13. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · West Loop · 63 tips y reseñas
Pleasant House Bakery is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

14. Pleasant House Bakery

964 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Panadería · Bridgeport · 61 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Fish & chips Fridays start at 5:30. [Eater 38 Member]

Parachute is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

15. Parachute

8.4
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Restaurante coreano · Northwest Side · 61 tips y reseñas
The Publican is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

16. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Fulton Market · 358 tips y reseñas
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

17. Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

8.5
4801 N Broadway St (at Lawrence Ave.), Chicago, IL
Restaurante etíope · Uptown · 51 tips y reseñas
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

18. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante americano · Noble Square · 53 tips y reseñas
Taxim is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

19. Taxim

8.5
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante griego · Wicker Park · 51 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: When you want more than spanikopita and gyros, David Schneider's authentic regional Greek fare (and amazing Greek wine list) beckons you to this beautiful dining room in Wicker Park. [Eater 38 Member]

Trenchermen is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

20. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Wicker Park · 100 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The Sheerin brothers have outdone themselves with a polarizing menu of upscale charcuterie. Everyone has an opinion on this spot. [Eater 38 Member]

21. Dusek's

8.6
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 90 tips y reseñas
Nightwood Restaurant is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

22. Nightwood Restaurant

2119 S Halsted St (at 21st Pl), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · East Pilsen · 92 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Jason Hammel and Jason Vincent give us another reason to travel to Pilsen: their impeccably prepared rustic seasonal fare and a cool, modern Kevin Heisner-designed room to eat in. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.

Au Cheval is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

23. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Hamburguesería · Fulton Market · 482 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The cheeseburger here may look like a simple, griddled double patty burger, but don't be fooled: this burger is what food writer Francis Lam calls "tremendous work, thin patty diner style magic."

Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

24. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

7.5
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurante chino · Armour Square · 109 tips y reseñas

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]

25. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Confitería · Bucktown · 199 tips y reseñas
Smoque BBQ is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

26. Smoque BBQ

9.2
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
Parrilla · Old Irving Park · 232 tips y reseñas
Grace is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

27. Grace

652 W Randolph St (at W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · West Loop · 41 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Grace's fine dining has been wowing diners, and media, from its inception. A glass-enclosed kitchen, spot-on wine pairings, and fascinating backstory only add to the draw. [Eater 38 Member]

Piccolo Sogno is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

28. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante italiano · Fulton River District · 112 tips y reseñas
Yusho is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

29. Yusho

2853 N Kedzie Ave (at W. George St.), Chicago, IL
Restaurante japonés · Logan Square · 80 tips y reseñas
Vera is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

30. Vera

1023 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Restaurante español · Fulton Market · 41 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: A cute spot where you can go for a quick glass of Sherry or wine at the bar or have a romantic dinner over Spanish small plates. [Eater 38 Member]

31. La Sirena Clandestina

954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Restaurante latinoamericano · Fulton Market · 67 tips y reseñas
Calumet Fisheries is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

32. Calumet Fisheries

8.5
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Puesto de pescado · 56 tips y reseñas
Big Jones is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

33. Big Jones

8.6
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de comida sureña · Andersonville · 138 tips y reseñas
The Bristol is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

34. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Bucktown · 99 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: The Bristol chef Chris Pandel does things with animal parts most others wouldn't dare and the experience is heightened because of it. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.

Fat Rice is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

35. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante asiático · Logan Square · 101 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Eater National 38 member: Save room for dishes that draw from port cultures along spice routes, like okra and shrimp scented with curry leaves or piri-piri chicken lit up from tomato-peanut sauce.

Avec is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

36. Avec

9.2
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · West Loop · 214 tips y reseñas
Frontera Grill is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

37. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · River North · 256 tips y reseñas
Lula Café is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

38. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 256 tips y reseñas

EaterEater: Diners pack the house for breakfast and brunch classics like buttermilk pancakes, brioche French toast, breakfast burrito, chilaquiles and more.