A meal at this cozy spot is as relaxing as dinner at a friend’s house. Stuffed whitefish with roasted root vegetables and wood-grilled lake trout are among the spot-on seafood dishes. Leer más.
Chef Scott Walton puts out flavorful, smart comfort classics with a seasonal flair. Save your decadent meal of the weekend for brunch, when there's seven types of beignets and seven kinds of biscuits. Leer más.
Go to this "Pour-it-yourself" pub if you're into stuff like in-table liquor taps to the mix (plus an eight-tap, serve-yourself "walltender". Yes, you're into that. Leer más.
The kale sandwich at Range is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Leer más.
Looking for a little pick-me-up? Dig into a big basket of truffle fries, served with truffle mayo. Leer más.
Diners can still expect an excellent 100-seat outdoor patio & a world-fusion menu. The outdoor seating & inviting indoor bar lend themselves to boozy evenings,& Red Door has nice beer & wine lists. Leer más.
Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Deep-fried black-eyed peas are the perfect drinking snack, steak (dressed in nothing more than brown butter), salads and even doughnuts make sense with the food-friendly cocktails from the bar. Leer más.
Longtime Lula chef de cuisine Jason Vincent will execute simple, seasonal fare like chicken-liver pâté, wood-grilled trout with lentils and ham hock, spit-roasted chicken and hand-rolled pastas. -LB Leer más.
At this recently placed location you can find a long list of beers and wines. The meals are delicious such as the strozzapreti pasta mixed with plenty of braised goat meat. Leer más.
Grilled octopus gets its sparkle from pistachio and lemon dressing and earthy undertone from fava beans and guanciale. Leer más.
No one at Epic restaurant’s rooftop lounge seems to be worrying much about the drinks (strong, decent cocktails) or the view (a third-story close-up of nearby buildings). Leer más.
You haven’t experienced deep dish until you’ve tried it with a caramelized crust. Load up on sausage, spinach, pepperoni, ground beef, giardiniera and taste the difference of the crispy, thick crust. Leer más.
There’s the Brickhouse, with pureed artichoke sauce; the Painful brings the heat with spicy pepperoni and jalapenos; and the Creole Shrimp packs a punch with spicy shrimp and pesto sauce. Leer más.
Fries with Muffaletta Dip: Hand-cut and double-fried french fries, crispy, rich, and oily and always made to order. We love the olive-rich muffaletta sauce, which is mayo-based and packed with flavor. Leer más.
Get the Garlic Fries: Skin-on and fried, they get that rich hue of brown, rendering them crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, tossed in a perfect amount of fresh minced garlic. Leer más.
Here, diners decide among ten patties, ranging from grass-fed beef and elk to free-range turkey. That’s before the buns (split-top egg, pretzel) and specialty toppings (wasabi mayo, pickle chips). Leer más.
Duck fat fries and encased meats? Somewhat of a no brainer. That 30-minute-plus wait every time? Totally worth it. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Seasonal ingredients, a constantly morphing rustic menu and an adorable back patio make this Andersonville spot one of the best Italian joints in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
When pressed, the owners will admit that Tufano’s founder served as Capone’s personal chef. Is the eggplant parmigiana still made the way Capone liked it? Who knows? But it’s dangerously good. Leer más.
Our ideal meal would start with polpettes (plump shrimp meatballs in spicy tomato sauce), move on to a pizza (like the goat cheese, hazelnuts, leeks and roasted dates) and end with a cannoli. Leer más.
Eduardo's spaghetti is an exemplar of Italian simplicity: bright with fresh lemon and braced with rosemary and black pepper. Leer más.
Few ingredients are needed for a housemade phyllo filled with ramps and flanked by feta or a bowl of fava beans tossed with preserved lamb, but solid execution and superb seasoning yields max flavor. Leer más.
We wolf down the manti (Turkish ravioli stuffed with bits of lamb in a creamy yogurt–and–chili oil sauce), whole slabs of juicy, salt-crusted bream and some of the best hummus around. -JJ Leer más.
According to the cultish customer base that swears by this place, it’s on your third visit—when you order the juicy chicken kebabs, the Greek fries or the flaky spanakopita—that the spell is cast. Leer más.
The lox and whitefish terrine has smoked whitefish folded with dill, pepper, and cream cheese, and's wrapped in smoked salmon, served with house-made toast and horseradish sauce. Leer más.
The cuisine here from Chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark is imaginative and familiar. It can be both rustic and elegant; try the black sesame cake with blueberry sorbet, brown butter and lavender. Leer más.
Juicy chicken wings, thinly sliced beef tongue, sumptuous tofu, beautiful mushrooms topped with a poached egg—these are the highlights of a menu that pulls through no matter what you order. Leer más.
Sunfish ceviche sparkles with acidity but never drowned by it, barbecue eel is geniusly paired with a potato-and-octopus salad, and pastas (squid-ink gnocchi; crawfish tortellini) are masterful. Leer más.
Parson's Chicken & Fish is quickly shaping up to be the place to be this summer, whether that's because of the sprawling yard of picnic tables, the Negroni slushies or the expertly fried fish. Leer más.
The Gold Coast's snazzy new Chicago Q brings down-home barbecue uptown, a bit of Felix Unger-meets-Oscar Madison for a power lunch. Leer más.
Three-cheese mac, pistachio-crusted chicken, chili-crusted pork chops with pickled peaches and buttermilk–fried chicken are some of the rib-sticking offerings. Leer más.
Similar to a tapas place, shared plates are what you'll be expecting. Try the saffron broth'd black cod w/ butifarra & clams. There's a special emphasis on Sherry, designed to pair with the plates. Leer más.
The onion soup is sweetened by aggressive carmelization of onions within a very rich broth and topped by a thick slab of Gruyère cheese, a paragon of this old standby. Leer más.
Dishes are vegan and organic but appeal to those who aren’t ready for raw, with hummus, pizza, salads and entrées made with fake meats. The restaurant serves organic wines and beer and Sunday brunch. Leer más.
Wisma has des Rosiers’s silky soups, hearty sandwiches and sensible entrées (salmon with quinoa), all of it delicious, all of it made with sustainably, and priced as if it were in the suburbs. Leer más.
The vegan chain comes to Lakeview, with the same menu of meat-free sandwiches, salads and entrees. Leer más.
See the Chicago River from a whole new perspective at the Trump International Hotel & Tower. Toast the occasion with one of their boutique wines or hand-crafted cocktails! Leer más.
Former Treat chef makes savory pancakes packed with sliced scallions and a saag paneer scramble of fresh spinach and the fresh, tofu-like cheese, accompanied by two puffs of the Indian bread, puri. Leer más.
People line up to try the New Haven style thin-crust pizzas with red or white sauce, piled high with an enormous list of toppings: mashed potatoes, artichoke hearts, broccoli, clams, and meatballs. Leer más.
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.
The Monella (tomatoes, mozzarella, spicy salami), Ortolana (tomatoes, grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella) & Marechiaro (mozzarella, panna, smoked salmon & arugula). Leer más.
Can't decide between salad or pizza? Split the difference & order the one with a tangle of arugula and cherry tomatoes on top. Parmigiano, garlic and drizzled olive oil round out the dish. Leer más.
The brisket cemita by Cemitas Puebla and Smoque BBQ is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Leer más.
Bill Kim turned noodles and dumplings on their head when he opened this downscale joint with incredibly flavorful food in a middle-of-nowhere strip mall. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Start with a Neapolitan-style pizza from the wood- burning oven, which pairs nicely with a roasted baby beet salad or perhaps shaved fennel with pomegranate seeds and blood orange segments. Leer más.
This covered terrace in Lincoln Square features shareable dishes like charcuterie and pickled vegetables, accompanied by summery wine coolers served by the glass and pitcher. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Leer más.
As a neighborhood spot, A10 straddles the line between being interesting enough for adventurous eaters, but still has tamer choices for more traditional diners. Leer más.
Bill Addison: "Arroz gordo, a specialty of Macanese home cooks and Fat Rice's namesake dish, forever dispels the notion that fusion cuisine began with wasabi mashed potatoes and its horrific ilk." Leer más.
The waits on weekends are an indicator of this Bucktown spot's continual buzz, and a few bites of chef Chris Pandel's food are all it takes to join the ranks of fans. Leer más.
You will bounce to the classic hip-hop tunes served up over the dining room speakers. But here, more than anything you'll be dining on some of the very best bowls of ramen available in Chicago. Leer más.
A destination spot for authentic Japanese comfort food and dishes like the Arami ramen with pork belly, house pickles, raised beef, fish cakes, & eggs. Leer más.
If you're in the Wrigleyville/Lakeview neighborhood Cozy Noodles & Rice is the place for Thai. Try the Pad See Ewe w/chicken. They also offer the best coupon deals for delivery. Leer más.
Sweet and spicy seared monkfish is an excellent starter to share, served with sesame crackers. Leer más.
Uptown's Argyle Street is also known as Little Saigon and Tank Noodle is the crown jewel for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, especially the various steaming bowls of pho. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
People come in droves for the warm, homey room and the housemade pastas like spaghetti with veal meatballs and fennel-flecked Italian sausage, or sumptuous gnocchi paired with a lively pesto sauce. Leer más.
The Seoul Sassy fried chicken is undeniably amazing. It's twice-fried in a pressure cooker, and drizzled with a soy, garlic, and ginger marinade and tossed with crunchy scallions. Leer más.
At Alpana Singh's new Loop restaurant, you can dig into the stuffed French toast made from three slices of Texas toast layered with cream cheese and strawberry jam, or the duck hash. Leer más.
The rustic interior conjures a wine-and-cheese bar vibe, but Top Chef contestant Chrissy Camba's menu of small and large plates puts this spot firmly in restaurant territory. Leer más.
Don’t miss the staggeringly flavorful mushroom tacos, with three varieties of local mushrooms. This underdog dish truly shines: Leer más.
This place is BYOB, so grab some Pipeworks Citra pale ale to cut through the spice of the Dungeness crab with maniac spice, corn, sausage, and potatoes. Leer más.
This seafood-centric Logan Square restaurant comes from the team behind Scofflaw. Check out the oysters on the half shell. Leer más.
Diners come here for three things: to sample the massive list of brews, to taste impeccable charcuterie and oysters or to begin their Sundays with arguably the best brunch in town. Leer más.
True fans will show up to get tacos and burritos stuffed with bulgogi (ribeye steak), garlic lime shrimp, kalbi (beef short rib) as well as sides of kimchi. Leer más.
This shop is more of a restaurant, with checker-clothed tables where you can sit down and eat a bowl of lobster bisque, a hefty lobster roll or—and trust us, this is the way to go—fish-and-chips. Leer más.