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Chicago Best Brunch Restaurants


The most versatile—and decadent—meal of the week, brunch with family and friends is a great way to enjoy gourmet food on a laid-back weekend. Linger over strawberry waffles, have a hearty starter of an omelet with crispy bacon, sip a glass of Champagne, or dive into a succulent plate of crabs' legs. Anything goes at this not-quite-breakfast, not-quite-lunch event. We've done the legwork for you, so just sit back, relax, and search our list of the best brunch restaurants in Chicago.

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2 Sparrows American
13/20
Dining Room at 2 Sparrows, Chicago, IL 553 W. Diversey Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-234-2320
Modern, whimsical brunch and lunch spot with oodles of chef cred and crowd appeal. More...

Acadia Contemporary
15/20
1639 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
312-360-9500
Ryan McCaskey delivers fine, seafood-driven plates at this Maine-inspired American in the South Loop. More...

Adobo Grill Mexican
12/20
Dining Room at Adobo Grill, Chicago, IL 1610 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-266-7999 | Menu
Bustling Mexican spot for good tequila, mole and creative desserts---not to mention guacamole prepared tableside. More...

Allium Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Allium, Chicago, IL Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-649-2349 | Photo
New American cuisine from Kevin Hickey in the former Seasons space. More...

Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits Mediterranean
14/20
6727 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Berwyn, IL 60402
708-775-8122
Modern Mediterranean in suburbia from Spiaggia vets. More...

Big Jones Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Big Jones, Chicago, IL 5347 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-275-5725 | Menu
Southern cuisine gets an update at this small, chef-driven gem. More...

Bistrot Margot French
12/20
1437-39 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-587-3660 | Menu
Romance exudes from this Left Bank setting, which is quite the scene during prime time. More...

Cafe des Architectes French
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe des Architectes, Chicago, IL Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-324-4000 | Menu
This near-Water Tower hideaway is an architecturally dramatic dining destination. More...

Cafe Selmarie Café
12/20
Dining Room at Cafe Selmarie, Chicago, IL 4729 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-989-5595 | Menu
Matchbook-size go-to for European pastries, tasty sandwiches and more elaborate main courses. More...

Eleven City Diner Deli
11/20
Dining Room at Eleven City Diner, Chicago, IL 1112 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-212-1112 | Menu
Relatively inexpensive, authentic, New York-style Jewish deli that serves a mean corned beef sandwich. More...

Feast International
11/20
Dining Room at Feast, Chicago, IL 1616 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-772-7100 | Menu
Come-as-you-are Bucktown storefront where worldly dishes are served to the bed-head set. More...

House of Blues Southern
11/20
Dining Room at House of Blues, Chicago, IL 329 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-923-2007 | Menu
Locals and tourists converge at this restaurant for Southern fare, a festive brunch and live blues. More...

John's Place Eclectic
12/20
Dining Room at John 1200 W. Webster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-525-6670 | Menu
Cozy spot serving homey, regional American fare to folks from the ’hood. More...

Perennial Virant American
15/20
Dining Room at Perennial Virant, Chicago, IL Hotel Lincoln
1800 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-981-7070 | Menu
An approachable, modern American bistro with green market sensibility from Paul Virant and the Boka boys. More...

The Publican American Regional
15/20
Dining Room at The Publican, Chicago, IL 837 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
312-733-9555 | Menu
A bustling “hall” from Paul Kahan that pays homage to beer, pork and fish. More...

Quay Seafood
12/20
Dining Room at Quay, Chicago, IL 465 E. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-981-8400
Showy, seafood-centric restau-lounge overlooking the Chicago River. More...

Salpicon Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Salpicon, Chicago, IL 1252 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-988-7811 | Menu
Dine on first-rate mole and grilled shrimp before enjoying one of the best flans around at this upscale Mexican. More...

Shaw's Crab House Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Shaw 21 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-527-2722 | Menu
High-end, sustainable seafood restaurant with great crab cakes and legs, and notable raw oysters and fish preparations. More...

Signature Room at the 95th American
12/20
Dining Room at Signature Room at the 95th, Chicago, IL John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-9596 | Menu
It’s mostly about the stellar city views, though this John Hancock Center American usually passes the culinary test, too. More...

Weber Grill Restaurant American
11/20
Dining Room at Weber Grill Restaurant, Chicago, IL Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown
539 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-467-9696 | Menu
Virtually everything spends time on the giant Weber kettle grills at this local and tourist pit stop. More...

Wishbone Southern
11/20
Dining Room at Wishbone, Chicago, IL 1001 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-850-2663 | Menu
Mainstay that serves affordable Southern fare to a comfort food-seeking crowd, some en route to United Center events. More...

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