Adobo Grill Mexican 12/20 1610 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60614 312-266-7999 RESERVE NOW! Bustling Mexican spot for great tequilas, mole and creative desserts. More...

Allgauer's American 12/20 Hilton Lisle/Naperville 3003 Corporate West Dr. Lisle, IL 60532 630-245-7650 RESERVE NOW! Cozy, intimate hotel restaurant for seafood, steaks and pastas. More...

Aria Restaurant & Bar American 13/20 The Fairmont Chicago 200 N. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 312-444-9494 RESERVE NOW! If you are tired of carbon-copy cooking, check out this place for culturally inspired American eats. More...

Atwood Café American 12/20 Hotel Burnham 1 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 312-368-1900 RESERVE NOW! American comfort food---on prime real estate, plated with panache---in the Hotel Burnham. More...

Bin 36 Contemporary 13/20 Marina City 339 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-755-9463 RESERVE NOW! Big and noisy at peak. Ask for a table away from the bar. More...

Birch River Grill American 12/20 75 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-727-4242 RESERVE NOW! Adjacent to the Doubletree Hotel, this comfort food kitchen does a mean business among suits. More...

Bistro 110 French 13/20 110 E. Pearson St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-266-3110 RESERVE NOW! French bistro fare for hungry North Michigan Avenue shoppers. More...

Brasserie Jo French 12/20 59 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-595-0800 RESERVE NOW! Frequented brasserie serving a menu of greatest hits. More...

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! Spanish 12/20 2024 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 773-935-5000 RESERVE NOW! High-energy tapas bar that attracts a young, see-and-be-seen crowd. More...

Café des Architectes French 13/20 Sofitel Chicago Water Tower 20 E. Chestnut St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-324-4000 RESERVE NOW! This swanky, all-day café in the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is an architecturally dramatic dining destination. More...

Carnivale Latin American 13/20 702 W. Fulton St. Chicago, IL 60661 312-850-5005 The scene is lively at this festive, colorful Latin spot. More...

Cité Contemporary 12/20 Lake Point Tower 505 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60611 312-644-4050 RESERVE NOW! This contemporary restaurant's 70th floor perch atop Lake Point Tower is hard to beat. More...

The Clubhouse American 12/20 298 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, IL 60523 630-472-0600 RESERVE NOW! The Clubhouse combines a clubby, exclusive atmosphere with tweaks on classic American dining. More...

Courtright's Contemporary 14/20 8989 Archer Ave. Willow Springs, IL 60480 708-839-8000 RESERVE NOW! Backed by a forest view, this artful American restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. More...

Deleece Contemporary 12/20 4004 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 773-325-1710 Upscale comfort food is the name of the game at this global restaurant. More...

Dine American 13/20 Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro 733 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60661 312-602-2100 RESERVE NOW! American comfort food is served in a retro-cool setting inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro. More...

Gioco Italian 14/20 1312 S. Wabash St. Chicago, IL 60605 312-939-3870 RESERVE NOW! Solid, inventive Italian eatery in the South Loop that specializes in superb seafood. More...

Harry Caray's Italian 12/20 33 W. Kinzie St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-828-0966 RESERVE NOW! Cubs fans flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More...

Holy Mackerel! Seafood 11/20 Yorktown Center Westin Lombard 70 Yorktown Shopping Center Lombard, IL 60148 630-953-3444 RESERVE NOW! The Harry Caray’s set hooks mallers, hotel guests and suits with its classy-cool environ. More...

House of Blues Southern Quick Bite 329 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-527-2583 Locals and tourists come to this restaurant for Southern fare, a festive brunch and live blues. More...

Jacky's Bistro French 13/20 2545 Prairie Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 847-733-0899 RESERVE NOW! North suburban Frenchie where all the basics are well executed. More...

Lockwood Contemporary 14/20 Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe St., Lobby level Chicago, IL 60603 312-917-3404 RESERVE NOW! Dramatic internationally tinged American dishes are served adjacent to the hopping, high-ceilinged lobby of the Palmer House Hilton. More...

NoMI Contemporary 15/20 Park Hyatt Chicago 800 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-239-4030 RESERVE NOW! Executive chef Christophe David shows off seasonal cuisine at this stunner. More...

North Pond Contemporary 14/20 2610 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 773-477-5845 RESERVE NOW! Gaze at North Pond while enjoying innovative contemporary cuisine. More...

Old Town Brasserie French No Rating 1209 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-943-3000 Well-executed---and reasonably priced---classic French cuisine from a former Le Lan chef. More...

Perennial American 14/20 Park View Hotel 1800 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 312-981-7070 An American bistro with plenty of modern touches from two top chefs. More...

Petterino's American 13/20 150 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60601 312-422-0150 RESERVE NOW! Theater-goers hotspot where the shrimp de jonghe is divine. More...

Prairie Grass Café Contemporary 15/20 601 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-205-4433 RESERVE NOW! Built-in chef cred and a roster of seasonal, local fare are found at this stylish yet casual American café. More...

Riva Italian 13/20 Navy Pier 700 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60610 312-644-7482 RESERVE NOW! Fancy pants seafooder in tourist-ridden Navy Pier. More...

Rivers Contemporary 12/20 The Chicago Mercantile Exchange 30 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 312-559-1515 RESERVE NOW! Traders frequent this place during the week, but opera-goers call it home on the weekend. More...

RL American 14/20 115 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-475-1100 RESERVE NOW! If you've ever dreamt of appearing in a Ralph Lauren Polo ad, your wish has come true at this American classic. More...

Rosebud on Rush Italian 14/20 720 N. Rush St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-266-6444 RESERVE NOW! You have to love an Italian restaurant that lists meatballs and Italian sausage in a marinara sauce as a side dish. More...

Seasons Contemporary 16/20 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 120 E. Delaware Pl. Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-8800 RESERVE NOW! Super luxe hotel dining room ranks among the best restaurants in Chicago. More...

Sepia Contemporary 14/20 123 N. Jefferson St. Chicago, IL 60661 312-441-1920 RESERVE NOW! This "modern speakeasy" serves seasonal American cuisine in a refined atmosphere minus the attitude. More...

Shaw's Crab House Seafood 12/20 21 E. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-527-2722 RESERVE NOW! High-end seafood restaurant with great crab cakes and fine fish dishes. More...

Signature Room at the 95th American 12/20 John Hancock Center 875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-787-9596 RESERVE NOW! Besides having one of the best views in the city, this American in the Hancock passes the culinary test too. More...

Sixteen Modern American 15/20 Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago 401 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-588-8030 RESERVE NOW! Donald Trump delivers decadence in the form of a sleek hotel restaurant with panoramic city views. More...

South Water Kitchen American 12/20 Hotel Monaco 225 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60601 312-236-9300 RESERVE NOW! American comfort food served in the heart of the Loop. More...

Spiaggia Italian 16/20 One Magnificent Mile, 2nd Fl. 980 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2750 RESERVE NOW! Expensive but special occasion-worthy, this restaurant attracts well-heeled sophisticates. More...

SushiSamba Rio Asian 13/20 504 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-595-2300 RESERVE NOW! See and be seen fusion spot that also has a nice rooftop patio. More...

Va Pensiero Italian 14/20 Margarita Inn 1566 Oak Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-7779 RESERVE NOW! Expect impressive homemade pasta, plus a solid-enough list of entrées and desserts at this Italian standby. More...

Zaidi’s Japanese 11/20 1975 Springbrook Square Dr. Naperville, IL 60564 630-355-4400 A hip space and Latin-Japanese fusion make a rumble in the 'burbs. More...

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