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The Best Restaurants in Chicago


We have dined at many Chicago restaurants, and we want to share with you the very best restaurants in the region. Whether you are looking for the highest-rated Chicago restaurants when it comes to food, or the most romantic meal, or the best steak, or where to dine out on a special holiday, you can follow our top 10 Chicago restaurant lists and recommendations. Here you can find the best restaurants in Chicago in a variety of categories.


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TOP 10 RESTAURANT LISTS

American
Barbecue
Bistros

Brunch
Burgers
Business Dining

Chef's Tables
Chinese
Classics

Food Ratings
French

Italian

Japanese NEW!
Lounges

Mexican
Open Late
Pizza

Power Breakfast
Power Lunch
Romantic
Seafood

Sexy Restaurants
Small Plates
Special Occasion

Steakhouses
Sushi

Vegetarian
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Wine Bars
Wine Lists



DINING THEMES

Barbecue
Breakfast
Brunch

Cheap Eats
Happy Hour
Heart-Healthy
Ice Cream
Kid-Friendly
Outdoor Dining
Romantic
Seafood
Steakhouses
Value Restaurants

Holiday
Easter Brunch
Mother's Day
New Year's Eve

St. Patrick's Day
Thanksgiving
Valentine's Day

Spiaggia, one of our Best Romantic Restaurants

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