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New American/
Seafood/
Contemporary		14/20
 
Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-523-0923 | Menu
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 This modern, sea-centric spot features a visible wine cellar and the rooftop C-View lounge. Read GAYOT's C-House Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary13/20
 
1958 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-278-4488 | Menu
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 Hip, rather hidden gem serving innovative, modern dishes to romantics. Read GAYOT's Cafe Absinthe Restaurant Review

 
 
Spanish/
Tapas/
Small Plates		12/20
 
2024 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-935-5000 | Menu
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 High-energy tapas bar that attracts a young, chatty crowd --- including during happy hour. Read GAYOT's Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Bistro		12/20
 
2100 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-871-2100 | Menu
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 Longstanding French bistro serving versions of familiar favorites in casual confines. Read GAYOT's Cafe Bernard Restaurant Review

 
 
Cuban/
Tapas/
Small Plates		13/20
 
2252 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-227-9000 | Menu
  
 The live music is as caliente as the food at this zippy Cuban spot. Read GAYOT's Cafe Bolero Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
American/
Contemporary		14/20
 
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-324-4000 | Menu
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 This near-Water Tower hideaway is an architecturally dramatic dining destination. Read GAYOT's Cafe des Architectes Restaurant Review

 
 
Spanish/
Tapas/
Small Plates		11/20
 
739 N. La Salle St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-573-1510 | Menu
  
 This is a group-friendly tapas destination, even if it feels a bit institutional. Read GAYOT's Cafe Iberico Restaurant Review

 
 
Cuban12/20
 
2111 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-862-5996 | Menu
  
 Sultry Cuban restaurant dishing up sizzling, savory fare. Read GAYOT's Cafe Laguardia Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian		Quick Bite
 
2458 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-404-0200 | Menu
  
 Provided all the Chicago and trendy Neapolitan-style stuff doesn't cut it, here's your New York-style nirvana. Read GAYOT's Cafe Luigi Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Bakery		12/20
 
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. Read GAYOT's Cafe Selmarie Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
One Magnificent Mile Building
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2750
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 Try the antipasti, gnocchi and classy desserts at this slightly less spendy sib to Tony Mantuano’s Spiaggia. Read GAYOT's Cafe Spiaggia Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Café/
Sandwiches		Quick Bite
 
231 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60604
312-629-1818 | Menu
  
 It's fast food in a manner of speaking, but --- given the fresh-factor --- it beats most of its ilk by a long shot. Read GAYOT's Caffe Baci Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Café		Quick Bite
 
2 N. Lasalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-629-2215 | Menu
  
 While it’s grab-and-go fare, the fresh-factor sets this modern café apart from the lot. Read GAYOT's Caffe Baci Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian		12/20
 
52 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-6075 | Menu
  
 While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Chicago location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Italian		12/20
 
Wyndham Chicago
633 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-274-4444 | Menu
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 Flavor and good taste are no strangers to the California-Italian menu at this centrally located hotel dining room. Read GAYOT's Caliterra Bar & Grille Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood12/20
 
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-2200 | Menu
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 Longtime seafood joint in The Drake Hotel attracts well-heeled tourists and locals for fresh catches and star sightings. Read GAYOT's Cape Cod Room Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse13/20
 
Wyndham Chicago Hotel
633 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-9400 | Menu
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 Manly steak chain made inroads in Chicago thanks to its marbled, upper-cut Prime steaks. Read GAYOT's The Capital Grille Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse12/20
 
1052 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-433-0025 | Menu
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 This approachable steakhouse is a popular stop before games and events at the United Center. Read GAYOT's Carmichael's Chicago Steakhouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
1043 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-988-7676 | Menu
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 Bustling restaurant --- part of the Rosebud family --- draws diners for pre-club and pre-theater pasta. Read GAYOT's Carmine's Restaurant Review

 
 
Latin American13/20
 
702 W. Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-850-5005 | Menu
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 The scene is lively at this festive, colorful Latin spot---but it’s the (local) food that really heats things up. Read GAYOT's Carnivale Restaurant Review

 
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