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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Irish/
American/
Bar
12/20
 
3420 W. Grace St.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-478-4408 | Menu
  
 This circa 1973 live-music venue, featuring nightly acts, is every bit as much a family-friendly bar. Read GAYOT's Abbey Pub Restaurant Review

 
 
Lounge/
Bar
No Rating
 
955 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-0868
  
 A cocktail lounge from Grant Achatz adjacent to his Next Restaurant. Read GAYOT's The Aviary Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Small Plates/
Wine Bar
14/20
 
110 E. Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-3110
  
 Tony Mantuano's Italian wine and shareable plates bar offers pizzazz and pizzas off the Mag Mile. Read GAYOT's Bar Toma Restaurant Review

 
 
Taqueria/
Bar/
Mexican
13/20
 
1531 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-4039 | Menu
  
 A buzzy whisky bar and taqueria from Paul Kahan in Wicker Park. Read GAYOT's Big Star Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
Bar
Quick Bite
 
430 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-222-1525 | Menu
  
 If you thrive on loud talk, greasy food and cheap drinks with a side of history, this is your nirvana. Read GAYOT's Billy Goat Tavern & Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
Eclectic/
Pizza
13/20
 
1559 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-486-2233 | Menu
  
 Wicker Park wine bar with an intimate vibe, many wines by the glass and a great selection of artisanal cheeses. Read GAYOT's bin wine cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
BarQuick Bite
 
536 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-661-0100
  
 Live blues music every night of the week in River North. Read GAYOT's Blue Chicago Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
Small Plates
12/20
 
1749 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-486-2473 | Menu
  
 Affordable wine and small plates---not pretension---in Wicker Park. Read GAYOT's The Bluebird Wine Bar & Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue/
Ribs
12/20
 
612 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-280-9200 | Menu
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 Ribs from this Chicago mainstay cause cravings --- mostly among tourists and ex-pats. Read GAYOT's Carson's The Place for Ribs Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Barbecue
13/20
 
3752 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-604-8183 | Menu
  
 Cook-it-yourself Japanese barbecue attracts groups of diners celebrating over soju. Read GAYOT's Chicago Kalbi Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue14/20
 
1160 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-642-1160 | Menu
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 Renowned pit mistress Lee Ann Whippen’s Gold Coast digs prove barbecue has officially gone glam. Read GAYOT's Chicago q Restaurant Review

 
 
Bar11/20
 
10614 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60643
773-445-2675 | Menu
  
 Lively Irish pub with a big outdoor beer garden for socializing. Read GAYOT's Cork & Kerry Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Wine Bar
14/20
 
1359 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-5550 | Menu
  
 Scott Harris delivers yet another topnotch Italian spot with this handsome Taylor Street gem. Read GAYOT's Davanti Enoteca Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
Small Plates
13/20
 
2602 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-883-5101 | Menu
  
 Wine flights --- red, white, dessert and sparkling --- and $350-plus bottles complement a modern small-plates menu. Read GAYOT's D.O.C. Restaurant Review

 
 
Bar/
Lounge/
Mexican
13/20
 
108 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-2444 | Menu
  
 A subterranean cocktail den offering handcrafted drinks, a wide selection of tequilas and serious ceviche. Read GAYOT's Double A Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Wine Bar/
Small Plates
11/20
 
1212 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-337-4490
  
 A reconcepted outpost of a pizza chain goes small plates/wine bar with a more health-minded approach. Read GAYOT's Eduardo’s Enoteca Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
Cheese
13/20
 
The Fairmont Chicago
200 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-946-7000 | Menu
  
 Indulge in high-end cheeses and chocolates at this posh, approachable wine bar in The Fairmont Chicago. Read GAYOT's ENO Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
Cheese
13/20
 
InterContinental Hotel Chicago
505 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-321-8738 | Menu
  
 An unassuming wine bar that also specializes in high-end cheeses and chocolates. Read GAYOT's ENO Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue/
Ribs
11/20
 
1448 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-664-5264 | Menu
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 Tried and true, this cozy rib joint is one of the city’s top spots for barbecue. Read GAYOT's The Fireplace Inn Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
Gourmet Bar Food
12/20
 
1551 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-944-1551
  
 This Old Town wine bar with a playful menu of small bites draws a lively, sophisticated crowd. Read GAYOT's Flight 1551 Restaurant Review

 
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