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American/
Small Plates		14/20
 
1664 N. Ada St.
Chicago, IL 60642
773-697-7069
  
 Michael Kornick and David Morton are behind this hidden haunt for small plates. Read GAYOT's Ada St. Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Small Plates		14/20
 
1829 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-1535 | Menu
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 Elegant, artful sushi that shows both restraint and swagger, thanks to B.K. Park. Read GAYOT's Arami Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary/
Small Plates		15/20
 
615 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-377-2002 | Menu
  
 Foodies and scenesters continue to be on board with this Paul Kahan wine bar and small-plates hub. Read GAYOT's avec Restaurant Review

 
 
Tapas/
Spanish/
Small Plates		12/20
 
2647 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-486-6464 | Menu
  
 Punched up tapas that manage to woo despite a sea of competitors. Read GAYOT's Azucar 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

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese/
Small Plates		14/20
 
4650 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-334-6288 | Menu
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 Anything but typical, this hidden sushi lounge draws locals for sharable rolls and small plates. Read GAYOT's Blue Ocean 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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Japanese/
Small Plates		13/20
 
3056 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-697-4725 | Menu
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 Japanese small plates woo hipsters to happening communal digs. Read GAYOT's Chizakaya Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Small Plates/
Taqueria		13/20
 
814 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-455-8114 | Menu
  
 A modern-day taqueria that's all about the food, which is flavorful, creative and reasonably priced. Read GAYOT's de cero 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

 
 
Contemporary/
Eclectic/
Small Plates		13/20
 
Le Passage Nightclub
937 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-255-0022 | Menu
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 A swanky restaurant-lounge that serves creative small plates and craft cocktails. Read GAYOT's The Drawing Room at Le Passage 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

 
 
Spanish/
Tapas/
Small Plates		12/20
 
215 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-467-7177 | Menu
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 Delish little dishes comprise the bulk of the Spanish menu at this tapas staple. Read GAYOT's Emilio's Tapas Sol y Nieve Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Small Plates		13/20
 
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
221 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-477-0234
  
 Modern Italian within stylish, moodily lit confines in the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. Read GAYOT's Filini Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary/
Small Plates		No Rating
 
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
773-772-4322 | Menu
  
 Oysters and game --- not to mention whole, spit-roasted animals --- generate buzz at this lodge-like watering hole. Read GAYOT's Frontier Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
American/
Small Plates		14/20
 
809 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-492-6262 | Menu
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 Top Chef Stephanie Izard dishes up oft-surprising, funky fare at her hopping West Loop haunt. Read GAYOT's Girl & The Goat Restaurant Review

 
 
Vegetarian/
Small Plates		15/20
 
1460 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-7100 | Menu
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 Carnivores won't miss the meat at this haute, mostly vegetarian restaurant. Read GAYOT's Green Zebra Restaurant Review

 
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