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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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Eclectic/
American		11/20
 
The John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-1101 | Menu
  
 Prime real estate and sweet post-meal treats add up to long waits at this popular tourist destination. Read GAYOT's The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Bistro		13/20
 
1119 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-6479 | Menu
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 French fare---unexpectedly---is at home in the heart of Little Italy. Read GAYOT's Chez Joel Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Breakfast		13/20
 
300 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-1800 | Menu | Photo
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 Business suits, sweeping views and sizzling filets set the scene at this boisterous River North steakhouse. Read GAYOT's Chicago Cut Steakhouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Vegetarian11/20
 
3411 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-935-6696 | Menu
  
 Tree-huggers groove on the faux meat fixings from this casual vegetarian eatery. Read GAYOT's Chicago Diner Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Steakhouse/
Contemporary		No Rating
 
1401 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-786-1401 | Menu
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 This firehouse-turned-restaurant dishes up ambience alongside ambitious but familiar fare from Kendal Duque. Read GAYOT's The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
1824 W. Wabansia Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-227-2300 | Menu
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 Retro Italian eats --- and a bar scene --- in the Wicker Park ’hood. Read GAYOT's Club Lucky Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
636 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-664-2777 | Menu
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 The menu changes often at this rustic Italian trattoria, a casual sib to Coco Pazzo. Read GAYOT's Coco Pazzo Cafe 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

 
 
Pub11/20
 
3741 N. Southport
Chicago, IL 60657
773-975-0600 | Menu
  
 A get-what-you-expect Irish pub, adjacent to the Mercury Theater. Read GAYOT's Cullen's Bar & Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
American12/20
 
4560 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-561-6198 | Menu
  
 Kitschy, casual restaurant where classic American fare pleases all. Read GAYOT's Daily Bar & Grill 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

 
 
Mexican11/20
 
3335 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-528-6775 | Menu
  
 Festive taqueria with hard-core, group-pleasing (and happy hour appropriate) 'ritas and standard Mexican faves. Read GAYOT's El Jardin Restaurant Review

 
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