Good Restaurants in Chicago

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Rating

2 Sparrows

American/
Contemporary/
Breakfast

13/20

553 W. Diversey Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-234-2320

Modern, whimsical brunch and lunch spot with oodles of chef cred and crowd appeal. Read GAYOT's 2 Sparrows Restaurant Review

A Tavola

Italian

13/20

2148 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-276-7567

Reasonably priced wines and great gnocchi give this off-the-beaten-path spot charm. Read GAYOT's A Tavola Restaurant Review

Amarind's

Thai

13/20

6822 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60707
773-889-9999

Dive into artful Thai cuisine at this hidden mini-castle on the outskirts of Oak Park. Read GAYOT's Amarind's Restaurant Review

Atwood Cafe

New American

13/20

Hotel Burnham
1 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-368-1900

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American comfort food---on prime real estate, plated with panache---in the Hotel Burnham. Read GAYOT's Atwood Cafe Restaurant Review

Benny’s Chop House

Steakhouse/
Seafood

13/20

444 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-626-2444

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In a city known for its sublime steak, Benny Siddu’s modern-day chophouse stands out from the pack. Read GAYOT's Benny’s Chop House Restaurant Review

Big Star

Taqueria/
Bar/
Mexican

13/20

1531 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-4039

A buzzy whisky bar and taqueria from Paul Kahan in Wicker Park. Read GAYOT's Big Star Restaurant Review

bin wine cafe

Wine Bar/
Eclectic/
Pizza

13/20

1559 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-486-2233

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

Bricks Pizza

Pizza

13/20

1909 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-255-0851

Creative thin-crust pizzas, dished up in casual, neighborhood surroundings in Lincoln Park. Read GAYOT's Bricks Pizza Restaurant Review

Butcher & The Burger

Burgers/
American

13/20

1021 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-697-3735

With ten burger options and more, this isn’t your ordinary burger joint. Read GAYOT's Butcher & The Burger Restaurant Review

Cafe Absinthe

Contemporary

13/20

1958 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-278-4488

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Hip, rather hidden gem serving innovative, modern dishes to romantics. Read GAYOT's Cafe Absinthe Restaurant Review

Cafe Bolero

Cuban/
Tapas/
Small Plates

13/20

2252 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-227-9000

The live music is as caliente as the food at this zippy Cuban spot. Read GAYOT's Cafe Bolero Restaurant Review

The Capital Grille

Steakhouse

13/20

Wyndham Chicago Hotel
633 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-9400

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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

Carmine's

Italian

13/20

1043 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-988-7676

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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

Carnivale

Latin American

13/20

702 W. Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-850-5005

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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

Chalkboard

American/
French/
Global

13/20

4343 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-477-7144

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A sophisticated American bistro with a seasonal, eponymous menu. Read GAYOT's Chalkboard Restaurant Review

Chez Joel

French/
Bistro

13/20

1119 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-6479

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French fare---unexpectedly---is at home in the heart of Little Italy. Read GAYOT's Chez Joel Restaurant Review

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

Steakhouse/
Breakfast

13/20

300 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-1800

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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

Chicago Kalbi Restaurant

Japanese/
Barbecue

13/20

3752 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-604-8183

Cook-it-yourself Japanese barbecue attracts groups of diners celebrating over soju. Read GAYOT's Chicago Kalbi Restaurant Review

China Grill

Asian

13/20

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
230 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-334-6700

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Noisy, chic and expensive---but the people-watching is good at this Hard Rock Hotel haunt. Read GAYOT's China Grill Restaurant Review

Chizakaya

Japanese/
Small Plates

13/20

3056 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-697-4725

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Japanese small plates woo hipsters to happening communal digs. Read GAYOT's Chizakaya Restaurant Review

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