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Rating
 
Contemporary14/20
 
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-649-2349 | Photo
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 New American cuisine from Kevin Hickey in the former Seasons space. Read GAYOT's Allium Restaurant Review

 
 
Greek11/20
 
212 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-655-0000 | Menu
  
 Great skyline views---and a nice patio---accompany traditional Greek fare at this go-to taverna. Read GAYOT's Athena Greek Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood10/20
 
Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-252-4867 | Menu
  
 Tourists flock to this Navy Pier shrimp shack for fresh, seaside staples --- especially peel and eat shrimp. Read GAYOT's Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market 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

 
 
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

 
 
Contemporary11/20
 
Lake Point Tower
505 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-644-4050 | Menu
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 This elegant restaurant's 70th floor perch atop Lake Point Tower wins every time. Read GAYOT's Cite Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Buffet/
Breakfast
11/20
 
The Drake
140 E. Walton Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-932-4615 | Menu
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 No longer steak-focused, this Drake hotel dining room serves a breakfast buffet and upscale lunch. Read GAYOT's Drake Bros.' Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Italian
12/20
 
536 W. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-266-2300 | Menu
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 This wood-bedecked Italian steakhouse features decent steaks and pastas served in a casual environ. Read GAYOT's Erie Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
French17/20
 
Chicago Stock Exchange
440 S. La Salle St., 40th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-663-8920 | Menu | Photo | Video
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 French refinement, complete with an art-adorned space, profoundly endures 40 floors above Chicago's Loop. Read GAYOT's Everest Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Irish/
English
14/20
 
24 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-372-4243 | Menu
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 A pub-loving gastronomist’s dream with creative, contemporary, approachable cuisine. Read GAYOT's The Gage Restaurant Review

 
 
International12/20
 
600 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-276-2500 | Menu
  
 This bi-level spot with beautiful Mag Mile views is a catch-all kind of place for bag-riddled shoppers. Read GAYOT's Grand Lux Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary/
Small Plates
13/20
 
Hotel 71
71 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-346-9870 | Menu
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 Hotel-centered haven for locally driven, updated American plates with happy hour appeal. Read GAYOT's Hoyt's Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse13/20
 
400 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-822-0191 | Menu
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 There’s a reason this longtime steakhouse has loyalists: the things it does, it does right. Read GAYOT's Kinzie Chophouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Tapas/
Spanish/
Small Plates
14/20
 
The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago
638 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-765-0524 | Menu
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 Mod setting overlooking the park sets the tone at this wildly flavorful Catalan restaurant from a Philly chef. Read GAYOT's Mercat a la Planxa Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary American14/20
 
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-239-4030 | Menu
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 The remake of NoMI into NoMI Kitchen means a pared down menu and prices to match, but the restaurant’s elegant food and ambience endure. Read GAYOT's NoMI Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
French
15/20
 
2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-477-5845 | Menu
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 Seasonal, contemporary cuisine in the heart of Lincoln Park. Read GAYOT's North Pond Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Eclectic/
Brasserie
11/20
 
USB Tower
1 N. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
312-750-9700 | Menu
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 This brasserie from Restaurants America boasts an eclectic menu and a near-opera address. Read GAYOT's One North Kitchen & Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse13/20
 
Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-616-1000 | Menu
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 A masculine, suit-friendly steakhouse finds a home in the Swissôtel Chicago. Read GAYOT's The Palm Restaurant Review

 
 
Greek11/20
 
130 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60606
312-226-4666 | Menu
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 Ever-packed taverna with solid family-style dinners and, of course, all the greatest hits. Read GAYOT's Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna Review

 
 
American/
Bistro/
Small Plates
15/20
 
Hotel Lincoln
1800 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-981-7070 | Menu
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 An approachable, modern American bistro with green market sensibility from Paul Virant and the Boka boys. Read GAYOT's Perennial Virant Restaurant Review

 
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