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39 Restaurants

Updated April 18, 2023

Restaurants:	Adorn Bar & Restaurant, Alla Vita, Bar Mar…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian, Spanish…
Neighborhoods:	Gold Coast / Streeterville, West Loop, River North (Chicago)…

Adorn Bar & Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive

Contemporary American

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.8

402 reviews

Absolutely wonderful service!

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Alla Vita

Price: Expensive

Contemporary Italian

West Loop

4.8

1536 reviews

Our party was there to celebrate a birthday and the team truly made it a memorable one. Quality service and quality food.

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Bar Mar

Price: Very Expensive

Spanish

River North (Chicago)

4.7

303 reviews

Great food and enjoyed the tasting menu. Would definitely go again for a special occasion though slightly expensive for a casual meal.

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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

Price: Moderate

American

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.6

2014 reviews

Blue Door is always a favorite spot when we visit Chicago. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is charming. We look forward to our next visit!

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Boka

Price: Expensive

Contemporary American

Lincoln Park

4.8

6497 reviews

Always 10/10 - impeccable food, drink, and service

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Cabra - Chicago

Price: Expensive

Peruvian

West Loop

4.6

2525 reviews

Food is delicious especially the Ceviche. This is elevated Peruvian and the ambiance is lovely if a little loud (it was a Monday evening at 8.30). The service was not great. Our server took a while to appear and then after we received the main dished he completely forgot about desert and I had to flag him down and by that time (9.30pm ish) it was not busy.

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Chez Joel

Price: Moderate

French

Little Italy / University Village

4.6

2410 reviews

Waiter wast terrible! We were the first table at opening and our waiter was so slow that it took 2 hours for our meal!

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Chicago Cut Steakhouse

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

River North (Chicago)

4.7

9295 reviews

Excellent service and everyone finished their steaks... food and ambiance right by the river was amazing

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Cira

Price: Moderate

Mediterranean

West Loop

4.6

1449 reviews

We love The Hoxton and really enjoy the different vibes between the restaurants and bars. Last night we went to Cira because we wanted a chill (but beautiful) dinner and we had the best time. The highlight was our server Christina who had such incredible energy the entire night and gave us great food/drink recommendations but also went above and beyond in so many ways. Because of this we are changing a reservation we have elsewhere this week to just come back here a second time lol. 10/10! The menu changes a lot, but if it's on the menu when you visit we thought the Pistachio Ravioli was a must have!

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Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Price: Moderate

African

Uptown

4.7

1425 reviews

Food was delicious as always. Started off the sambusa platter followed by the Demerara Messob (serves 2). Everything was cooked to perfection. Only complaint would be that we waited over 20 minutes for our Demera Espresso Martinis and had to cancel the order. Besides that food and ambiance wonderful and highly recommended!

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Dusek's Tavern

Price: Moderate

Contemporary American

Pilsen

4.7

522 reviews

Andy was amazing as were his colleagues. We came for the mussels which were not on the menu due to the holiday but they magically appeared at our table. Thank you Andy! Our water glasses were never empty, the old fashions were delish, burgers, vermicelli, and espresso martinis made for a perfect evening!

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Girl & the Goat

Price: Moderate

Contemporary American

West Loop

4.7

13521 reviews

Amazing. There are only a few places in the country where I completely trust the server’s recommendations but GATG is good enough there is never a worry and you get done delitful surprises

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goosefoot

Price: Very Expensive

Contemporary American

Lincoln Square

5.0

1055 reviews

We celebrated our anniversary dinner with Goosefoot and highly recommend them. The food and service was excellent.

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Hinoki Sushiko

Price: Very Expensive

Sushi

West Town

4.7

102 reviews

Went her with my wife for our anniversary. Amazing spot and food tucked away on the Elston corridor. Without a doubt one of the top quality food restaurants in Chicago. Can’t wait to go back!

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Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago

Price: Moderate

Seafood

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.6

4933 reviews

I've lived in Chicago for 32 years and never made it here but was enticed by their happy hour. Who can beat $1 oysters and half off bottles of wine these days? No one. But one cannot live on oysters alone, so we ordered some sides that were all so well executed (oh those brussels sprouts!) that I am now resolved to come back to try their mains.The service was terrific, ambiance welcoming and fun (loved the piano player), and it was really a fantastic place to kill a few hours and a few bottles of wine with friends.

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Jeong

Price: Very Expensive

Contemporary Korean

West Town

4.9

713 reviews

a true gem..worth a repeat performance ..staff very kind attentive and knowledgeable

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Juno

Price: Very Expensive

Japanese

Lincoln Park

4.6

1361 reviews

Took my buddy here for his birthday. The three of us has the omakase and it was fantastic. Excellent parings and great service. Would go again 10/10

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Kōmo

Price: Expensive

Japanese

West Loop

4.8

80 reviews

Outstanding! Must go to and experience! The food/ the venue all stand out from the clutter!

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Kumiko

Price: Very Expensive

Dining Bar

West Loop

4.7

587 reviews

We love the cocktails and experience at Kumiko. This was our second time there for cocktails and light eats. We felt the cocktails were delicious, however felt the size/amount has diminished from the first time we visited there a year ago.

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Les Nomades

Price: Very Expensive

Contemporary French

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.8

2086 reviews

Classic. Lovely hospitality. Look forward to returning.

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Maple & Ash

Price: Expensive

Steakhouse

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.7

4126 reviews

Absolutely loved it! My boyfriend enjoyed his birthday! We WILL be back soon!

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Marisol at the MCA

Price: Expensive

Contemporary American

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.6

971 reviews

Best waiter I've ever had! So accommodating to dietary restrictions and allergies from the group.

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Momotaro

Price: Expensive

Japanese

West Loop

4.7

3417 reviews

It was an amazing experience to have seeing the sushi being made. The service was amazing and definitely made having a birthday dinner here a great choice. All of the food I tried was great and I would definitely be looking forward to trying the chefs selection the next time I visit.

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North Pond

Price: Very Expensive

American

Lincoln Park

4.8

4408 reviews

Small restaurant with seasonal tasting menu. My family was able to enjoy fantastic food with amazing service.

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Parachute

Price: Expensive

Korean

Avondale

4.7

1623 reviews

The staff, and chef, at Parachute are the most gracious, kind people in the service industry. And the food is always phenomenal.

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PERILLA | korean american fare

Price: Expensive

Korean

West Town

4.6

220 reviews

The food is amazing, there's a really cool and small wine list of bangers, and a fantastic outdoor space. We're looking forward to returning to our new favorite restaurant 😊

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Prime & Provisions Steakhouse

Price: Moderate

Unspecified

River North (Chicago)

4.6

4830 reviews

Our dining experience was amazing. Our server, Drew, was awesome. His description of the meal options made us want to try everything. Drew is very knowledgeable, personable and just overall wonderful. The manager, Zack, added to our memorable experience. Delicious food, great ambience! It was a glorious anniversary celebration.

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Proxi

Price: Expensive

Global, International

West Loop

4.7

2062 reviews

Proxi is a Bib Gourmand winner. Beautiful space, however music with crowd noise was too loud. Very good, friendly service. Food was different and delicious. Pork collar was great. We had the tasting menu, $75 per person, but there is a La cart option as well. I think there should not be up charges for select items on the tasting menu. Would return and recommend.

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Rose Mary

Price: Moderate

Croatian

West Loop

4.8

2389 reviews

First time at the restaurant. Nice size shareable plates with a nice variety.

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Sepia

Price: Very Expensive

Contemporary American

West Loop

4.8

4877 reviews

Outstanding meal from top to bottom. Spring for the optional caviar and cheese courses for sure. The pork collar was maybe the best piece of pork I’ve had in my life. Service was excellent, attentive without being overbearing. Have an awesome cocktail menu. Also: BREAD! They give you FRESH BAKED BREAD!

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Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Price: Moderate

Vietnamese

Lakeview / East Lakeview

4.8

418 reviews

Sochi is a favorite for me and my crew. The food is always amazing, whether we're eating in or ordering takeout, and we love the attention we've gotten from the owner. She has approached our table whenever we report a food sensitivity to personally go through the menu with us and help us find what safe to order. Great date night spot, too!

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Soulé to Soulé

Price: Moderate

Soul food

West Town

3.8

352 reviews

This restaurant was awesome! Customer service was on point. Food waa delicious! Pleasant and friendly staff.

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Swift & Sons

Price: Very Expensive

Steakhouse

West Loop

4.7

4090 reviews

Everything about our meal was spectacular from accommodating last minute change to reservation, and Ryan our server was great attentive and thorough.

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Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar - Wrigleyville

Price: Moderate

American

Wrigleyville

4.4

701 reviews

Perfect place to eat before or after a Cubs game. Erin was our server, she was outstanding!!

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The Dawson

Price: Expensive

American

River West

4.7

2517 reviews

I went out with my lady for her birthday and had an amazing time there I will be back again

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The Gage

Price: Moderate

American

Downtown / Loop

4.7

11003 reviews

Stopped in here for brunch before catching the train back home after our anniversary celebration - staff was so attentive and kind, surprising us with the most amazing crème brûlée!! Nice, quiet atmosphere and everyone was so friendly. Also, right across from Millennium Park:)

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Venteux Brasserie, Cafe, & Oyster Bar

Price: Moderate

French

Downtown / Loop

4.1

864 reviews

The food is excellent in both taste and appearance, the wine and cocktail menu is great! We shared a bottle of Sancerre, oysters, the duck for two, and for dessert we shared the soufflé and the pistachio cake. We were particularly impressed with the duck and the soufflé! Service was outstanding. The ambiance is really nice, except that if the bar area is busy and loud, which it was for part of the time we were there (which coincided with happy hour), that bleeds into the rest of the dining room since there is no physical separation. That's really the only negative thing I could say. After happy hour, it was quite nice. Highly recommend!

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