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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)
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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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Anelya

Price: Expensive
Ukrainian
Avondale
0 reviews


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WoodWind

Price: Moderate
American
River North (Chicago)
4.7
779 reviews
Happy hour menu was tasty and good value. Our server was excellent.

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