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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Edgewater

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A photo of Barcocina - Lakeview restaurant
4.4
Awesome(977)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 35 times today
Barcocina is a progressive Mexican concept showcasing twists on original Latin flavors. The menu emphasizes shared plates to give our guests the ultimate Eat, Drink, and Socialize experience. Barcocina offers a one of a kind drink menu that features sweet, smoky, and spicy takes on classics, as well as innovative mixology.
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4.7
Exceptional(2388)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Lincolnwood
Booked 41 times today
Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group. Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.
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4.5
Awesome(2098)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 24 times today
From the kitchen to the bar, everything we serve is defined by a passion for exploring unique flavor combinations. Wood is more than a name: our wood-fired oven is at the heart of it all, enhancing a dynamic menu of small-plate, American fare, made with the peak midwest farm produce each season has to offer. Though the dishes regularly change, they are defined by a few constants: meat is butchered in-house from humanely-raised animals; vegetables are drawn from local family farms; and all pastas and sausages are freshly made. Lead by our talented Executive Chef Devin Kreller, who is a 6-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, Chef Devin uses French-dominated cooking techniques combined with multicultural inspirations such as Asian and Italian to create new dishes. Located in the heart of Chicago Boystown, we're known for our brunches, and house butchered meats. Come see why our restaurant has been around for 12 years. For reservations over 10 guests, please call us at (773) 935-9663.
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4.8
Exceptional(314)
Price: Expensive
• Ukrainian • Avondale
Booked 16 times today
Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.
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4.8
Exceptional(34)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 2 times today
Barrel cheese & wine is your new perfect favorite spot for a date night. Fireplace, wine racks, special cocktails and absolutely delicious food!
A photo of Kizami Sushi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(73)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Lincoln Park
Booked 3 times today
With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.
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4.7
Exceptional(1033)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 129 times today
Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. Whether you're booking in the dining room at Tre Dita or Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy the full menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is also available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.
A photo of RL Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7425)
Price: Expensive
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 97 times today
If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.
A photo of Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(9099)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 137 times today
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors in May 1989. The classic American steakhouse serves Gibsons Prime Angus Beef and Gibsons Grassfed Australian Beef. Gibsons also features fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Celebrities, Chicago visitors and loyal neighborhood residents enjoy three distinct locations: Chicago, Rosemont and Oak Brook. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
A photo of Happy Camper Pizza - Old Town restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(617)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 89 times today
Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian for entry. A valid ID is required for guests age 21+.A chic, outdoorsy pizza haven located in Old Town. Happy Camper boasts a décor that includes Airstream trailers, neon renditions of the Great Lakes, warm wooden accents, and tire swing seating around the bar. A wide variety of colorful pizzas and delicious appetizers await you.F*ckin' Charity Bingo on Sundays at 1:30pm is sat on a first come first serve basis. All reservations will be sat in the non-bingo area.We cannot guarantee inside or outside seating.Neighborhood ordinances require our patio to close by 12am. Your table is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, Happy Camper reserves the right to cancel your reservation. If you are dining when inclement weather occurs your food will be packed and given your bill. You are more than welcome to head to the bar afterward.

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  • CurtVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great. Love it. But the menu has been failing. Pork. Pork Duck Pork Lamb Pork Beef Chicken Pork This needs to change… Or I’ll stop going. I’ve been a customer since WOOD opened. This menu is no longer acceptable It’s really unhealthy. Salty. Terribly unwelcoming for many diet limitations. It’s lame to be a Pork menu. Almost offensive from a culinary welcoming perspective.
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    WoodPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.5
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    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Jack our server was amazing! Service was exceptional, tacos and margs were YUMMM!!
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    Barcocina - LakeviewPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.4
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    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    One of my favorite spots in the city. Love the food, the ambience, and the care that the staff show to make sure you’re happy. I’ll be coming back regularly for the foreseeable future.
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    AnelyaPrice: Expensive• Ukrainian• Avondale
    4.8
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    Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 1, 2025
    The ambience is so lovely and great for a date. I liked the drinks too. However, we had a bizarre experience with the waitress. I am not sure if she was having trouble hearing us, but she did not listen to our requests at every interaction. It was in one ear and out the other. An example: when we sat down, she greeted us and asked if we would be ordering food or just here for drinks, we said yes we would be ordering food but drinks first. She proceeded to take our food menus and plates away, and said if we changed our minds about food she could bring them but but she’d give us time to look at drinks… ?? Confusing because we had just said we would be ordering food just not right away. In another scenario too, we mentioned wanting to order another round of drinks and she seemed to acknowledge it but then walked away? Bizarre. That being said, I would still go back!
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    Barrel Cheese & WinePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.8
  • Eric
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 18, 2025
    Best sushi I’ve ever had Staff and servers are excellent Sake selection is extensive Sushi is fresh & attention to detail is top quality Get the berry rice
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    Kizami SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Lincoln Park
    4.8
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