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1. NORIKO
new
4.8
Exceptional(39)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Town
Booked 50 times today
We are located in the Lower Level of Perilla Fare. Please enter through Perilla Fare Restaurant and check in with the host.NORIKO handroll bar is a new sushi restaurant concept specializing in handrolls which are prepared immediately in front of you. Each unique handroll is packed with flavor and carefully crafted with high quality ingredients in this intimate underground space.
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2. The Dawson
4.7
Exceptional(2759)
Price: Expensive
• American • River West
Booked 45 times today
The Fulton River District is home to The Dawson, an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level space providing a multitude of dining experiences. The Dawson includes one of Chicago’s best patios conveniently found in the middle of the city.
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3. Recess
4.6
Exceptional(1468)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 14 times today
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.Recess is a 21+ establishment.
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4. Nobu Chicago
4.5
Awesome(2191)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 143 times today
OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 Days a weekCentrally located in Chicago's West Loop, Nobu Chicago playfully blends elements of old world Japanese and new world utilitarian.
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5. Gibsons Italia
4.8
Exceptional(4202)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 174 times today
Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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6. Pizzeria Portofino
4.8
Exceptional(1734)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 167 times today
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.
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7. Gino & Marty's
4.3
Awesome(643)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 16 times today
A narrative-driven Chicago Italian restaurant that tells a prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist. Located on Green & Randolph next door to Nobu Hotel at 844 W Randolph. Join us for our Espresso Martini Happy Hour from 4 - 6pm!
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8. Duck Duck Goat
4.8
Exceptional(5701)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • West Loop
Booked 116 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.
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9. Costera Cocina Tulum
4.5
Awesome(1013)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Loop
Booked 64 times today
Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.
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10. La Serre
4.6
Exceptional(538)
Price: Expensive
• French • West Loop
Booked 82 times today
Inspired by the coastal regions of Provence and Saint-Tropez, La Serre, located in Fulton Market, invites guests into a lush and colorful greenhouse setting. The culinary approach highlights the light and vibrant cuisine of Provence, with a focus on native techniques and ingredients, offering lighter takes on the dishes of the French-Mediterranean landscape. Fresh vegetables, seafood, and all-natural Black Angus beef are expertly prepared on the kitchen’s hardwood charcoal hearth, infusing each dish with incredible wood and charcoal flavors, elevating the ingredients without heavy sauces or seasonings.Whether you're enjoying steak, seafood, or Mediterranean-inspired dishes, La Serre is the perfect destination for romantic dinners, dates, birthdays, or fine dining. The bar offers expertly crafted cocktails and drinks, providing the ideal atmosphere for any occasion, from a casual night out to an elegant celebration.

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