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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(8,091)Lincoln Park - 2
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,727)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(15,136)West Loop - 4
Rose Mary
Price: Expensive•Croatian•4.8(3,480)West Loop - 5
Gibsons Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,272)River North (Chicago)
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,137)River North (Chicago) - 2
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(71)River North (Chicago) - 3
Ambar Chicago
Price: Moderate•Balkan style•4.9(18)River North (Chicago) - 4
Cindy's Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(35)Downtown / Loop - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(373)Logan Square
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Maple & Ash
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,366)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 2
Adalina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.6(2,487)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5,440)West Loop - 4
TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.6(3,318)River North (Chicago) - 5
Tzuco
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(956)River North (Chicago)
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312 Fish Market
Price: Expensive•Japanese•5(22)Hidden inside 88 Marketplace is 312 Fish Market -- a sushi lover's dream. We take great pride in improving upon your favorite nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, sushi rolls, and party sets in new and creative ways.
As we do not compromise on quality, our chef sources the best fish from all over the world including Tuna, Madai, Kanpachi, Uni, Caviar, and more.
312 Fish Market is a BYOB establishment.
Closed every Wednesday.
We are also available for pickup, delivery and catering.
Please reach us at 312FishMarket@gmail.com or 872-222-7288.Franco's Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(671)If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.
Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.
Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."
You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.
Omakase by Kanemaru
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.8(12)Omakase by Kanemaru in Chicago offers an unforgettable omakase experience crafted by Chef Shinichiro Kanemaru, whose culinary journey spans over 30 years. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and deep respect for tradition, Chef Kanemaru combines time-honored techniques with subtle innovation, delivering dishes that are both visually stunning and exquisitely flavorful. At Omakase by Kanemaru, the intimate 10-seat counter invites guests into Chef Kanemaru's world, where each meal is a personalized journey. His warm hospitality and expert craftsmanship make every visit feel like a special occasion, whether you're a sushi connoisseur or a first-time guest. For Chef Kanemaru, every bite is a reflection of his lifelong dedication to the art of sushi, and his welcoming nature ensures a dining experience that is both refined and deeply memorable.
*We will be temporarily closed from July 8th to July 17th and will reopen on July 18th.Balmoral Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Scottish•4.9(1,452)A passion for authenticity. Nostalgia for heritage, and recipes that have been passed down and held dear. Ingredients sourced from the Isles, and from local farmers.
Welcome to Balmoral Restaurant. Grand Scottish Fare as you’ve never experienced before.
Lush, dark Scottish wood tones greet you upon entering Balmoral Restaurant. A deep-set coffered ceiling hides recessed lighting, designed to light your table elegantly, providing just the right mood. Scottish designs surround you, from the tartan carpet, to wrought iron fixtures, to the swords and shields of lore, to wall murals that evoke the placid Scottish countryside. At Balmoral, we bring the incomparable splendor of Scotland to you.
Jeong
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Korean•5(865)Modern Korean dining in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere.
At the moment, we are very limited in regards to accommodating dietary restrictions. We can only accommodate pescatarians. We are a very small team at the moment and once we are streamlined we will be accepting more dietary restrictions! Please bear with us!Angelo's Wine Bar
Price: Moderate•Wine Bar•4.9(601)Founded in 1962, Reinvented 2016. From neighborhood pizzeria to state of the art Wine Bar widely regarded as one of Chicago's best.
Chef Samuel Leal expertly composes fresh, seasonal and meticulously selected ingredients of the best quality available at market. Master Mixologist Meaghan Walsh designs and crafts luxury cocktails by hand, including her innovative collection of wine based "d'Vine Cocktails" prominently listed on the dinner menu. Sommelier Gigi Bredoux thoughtfully curates, and colorfully hosts, one of the most interactive, engaging and customer-centric wine programs in the city, very possibly the entire country.
2022 Wine Spectator Magazine "Award of Excellence" winner, beautifully appointed, exceptionally comfortable, and superbly maintained; Angelo's Wine Bar aspires to provide its northwest side Chicago neighborhood with "destination quality" hospitality, neighborly prices, and service "on a first name basis".
Slightly Toasted
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(13)Award-winning cocktail and bourbon bar that is home to one of largest whiskey collections in Chicago with over 900 selections, 30+ private barrels, and 200+ vintage and rare bottles. Also home to 18 taps & 80+ cans of craft beer, and chef-driven comfort food.North Pond
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(4,829)Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style.
We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses.
North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm.
Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe.
We do not offer valet parking.
Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables.
All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room.
We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.
A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.
Highlander House Restaurant & Bar
Price: Moderate•Polish•4.8(88)Welcome to Highlander House Restaurant and Bar. Our beautiful restaurant attracts our clients with unique styles, friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. The name of the restaurant was greatly influenced by our family's roots, which are originated from the mountains in Poland.
The style of the restaurant consists of many of souvenirs, wooden decorations, regional costumes, and traditional instruments to give our guests that authentic atmosphere. Dishes are prepared from scratch according to recipes originating from the south region of Poland called Podhale.
We offer regional and traditional Polish cuisine. Our European plate, sauerkraut soup, sheep cheese soup, unique taste of lamb plate and pork shank ranks highest in popularity amongst our guests.
Every Sunday we have live entertainment featuring Polish Highlanders. With the help of our friendly staff and delicious food, we hope you continue to come back and visit us at Highlander House.Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(360)Welcome to our classroom! Waterleaf, located in College of DuPage’s Culinary & Hospitality Center, is a dining experience that offers real-life training to Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality students. Patrons will enjoy menus utilizing fresh regional and seasonal ingredients prepared by Culinary & Pastry students as well as attentive service from our student servers.
Limited seating is available at each event and reservations are required. Reservations may be made until an event is sold out. For parties of 6 or more, please call us directly at 630-942-2284.
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- JJoyceVIPChicago / Illinois •16 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent food and great service! Tuna carpaccio is a must!More infoPiacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park•4.7
- EEliVIPChicago / Illinois •42 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood and service excellent. Chef special were what we ordered and they were worth it.More infoMaya Del SolPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Oak Park•4.8
- JJoeChicago / Illinois •12 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoBeautiful restaurant with great food. The bruschetta was amazing. Service was stellar.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.3
- JJalenChicago / Illinois •2 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 4, 2025music was a bit loud for my taste, but the selection was very good and the vibes were on point. server was excellent. ordered the salmon bites and they were AMAZING, but the fries were basic af. drinks were great too. bit of an older crowd tho.More infoThe View 1701Price: Expensive• American• Riverside•4.3
- BBrendaChicago / Illinois •14 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 30, 2025We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to S2 grill on Sunday afternoon. The wait staff was very attentive and informative. The restaurant was clean and the ambience was great. The food was absolutely amazing. Our group had a variety of dishes: the pot roast, Mac and cheese, asparagus, green beans, turkey leg, shrimp and grits, lamb chops and candid yams. Every dish was cooked to perfection. The food was simply amazing.More infoS2 City Grill & Daiquiri Bar - MaywoodPrice: Moderate• American• Berwyn•4.5
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