Best Restaurants in Chicago

AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

Small plates menu of traditional Balkan dishes, plus regional spirits, offered in rustic-chic digs.

700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Bar Mar

120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Upscale steakhouse with a New American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting.

218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Boleo

Chic South American rooftop restaurant & cocktail lounge with a retractable roof atop a hotel.

122 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 · IL

Carnivale Chicago

Lively eatery with colorful decor, festive vibe & food from South America, Spain & the Caribbean.

702 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · IL

Cindy's Rooftop

Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 · IL

Eataly

Bustling modern trattoria in an Italian marketplace for Neapolitan pizza & homemade, al dente pasta.

43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

Elephant & Castle

Chain with a British pub feel serving beers on tap & classic fare, such as fish ’n’ chips.

185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL

First Draft

Brick- & wood-accented hangout with lots of TVs, American grill fare & rotating craft brews.

649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605 · IL

Gibsons Italia

High-style eatery serving Italian dishes and American steaks with a vast wine list, fireplace, and a roof deck.

233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL

Gilt Bar

Lounge with vintage library decor serving the same upscale American menu as Gilt Bar upstairs.

230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Giordano's

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL

Honey Butter Beach Club

2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · IL

Il Porcellino

Casual-chic, vibrant spot for housemade pastas, Italian specials, and wine.

59 W Hubbard St #2, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Kennedy Rooftop

Stylish rooftop eatery offering sharing plates & hearty pub fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.

1551 W North Ave Ashland, Chicago, IL 60622 · IL

LH Rooftop

Three chic levels of hotel rooftop drinking & dining with indoor/outdoor seats & sweeping views.

85 E Wacker Dr 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL

No Vacancy

509 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Oak Street Beach Restaurant

Scenic beachside restaurant offering American grub & drinks in view-filled digs with outdoor tables.

1000 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

Offshore Rooftop

Sleek rooftop site for chef-driven Californian cuisine & craft cocktails with sweeping lake views.

1000 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

RL Restaurant

Upscale Ralph Lauren restaurant serving American classics in a sophisticated setting.

115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

Rooftop at Nobu Hotel Chicago

155 N Peoria St 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL

Seville Chicago

243 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL

Storyville Chicago

Po' boys, gumbo & jambalaya, plus cocktails, in a hip venue with red leather booths & chandeliers.

712 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

Terrace 16

Skyline views inform this upscale, seasonal lounge serving refreshments on a hotel rooftop.

401 N Wabash Ave 16th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL

The Dock at Montrose Beach

Seasonal beach bar serving up burgers, tacos, salads & live music on a 3,000-sq.-ft. patio.

200 W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, IL 60640 · IL

The Green Door Tavern

Long-running watering hole featuring American fare in a comfy, vintage setting.

678 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL

VU Rooftop

Massive spot with 3 bars, 2 patios & sweeping city views, New American fare & signature cocktails.

133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL

Whispers at Oak Street Beach

1001 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL