Best Restaurants in Chicago
1246 restaurants · 94 neighborhoods · 2026
🍽️ 1246 Restaurants
📍 94 Neighborhoods
⭐ Avg Score 85
🍽️ Open Interactive Guide
Top Rated
Alinea
Molecular Gastronomy · Lincoln Park
99
Smyth
New American Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
97
Oriole
New American Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
97
Art Institute of Chicago
Tourist Attraction · The Loop
97
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Tourist Attraction · The Loop
96
Il Porcellino
Italian · River North
96
Crying Tiger
Thai · River North
96
Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club
Cocktail lounge · River North
96
Ed Debevic's
Retro diner · Streeterville
96
The Izakaya
Japanese izakaya · West Loop
96
Fine Dining
Alinea
Molecular Gastronomy · Lincoln Park
99
Smyth
New American Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
97
Oriole
New American Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
97
Kasama
Filipino Tasting Menu / Bakery · Ukrainian Village
95
The Aviary
Molecular Cocktails · West Loop / Fulton Market
95
Ever
New American / Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
95
Indienne
Indian Fine Dining · River North
94
Schwa
Creative / Avant-Garde · Wicker Park
94
Date Night
Alinea
Molecular Gastronomy · Lincoln Park
99
Smyth
New American Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
97
Oriole
New American Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
97
Art Institute of Chicago
Tourist Attraction · The Loop
97
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Tourist Attraction · The Loop
96
Kasama
Filipino Tasting Menu / Bakery · Ukrainian Village
95
The Aviary
Molecular Cocktails · West Loop / Fulton Market
95
Ever
New American / Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
95
Brunch
Kasama
Filipino Tasting Menu / Bakery · Ukrainian Village
95
Maple & Ash
Steakhouse / New American · Gold Coast
92
New Yolktown
Breakfast / Brunch · Evanston
91
Lula Cafe
New American / Farm to Table · Logan Square
90
MingHin Cuisine
Chinese / Dim Sum · Chinatown
90
Eggs with Benefits
Breakfast / Brunch · Evanston
90
Pacific Standard Time
Mediterranean / California · River North
89
Dove's Luncheonette
Tex-Mex Diner · Wicker Park
89
BBQ
Smoque BBQ
Texas BBQ · Irving Park
90
Sanders BBQ Supply Co.
BBQ · Beverly
88
Sun Wah BBQ
Chinese BBQ · Uptown
88
Green Street Smoked Meats
Texas BBQ · West Loop / Fulton Market
87
Lem's Bar-B-Q
Chicago BBQ / Aquarium Smoker · South Side
87
San Soo Gab San
Korean BBQ · Lincoln Square
87
Cho Sun Ok
Korean BBQ / Traditional · Lincoln Square
87
Lillie's Q
Southern BBQ · West Town
86
Bars & Cocktails
The Aviary
Molecular Cocktails · West Loop / Fulton Market
95
Ever
New American / Tasting Menu · West Loop / Fulton Market
95
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Steakhouse · River North
92
Bisous
Cocktail Bar · West Loop / Fulton Market
92
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
Mexican · Logan Square
91
Momotaro
Japanese · West Loop / Fulton Market
91
Sepia
American / French · West Loop / Fulton Market
91
Obelix
French · River North
91
All 1246 Restaurants by Neighborhood
Every restaurant in Chicago, organized by neighborhood. Click to expand.
River North 82 spots
Il Porcellino
Italian
96
Crying Tiger
Thai
96
Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club
Cocktail lounge
96
Indienne
Indian Fine Dining · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Best Chef (Sujan Sarkar) 2025 (semifinalist)
94
Wildfire
Steakhouse / chophouse
94
Bub City
BBQ / honky-tonk
94
Topolobampo
Mexican Fine Dining · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2017
93
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Steakhouse
92
Frontera Grill
Mexican · James Beard Award · Michelin Bib Gourmand · James Beard Outstanding Restaurant (2007)
91
RPM Italian
Italian
91
Tzuco
Mexican Fine Dining
91
Obelix
French · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026; James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Nicolas Poilevey) 2024 (semifinalist)
91
Hawksmoor Chicago
British Steakhouse
91
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Deep Dish Pizza
90
The Drifter
Speakeasy
90
RPM Steak
Steakhouse
90
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Steakhouse
90
Avec River North
Mediterranean
90
Naia
Mediterranean
90
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Seafood / Steakhouse
89
Pacific Standard Time
Mediterranean / California · James Beard Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over) (2019)
89
Shaw's Crab House
Seafood / Oyster Bar · Chicago institution since 1984
89
Sifr
Middle Eastern · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Gene & Georgetti
Steakhouse / Italian
89
Mastro's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
89
Portillo's
Chicago Hot Dogs / Italian Beef
88
Three Dots and a Dash
Tiki / Speakeasy
88
Ema
Mediterranean
88
Xoco
Mexican / Tortas
88
Robert's Pizza & Dough Company
Pizza · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
88
Untitled Supper Club
Supper Club / Live Music
88
RPM Seafood
Seafood
88
Petite Edith
French Bistro
88
Dearly Beloved
Cocktail Bar
88
London House Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
87
The Bassment
Jazz Club / Bar
87
Gilt Bar
American / Gastropub · Michelin Bib Gourmand
87
Gingie
American / Shared Plates
87
Celeste
Cocktail Bar / Disco
87
Lettuce Entertain You RPM Events
Italian / Events
87
Divan
Steakhouse / Jazz
87
Gus' Sip & Dip
Cocktail Bar / Tavern · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#27)
87
Avli River North
Greek
87
Asador Bastian
Basque Steakhouse · James Beard Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service (Thomas Kakalios) 2025 (semifinalist)
87
TAO Chicago
Pan-Asian
87
Brindille
French / Fine Dining · Shawn McClain — River North French flagship
87
Bar Avec
Mediterranean / Bar
87
Siena Tavern
Italian
87
Ciccio Mio
Italian-American · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Andy's Jazz Club
Jazz Club / American · Chicago jazz institution since 1951
86
Pink Mu
Korean
86
Bohemian House
Czech / European
86
Roll Up by Oui
Hand Roll Sushi
86
Nando Milano Trattoria
Italian
86
Arbella
Mediterranean / Cocktails
86
Sushi-San
Japanese / Sushi
86
Tre Dita
Italian Steakhouse
86
Doughnut Vault
Bakery / Donuts
86
House of Blues Chicago
Live Music / Restaurant
85
Spy Bar
Nightclub / House Music
85
Beatrix
American / Health-Forward
85
Sound-Bar
Nightclub / Multi-Genre
85
Mr. Beef on Orleans
Italian Beef
85
STK Steakhouse
Steakhouse / Modern
85
Bar Goa
Indian · Ashish Alfred concept — modern coastal-Indian River North
85
Tortoise Supper Club
Supper Club
84
The Green Door Tavern
American tavern
84
Bar Sótano
Mezcal Bar / Mexican · Rick Bayless — underground mezcal bar beneath Frontera
83
Sunda New Asian
Pan-Asian · Billy Dec — River North pan-Asian scene restaurant
83
The Hampton Social
American / Scene · Parker Restaurant Group — Hamptons-themed River North scene room
82
Erie Cafe
Italian / Steakhouse · Italian-American steakhouse — longstanding River North family operation
82
Ramen-San
Ramen / Japanese · Lettuce Entertain You concept — casual ramen across Chicago
82
Weber Grill Chicago
American / Grill · Weber-Stephen Products flagship restaurant — all Weber-grill cooking
80
Headquarters Beercade River North
Arcade Bar
80
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Spanish / Tapas
79
Dessert Dealer
Dessert
78
Pops for Champagne
Champagne Bar
76
Redhead Piano Bar
Piano Bar
76
Jet's Pizza
Pizza / Detroit-Style
76
Shake Shack
Burgers / Fast Casual
75
Encanto Agave Bar
Mezcaleria
74
Howl at the Moon Chicago
Piano Bar
73
Logan Square 73 spots
Kyōten
Japanese Omakase
92
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
Mexican · Michelin Bib Gourmand; James Beard Best Chef (Diana Dávila) 2025 (semifinalist)
91
Omarcito's Latin Cafe
Latin American
91
Sip of Hope Coffee
Coffee
91
MeLatte Coffee Shop
Cafe
91
Lula Cafe
New American / Farm to Table · James Beard Semifinalist · Michelin Bib Gourmand · James Beard Outstanding Hospitality (2024)
90
Penumbra
Wine Bar / Steakhouse
90
Dark Matter Coffee - Electric Mud Coffee Bar
Coffee shop
90
Whirlaway Lounge
Bar
90
Longman & Eagle
New American / Whiskey Bar · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Billy Sunday
Craft Cocktails
89
Giant
New American · Michelin Bib Gourmand; James Beard Outstanding Chef (Jason Vincent) 2022 (finalist)
89
Andros Taverna
Modern Greek · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)
Park / Trail
89
Best Intentions
Cocktail Bar · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#16); James Beard Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service (Christopher Marty) 2025 (semifinalist)
88
Reno
Italian / Tavern Pizza
88
Cellar Door Provisions
Bakery / Brunch · Michelin Bib Gourmand
88
Table, Donkey and Stick
Alpine European · Michelin Bib Gourmand
88
Daisies
Italian / Midwestern · Michelin Bib Gourmand · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026; James Beard Best Chef (Joe Frillman) 2025 (semifinalist)
88
Akahoshi Ramen
Japanese Ramen
88
Monster Ramen
Japanese Ramen
88
Bungalow by Middle Brow
Farm-to-Table / Brewery
88
Mucho Gusto Barra + Cocina
Mexican
88
The Double Urban Tavern
Bar
88
Pedestrian Coffee & Ice Cream
Coffee & ice cream
88
Cara Cara Club
Cocktail bar
88
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Bakery / Pies
87
Owen & Engine
British Gastropub
87
Superkhana International
Indian / Creative · Michelin Bib Gourmand; James Beard Best Chef (Yoshi Yamada) 2025 (semifinalist)
87
The Whistler
Cocktail Bar / Gallery
87
Casa Yari
Latin American
87
The Radicle
Coastal Italian
87
Osteria Langhe
Italian / Piedmontese · Michelin-recognized — Logan Square Piedmontese Italian
87
Pizza Lobo
Tavern-Style Pizza
86
Lardon
Deli / Charcuterie · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Scofflaw
Cocktail Bar / Gastropub
86
Jam
Brunch / New American
86
Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Ice Cream / Pastry
86
Bixi Beer
Chinese / Beer Garden · James Beard Best Chef (Bo Fowler) 2025 (semifinalist)
86
La Lunita
Mexican / Bar
86
Gretel
Gastropub
86
Staropolska Restaurant
Polish
86
Chique Latte
Coffee
86
Damn Fine Coffee Bar
Coffee shop
86
Weegee's Lounge
Cocktail Bar
86
The Native
Vegan bar
86
The Welcome Back Lounge
Dive bar
86
The Heavy Feather
Cocktail Bar
86
Pilot Project Brewing
Brewery / Incubator
85
The Tamale Guy
Mexican
85
Lonesome Rose
Tex-Mex / Bar
85
Union
Modern American · Michelin Bib Gourmand
85
La Licor Panamericana
Latin Cocktail Bar
84
Cafe Mustache
Cafe & bar
84
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
Coffee
84
Easy Does It
Natural wine bar
84
Stay Cafe
Cafe
84
Common Decency
Cocktail Bar
83
Rosa's Lounge
Blues Club
82
Meadowlark
Speakeasy · #65 North America 50 Best Bars
82
The Duplex
American
82
The Harding Tavern
American
82
Spilt Milk
Bakery / Pastries
80
Emporium Arcade Bar Logan Square
Arcade Bar
80
Logan Arcade
Arcade Bar
80
Park & Field
American / Beer Garden
80
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Brewery / Taproom
80
New Wave Coffee
Coffee
80
The Moonlighter
Burgers / Bar
78
The Owl
Dive Bar / Late Night
76
Lincoln Lodge
Comedy Club · Best Venue for Stand-Up (Chicago Reader 2025)
76
Webster's Wine Bar
Wine Bar
75
Estereo
Mezcaleria
75
Wicker Park 60 spots
Schwa
Creative / Avant-Garde · Michelin 1 Star (2025)
94
The Low Horse
Whiskey Bar
91
Mirella’s Tavern
American
90
Amaru
Latin American restaurant
90
Valhalla
American
90
Bigsuda
Asian fusion
90
Dove's Luncheonette
Tex-Mex Diner
89
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Bakery / Pie
89
The Violet Hour
Cocktail Bar · Established 2007 — One Off Hospitality, 2015 James Beard Outstanding Bar Program
89
Big Star
Tacos / Whiskey Bar
88
Bordel
Wine Bar / Cabaret
88
Elia
Turkish / Mediterranean
88
Paradise Park
Pizza
88
Sun Rey Cafe
Filipino-Fusion / Breakfast
88
Bodega Bay
Sandwiches / Deli
88
Beanokio Cafe
Coffee Shop
88
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Pizza / Brewery
87
Sultan's Market
Middle Eastern / Falafel
87
Irazu
Costa Rican
87
Small Cheval
Burgers
87
Mindy's Bakery
Bakery / Pastry · James Beard Award Winner (Mindy Segal)
87
Chengdu Impression
Sichuan
87
Taxim
Greek
87
Bongo Room
Brunch / Breakfast
86
Sarima
Filipino-Indian Bakery
86
La Pasadita
Mexican
86
Lupo Pizzeria
Neapolitan Pizza
86
Oiistar
Ramen
86
Pierogi Kitchen Chicago
Polish
86
The Wormhole Coffee
Coffee shop
86
Black Hole Bar
Bar
86
Handlebar
Vegetarian / Bar
85
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Donuts / Coffee
85
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Ice Cream
85
Parlor Pizza Bar
Pizza
85
Estelle's
American / Bar
85
Furious Spoon
Ramen
85
The Alley Cat
Dive Bar
85
Antique Taco
Mexican
84
The Coach House by Wazwan
South Asian restaurant
84
Easy Bar
Bar
84
Gallery Cafe
Coffee shop
84
SWIG
Bar & Grill
84
Valedor
Cocktail Bar
84
Candor
Coffee shop
84
Mott Street
Asian American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026; Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025)
83
Lilac Tiger
Southeast Asian
82
Folklore
Argentine
82
Blue Line Lounge & Grill
Lounge bar
82
Brü Chicago
Coffee shop
82
The Revel Room
Cocktail Bar
82
Nick's Beer Garden
Bar
82
Clever Coyote
Tiki Bar
82
Queen Mary Tavern
Cocktail Bar · North America 50 Best Bars
80
Revolver
Cocktail bar
80
Zakopane
Bar
80
Ina Mae Tavern
Southern restaurant (US)
78
The Up Room at The Robey
Rooftop Bar
76
Dorian's
Listening Bar
76
Subterranean
Live Music Venue
75
West Loop / Fulton Market 58 spots
Smyth
New American Tasting Menu · Michelin 3 Stars (2025) · North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 (#1); James Beard Outstanding Chef (John B. Shields) 2024 (semifinalist)
97
Oriole
New American Tasting Menu · Michelin 2 Stars (2025); James Beard Best Chef: Great Lakes (2025)
97
The Aviary
Molecular Cocktails · James Beard Outstanding Bar Program (2013)
95
Ever
New American / Tasting Menu · MICHELIN 2 Stars
95
Monteverde
Italian Pasta · Michelin 2 Stars (2025); James Beard Best Chef: Great Lakes 2017
94
Girl & the Goat
New American · James Beard Award · Michelin Bib Gourmand
93
Au Cheval
Burgers / Diner
93
Elske
Scandinavian / New American · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program 2025 (semifinalist)
93
Next
Rotating Theme · Michelin 1 Star · James Beard Best New Restaurant (2012)
93
Avec
Mediterranean · James Beard Award
92
Mako
Japanese Omakase · Michelin 1 Star
92
Bisous
Cocktail Bar · North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 (#30); Esquire Best Bars in America 2024 · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#30); James Beard Best New Bar 2025 (semifinalist)
92
Publican
Beer Hall / Pork · James Beard Award
91
Momotaro
Japanese
91
J.P. Graziano
Italian Sandwiches
91
Roister
New American
91
Sepia
American / French · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Outstanding Hospitality 2023 (finalist)
91
Midōsuji
Japanese Omakase
91
Adalina Prime
Steakhouse / Italian
90
Maxwells Trading
American Fusion · James Beard Best Chef (Christopher Jung) 2025 (finalist)
90
Al's #1 Italian Beef
Italian Beef
89
The Loyalist
Burgers / American
89
Proxi
Global / Wood-Fired
89
Swift & Sons
Steakhouse · Boka Restaurant Group
89
Kumiko
Japanese Cocktail Bar · James Beard Outstanding Bar (2025) · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#11)
89
Beity
Lebanese
89
BLVD Steakhouse
Steakhouse
89
Aba
Mediterranean
88
Vajra
Indian Fine Dining
88
Alla Vita
Italian / Pasta
88
Cabra
Peruvian Rooftop
88
SuSu
Steakhouse
88
Il Carciofo
Roman Italian
88
Rose Mary
Croatian-Italian
88
Publican Quality Meats
Butcher Shop / Café
88
Sawada Coffee
Coffee
87
Green Street Smoked Meats
Texas BBQ
87
Bar Tutto
Italian / All-Day Cafe
87
Osaka Nikkei
Japanese-Peruvian
87
Gibsons Tavern
American
87
Qing Xiang Yuan Wicker Park
Chinese Dumplings
87
La Josie
Mexican
87
Metric Coffee Co.
Coffee
86
The Warehouse
American / Brunch
86
Bar Siena
Italian / Bar
86
Taqueria Chingón
Mexican / Tacos · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025; James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Nicolas Poilevey) 2024 (semifinalist)
86
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Japanese Ramen
86
Little Goat Diner
American Diner
86
Duck Duck Goat
Chinese-American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
86
The Whale
Cocktail Bar / American
86
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Argentine Steakhouse
86
Gibsons Italia
Italian / Steakhouse · Gibsons Restaurant Group — West Loop Italian-steakhouse sibling
86
High Five Ramen
Ramen
86
Cantina Loca
Mexican · Rick Bayless — West Loop agave-focused Mexican
85
Trivoli Tavern
American
85
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
American / Wine
84
Sweetgreen
Salads / Fast Casual
80
Punch Bowl Social Chicago
American
80
Lincoln Park 49 spots
Alinea
Molecular Gastronomy · Michelin 2 Stars (2025, formerly 3); James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2016 · James Beard Outstanding Service (2010)
99
R.J. Grunts
American / burgers
94
Pequod's Pizza
Caramelized Deep Dish Pizza
92
Esmé
Creative American · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Best Chef (Jenner Tomaska) 2024 (finalist)
92
Boka Restaurant
New American · Michelin 1 Star
91
Galit
Israeli / Middle Eastern · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2025 (finalist)
91
North Pond
New American / Fine Dining · Michelin Star
91
S.K.Y.
Asian Fusion
90
KALA Modern Greek
Greek
90
Lincoln Park Zoo
Tourist Attraction
88
Dimmi Dimmi
Italian American
88
Cafe Yaya
Middle Eastern Cafe
88
John's Food and Wine
American Bistro
88
Beaumont's
American
88
Verzênay
French bakery
88
Del Seoul
Korean
88
The Albion Manor
English Pub
88
Kingston Mines
Blues Club
87
Batter & Berries
Brunch / American
87
Geja's Cafe
Fondue
87
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Spanish Tapas · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
87
Nadu
South Indian · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025
87
Pat's Pizza
Tavern-Style Pizza · Chicago institution since 1950
87
Mon Ami Gabi
French Bistro · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
87
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
French Bakery / Cafe
87
Oyster Bah
New England Seafood
86
The J. Parker
Cocktail Bar / Rooftop
86
iO Theater
Comedy / Improv
86
Schneider Deli
Bagels / Deli
86
Sapori Trattoria
Italian
86
Gemini
American
86
Riccardo Trattoria
Northern Italian
86
Elephant + Vine
Vegan
86
The Red Lion Pub
British Pub
86
Summer House Santa Monica
California / Brunch
85
Goose Island Brewhouse
Brewery / Pub · Chicago craft beer pioneer since 1988
85
Red Light Chicken
Fried Chicken
85
Range
American / Bar
85
Armitage Alehouse
British Gastropub
85
Mfk.
Modern French / Mediterranean · Lakeview Mediterranean — MFK Fisher-named neighborhood bistro
85
PRYSM
Nightclub / EDM
84
King of Cups
Cocktail Bar
84
Replay Lincoln Park
Arcade Bar
80
Hook & Ladder
Bar
80
Delilah's
Whiskey Bar
79
Halligan Bar
Irish bar
78
Le Mistral
Wine Bar
74
Brando's Speakeasy
Karaoke
73
Rose's Lounge
Dive Bar
72
Chicago 47 spots
Onions & Cilantro
Restaurant
91
Chef Ciccio
Italian beef / sandwiches
91
Bar La Rue
French-American
90
QuesaBirria Jalisco
Mexican / Birria
90
The Alderman
Cocktail Bar
90
Birdman Ramen
Ramen
90
Le French Patisserie
French Bakery
90
Wake n Bakery
Coffee & Baked Goods
90
Paulo Gelato & Chocolate
Gelato
90
The Wolfhound Bar & Kitchen
Irish / Bar & Grill
88
Quartino Ristorante
Italian
88
Francesca's On Chestnut
Italian
88
Doc B's Restaurant + Bar
American
88
The Evie
American
88
Fioretta
Italian-American Steakhouse
86
Take a Bao Eats
Asian
86
River Roast
American
86
Volare Ristorante Italiano
Italian
86
Egg Harbor Cafe
Brunch
86
Caffe Umbria
Coffee
86
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company
Brewpub
86
Devil Dawgs
Hot dogs
86
Levain Bakery
Bakery
86
The Bakehouse Chicago
Bakery
86
The Perch
American / Brewpub
84
Rubi's Tacos
Mexican / Tacos
84
Billy Goat Tavern
Burgers
84
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
Ice Cream & Chocolate
84
Roeser's Bakery
Bakery
84
Nonnina
Italian
84
Azul 18 on 18th
Mexican
82
Pilsen Yards
Latin / Mexican
82
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Pub
82
Firecakes Donuts
Donuts
82
Copper Fox Gastropub
Gastropub
82
Reunion
Southern Comfort
82
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
Chocolate shop
82
La Colombe
Coffee shop
82
Sweet Mandy B's
Bakery
82
Taquerias Atotonilco
Mexican
80
JoJo's Shake Bar
Shakes & Desserts
80
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery
80
Shang Noodle
Chinese
80
Cafe Cremerie
Cafe
80
Goddess and the Baker
Cafe
78
Alliance Bakery
French bakery
78
Truth Be Told
British / Pub
76
Uptown 43 spots
Piacere Mio Uptown
Italian
91
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Jazz Club
90
Cariño
Modern Mexican · Michelin 1 Star; James Beard Best New Restaurant 2025 (semifinalist)
90
Green Mill Jazz Club
Theater / Landmark
90
Nabala Cafe
Palestinian cafe
90
Ragadan
Middle Eastern / Falafel
90
Marina's Bistro + Rum Bar
Puerto Rican
90
YooYee
Sichuan Chinese
88
Sun Wah BBQ
Chinese BBQ
88
Tweet
Breakfast
88
Tiztal Cafe
Café
88
First Sip Cafe
Coffee Shop
88
Larry's at The Lawrence House
Cocktail Bar
88
Drink Happy Thoughts
Coffee
88
Tiffany's On Broadway
American / Latin
88
Chicago Pickle Eatery
Deli
88
Nha Hang Viet Nam
Vietnamese / Pho
87
Tank Noodle
Vietnamese
87
Kie-Gol-Lanee
Mexican / Oaxacan · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Immm Rice & Beyond
Thai Street Food · Michelin Bib Gourmand (formerly)
86
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian
86
Munno Pizzeria & Bistro
Italian / Pizza · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Danang Kitchen
Central Vietnamese
86
Aragon Ballroom
Theater / Landmark
86
Emerald City Coffee
Coffee shop
86
Everybody's Coffee
Coffee Shop
86
Meeting House Tavern
Bar
86
Max's Place
Gay bar
86
Crema Shop
Coffee shop
86
Drink and Ink
Bar
86
Pho Viet
Vietnamese
85
Hai Yen
Vietnamese / Chinese
85
Uptown Theatre
Theater / Landmark
85
Ba Le Sandwiches
Vietnamese / Banh Mi
84
Heritage Outpost
Coffee shop
84
The Reservoir
American
82
Fat Miilk
Vietnamese coffee
82
Uptown Taproom
Bar
80
Uptown Lounge
Bar
78
Riviera Theatre
Live Music Venue
76
Carol's Pub
Honky Tonk
75
Big Chicks
Bar
74
Fat Cat
Beer Bar
71
Avondale 43 spots
Parachute
Korean-American · Michelin Star; James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2022 (finalist)
92
Spice by CMB
African
91
Magnífico Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
Coffee roaster
91
Believe Cafe
Cafe
91
Terra Coffee
Coffee Shop
91
Anelya
Ukrainian
90
The Beer Temple
Beer Bar
90
Brothers Restaurant
Breakfast & Brunch
90
The Brewed
Coffee
90
Consignment Lounge
Bar
90
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken
88
La Nonna
Argentinian
88
Eden
American
88
EaThai
Thai
88
DMen Tap
Bar & Grill
88
TriBecca's Sandwich Shop
Sandwiches
88
Reed's Local
Dive bar
88
Dark Matter Coffee - Caravanserai
Coffee Shop
88
Teddy Bear Lounge
Cocktail bar
88
Tune-Up
Bar
88
Revolution Brewing
Brewery / Brewpub · Largest independent brewery in Illinois
87
Kuma's Corner
Burgers / Heavy Metal
87
void
Italian American
87
Traspasada
Mexican Seafood
86
The Avondale Tap
Bar & Grill
86
Mother's Ruin
Cocktail Bar
86
Loaf Lounge
Cafe / Bakery
86
Chief O'Neill's Pub
Irish
86
Brew Brew Coffee and Tea
Coffee & Tea
86
Ludlow Liquors
Bar / American
86
The Avondale Coffee Club
Coffee Shop
86
Frank & Mary's Tavern
Bar
86
Cafe Tola
Colombian / Arepas
85
Little Lark
Pizza / Sandwiches
85
Sipping Turtle Cafe
Coffee Shop
84
Central Park Bar
Bar
84
Cafe Urbano Avondale
Cafe
84
Milli by Metric
Café / Pastry
82
Picnic Digital Food Court
Food Hall
82
Soul & Smoke
Barbecue
82
Sleeping Village
Live Music Venue / Bar
80
Parachute HiFi
Listening Bar
80
Warlord
Contemporary
78
Edgewater 43 spots
Sauce & Bread Kitchen
Cafe
91
Sayuri Sushi Bar
Japanese / Sushi
91
Mella Café
Ethiopian & Eritrean
91
Zenwich
Sandwiches
91
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
Sicilian
90
Regalia
Italian
90
Loaves & Witches
Coffee Shop & Bakery
90
Barrelman Tavern
Bar
90
Gracie O'Malley's
Irish Sports Bar
90
The Understudy Coffee and Books
Coffee Shop
88
George's Deep Dish
Pizza
88
Whiskey Girl Tavern
Cocktail bar
88
The Lost Hours
Coffee Shop
88
La Pharmacie
Cocktail bar
88
Wil’s Martini Lounge
Cocktail Bar
88
Randall's Pub
Sports Bar
88
Little Bad Wolf
American / Burgers
87
Metropolis Coffee Company
Coffee shop
86
Kopi Cafe
Café / Vegetarian
86
Mas Alla del Sol
Mexican
86
Beard & Belly
Gastropub
86
Farragut's on Clark
Bar
86
Sovereign Liquors
Bar
86
Dulce de Leche Cafe
Latin American
86
Fried Egg Cafe
Breakfast / American
85
Lady Gregory's
Irish
84
A Taste of Heaven
Bakery & Cafe
84
Little Corner Restaurant
Breakfast
84
Burke's Public House
Gastropub
84
The Coffee Studio
Coffee Shop
84
Svea Restaurant
Swedish
84
Rivers and Roads Cafe
Coffee Shop
84
Fritzy's Tavern
Bar
84
Ethiopian Diamond
Ethiopian
82
The Waterfront Cafe
American (seasonal)
82
pHlour Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
82
double bubble
Bar
82
Memories
Bar
82
Moody's Pub
Pub
80
The Anvil
Gay bar
80
The Good Wolf
American
80
Atmosphere
Gay bar
78
Axum Cafe
Ethiopian Coffee
75
Bucktown 36 spots
Bonyeon
Korean Beef Omakase
91
Le Cafe Station Grill
American Diner
90
Boulevard Bistro
American Breakfast
90
Web Pub Bucktown
Pub
90
Ed & Jean's
Tavern
90
Le Bouchon
French Bistro · James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Nicolas Poilevey) 2024 (semifinalist)
88
The Hurley Tap
Tex-Mex bar & grill
88
Mirra
Mexican Fusion · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025
87
Chef's Special Cocktail Bar
Chinese-American / Cocktails · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Club Lucky
Italian American
86
Porto
Portuguese · James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef (Shannah Primiano) 2022 (semifinalist)
86
The StopAlong
Pizza
86
Estrella Negra
Mexican
86
Antico
Northern Italian
86
Lemmings Tavern
Bar
86
The Charleston
Bar
86
Margie's Candies
Ice Cream / Diner
85
Gavin's on Damen
American / Bar
85
Pompette
French / Mediterranean
85
Map Room
Beer Bar
84
Ipsento 606
Coffee shop
84
Remedy
Bar
84
Allez Café
Café
84
Red June Cafe
Cafe / Brunch
84
Bucktown Pub
Pub
84
The Royal Grocer & Co.
American
84
thrd coffee
Coffee shop
84
TOMOKOHI
Coffee Shop
84
Dēliz
Italian Steakhouse
82
TRUCE
Coffee + Cocktail Bar · James Beard Best New Bar 2025 (semifinalist)
82
The Hideout
Live Music / Bar
81
Churchill Field Park
Park
80
Redhot Ranch
Hot Dogs / Burgers
80
WhirlyBall Chicago
American
80
Lottie's Pub
Pub · James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Aaron Torricelli) 2025 (semifinalist)
80
Pioneer Tavern Group
Food and beverage consultant
76
West Loop 36 spots
The Izakaya
Japanese izakaya
96
Cira
Mediterranean
94
La Serre
Mediterranean
90
All Well
American
90
Porter Kitchen & Deck
American
90
Costera Cocina Tulum
Mexican
90
Moka & Co
Yemeni coffee
90
Noriko Handroll Bar
Japanese
88
Viaggio Restaurant Chicago
Italian
88
Creepies
American Bistro · Robb Report Best New Restaurants 2026
86
Dark Matter Coffee – Meddle
Coffee
86
Vietfive Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee
86
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
86
Richard's Bar
Bar
84
After
Cocktail Bar
84
Inkwell
Cocktail Bar
84
Rocky's Table and Tap
American / tavern
82
Raise the Cup
Cafe
82
Moneygun
Cocktail bar
82
Good Night John Boy
Bar
82
Good Ambler
Bakery
82
Grapes & Grains
Cocktail Bar & Piano Lounge
82
Federales
Mexican Bar + Tacos
81
Lazy Bird
Jazz Club
80
Chubby Boys
Restaurant
80
Kaiser Tiger
Beer garden / sausage bar
80
Lone Wolf Tavern
Bar
80
FROTH
Coffee Shop
80
Swadesi Cafe
Indian Cafe
80
Broken Hearts
Live Music Bar
80
Leña Brava
Restaurant
78
Recess
American sports bar
78
hide+seek
New American
78
Blind Barber
Speakeasy
76
Tetto
Rooftop Bar
74
The Press Room
Wine Bar
73
Pilsen 35 spots
Casa Madai
Sushi
91
Mariscos San Pedro
Mexican Seafood · James Beard Best Chef (Marcos Ascencio) 2025 (semifinalist)
90
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen
Vietnamese · Michelin Bib Gourmand
90
Chomp Pizza
Pizza
90
Thalia Hall
Live Music Venue
89
Dusek's
New American / Gastropub
89
Carnitas Don Pedro
Mexican / Carnitas
89
Ghin Khao Eat Rice
Thai · Michelin Bib Gourmand
88
La Luna
Mexican
88
Craft Burger
Burgers
88
Oso & The Bull
Latin American
88
Cafe Jumping Bean
Coffee shop
88
5 Rabanitos
Mexican / Oaxacan
87
Indgō Mrktō
Mexican-Indian Fusion
87
Pleasant House Pub
British / Gastropub · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Carnitas Uruapan
Mexican / Carnitas · James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Marcos Carbajal) 2024 (semifinalist)
86
El Milagro
Mexican / Tortilleria
86
Pilsen Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
85
El Milagro Tortilleria
Mexican / Tortilla Factory
85
The Frida Room
Mexican / Brunch
84
La Mejikãna
Mexican
84
La Esperanza Restaurant
Mexican
84
Alulu Brewery and Pub
Bar Food
84
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
Mexican
83
Honky Tonk BBQ
Honky-Tonk / Live Music Venue
82
Cantón Regio
Mexican / Norteño
82
Cecina Grill Pilsen
Mexican
82
Simone's Bar
Bar & Grill
80
La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria
Mexican
80
Coyotes Restaurant
Mexican
80
Punch House
Cocktail Bar
79
Monochrome Brewing
Brewery · Chicago Magazine 10 Best New Bars
75
Skylark
Dive Bar
74
Alulu Brewpub
Brewpub
73
The Barrel
Beer Bar
71
West Town 35 spots
Feld
New American Tasting Menu · Michelin 1 Star; James Beard Emerging Chef (Jacob Potashnick) 2025 (semifinalist)
93
Publican Quality Bread
Bakery
93
Atsumeru
Japanese-Nordic Fusion
92
Pizz'Amici
Tavern-Style Pizza
91
Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar
Latin American
91
Move Along Coffee
Coffee Shop
91
Lit cafe
Cafe
91
Bocadillo Market
Spanish restaurant
90
Provaré
Italian
90
Lemon
Cocktail Bar
90
Coalfire Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza
89
Arami
Japanese / Sushi
89
Jeong
Korean · James Beard Best Chefs in America (Dave Park) 2022 (semifinalist)
89
Boeufhaus
Steakhouse / German
88
Ada Street
New American
88
Diego
Mexican
88
Desert Hawk
Bar
88
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
Ukrainian
88
Prequel Cafe
Coffee Shop
88
Perilla
Korean-American · Michelin Bib Gourmand
87
Milly's Pizza in the Pan
Pan Pizza
87
Lillie's Q
Southern BBQ · Two-time BBQ World Champion
86
Nettare
American / Italian
86
The Dawson
American / Cocktails
86
D'Amato's Bakery
Italian Bakery
86
Janik's Cafe
Breakfast
86
Old Lviv
Ukrainian
86
Sportsman's Club
Cocktail Bar
86
Sunrise Cafe
Breakfast
86
Stella's Tap
Bar
86
Forbidden Root
Brewery / Gastropub
85
Elina's
Italian
85
Polish Museum of America
Museum
84
Flat Iron Arts Building
Landmark / Arts
82
Star Bar Chicago
Bar
82
Lake View 34 spots
Cielito Paradise
Coffee shop
91
Avaspi
Anatolian / Turkish
91
Tribu Caffe
American Breakfast
91
Aura Coffee & Roastery
Coffee roaster
91
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
Coffee & Tea
90
Bitter Pops
Bar
90
Sila's Mediterranean Restaurant
Mediterranean
90
Coffee Lab & Roasters
Coffee
90
Doppio Coffee House
Coffee Shop
90
Muse Spirits
Cocktail Bar
90
Olive Black
Martini Bar
90
Mia Francesca
Italian
88
Dark Matter Coffee - Osmium Coffee Bar
Coffee
88
Long Room
Bar
88
Side Street Saloon
Bar & grill
88
Jujin Broadway Breakfast & Coffee
Cafe
88
Elixir Chicago
Cocktail Bar
88
LUCKYCAT
Coffee Shop
88
Two Hearted Queen
Coffee
86
Elevate Coffee
Coffee Shop
86
Pedestrian Coffee
Coffee Shop
86
The Green Lady
Bar
86
Bombastic Café
Coffee & Specialty Beverages
86
Dram Shop
Bar
86
Drew's on Halsted
American
84
Cafe Deko
Coffee Shop
84
Shakers on Clark
Bar
84
L & L Tavern
Bar
84
Joe's On Broadway
Bar
84
Lange's Lounge
Bar
84
Southport Grocery and Cafe
American
82
Ancient Grounds
Coffee Shop
82
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Bakery & Cafe
80
VIGO Coffee
Coffee Shop
80
Lakeview / Wrigleyville 31 spots
Wrigley Field
Tourist Attraction
92
Crisp
Korean Fried Chicken
88
Chilam Balam
Mexican · Michelin Bib Gourmand
88
Smart Bar
Nightclub / Electronic · Chicago institution for 40+ years
87
Tango Sur
Argentine Steakhouse / BYOB
87
Tuk Tuk
Isaan Thai
87
Swift & Sons Tavern
Steakhouse / Oyster Bar
87
Art of Pizza
Pizza / Deep Dish
87
Bartoli's Pizzeria
Pizza / Deep Dish
87
Ann Sather
Swedish / American Diner
87
Sochi
Vietnamese · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Coda di Volpe
Italian / Neapolitan
86
Daeji Dough Company
Korean Bakery
86
Milly's Pizza Lakeview
Pan Pizza
86
Mordecai
Cocktail Bar / American
86
Farm Bar
Farm-to-Table
86
Ella Elli
Mediterranean
86
Half Shell
Seafood / Oyster Bar
86
Cebu Filipino
Filipino
86
Herb
Thai
86
Itoko
Japanese / Robata
86
The Laugh Factory Chicago
Comedy Club
85
Chicago Diner
Vegan / Vegetarian
85
Thai Me Up Cafe
Thai
85
Crosby's Kitchen
American / Brunch
85
Lakeview Kitchen & Bar
American / Brunch
85
Noodlebird
Thai / Noodles
85
Smoke Daddy
BBQ / Live Music
84
Sluggers World Class Sports Bar
Sports Bar / Bar Food
80
The Cubby Bear
Sports Bar / Bar Food
80
Output Wrigleyville
Sports Bar / Wings
78
Ravenswood 31 spots
Ka Cafe
Coffee shop
91
Tala House
Restaurant
90
Backlot Coffee
Coffee Shop
90
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
Neapolitan Pizza
89
Sweet Moon
Bakery
88
Spoken
Café
88
Pastores + Brunch
Brunch
88
Bayan Ko
Filipino
87
Kanin
Filipino-Hawaiian
86
Monti's
Cheesesteaks
86
O'Shaughnessy's Public House
Irish pub
86
The Perfect Cup
Coffee
86
Taco Boom Chicago
Mexican
86
Ridman's Coffee
Coffee Shop
86
Side Practice Coffee
Coffee shop
86
The Getaway
Bar
86
Dovetail Brewery
Brewery / German Beer
84
Half Acre Balmoral Taproom
Brewery
84
Gideon Welles Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen
Gastropub
84
La Boulangerie & Co
Bakery & coffee shop
84
Beans & Bagels
Coffee & Bagels
84
Cafe Libra
Coffee Shop
84
Sojourn Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail Bar
84
Begyle Brewing Company
Brewery
83
Wild Goose Bar & Grill
Sports bar
82
Daily Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill
82
Caro Mio Italian Ristorante
Italian
82
Bad Coffee
Coffee Shop
82
Carola’s Hansa Clipper
Bar
82
Loafers Bar
Bar
80
Platform 47
Bar & Grill
78
North Center 29 spots
Early Morning Delight
Breakfast
90
Apero
Wine Bar
90
Alfarsi Restaurant
Persian & Mediterranean
90
Savanna Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast & Lunch
88
Ritual Coffeehouse
Coffee
88
Il Milanese Ristorante
Northern Italian
88
Half Acre Beer Company
Brewery / Taproom
86
Boonie's
Filipino · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
The Globe Pub
Sports bar
86
Irene's Finer Diner
Diner
86
Cobblestone Cafe & Bistro
Modern European
86
Gannon's Pub
Sports Bar
86
Grace & Leavitt
Tavern
86
The Ravenswood Tavern
Bar
86
Menya Goku Ramen
Japanese Ramen
85
North Center Prime
Steakhouse
85
Via Lima
Peruvian
84
Loba Pastry + Coffee
Bakery
84
Brownstone Tavern & Grill
Bar & Grill
84
The Victor Bar
Cocktail Bar
84
Alexander's Restaurant
Diner
84
Oakwood 83
Bar
84
Amano Bistro
Mediterranean / Italian
83
Laschet's Inn
German
82
Hop Butcher for the World
Brewery / Taproom
82
Botanical Cafe
Coffee Shop
82
Red Eyes Cafe
Coffee Shop
78
Metropol Grill & Saloon
Bar & Grill
78
Resi's Bierstube
Beer Garden
74
Lincoln Square 29 spots
El Xangarrito Mex Restaurant
Mexican
91
City Skyline Chicago - Coffee Lounge
Coffee
91
Goosefoot
Contemporary American Fine Dining
91
Ardor
New American
91
Atelier
New American / European · Michelin 1 Star; James Beard Best New Restaurant 2024 (semifinalist)
90
Coffee Slasticarna Drina
Bosnian cafe / pastry shop
90
The Warbler
American comfort food
88
Bistro Campagne
French bistro
88
The Book Cellar
Cafe
88
Chicago Waffles
Breakfast
88
San Soo Gab San
Korean BBQ
87
Cho Sun Ok
Korean BBQ / Traditional · Chicago institution for 30+ years
87
The Bad Apple
Burgers / Gastropub
87
Artango Bar & Steakhouse
Argentine Steakhouse
87
Gene's Sausage Shop
European Deli / Rooftop
86
Luella's Southern Kitchen
Southern · James Beard Best Chefs in America (Darnell Reed) 2022 (semifinalist)
86
Himmel's
German
86
Aroy Thai
Thai
85
The Green Post
British / Pub
85
Taste of Lebanon
Lebanese
85
Del Sur Bakery
Filipino Bakery
84
Le Sud
French / Provencal · Roscoe Village Provencal French — 2016 opening
84
Oromo Cafe
Coffee shop
84
The Atlantic Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill
84
Geraldine's
Bakery & Cafe
84
Ricochet's Tavern
Bar
84
Garcia's Restaurant
Mexican
80
Lincoln Square Taproom
Bar
78
Lincoln Karaoke
Karaoke
71
Streeterville 27 spots
Ed Debevic's
Retro diner
96
The Purple Pig
Mediterranean / Wine Bar
89
Winter's Jazz Club
Jazz Club
87
Michael Jordan's Steak House
Steakhouse
87
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
Donuts / Fried Chicken
86
The Signature Lounge
Cocktail Bar
86
LH Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
86
The Hand & The Eye
New American / Magic Venue
86
Wildberry Pancakes And Cafe
Breakfast
86
Pierrot Gourmet
French cafe
86
Chapel Street Café
Cafe
86
Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter
Belgian bakery
86
Magnificent Mile
Tourist Attraction
85
Signature Room at the 95th
Rooftop / Fine Dining
85
Gino's East
Deep Dish Pizza
85
NoMI Kitchen
New American / Japanese · Park Hyatt Chicago — 7th-floor Magnificent Mile overlook
85
Navy Pier
Tourist Attraction
83
Labriola Ristorante
Italian
82
Yolk
Breakfast & Brunch
82
The Albert
Italian-American
82
Nora
Italian
82
676 Restaurant & Bar
American
82
Pinstripes Chicago
Italian-American
80
Dollop Coffee Co.
Coffee
80
Pinched On The River
Mediterranean
80
Eggs, Inc.
Breakfast
80
CAVA
Mediterranean / Fast Casual
76
South Loop 26 spots
Museum Campus
Park / Tourist Attraction
94
Wagyu House Chicago
Japanese
90
Prohibition THCafe
THC cafe & lounge
90
Apolonia
Italian
89
Soldier Field
Stadium / Landmark
89
Vitalogy on Dearborn
Bar
88
Mercat a la Planxa
Catalan Spanish
87
White Palace Grill
American Diner
86
Spoke & Bird
American / Brunch
86
Cafe Bionda
Italian
86
Kasey's Tavern
Pub
86
Overflow Coffee
Coffee & Cafe
86
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
Jewish Deli
85
Reggies
Bar & Grill
84
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Steakhouse
84
First Draft
Beer bar
84
Southern Chicago
American
84
Eleven City Diner
Jewish Deli / American
83
Tapas Valencia
Spanish / Tapas
82
Siam Rice Thai Cuisine
Thai
82
Half Sour
American
82
Sofi
Northern Italian
82
Sweet Bean
Taiwanese
82
Little Branch Cafe
Cafe
82
Fatpour Tap Works McCormick
Sports bar
80
Weather Mark Tavern
American
80
The Loop 25 spots
Art Institute of Chicago
Tourist Attraction
97
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Tourist Attraction
96
Cloud Gate (The Bean)
Tourist Attraction
94
Millennium Park
Tourist Attraction
93
Willis Tower Skydeck
Tourist Attraction
91
Chicago Riverwalk
Tourist Attraction
90
Cindy's Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
88
Acanto
Italian / Fine Dining
88
Cafecito
Cuban / Coffee
87
The Gage
Gastropub
87
The Ives
Supper Club
87
Intelligentsia Coffee
Coffee
86
Revival Food Hall
Food Hall
86
Lou Mitchell's
American Diner / Breakfast
86
Broadway Cafe
Cafe & Bakery
86
Giordano's
Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza
85
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Deep Dish Pizza
85
Fatback
American / Comfort
85
Stetson's Modern Steak + Sushi
Steakhouse / Sushi · Hyatt Regency Chicago flagship — modern steak + sushi
85
The Berghoff
German · James Beard America's Classics (1999)
84
AceBounce
American
80
Chateau Carbide
Rooftop Bar
79
Iwan Ries & Co.
Cigar Lounge
78
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill
Middle Eastern / Fast Casual
76
The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
Beer Garden
74
Gold Coast 24 spots
Maple & Ash
Steakhouse / New American
92
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Steakhouse
90
The Alston
Steakhouse / Fine Dining
89
Sparrow
Cocktail Bar
89
Aster Hall
Food hall
89
Adalina
Italian Steakhouse
88
Z Bar
Rooftop Lounge
87
Hugo's Frog Bar
Seafood / Steakhouse
87
Pandan
Rooftop Bar / Lounge
86
RL Restaurant
American
86
Brown Bag Seafood
Seafood / Casual
85
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
Southern / New American
85
Charnley-Persky House
Landmark / Historic House
85
Morton's The Steakhouse (Original)
Steakhouse · Established 1978 — Arnie Morton's original Gold Coast steakhouse
85
International Museum of Surgical Science
Museum
84
Le Colonial (Chicago)
Vietnamese · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
84
La Storia
Italian · Gold Coast neighborhood Italian since 2014
82
3 Arts Club Cafe
American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
82
Drumbar
Cocktail Bar / Rooftop
82
Butch McGuire's
Irish pub
82
Washington Square Park
Park
80
The Hangge-Uppe
Discotheque
80
Zebra Lounge
Piano Bar
78
Biggs Mansion
Cigar Lounge
76
Hyde Park 22 spots
Virtue Restaurant
Southern / Soul Food · Michelin Bib Gourmand · James Beard Best Chef: Great Lakes (Erick Williams) 2022 (winner) · James Beard Emerging Chef (Damarr Brown) 2023 (winner)
91
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum
89
Roux
Southern / New Orleans
87
Ascione Bistro
Italian
86
Cafe 53
Cafe / Sandwiches
86
BarDavid
Mediterranean
84
Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
Mediterranean / Lebanese
83
Medici on 57th
American / Diner
82
The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
Sushi / Cafe
82
Plein Air
Cafe / French
82
MAHARI
African Diaspora
82
Valois Restaurant
American / Cafeteria
80
14 Parish
Caribbean
80
Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge
American
80
Cedars
Palestinian / Mediterranean
80
Chemistry Chicago
Steakhouse
78
Chant
Asian Fusion / Global
78
Ja' Grill
Jamaican
78
Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
Cajun / Po-Boy
78
Cantina Rosa
Cocktail Bar
75
Woodlawn Tap
Dive Bar
73
The Cove Lounge
Dive Bar
70
Andersonville 20 spots
Chicago Magic Lounge
Cocktail Bar & Magic Theater
90
Fiya
Israeli / Levantine
88
Anteprima
Italian
88
Lost Larson
Scandinavian Bakery
87
Bar Roma
Italian
87
Hopleaf
Belgian / Gastropub
87
m.henry
American Brunch
87
Minyoli
Taiwanese / Noodles
87
Jin Ju
Korean
86
Kanela Breakfast Club
Breakfast / Greek-American
86
Vincent
American
86
Calo Ristorante
Italian
86
Little Madrid Tapas-Café
Spanish
86
Marty's Martini Bar
Cocktail Bar
86
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar
Wine Bar
86
Big Jones
Southern / Lowcountry · James Beard Best Chef (Paul Fehribach) 2023 (semifinalist)
85
Fat Chris's Pizza & Such
Pizza / Italian Beef
84
Nobody's Darling
Cocktail Bar · 2022 James Beard Finalist
81
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
American bar & grill
80
Simon's Tavern
Dive Bar
76
Evanston 20 spots
Beit Shawarma
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
91
New Yolktown
Breakfast / Brunch
91
Free Flow Kitchen
American
91
Zentli
Mexican
90
Spice Restaurant
Jamaican
90
Eggs with Benefits
Breakfast / Brunch
90
Trattoria Demi
Italian
88
Campagnola
Italian
88
Lao Tian Dumpling House
Chinese
88
Hewn Artisan Bread
Bakery/Cafe
88
NaKorn
Thai
86
The Fat Shallot
American / Sandwiches
86
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Coffee / Cafe
84
Five & Dime
Bar & Grill
84
Peckish Pig
Gastropub
82
Stacked and Folded
American Fusion
82
Taco Diablo
Mexican
82
Bluestone Evanston
American / Sports Bar
80
Evanston Corner Bistro
American Bistro
80
Bat 17
American
78
Chinatown 19 spots
MingHin Cuisine
Chinese / Dim Sum
90
Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings
Chinese / Dumplings
90
Moody Tongue
Brewpub / Fine Dining · Michelin 1 Star (2025)
90
Lao Peng You
Chinese / Sichuan
89
Lao Sze Chuan
Sichuan Chinese
88
Xi'an Cuisine
Chinese / Northwestern
87
Triple Crown Restaurant
Chinese Dim Sum
86
Connie's Pizza
Deep Dish Pizza
86
Chubby Skewers
Chinese / Skewers
86
Daebak Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ
85
Chiu Quon Bakery
Chinese Bakery
85
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Park
85
Chi Cafe
Cantonese / Late Night
84
Chinatown Gate
Landmark
84
Imperial Restaurant
Chinese / Dim Sum
83
Phoenix Restaurant
Chinese / Dim Sum
82
Uni Uni Boba
Bubble Tea
82
Nine Bar
Speakeasy · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#76)
77
Sakura Karaoke Bar
Karaoke
70
Chicago Loop 19 spots
Mojo Coffee
Coffee roaster
90
The Dearborn
Modern American
88
Momento Cantina
Modern Mexican
88
Bistro Monadnock
French
88
Espresso and Milk
Coffee
88
Hero Coffee and Bagel Bar
Coffee & Bagels
86
Vol. 39
Bar
86
Sky Ride Tap
Lounge bar
86
Bar Pendry
Hotel Bar
86
Monk's Pub
Pub
84
The Marq
Restaurant
84
Ground Up Coffee + Bites
Coffee Shop
84
Miller's Pub
American
82
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
Pizza
82
2Twenty2 Tavern
Bar
82
The Exchange
American
82
Happy Monday Coffee
Coffee Shop
82
Emerald Loop Bar & Grill
Irish Pub
78
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
French
78
Old Town 18 spots
Second City
Comedy Club
91
Gavroche
Modern French
90
SHŌ Omakase
Omakase
90
The VIG Old Town
American
88
Blue Leopard Lounge
Cocktail Bar
88
Topo Gigio Ristorante
Tuscan Italian
87
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
American / Ribs · Iconic Chicago Restaurant
84
Gussie's Handmade Italian
Italian
84
Moon Star Kitchen & Bar
American
84
Happy Camper Old Town
Pizza / Bar
83
Marge's Still
Tavern / American
82
Cocoa + Co.
Cafe & Chocolate
82
The L Station ChopHouse
Steakhouse
82
Old Town Ale House
Bar / Dive
80
Utopian Tailgate
Sports Bar
79
Declan's Irish Pub
Irish Pub
78
Society Coffee
Coffee Shop
78
Zanies Comedy Club
Comedy Club
77
Oak Park 17 spots
Ciro
Italian
91
Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen
Vegan
90
Citrine Café
Mediterranean
88
Gyumon Japanese BBQ
Japanese BBQ
88
Il Vicolo Trattoria
Italian / Neapolitan
86
Amerikas
Nuevo Latino
86
Grape Leaves Restaurant
Moroccan
86
Cucina Paradiso
Italian
86
Mulata Kitchen + Coffee
Brazilian / Coffee
86
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
American
84
Maya Del Sol
Latin American
84
Rustico
Mediterranean / Tapas
84
Tre Sorelle Ristorante & Pizzeria
Italian
84
Hemmingway's Bistro
French / American
82
Hoja Santa
Mexican
82
The Little Gem Cafe
Cafe
80
Crepas Culichi
Mexican / French
78
Bridgeport 14 spots
JM Seafood
Chinese Seafood
89
Ricobene's
Breaded Steak Sandwich
87
The Duck Inn
American / Gastropub · James Beard Outstanding Restaurant (THE DUCK INN) 2024 (semifinalist)
87
Marz Community Brewing
Brewery / Taproom
86
Maxwell Street Depot
Polish Sausage
86
Cowabunga Pizza Pies
NY-Style Pizza
86
Han 202
Chinese / French Fusion
86
Phil's Pizza
Tavern-Style Pizza
84
Kimski
Korean-Polish
82
Ramova Theatre
Live Music Venue
78
Charis Listening Bar
Listening Bar
78
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar
Bar
77
Electric Funeral
Dive Bar
72
Bernice's Tavern
Dive Bar
68
Ukrainian Village 13 spots
Kasama
Filipino Tasting Menu / Bakery · Michelin 2 Stars (2025); James Beard Best Chef (Genie Kwon) 2023 (winner)
95
Black Dog Gelato
Gelato / Dessert
88
A Tavola
Northern Italian
87
Pizza Friendly Pizza
Sicilian Pizza
87
Tryzub
Ukrainian
86
All Together Now
Cafe / Wine Bar · James Beard Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program 2023 (semifinalist)
86
JJ Thai Street Food
Thai
86
Brasero
Argentine / Steakhouse
86
Kasia's
Polish Deli
85
Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago
Museum
82
EZ Inn
Dive Bar
80
Empty Bottle
Live Music Venue
79
Rainbo Club
Dive Bar
77
Humboldt Park 12 spots
Kai Zan
Japanese Omakase
91
Tasa Coffee Roasters
Coffee & Cafe
91
Café Calidá
Coffee Shop
91
Café Colao
Puerto Rican Café
88
Where Roots Reside
Vegan / Plant-Based
87
Spinning J
Soda Fountain / Bakery
86
Split-Rail
Southern / American
86
Doña Naty
Mexican / Tamales
85
The Hi-Lo
Cocktail Bar
82
California Clipper
Jazz Club
78
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
Wine Bar
75
Esmeralda's Lounge
Tiki Bar
73
Near North Side 12 spots
Winnie's Chicago
Sports bar
91
La Fournette
French bakery & café
88
Kapéj Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
86
Benchmark
Bar
84
Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Lebanese / Middle Eastern
84
Big Shoulders Coffee
Coffee roaster
84
Dialtone Coffee + Wine Bar
Coffee & Wine Bar
84
Orso's
Italian
82
The Glunz Tavern
German / European
82
The Rabbit Hole
Bar / pub grub
80
Old Town Pub
Pub
80
Cal's Corner
Australian Cafe
80
Lakeview 11 spots
Matisse Tavern & Grill
Gastropub
90
GG's Chicken Shop
Fried chicken
89
The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen
Kurdish
88
Kubo
Filipino
86
Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
86
Drip
Dessert Lounge
84
Schubas Tavern
Live Music / Tavern
83
Cody's Public House
Bar / Pub
76
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden
Beer Garden
75
Trader Todd's
Karaoke
71
House of Hookah
Hookah Lounge
71
Little Village 9 spots
La Chaparrita Taqueria
Mexican / Tacos
88
Asian Cuisine Express
Mexican / Chinese
86
La Catedral Cafe
Mexican / Brunch
85
Taqueria Los Comales
Mexican / Tacos
84
Taqueria El Milagro
Mexican / Tacos
84
Taqueria El Asadero
Mexican
83
La Chaparrita
Mexican / Tacos
83
Carnitas Don Ruben
Mexican / Carnitas
83
Mi Tierra
Mexican
82
Irving Park 8 spots
Smoque BBQ
Texas BBQ
90
Our Mutual City Coffee Company
Coffee shop
90
Sabatino's
Italian
86
Raisu Chicago
Japanese / Donburi
85
Lao Der
Lao / Thai
84
Mis Moles
Mexican
83
Wurst Behavior
American / Sausages
82
Cafe Urbano
Coffee Shop
82
Little Italy / University Village 7 spots
The Momo World
Nepali
89
Tuscany on Taylor
Italian
85
Rosebud on Taylor
Italian
85
Chez Joel
French
84
Peanut Park Trattoria
Italian
84
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap
Italian · James Beard America's Classics (2008)
83
Scafuri Bakery
Italian Bakery
81
Noble Square 7 spots
Temporis
Fine Dining / Tasting Menu
91
Standing Passengers Coffee Lounge
Coffee shop
88
Engine Coffee
Coffee shop
88
Beatnik West Town
Mediterranean / Global
85
Frontier Noble Square
American / Whole Animal
85
Cafe Central Puerto Rican
Puerto Rican
83
Beauty Bar Chicago
Bar & dance club
78
Bronzeville 6 spots
Honey 1 BBQ
Chicago BBQ
86
Pearl's Place
Southern / Soul Food
86
Cleo's Southern Cuisine
Southern · Michelin Bib Gourmand
85
Bronzeville Soul
Soul Food
84
Chicago Home of Chicken & Waffles
Soul Food
83
Reggio's Pizza Chatham
Deep Dish Pizza
81
Beverly 6 spots
Sanders BBQ Supply Co.
BBQ
88
Franconello's
Italian
86
Cork & Kerry
Irish Pub
82
Top Notch Beefburgers
American / Burgers
81
Barney Callaghan's Pub
Irish Pub
80
Beverly Restaurant
American / Diner
79
Wrightwood Neighbors 6 spots
The High Crowd Cafe
Cannabis cafe
90
Pour Decisions Chicago
Bar & Grill
88
Love Street
Cocktail Bar
88
Printer's Row Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
86
The Bagelers Coffeehouse
Coffee & Bagels
84
Lilly's Bar
Bar
82
West Rogers Park 5 spots
Devon Avenue Indian Row
Indian
87
Hema's Kitchen
Indian
85
Tel Aviv Kosher Bakery
Kosher / Israeli
81
Zalman's Kosher Fast Food
Kosher / American
80
Nuevo Chicago
Kosher / International
80
Chatham 5 spots
Brown Sugar Bakery
Bakery
87
Oooh Wee! It Is!
Soul Food
86
Soul Vegetarian South
Vegan / Soul Food
83
Soul Veg City
Vegan / Soul Food
83
Jerk It Iz
Jamaican
82
Devon Avenue 5 spots
Ghareeb Nawaz
Indian / Pakistani
86
Sabri Nihari
Pakistani
86
Usmania
Pakistani / Indian
86
Bundoo Khan
Pakistani BBQ
83
Annapurna Indian
Indian Vegetarian
82
Park West 5 spots
Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop
Coffee shop
90
Gaslight
Bar
88
aliveOne
Bar
86
The Other Side Bar
Neighborhood Bar
86
The Galway Arms
Irish pub
84
East Village 5 spots
Golden Years
Cocktail bar
91
Flour Power
Pasta
90
Nilda's Place
Bar
88
The Inner Town Pub
Bar
86
Ola's Liquors
Bar
80
Greektown 4 spots
Ithaki Estiatorio
Greek
87
Greek Islands Restaurant
Greek
84
Athena Restaurant
Greek
82
Artopolis Bakery
Greek Bakery
79
Rogers Park 4 spots
Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining
Cambodian restaurant
86
The Common Cup
Coffee
84
Cunneen's
Bar
84
My Hookah Cafe
Hookah Lounge
70
River West 4 spots
La Scarola
Italian
86
The Matchbox
Cocktail Bar
86
Piccolo Sogno
Italian
84
Gallery Cafe : River West
Coffee Shop
78
Sheffield Neighbors 4 spots
The Cuptown
Cafe
91
Olive and Oak Cafe
Cafe
88
The Arrogant Frog Bar
Bar
88
Olor Coffee Bar
Coffee shop
86
Norwood Park 3 spots
Forest View Bakery
Bakery
91
October Cafe
Coffee & Cafe
88
Superdawg Drive-In
Chicago Hot Dogs
87
Albany Park 3 spots
Khepri Kitchen + Coffee
Cafe
90
Lawrence Fish Market
Japanese / Sushi
86
Ocean's Pizza
Pizza
85
Museum Campus 3 spots
Field Museum
Museum
90
Shedd Aquarium
Tourist Attraction
89
Adler Planetarium
Museum
87
Hermosa 3 spots
Hermosa Restaurant
Cambodian
85
Tacotlan
Mexican / Tacos
84
Ponce Restaurant
Puerto Rican
81
Roscoe Village 3 spots
Dot's
Cafe
90
Kite String
Bar
88
Village Tap
Bar & grill
84
Archer Heights 2 spots
Birrieria Zaragoza
Mexican / Birria · Michelin Bib Gourmand
92
Xocome Antojeria
Mexican
89
Northwest Side 2 spots
Sol de Mexico
Mexican / Regional · Michelin Bib Gourmand
86
Phase Three Brewing
Brewery / Taproom
81
Wrigleyville / Lakeview 2 spots
Will's Northwoods Inn
Sports Bar
81
Old Crow Smokehouse
BBQ Sports Bar
81
Wrigleyville 2 spots
Swift Tavern - Wrigleyville
Tavern / steak
96
Metro Chicago
Live Music Venue
80
Prairie District 2 spots
Oliver's
New American restaurant
88
The Staley
Sports Bar
78
Other 2 spots
Duck Sel
Personal chef service
91
Alice & Friends in Oak Park
Vegan restaurant
78
Smith Park 2 spots
Dark Matter Coffee - The Mothership
Coffee shop
90
Dark Matter Coffee - Star Lounge Coffee Bar
Coffee shop
88
St. Ben's 2 spots
Coffee Joint
Coffee
86
Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant
Southern
86
Bowmanville 2 spots
Claddagh Ring Pub
Irish Pub
84
Cafe Mas
Coffee shop
84
Maxwell Street 1 spots
Jim's Original
Chicago Hot Dogs / Polish
86
Elmwood Park 1 spots
Johnnie's Beef
Italian Beef
91
River Grove 1 spots
Gene & Jude's
Hot Dogs
89
South Deering 1 spots
Calumet Fisheries
Smoked Fish · James Beard America's Classics (2010)
88
Douglas Park 1 spots
EL Ideas
Creative / BYOB · Michelin 1 Star
90
South Side 1 spots
Lem's Bar-B-Q
Chicago BBQ / Aquarium Smoker · Chicago institution since 1954; James Beard America's Classics 2025 (winner)
87
Ashburn (South Side) 1 spots
Vito and Nick's Pizzeria
Tavern-Style Pizza
89
Niles (Suburban) 1 spots
Kouklas Greek Eatery
Greek
87
Near South Side 1 spots
Lalo's on Maxwell
Mexican
82
Pullman 1 spots
Lexington Betty Smokehouse
BBQ
84
Englewood 1 spots
Uncle John's BBQ
BBQ
83
Greater Grand Crossing 1 spots
Harold's Chicken Shack
Fried Chicken
84
Dunning 1 spots
Santa Masa Tamaleria
Mexican / Tamales
87
Magnificent Mile 1 spots
Upstairs at The Gwen
Rooftop Bar
75
Lincolnwood (Suburban) 1 spots
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
American supper club
95
Forest Park 1 spots
Caffe De Luca
Italian
86
Marynook 1 spots
Justice of the Pies
Bakery
88
Belmont Gardens 1 spots
Cari
Mexican
88
Printers Row 1 spots
Meli Cafe
Breakfast
78
Buena Park 1 spots
The Bar on Buena
Pub
84
Ravenswood Gardens 1 spots
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill
Bar & Grill
84
Mid-North District 1 spots
Soloway Coffee
Coffee
84
Portage Park 1 spots
Magic Jug
Ukrainian
86
Goose Island 1 spots
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee & tea
86
Tri-Taylor 1 spots
Muse Coffee Studio
Coffee shop
91
Near West Side 1 spots
Two Shades Cafe
Coffee Shop
84
West Ridge 1 spots
Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery and Cafe
Bakery & Cafe
90
Budlong Woods 1 spots
Cafe Utjeha
Coffee shop
88
Kimball 1 spots
Brü Coffeeworks
Coffee Roaster
91
Irving Park East 1 spots
Pete's Place
Cocktail Bar
90
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