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Fast Johnnies Red Hots
Geno’s East
Girl and the Goat
Kumas Corner
Smoque BBQ
La Nonna
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Apolis
Assembly Bar
Portillo’s
Johnnie’s Beef
Calumet Fisheries
Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria
Sunset Pho Cafe
Aloha Wagon
Arami
Tortas Frontera
Sapori Trattoria
Little Bad Wolf
Spacca Napoli
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
J.P. Graziano Grocery
Tempesta Market
Birrieria Zaragoza
Pequod’s
Manny’s
Pa Lion
Lawrence Fish Market
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Dusable Lakeshore Drive (Hwy 41)
scenic drive
5
18 miles from Marquette Dr & Jeffrey Dr at 6600 south to Hollywood Ave at 5700 north
312/254-1801
360 Chicago/John Hancock Observation Deck
observation deck
4
875 N Michigan Ave
888/875-8439
Riverwalk
pedestrian walk
5
south bank of Chicago River extending from Lake Street to Lake Shore Drive
877/300-6746
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Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Smoque BBQ
5
moderate
bbq
3800 N Pulaski
773/545-7427
st louis ribs
mac n cheese
cornbread
carolina sauce
baby back ribs
brisket
beans
peach cobbler
ne
Al’s #1 Italian Beef
5
moderate
roast beef
1079 W Taylor St
312/226-4017
italian beef w/sweet & spicy peppers
polish
giordiniera topping
fries
big beef
hot dog
italian sausage
dipped combo
beef & sausage
ne
Alinea
5
fine dining
american
1723 N Halsted
312/867-0110
12 course tasting menu
sea bream
donburi casserole
hot potato/cold potato
black truffle explosion
smoked salmon
lobster
squab
lamb
orange burst
ne
Genos East
4
moderate
pizza
8725 W Higgins Rd
773/444-2244
sausage pizza/patty style
supreme
8 pound meaty legend deep dish
italian sausage
cheese & pepperoni
spinach or mozzarella sticks
brussel sprouts
ne
Billy Goat Tavern
3 (but iconic)
moderate
american
430 N Michigan Ave (lower level)
312/222-1525
triple “cheezborger”
egg sandwich
cheeseburger
curse burger
chicago dog
hot dog
ne
Johnnie’s Beef
5
inexpensive
roast beef
7500 W North Ave Elmwood Park IL
708/452-6000
wet italian beef W/sweet peppers
lemon italian ice
roast beef w/giardiniera
sausage & beef combo
shakes
italian sausage
tamale
pepper & egg
fries
ne
Kuma’s Corner
5
inexpensive
burgers
2900 W Belmont Ave
773/604-8769
plaque bringer burger
black sabbath
lair of the minotaur w/brie
mac n cheese
judas priest
kuma burger
panceta & poached pear
ne
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
4
moderate
pizza
805 S State St
312/786-1000
sausage deep dish
cheese pulls
malnati salad
caesar salad
classic pizza
sausage mushroom & basil thin crust
cheese deep dish
bruschetta
double pepperoni
ne
Hoosier Mama Pie Shop
4
moderate
pie
1618 1/2 Chicago Ave
312/243-4846
pear apple cranberry w/walnut crumble
pork apple sage
chocolate chess
passionfruit
peanut butter
chocolate chip scones
pie flight tastings (call)
ne
Crisp
4
moderate
asian
2940 N Broadway Ave
773/697-7610
garlic ginger soy double fried chicken
seoul sassy wings
buddha bowls
bbq chicken
plain jane
chi town chicken bowl
seoul steak bowl
bad boy buddha
ne
Girl and the Goat
5
expensive
american
809 W Randolph
312/492-6262
fried squash blossoms
sichuan sea bass
lamb ribs
chocolate cake/mushroom gelato
grilled baby octopus
pork shoulder
goat empanadas
roasted pig face
quail
sauteed green beans
ne
Vie
4
fine dining
american
4471 Lawn Ave Western Springs IL
708/246-2082
strip loin
farm beef combination
lamb
pork belly
butter cake
gingerbread donuts
cheese plate
caesars salad
ne
Dat Donut
4
inexpensive
donuts
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave
773/723-1002
glazed
chocolate frosted
strawberry glazed
blueberry
big dat
ne
Bavettes Bar and Boeuf
4
expensive
american
218 W Kenzie
312/624-8154
bone in filet
short rib stroganoff
fried chicken
whiskey ice cream
peppered duck & goat cheese terrine
creamed spinach
ne
Fat Johnnies Famous Red Hots
5
inexpensive
hot dogs
7242 S Western Ave
773/737-6294
mighty dog
polish sausage
suicide drink
double cheese dog
tamale
double dog
ne
Birrieria Zaragoza
5
inexpensive
mexican
4852 S Pulaski
773/523-3700
birria taco
grande plate
birria quesadilla
salsa de molecajate
consomme
horchata
fried taco
ne
Goosefoot
4
fine dining
american
2656 W Lawrence Ave
773/942-7547
chestnut soup
tasting menu
sunchoke soup
angus beef
cheese course
sea bass
filet mignon
salmon
mushroom or corn soup
prairie salad
ne
Au Cheval
5
moderate
american
800 W Randolph
312/929-4580
cheeseburger
fries w/mornay sauce
hash w/duck heart gravy
beef cheek marmalade
foie gras scrambled eggs
hash browns
bloody mary
ne
Laschets Inn
4
moderate
german
2119 w Irving Park Rd
773/478-7915
rouladen
hackepeter
red cabbage
spaetzle
mushroom goulash
roast duck
bratwurst
gluwein
hot sausage plate
wiener schnitzel
smoked pork butt sandwich
ne
Scafuri Bakery
4
inexpensive
italian bakery
1337 W Taylor St
773/478-7915
lemon ricotta poundcake
vanilla cake
cannoli
daily toast
chocolate ganache
sfogliatelle
chocolate croissant
ne
Jimmy’s Red Hots
4
inexpensive
hot dogs
4000 W Grand Ave
773/384-9513
polish
fries
chicago dog
tamales
depression dog
hot dog
ne
RPM Steak
4
fine dining
steakhouse
66 W Kenzie St
312/284-4990
the duke
bison filet
millionaires potatoes
glazed bacon appetizer
ribeye
chocolate cake
ne
Carnitas Uruapan
5
inexpensive
mexican
1725 W 18th
312/226-2654
carnitas tacos
sauces
pork rib
chicharons
cactus salad
taco dorado
deep fried tacos
ne
Brankos Sandwich Shop
4
inexpensive
sandwich shop
1118 W Fullerton Ave
773/472-4873
carnitas tacos
sauces
pork rib
chicharons
cactus salad
taco dorado
deep fried tacos
ne
Do Rite Donuts
4
inexpensive
donuts
50 w Randolph
312/488-2483
meyer lemon
chocolate glazed
cinnamon crunch
maple bacon cruller
carrot cake
apple fritter
ne
Joe’s Seafood & Prime Steak
4
expensive
steakhouse/seafood
60 E Grand Ave
312/379-5637
key lime pie
branzino w/capers
cheesy mashed potatoes
bone in filet
stone crab
crab bisque
312/488-2483
ne
Lawence Fish Market
4
inexpensive
seafood
3914 W Lawrence Ave
773/267-6838
sushi rolls
unagi
sunshine roll
white tuna
uni
chutoro
ne
Lickety Split
4
inexpensive
ice cream
6056 N Broadway
312/488-2483
concretes
chocolate mint
bing crosberry
blueberry
scarlett sundae
drumstick sundae
ne
The Northman
4
moderate
american
4337 N Lincoln Ave
773/935-2255
house cider
uncle johns cherry cider
beet salad
fish n chips
cheese plate
donuts
drumstick sundae
ne
Ava’s Italian Ice
5
inexpensive
ice cream
1814 N Western Ave
312/555-0560
flight of flavors
plum
blood orange
peach
granny smith apple
tamarind
coconut
ne
Bistro 6050
5
moderate
american
6050 W Irving Park Rd
312/883-6050
spinach ricotta empanadas
pistachio ice cream
adobo chicken crepe
helenic chicken soup
bubble teas
pepper jelly sauce
barbacoa crepe
ne
La Nonna
5
moderate
italian/argentine
3400 N Lawndale Ave
773/253-4741
papa rotas
chicken pesto panini
ham & cheese empanada
steak or chicken milanesa
homemade hot sauce
lomitas sandwich
cornmeal cookie
ne
Healthy Substance
5
inexpensive
vegan/ mexican
6852 w Archer Ave
331/214-8358
chilaquiles
lamb shank
carne asada
steak fajitas
taquitos
doblados potosinas
chicken enchiladas
ne
Sunset Pho Cafe
5
moderate
vietnamese/yugoslavian
2856 N Clark
773/275-2327
rare beef pho
spring rolls
beef stew
sausage or shrimp spring rolls
banh mi
yugoslavian sausage sandwich
chicken enchiladas
ne
Monteverde
4
moderate
italian
1020 W Madison
312/888-3041
cacio whey pepe
arrabbiata
ragu alla napoletana
gnochetti
pork agnolotti
njuda arancini
meatballs
ne
Jeong
4
expensive
korean
1460 W Chicago Ave
312/877-5016
tasting menu
tteokbokki
mandu
kalbi jjim
salmon tartare
duck
odeng
ne
Katherine Anne Confections
4
expensive
confections
2745 W Armitage Ave
773/245-1630
salted caramel hot chocolate
hot chocolate flights
caramels
manhattan cocktail truffles
mexican or hazelnut hot chocolate
smore
ne
Ovo Frito Cafe
4
moderate
coffee shop
1936 Maple Ave #3144
847/859-6966 Evanston IL
viva la france french toast
cornflake crusted french toast
torre de chorizo
spicy chilaquiles
dereks favorite eggs
mi tierra omelette
ne
Bonci
4
moderate
italian
161 N Sangamon
312/243-4016
spicy eggplant pizza
cacio pepe
margherita
meatball
chicken parmesan
ricoota w/zucchini
ne
Kumiko & Kikko
4
moderate
cocktail bar
630 W Lake St
312/285-2912
japanese milk bread
omakase
eggplant dip
pork belly bao
loup de mer
short rib
nori cashews
ne
Apolis
4
moderate
greek
1109 Maple Ave Lisle IL
331/775-2135
zeus greek burger
skepasti
gyro
saganaki
chicken sticks
ne
Assembly Bar
5
moderate
american
2570 Hassell Rd Hoffman Estates IL
847/843-3993
bionic burger
mushroom swiss burger
crock of chili
french onion soup
chicken sandwich
pulled pork
mozzarella triangles
parmesan burger
ne
Portillo’s
4
inexpensive/moderate
hot dogs
100 W Ontario St
312/587-8910
big beef italian sandwich w/giarginiera
chicago dog
chili cheese dog
chopped salad
ribs
polish sausage
italian beef & sausage sandwich
cheeseburger
ne
Calumet Fisheries
4
inexpensive/moderate
seafood
3259 E 95th St
773/933-9855
smoked chubs
garlic pepper salmon
trout
oysters
scallops
smelts
sable
catfish
stuffed shrimp
ne
Vinnie’s Sub Shop
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
1204 W Grand Ave
312/738-2985
italian house special sub
pesto mayo turkey
tuna salad
potato salad
spicy pickled celery or hot giardiniera condiments
ne
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
4
moderate
breakfast
130 E Randolph St
312/938-9777
classic or southern eggs benedict
mexicana or denver skillet
butcher block or garden skillet
los altos benedict
fried chicken & waffles
cinnabon pancakes
roast beef hash
ne
Kathryn’s Soul
4
inexpensive/moderate
soul food
131 N Clinton St
773/231-0782
meatloaf
shrimp scampi
shrimp alfredo
cabbage
stuffed salmon
corn muffin
yams
country fried chicken
fried shrimp
shrimp & grits
banana pudding
creamed spinach
ne
Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria
4
moderate
pizza
8433 S Pulaski Rd
773/735-2050
#1 sliced italian beef pizza w/hot or mild giardiniera peppers
deep dish sausage
pepperoni
garlic cheese bread
cheese pizza w/creamy garlic sauce
onion rings
deep fried ravioli
ne
Twin Anchors
4
moderate
american
1655 N Sedgwick St
312/266-1616
spicy ribs
rib & chicken combo
creamed spinach
wings
fried fish
pulled pork sandwich
onion rings
ne
Gene and Jude’s
4
inexpensive
hot dogs
2720 N River Rd River Grove IL
708/452-7634
regular or double hot dog
fries
chicago style dog
ne
Fontano’s Subs
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
1058 W Polk St
312/421-4474
italian special sandwich
italian beef
meatball
big L sandwich
turkey
caputo
hot giardiniera
ne
Charcoal Flame Grill
4
inexpensive/moderate
greek
6800 Dempster St Morton Grove IL
847/966-1200
gyro
greek chicken dinner
greek potatoes
avgolemono soup
baklava
pastichio
greek salad
grilled chicken pita
italian beef
burger
ne
Ghareeb Nawaz
4
inexpensive
indian/pakistani
2032 W Devon Ave
773/761-6100
biryani
green chili chicken
frontier chicken
meat thali
palak paneer
butter chicken
chicken korma
ne
Aloha Wagon
5
moderate
hawaiian
2023 S Western Ave
312/888-9613
kalua pork tacos
mixed plate
loco moco
spicy pork
hawaiian bbq chicken
spam musabi
fish taco
potato mac salad
ne
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
5
moderate
american
2051 N California Ave
773/276-8888
candied bacon biscuit
biscuits & gravy
avocado biscuit
BLT
cheesy grits
cheesecake berry pie
key lime pie
blueberry peach pie
ne
Arami
3
moderate
japanese/sushi
5700 S Cicero Ave (at Midway International Airport) Concourse A near gate A4A
773/598-7374
salmon avocado poke bowl
teriyaki chicken
teriyaki salmon bowl
beef teriyaki
shrimp tempura roll
spicy tuna roll
trio maki roll
ne
Tortas Fronteras
4
moderate
mexican
10000 W O’Hare Ave (at O’Hare International Airport) Terminal 1 near gate B11
773/598-7374
garlic shrimp torta
tortilla soup
guacamole
smoked pork breakfast torta
beef short rib
chipotle chicken
cochinita pibil
ne
Chicken Lit Tenders & Wings
4
moderate
chicken
931 E Ogden Ave Ste 103 Naperville IL
630/470-9143
chicken tenders w/cajun or garlic parmesan dry rub
fried chicken
chicken sandwich
fried oysters
fried shrimp
corn fritters
chicken bites
spicy bourbon sauce
jamaican jerk or yummi sauce
ne
Sapori Trattoria
5
moderate
italian
2701 N Halsted St
773/832-9999
calamari fritti
lobster ravioli
spaghetti w/veal meatballs & italian sausage
burrata platter
bruschetta
bucatini carbonara
lasagna
zuppa di pesce
rigatoni caprese
pennette cardinale
bolognese
cappellacci di zucca
charred octopus
pollo ternana
ne
Little Bad Wolf
4
moderate
american
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave
773/942-6395
bad burger
wolf burger
fried chicken
mac n cheese unroll
shrimp taco
fish taco
fries
elotes w/fried avocado
fried shrimp
duck steak or pork boa
ne
Spacca Napoli
5
moderate
italian/pizza
769 W Sunnyside Ave
773/787-2420
white pizza
margherita
proscuitto e rucola
pitachio
funghi e salsiccia
burrata
eggplant parmesan
ne
Ray’s Diner
4
inexpensive
diner
801 St Charles St Elgin IL
847/741-7110
corned beef & cabbage
grand slam breakfast
chicken & dumplings
hungarian goulash
gyros
trout
cakes
rice pudding
liver & onion
ham & cheese omelette
haddock
grilled cheese
ne
Mr Beef on Orleans
4
inexpensive
american
666 N Orleans St
312/337-8500
dipped italian beef w/sweet peppers
hot bomb italian beef
combo
chicago dog
cannoli
cheese fries
double cheeseburger
fries
italian sub
turkey sub
ne
Publican Quality Meats
4
moderate
deli/butcher shop
825 W Fulton Market
312/445-8977
great chicken parm #2
PST club
porchetta
charcuterie
gyro
tomato & ribollita soup
potato salad
smoked turkey sandwich
italian sandwich
biggies in morocco sandwich
ewe moon of kentucky
big breakfast
breakfast burrito
ne
New Village Gastropub
4
moderate
korean
3566 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook IL
224/361-3333
market style fried chicken
pork bulgogi
sea snail & squid muchim
bossam
beef brisket
spicy rice cakes
spicy seafood jjamppong
army stew
chicken feet stew
popcorn chicken
chicken gizzards
rose tteok bok ki
ne
Hababi in Mediterranean Grill
4
moderate
mediterranean
925 Church St Evanston IL
847/628-3278
hababi plate for 2
gyro mix
chicken or beef shawarma
lentil soup
beef kofta kebob
chicken kebob
hummus
baba ganoush
falafel sandwich
ne
J.P. Graziano’s Grocery
5
inexpensive
grocery/deli
901 W Randolph St
312/666-4587
porchetta sandwich
artichoke sandwich
roast beef
italian club
mr g sandwich w/hot dried salume
caprese
turkey
hot giardinera
muffaletta
tomato soup
ne
Tempesta Market
5
moderate/expensive
grocery/deli
1372 W Grand ave
312/929-2551
dante sub
south johnny pork sandwich
nduja arancini
yo vincenzo chicken parmesan sandwich
beet street sandwich
q x 2 salad
gem salad
chicken dumpling soup
steak & cheese sandwich
ben franklin sandwich w/bacon
ne
Village Tap
4
moderate
american
2055 W Roscoe St
773/883-0817
italian beef sandwich
steak salad
big chicken quesadilla
nachos
amish chicken sandwich
chicken caesar wrap
fish n chips
fries
wings
burgers
ne
Conte Di Savoia
4
inexpensive
deli
1438 W Taylor St
312/666-3471
italian beef sandwich
great veggie sandwich
italian sub
cannoli
meatball sub
the frank sandwich
proscuitto sub
turkey sandwich
roast beef w/ mozzarella
ne
3 Little Pigs Chi
4
moderate
chinese
3220 W Grand Ave
312/883-3326
honey g chicago hot chicken sandwich
chicken & bbq pork char siu combo
bbq pork char siu
3 lp bbq pork fried rice
fried chicken or shrimp fried rice
combo fried rice
salt & pepper chicken sandwich
crab rangoon
chili lemon pepper chicken
spring or egg rolls
ne
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
4
inexpensive
chicken
3361 N Elston Ave
773/478-4000
great original OG fried chicken sandwich w/egg
fried chicken meals
chicken strips w/honey butter sauce
fried chicken & french toast
dump cake
pimento mac n cheese
biscuits
lavender blueberry lemonade
ne
Fry The Coop
4
inexpensive
chicken
4300 N Milwaukee Ave
773/853-2412
nashville fried chicken sandwich
spicy butter chicken sandwich
chicago hot chicken sandwich
chicken & cheese sandwich
seasoned fries
mac n cheese
messy fries
ne
Superdawg
4
inexpensive
american
6363 N Milwaukee Ave
773/763-0660
whoopskidawg
sausage sandwich
whoppercheesie
superfries
superburger
ne
Pequod’s Pizza
5
moderate
pizza
2207 N Claybourn Ave
773/327-1512
pepperoni pan pizza
deluxe
sausage
cheese
giordano
garlic bread
meatballs
ne
Milley’s Pizza in the Pan
4
moderate
pizza
1005 W Argyle St
224/656-4732
que suerte pizza
untitled pizza
pepperoni w/ricotta
updog
you do you
clickbait
craigslist
spinach & mushroom
cheese
ne
Dough Daddy’s
4
moderate
pizza
649 N Cass Ave Westmont IL
630/828-2113
tavern style cheese pizza
meat lovers
pa pizza
bbq chicken pizza
sausage
mowie wowie
veggie
house special pizza
fried brussel sprouts
hot honey wings
chicken tenders
fried mushrooms
ne
Barrio
4
moderate
mexican
65 W Kenzie St
312/940-9900
great chicken nachos
truffle mushroom tacos
tres leches cake
skirt steak
octopus & shrimp ceviche
ancho shrimp tacos
chorizo queso
guacamole
margarita
chicken al pastor tacos
tuna ceviche tacos
taco salad w/steak
ne
Hello Jasmine
4
moderate
taiwanese
2026 S Clark Unit C
312/988-0920
great spicy popcorn chicken
grilled chicken steak rice bento
braised sliced pork rice bento
grilled tofu
scallion pancake w/egg
taiwanese sausage
guava grapefruit drink
ne
Manny’s
4
moderate
deli
1141 S Jefferson
312/939=2855
great reuben
corned beef
matzo ball soup
pastrami
beef stew
chopped liver
potato latke
shprt ribs
ne
Pa Lion
5
moderate
burmese
254 E Geneva Rd Wheaton IL (west of Chicago)
331/716-7905
tea leaf salad
fried chickpea tofu
ginger salad
tofu gyaw
spring rolls
chicken or goat curry
kauk swe thoke noodles
coconut chicken noodle soup
ginger chicken broth soup
squid salad
ne
Avec
5
expensive
mediteranean
615 W Randolph St
331/377-2002
pork shoulder
short rib hummus
chorizo stuffed dates
oyster mushroom pizza
rotisserie chicken shawarma
whole branzino
deluxe focaccia
gelato
ne
George’s Deep Dish
4
moderate
pizza
6221 N Clark St
773/801-1551
halas classic pizza
orwells vegetarian
italian sausage
weasley
garden salad
bosco fudge cake
ne
Michael’s Original Pizza
5
moderate
pizza
4091 N Broadway
773/929-4149
pub tavern thin crust style
deep dish
michael’s special
white pizza
wings
greek salad
ne
Giordano’s Pizza
5
moderate
pizza
130 E Randolph St
312/ 616-1200
pub tavern thin crust style
deep dish
chicago classic
sausage & onion
meat & more
gyro pizza
pepperoni
house salad
calamari
ne
Lawrence Fish Market
5
moderate
sushi
3920 W Lawrence Ave
773/267-6838
spicy tuna roll
white tuna roll
fatty tuna roll
dragon or spider roll
rainbow or bonzai roll
summer or ell roll
tuna avocado or godzilla roll
shrimp tempura
spicy scallop roll
sushi & maki tray
ne