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Nico Osteria: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nico Osteria ($$$)
(900 ratings)

1015 N Rush St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 994-7100
www.nicoosteria.com
  • Lobster Spaghetti
    spaghetti alla chitarra, guanciale, lobster miso & spring onion
4.0 out of 5
900 ratings
est 2013; authentic seafood-focused Italian dining, plus cocktails & wines; located in the Thompson Hotel
Oasis Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Oasis CafeSee Oasis Cafe Video ($)
(472 ratings)

21 N Wabash Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 443-9534
  • Falafel & Hummus Plate
    ground chickpeas deep-fried in vegetable oil, hummus, decorated w/ vegetables & served w/ tahini sauce & pita; looks good
4.0 out of 5
472 ratings
Mediterranean takeout & delivery restaurant located at the back of a jewelry store
  • Jumbo Hot Dog
    steamed hot dog, mustard, relish, celery salt, onion, tomato, kosher pickle & sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun; "fire!" "umami at it's finest" -Jeremy McBryde
4.0 out of 5
6710 ratings
est. 1963; "known for our famous Chicago-style hot dogs" (from its website) plus sandwiches, salads, fries & dessert; 70+ locations;
Proxi: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Proxi ($$$)
(521 ratings)

565 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 466-1950
www.proxichicago.com
  • Tempura Elotes
    corn fritters topped w/ Japanese mayo, Grana Padano cheese, chives, lime & chili powder; "pure, deep-fried fantastic-ness!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
521 ratings
est. 2017; features global street food & multi-cultural cuisine
Publican: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
PublicanSee Publican Video ($$$)
(3408 ratings)

837 W Fulton Market Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555
thepublicanrestaurant.com
  • PQM Burger
    caramelized onions, Dijon sauce mix, cheese; looks good
  • Spicy Pork Rinds
4.0 out of 5
3408 ratings
beer-focused restaurant offering an eclectic menu inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall
River Roast: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
River Roast ($$)
(1209 ratings)

315 N La Salle Dr Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 822-0100
riverroastchicago.com
  • Whole Roasted Chicken
    "it's a magical experience!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1209 ratings
est. 2014; offering dramatic city & water views from every seat--inside and out; specializing in roasted meats, fish & vegetables, known for carving at the table; owner/chef is James Beard award-winning Tony Mantuano
RPM Steak: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
RPM Steak ($$$$)
(1690 ratings)

66 W Kinzie St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 284-4990
rpmsteak.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On A Date"
  • 14K Chocolate Cake
    w/ milk & dark chocolate; infused w/ coffee, layered w/ ganache, coated w/ glaze & garnished w/ edible gold leaves; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1690 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); est. 2014; "an updated take on the classic steakhouse & features nearly 2 dozen different cuts of beef sourced from the finest butchers across the globe" (from its website)
Sepia: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sepia ($$$)
(1289 ratings)

123 N Jefferson St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 441-1920
www.sepiachicago.com
  • Rohan Duck
    seared duck breast, foie gras ganache, picked blueberries & carrots, sauce poivrade infused w/ chocolate; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1289 ratings
opened in 2007; built from a 19th century print shop; featuring inventive American cuisine
Socca: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Socca [CLOSED] ($$$)
(322 ratings)

3301 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-1155
  • Shrimp & Heirloom Tomato Pizzette
    pizza-like
4.0 out of 5
322 ratings
[CLOSED]
Sunda Chicago: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sunda ChicagoSee Sunda Chicago Video ($$$)
(3246 ratings)

110 W Illinois St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-0500
sundanewasian.com/Chicago...
  • Sumo Bloody Mary
    32-oz bloody mary topped w/ tocino grilled cheese, longanisa, lumpia egg rolls, pork belly bao bun, baked snow crab handroll, shrimp skewer, potatoes, cucumber
4.0 out of 5
3246 ratings
est. 2009; new Asian fusion cuisine w/ sushi, sashimi & nigiri, plus sakes, Asian beers, champagnes, wine & craft cocktails
Tru: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tru [CLOSED]See Tru Video ($$$$)
(610 ratings)

676 N Saint Clair St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 202-0001
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
  • Chocolate Bar Dessert
4.0 out of 5
610 ratings
[CLOSED]
Urbanbelly: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Urbanbelly [CLOSED] ($$)
(394 ratings)

1400 W. Randolph St. Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 583-0500
  • Rice Noodles w/ Hominy, Kimchi, and Spicy Pork Broth
    soup
4.0 out of 5
394 ratings
[CLOSED]; communal dining composed of salvaged wooden planks from old Indonesian ships to create a minimalist dining room; moved from original airing location (3053 N California Ave)
Athena Greek Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Athena Greek Restaurant ($$)
(981 ratings)

212 S Halsted St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 655-0000
www.athenachicago.com
  • Saganaki
    pan fried Kaseri cheese, flambeed w/ Brandy, topped w/ lemon juice; "the greatest appetizer in the world!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
3.5 out of 5
981 ratings
est. 1997; traditional Greek food & Mediterranean inspired atmosphere; "full of flavor & tradition" (from its website)
Black Bull: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Black Bull [CLOSED]See Black Bull Video
(386 ratings)

1721 W Division St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Paella Valenciana
    bomba rice, free-range chicken & rabbit, green beans, rosemary, socarrat
3.5 out of 5
386 ratings
[CLOSED]; est 2012; permanently closed & rebranded under same ownership as Mama Delia
Everest: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Everest [CLOSED]See Everest Video ($$$$)
(389 ratings)

425 S Financial Pl Map It!
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-8920
  • Foie Gras Terrine w/ Marinated Figs
    takes 5 days to make; interchanging layers of foie gras and prune-brandy-marinated flattened figs; "life-changing... becaused I decided to go to culinary school"-Claire Robinson
3.5 out of 5
389 ratings
[CLOSED]; located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange offering breathtaking views of Chicago; "Four stars - Chicago's most romantic restaurant"-Chicago Tribune; where Claire's father flew her for her 21st birthday
Gene & Georgetti: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gene & GeorgettiSee Gene & Georgetti Video ($$$)
(1070 ratings)

500 N Franklin St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-3718
www.geneandgeorgetti.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Throwback"
  • Shrimp de Jonghe
    jumbo shrimp, Italian breadcrumbs & garlic wine sauce, topped w/ parsley; "butteriness coats your tongue!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1070 ratings
est. 1941; fine steaks, seafood & Italian specialties; celebrity sitings: Joe DiMaggio, Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Russell Crow, Ron Howard
Gino's East: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gino's EastSee Gino's East Video ($$)
(2751 ratings)

162 E Superior St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-3337
www.ginoseast.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza"
  • Sausage Patty Style Pizza
    pan pizza; 14-16-inch "disk of sausage" (pork & beef mixture) on top of crust and cheese layers and then topped w/ tomato sauce
3.5 out of 5
2751 ratings
#24 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1966; pizza dive w/ writing/graffiti all over the walls; long lines; can buy pizzas online & have them shipped to your location
Goddess and Grocer: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Goddess and Grocer ($$)
(564 ratings)

1649 N Damen Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-3200
goddessandgrocer.com
  • "The Goddess Rainbow Cake"
    "6 layer rainbow cake w/ vanilla buttercream icing, rainbow sprinkles & pride" (from its website)
3.5 out of 5
564 ratings
est. 2004; offering prepared foods, local goods & international fare; known for soups, salads & sandwiches, desserts, artisanal products & more
May St. Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
May St. Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(196 ratings)

1146 W Cermak Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-4442
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • White Chocolate Flan
3.5 out of 5
196 ratings
[CLOSED]
Pork & Mindy's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pork & Mindy's [CLOSED] ($$)
(268 ratings)

1623 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 799-8759
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
  • "Bao to the Pork"
    top seller; hickory smoked pork shoulder, pickled daikon & carrot, house sauce, cucumber jalapeno cilantro relish, steamed bun; "the perfect pairing in your mouth" -Jernard Wells
3.5 out of 5
268 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2015; creative bbq sandwich shop known for smoked meats
Public House: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Public House [CLOSED] ($$)
(1139 ratings)

400 N State St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 265-1240
  • Vanilla Stout Cake Shake
    confetti cake w/ colorful buttercream served on top & inside, blended w/ house vanilla gelato & stout; served in a candy rimmed chalice
3.5 out of 5
1139 ratings
[CLOSED]; restaurant & beer hall w/ 100+ in-house beers; offers American fare w/ a smokehouse twist
Table Fifty-Two: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Table Fifty-Two [CLOSED]See Table Fifty-Two Video ($$$)
(672 ratings)

52 W Elm St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 573-4000
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken
    "crispiest, juiciest, best-est fried chicken I've ever had"-Ted Allen; served only on Sunday night; takes 2 days to prep; looks good
3.5 out of 5
672 ratings
[CLOSED]
Topolobampo: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
TopolobampoSee Topolobampo Video ($$$$)
(1045 ratings)

445 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 661-1434
www.topolobampo.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Duck w/ Peanut Mole Sauce
    red sauce
3.5 out of 5
1045 ratings
Wiener's Circle: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Wiener's CircleSee Wiener's Circle Video ($)
(1072 ratings)

2622 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-7444
www.wienercircle.net
  • Char Dog
    order "w/ the works"
3.5 out of 5
1072 ratings
hot dog stand; "famous for four things: its signature Chicago-style hot dogs, hamburgers and cheese fries, and the mutual verbal abuse between the employees and the customers during the late-weekend hours" (from its website)
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Chicago, IL

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