Chicago Restaurants

American Continental

Address: 1723 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614

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Prepare for sensory overload when you reserve a dinner at this hotspot – hailed as one of the best restaurants in the nation. Celebrated chef Grant Achatz, a former apprentice to Thomas Keller (of French Laundry fame), steers willing diners through meals comprised of 12 or 24 tastes of culinary nirvana. Many...

Address: 619 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661-2203

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Blackbird created quite a stir in its first year and has maintained its appeal ever since. Reservations can be difficult to obtain, but once you secure them, you'll revel in creative, simply-prepared food with complex flavors. Starters may include smoked trout with caviar and crème frâiche or scallops dressed with...

Address: 816 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Presenting ever-changing daily menus, Charlie Trotter's offers an experience you will not soon forget. The highly touted restaurant has received many awards, and the wine list has no rival in the city. The eclectic cuisine offers unusual yet pleasing combinations, letting the purity of the food shine through....

Address: 915 Davis St, Davis Street Metra Station, Evanston, IL 60201

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Exceptional food and great wine. What more could you ask for? This Evanston bistro provides the perfect spot to enjoy New American cuisine paired with the perfect wine from a list that's been recognized by "Wine Spectator." The menu includes savory items such as braised beef short ribs and fresh bluefin sushi tuna...

Address: 8989 S Archer Ave, Willow Springs, IL 60480-1205

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Is it better in the suburbs? Before you answer, start with a glass of ruby merlot – limited vintage, of course – accompanied by a napoleon of earthy mushrooms and smoked duck. Or, try a chilled, crisp chardonnay with curried crab and Maine lobster salad, enlivened with mango and lemon ginger. Next, have grilled...

Address: 535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Suzy Crofton has made a name for herself on Chicago's culinary circuit by offering some of the area's most delicately flavored dishes. The understated, posh dining room is small and tranquil with pale gray walls, contemporary art, and gilt accents. The real spectacle is the menu, which offers seasonal dishes like crab...

Address: 868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Chef Michael Kornick's much-loved eatery is one of the most hip and happening destinations in the city, and it's definitely a place to see and be seen. Delightfully presented and decadently delicious, its contemporary American cuisine features such innovative dishes as venison with onions braised in rich zinfandel and...

Address: 160 N Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60607-1528

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Although this restaurant gets lots of buzz with basketball star Michael Jordan as a silent partner, it's eminently capable of standing on its own. Wonderful, contemporary American creations show a love of food, seasonal ingredients, and delighted experimentation. For a terrific appetizer, try rock shrimp gnocchi or a...

Address: 120 E Delaware Pl, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 7th fl, Chicago, IL 60611

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This upscale hotel dining room pampers guests and makes them feel like royalty. The setting is elegant, boasting fresh flowers, crystal, and mahogany at every turn. The lofty location provides for great views of the cityscape below, and the menu is contemporary American with French influences. Possible entrees include...

Address: 160 E Pearson St, Water Tower Place, 12th fl, Chicago, IL 60611

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This elegant, welcoming cafe offers soothing colors, striped banquettes, and a lovely view of the lobby fountain. As such, it's a charming spot throughout the day. The menu features an abundance of soups, salads, and appetizers; main courses include sautéed whitefish with fingerling potatoes and roasted half chicken...