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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: 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: 980 N Michigan Ave, 1 Magnificent Mile, level 2, Chicago, IL 60611

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For luxurious, upscale Italian dining, Spiaggia is a top pick. One of the town's most romantic dining rooms, it features sparkling platinum-and-white decor, sculpted steel light fixtures, and fantastic Lake Michigan views. The food is simplicity at its best, crafted with the finest aged cheeses, the freshest produce,...

Address: 2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

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Tiffin boasts an upscale interior and very qualified servers. Ceilings painted with blue clouds and walls with wood wainscoting define the interior. The authentic menu features specialties such as tandoori king prawns, chicken tikka masala (chicken in a tomato-cream sauce), lamb kabobs, and vegetable samosas. The menu...

Address: 1050 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Below street level and exuding the ambience of an exclusive club, Morton's continually wows diners with succulent cuts of sirloin, t-bones, and filet mignon. With white linens on the tables, crystal chandeliers, and royal service, this is the perfect place for any special occasion. Lots of the city's best and...

Address: 1006 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441

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Located in a meticulously restored Victorian, Tallgrass promises an experience for the senses. The most popular choices are versions of the fixed price menu, which includes three, four, or five courses. Start with baby mussels in leeks and a cream sauce flavored with Brie, or sample rich, smoked salmon gnocchi. Then,...

Address: 1114 Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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This restaurant offers the best of both worlds – Chinese cuisine and a great sushi bar. Mandarin and Szechuan entrees include both mild and spicy dishes. Try the kung pao chicken, the crab rangoon, or the mooshu pork. The authentic sushi bar offers only the freshest fish. The interior of Dee's is very pleasant with...

Address: 340 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

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This is Greek dining at its most elegant with perfectly grilled lamb chops, unique meze (Greek appetizers), and classic takes on fresh fish. The dining room is a feast for the eyes with intricate tiling and graceful arches. The kebabs and the fisherman's risotto are highly recommended. Sit back and enjoy fine Greek...

Address: 633 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Chicago-style pizza has won droves of ardent fans, and this restaurant is probably the downfall for most of them. Just try to resist the irresistible, deep-dish Chicago pizza with oozing cheese, rich sauce, and fresh toppings from its crisp, cornmeal-infused crust. The spacious dining room seats 500 but still the...

Address: 1152 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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This unique coffee house, full of hip, colorful decor, provides the perfect backdrop for eye-opening breakfasts. Each dish has a creative twist, such as raspberry cheesecake hotcakes, pumpkin pancakes with toasted pistachio praline butter, and decadent ginger walnut pancakes with maple mascarpone cream. If that...