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Must-visit Food in Chicago
The Publican is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

1. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Go for the fresh fried pork skins... and enjoy it all. Maybe the best roast chicken I've had in my life. Match you meal with artisan beers from around the country.

Gene & Georgetti is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

2. Gene & Georgetti

8.8
500 N Franklin St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 65 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: If you close your eyes, you can still hear Sinatra and his boys at the bar. Classic old school steakhouse. Great value and solid food. Soak it in.

GT Fish and Oyster is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

3. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Best lobster roll in this part of the country, period.

Frank's Chicago Shrimp is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

4. Frank's Chicago Shrimp

7.6
4459 S Archer Ave (Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Brighton Park · 1 tip

Andre M.Andre Mika: Best shrimp in Chicago, hands down. Get the 1 pound of Jumbo fried. They come butterflied and fried to perfection... you won't need cocktail sauce... these Louisiana shrimp are that good.

Mr. Beef is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

5. Mr. Beef

8.3
666 N Orleans St (at Huron St.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 46 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: During the week, skip the Italian Beef and get their BBQ Beef Sandwich. Awesome.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

6. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

8.9
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: A classic. Lobster tails here can go 20oz.

Table Fifty-Two is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

7. Table Fifty-Two

52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 73 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Terrific food and killer fried chicken.

M Burger is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

8. M Burger

161 E Huron St (btwn Michigan & St. Clair), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 105 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Solid burger. Chicago's In and Out.

Grahamwich is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

9. Grahamwich

615 N State St (btwn E Ohio St & E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Near North Side · 103 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Pastrami reuben is top shelf.

Lillie's Q is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

10. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Terrific BBQ with your choice of 5 custom sauces. Great room, and craft beers on tap.

Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

11. Chicago Cut Steakhouse

8.8
300 N La Salle Dr (at Carroll Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 145 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Bring your expense account Amex, you're gonna need it.

Binny's Beverage Depot is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

12. Binny's Beverage Depot

9.2
213 W. Grand Ave. (at N Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · River North · 25 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Best liquor store in Chicago. Think of a Jewel, with nothing but booze. Game on.

Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

13. Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless

8.2
Terminal 1, near Gate B11 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 542 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Best airport breakfast in America. Unreal.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

14. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.6
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: Fun room, go for group cocktails and snacks. Decent sushi.

Chick-fil-A is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

15. Chick-fil-A

8.3
30 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 147 tips and reviews

Andre M.Andre Mika: I heart Chick-fil-a.