Stop in before 7 for their 5 for $6 before 7 menu. There are 5 different martinis, 5 different wines, and 5 different appetizers, all for just $6! The cajun barbecue shrimp is fantastic.
BB's the latest entrant in the over-the-top burger game, with half pounders like the Hey Shortay (braised short rib patty w/ fennel) and the High Hog (pork burger topped with BBQ pork/bacon/ham). Read more.
This joint turns out gourmet grass-fed beef burgers topped with everything from chili-rubbed onion strings and chipotle ketchup to pastrami, prosciutto and fried green tomatoes. Read more.
CL's hand-packed fresh chuck patty comes with your choice of a half-dozen dairy options (smoked provolone, pepper jack...), and sided by sweet potato fries or tater tots. Read more.
Popular with locals and visitors, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles serves soul food up in a stylish dining room. Read more.
Get the Garlic Fries: Skin-on and fried, they get that rich hue of brown, rendering them crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, tossed in a perfect amount of fresh minced garlic. Read more.
Download a podcast. Bring a long-lost friend. Get there at 8:30am. This is the doughnut we’ve been waiting for.
It’s the pink-tinged pulled pork and thick slices of smoked tri-tip that prove chef-owner Charlie McKenna is every bit deserving of that Memphis in May trophy behind the bar. Read more.
The Tur-Dawgen is the juiciest turkey sausage imaginable: The fact that it’s smothered in chewy-crisp duck confit should make it too rich, but every bite is cut with relish and pickled carrots.
Metal rages, waits are oppressive, and the beastly burgers, stacked with everything from chorizo to pulled pork, have a reputation so big Lady Gaga ate one during her Monster Ball tour. Read more.
Lobster pot pie deconstructs the homey dish into luxurious French components, all sauced with deeply flavored lobster bisque reduction ($32). Read more.
For starters, go for the smoky, greasy rib tips and an insanely rich mac and cheese. Move past salads to a slab of baby backs and the beef brisket sandwich with horseradish. Read more.
Some of the finest BBQ in the city - great ribs, tips, hot links. The brisket is the strongest offering - be sure to ask for extra mustard sauce.
The stretch of Wentworth Avenue will give you so many authentic dining choices. Make sure to try Seven Treasure’s authentic Cantonese noodle soup, and Spring World Restaurant's tea-smoked duck!
Opening in 1924, it has played host to Army-Navy & Notre Dame-USC football; the Chicago Bears moved here in 1971. The field has been featured in films, including Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers.
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
Order Duck Fat Fries. They are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and people line up for hours to get them.The distinct flavor of the duck fat adds a dimension to the starch of the fresh potatoes. Read more.
Atop his pioneering casual Mexican place, chef Rick Bayless uses portable, self-watering containers to grow several varieties of tomatoes and chiles used in the "rooftop salsa.”
Great beer selection, great service and not pretentious at all. Not much more to ask for.
Chicago-style hot dog toppings should be placed on the dog, not between it and the bun. Always remember to dress the dog and not the bun! Read more.
Located outside the United Center’s east end, the sculpture, which can be seen without buying a ticket to a Bulls or Blackhawks game, celebrates one of Chicago’s most internationally known figures. Read more.
Cat and Mouse has over 600 non-electronic games in stock, including classic board games, brainteasers, card games and puzzles for children and adults alike.
They have steak down, stop messing around; sit at the bar to have a more engaging experience.
Pizzeria Uno invented the deep-dish, and there is no arguing with fans that it's still number 1. – Camille Ford, Food Wars Read more.
another addition to Harry’s restaurant and bar chain opens at Navy Pier with a great sports atmosphere and dining that is made to please.
The crowd is as varied as the eats—tourists, lunching ladies and local working stiffs rub elbows—and everyone seems content with the large portions. Braised pork tacos and plump maki are both hits. Read more.
His Airness' new meatery does a riff on a classic chicken 'n waffles combo dubbed "The Remedy," supplementing the blue corn-fried chicken with fried eggs, maple-glazed bacon, and bourbon-pecan butter. Read more.
Before becoming the Chicago Hilton in 1951, the Stevens Hotel was site of the fraternity's 1933 convention. That year, Chicago also hosted the World's Fair, chaired by fraternity alumnus Rufus Dawes.
The Museum’s permanent exhibition, Chicago: Crossroads of America, explores the city’s economy, crises, innovation, neighborhoods & entertainment. Features include Abraham Lincoln’s death bed.
Jane Addams Hull-House, one of Chicago’s always free attractions, is a dynamic memorial to the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize, who helped Chicago’s diverse immigrant communities develop roots in Chicago. Read more.
Wishbone’s mascot Dolly is the owner’s actual childhood dog. Stop by for fast-service brunch, but also don’t forget to try their signature shrimp & grits, blackened catfish, or smoked beef brisket.
Ask Porkchop to “add meat” to anything on your menu. Besides their grilled porkchop, this place is also known for fried chicken! Come here on a Friday or Saturday to listen to live local rock bands.
A year-round “farmers market” stocking hundreds of products (many organic) from within 250 miles of Chicago, the Farmstand offers sustainably-grown fresh produce & edibles produced by local companies.
Try the ham and cheese fondue from our 100 Best list:Take a croque-madame, increase the cheese tenfold, melt it in a crock, fold in ham, put the egg on top and use the bread on the side, for dipping.
