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- 151 W. Erie, North Side 60654
- 312-274-1111
Tavernita
The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito renown have opened Tavernita, which falls somewhere between a Med-Latin restaurant and a sexy, elegant lounge. Tavernita is in the ... read more
- 15 W. Hubbard St., North Side 60654
- 312-245-5252
Dos Diablos
No moles here. Influenced by classic Texas-style Mexican cantinas the owners frequented growing up, they've kept to a menu of hand-shaken margaritas, sizzling fajitas and bottomless chips and salsa... read more
- 22 W. Hubbard St., North Side 60610
- 312-645-6000
Rockit Bar & Grill
There’s nothing basic about bar food here, from one of the biggest and best turkey burgers to its renowned Rockit Burger with Kobe beef and brie, which is such a standout it made the entree list ne... read more
- 358 W. Ontario St., North Side 60610
- 312-302-9977
Zocalo
You're in store for a down-to-earth palette and regional Mexican menu choices at this eatery tucked away in River North. The mild décor doesn't mean you're not dining in modern upscale style, howev... read more
- 626 N. State St., North Side 60610
- 312-698-5000
Quartino
It seems like anything these guys get their hands on turns to gold. They've had much success with Viagra Triangle-located siblings Gibson's, Hugo's and Luxbar, and now this bustling enoteca keeps a... read more
- 60 E. Grand Ave., North Side 60611
- 312-379-5637
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Let your rich grandfather take you to Joe's. While he'll feel comfortable among the dark wood, white tablecloths and expensive steaks, you'll feel comfortable stuffing your face with some of the mo... read more
- 339 N. Dearborn St., North Side 60610
- 312-755-9463
Bin 36
A restaurant that’s nothing less than a temple to all things vino: equal parts winebar, cellar and school, minus the snot. The enormous loft’s hardwood floors, tables and wineracks give the effect ... read more
- 318 N. State St., North Side 60610
- 312-670-9900
Smith & Wollensky
Sports memorabilia dominates the interior of this sprawling chain steakhouse, but it's the exterior view of the river that's more appealing. Smith & Wollensky may not be the top steakhouse in town,... read more
- 536 W. Erie St., North Side 60610
- 312-266-2300
Erie Café
You'll find a number of old-school steakhouses in the River North dining district, but most cater to an old-school crowd. And while Erie Cafe gets its share of weathered businessmen and their desig... read more
- 980 N. Michigan Ave., North Side 60611
- 312-280-2750
Spiaggia and Cafe Spiaggia
Drenched in awards and a coveted four-star rating, Spiaggia plies diners with Chicago's best jacket-required Italian, with elegant meat and seafood dishes that place as much gravity on mouthfeel an... read more
- 445 N. Clark St., North Side 60610
- 312-661-1434
Topolobampo & Frontera Grill
Despite the absence of celeb chef Rick Bayless' physical presence, you'll feel the force of his formidable resume in the strength of the scrum around the bar waiting for tables. Should you be lucky... read more
- 816 W. Armitage Ave., North Side 60614
- 773-248-6228
Charlie Trotter's
For over 20 years, world-famous fine dining temple Charlie Trotter's has held court in a bi-level house in Lincoln Park. Trotter's immaculate, fresh cuisine is presented in prix fixe tasting menus ... read more
- 1050 N. State St., North Side 60610
- 312-266-4820
Morton's, the Steakhouse
This is the original Morton's, the genesis of what is now a nationwide chain. As you're led underground (literally) to a table in a dark room that's distressingly close to other tables crowded with... read more
- 115 E. Chicago Ave. , North Side 60611
- 312-475-1100
RL
RL is a bona fide class act all around, but would you have expected anything less from the master of American designer apparel? Ralph Lauren's eponymous all-American steakhouse is housed in his mul... read more
- 500 N. Clark St., North Side
- 312-321-6242
Naha
Naha's interior is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows with an opulent, lived-in lounge area. The variety of appetizers alone is so creatively concocted that you'll laugh with glee even as your ... read more
- 937 N. Rush St., North Side 60611
- 312-255-0088
Le Colonial
Japonais' subdued sister spotlights an updated French-Vietnamese menu populated with simple, yet innovative seafood, vegetable and chicken dishes with a mostly French wine list. Chao Tom, grilled s... read more
- 1043 N. Rush St., North Side 60611
- 312-988 7676
Carmine's
The sidewalk seating beneath Carmine's loud neon signage is a long case study in Viagra Triangle speciation. Is he a plastic surgeon, a lawyer or Client 9? Is she his wife, his daughter or a well-p... read more
- 600 W. Chicago Ave. , North Side 60610
- 312-822-9600
Japonais
The upstairs looks like the dining deck of a well-appointed Japanese space station, with wavy wood rafters striating across the ceiling and a giant sculpture that will either entice or scare you. T... read more
- 325 W. Huron St., North Side 60610
- 312-664-2727
Nacional 27
It's the one that really kicked off the Nuevo Latino craze here, yet it's still hard to believe that Nacional 27 is part of the cookie-cutter club known as Lettuce Entertain You. The scene is elect... read more
- 329 N. Dearborn St., North Side
- 312-527-2583
Back Porch Restaurant
This Delta-inspired restaurant inside of the House of Blues is home to the ever-popular Sunday Gospel Brunch[em]the only place in town where you can praise the Lord and pass the biscuits at the sam... read more
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