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- 1355 S. Michigan Ave., South Loop 60605
- 312-922-1185
Alain’s
The words seasonal and local seem to be attached to every other restaurant opening these days, but a chef whose resume includes experience at Charlie Trotter’s, NoMi and The Peninsula Hotel i... read more
- 350 N. State St., River North 60654
- 312-755-1700
Tortoise Club
A grand piano, dark woods, red walls, and a marble fireplace give this steak and seafood spot a sexy clubhouse-parlor feel. No animal is left behind, as veal sweetbreads, crab toast, and wild pheas... read more
- 65 E. Adams St., Loop 60603
- 312-786-9911
Tesori
Expectations are admittedly lower when it comes to dining options in the Loop, which is even more reason to get excited about a restaurant refresh. Located in the former Rhapsody space, Tesori brin... read more
- 564 W. Randolph St., West Loop 60661
- 312-612-5640
Embeya
The West Loop hasn’t seen the last of trendy Asian spots debuting this fall. Following closely on the heels of Bill Kim’s BellyQ, the highly anticipated Embeya serves up a mix of cold a... read more
- 1482 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park 60622
- (312) 626-2660
Covo Gyro Market
Just a little over a year after the Maglaris family opened eco-friendly restaurant Prasino (the second outpost after Prasino’s first suburban eatery), they’re at it again in Wicker Park... read more
- 218 W. Kinzie St., River North 60654
- 312-624-8154
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Don’t let the word steakhouse fool you. True to Brendan Sodikoff form (the man behind Doughnut Vault, Gilt Bar and Maude’s Liquor Bar)—this Euro-style steakhouse is churning out a... read more
- 2557 1/2 W. Chicago Ave., West Town 60622
- 773-278-5776
Kai Zan
Discerning sushi-lovers can count the number of great spots for fresh fish in Chicago on one hand. Add this 22-seat BYOB restaurant to the short list of greats with its stunningly plated maki, dail... read more
- 1408 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park 60622
The Savoy
Smart seafood spot takes a fresh approach to Chicago cuisine. Raw oysters on the half shell, maple-jalapeño glazed salmon, an absinthe to satisfy (or cauterize) every taste bud, it has it al... read more
- 320 N. Clark St., River North 60654
- 312-822-0077
Piccolo Sogno Due
Sister to the original Piccolo Sogno, chef Tony Priolo now pairs with chef Todd Stein (The Florentine) to bring some fine Italian seafood to River North. Branzino and tonno promise to exceed your a... read more
- 110 E Pearson St, Gold Coast 60611
- 312-266-3110
Bar Toma
Tony Mantuano made a name for himself with the high-end, highly acclaimed Spiaggia–not to mention his appearance on Top Chef Masters–but this late-night Italian pizza place is not secon... read more
- 221 N. Columbus Dr., Loop
- 312-477-0234
Filini
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel’s restaurant is all about Italian classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start with complimentary olives and cheese, then order your choice of fresh bread and o... read more
- 1619 N. Damen Ave., Bucktown 60647
- 773-342-8799
Ripasso
The simple truth is that there are few meals more satisfying than a warm plate of perfectly made hand-cut pasta, especially in a city where winter lasts for a solid seven months. That’s just ... read more
- 1265 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park 60622
- 773-252-2020
Tozi
Thanks to Tozi for mixing up the Asian cuisine scene in Wicker Park. The main attraction at this Korean barbecue joint are the booths with table-top grills for cooking your own meat (pork belly inc... read more
- 1301 N. State Pkwy, Gold Coast
- 312-787-3700
Pump Room
It was a smart move on the part of famed hotelier Ian Schrager to retain the historic name Pump Room for the revamped restaurant in Public hotel (formerly known as the Ambassador East). ... read more
- 3341 N. Lincoln Ave., Lakeview 60657
- 773-871-3474
New England Seafood Company
We can't claim an abundance of fresh locally sourced seafood in Chicago–though rumor has it that carp is the next big thing–so the sound of a restaurant serving New England's finest flo... read more
- 340 W. Armitage Ave., Lincoln Park 60614
- 773-880-9280
Morso
Call it in the new test kitchen, Matt Maroni of Gaztro Wagon fame started off by taking his show on the road. Now he’s parked his wheels at the former Terragusto space on Armitage where he se... read more
- 2901 W. Diversey Ave., Logan Square 60647
- 773-687-0300
Masa Azul
Sure, the duck tamales, pineapple-tequila chutney duck breast and chorizo shrimp puff pastry might stop you in your tracks at Logan Square’s Southwestern spot, but it’s the 80 tequila s... read more
- 531 N. Wells St., River North 60654
- 312-929-3501
GT Fish & Oyster
Visiting this seafood-inspired restaurant helmed by Chef Guiseppe Tentori (BOKA) invokes the feeling of dining on a sexy, private yacht, replete with shark jaws and a fish net chandelier. Grab a ... read more
- 2956 N. Sheffield Ave., Lakeview 60657
- 773-687-8177
Fish Bar
Back in the day, Chicago was known for its neighborhood seafood spots. In a throwback to those golden times, the owners of DMK bring you this 18-seat fish shack. Raw, cooked, rolled, caked, po'bo... read more
- 520 N. Dearborn St., River North 60654
- 312-521-5100
Mastro's Steakhouse
It's no small feat for a new steakhouse to elbow its way into a city that is perhaps more serious about its beef than any other, but that's why Mastro's has taken so long to migrate here from its W... read more
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