Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Known for having the best burgers. No RSVP walk-in only. Long waits but good food. Great for late night.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StKnown for having the best burgers. No RSVP walk-in only. Long waits but good food. Great for late night.
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StFamous Top Chef owned restaurant.
BIN 36 Restaurant and Wine Bar
161 N Jefferson StGreat outdoor space, easy drinks, good food.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StSpeak easy, good food, fun drinks.
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph StHot new spot, newly opened.
Special diner, great coffee, breakfast, lunch, or dinner with comfort food.
159 locals recommend
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StSpecial diner, great coffee, breakfast, lunch, or dinner with comfort food.
Nellcôte
833 W Randolph StCharming location, food, drinks, easy to get into.
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StAmazing food and experience. Walk-in only.
Cute market with food, drinks, smoothies, fresh fruit, bakeries, pastries and lots of stores.
46 locals recommend
Chicago French Market
131 N Clinton StCute market with food, drinks, smoothies, fresh fruit, bakeries, pastries and lots of stores.
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StGreat for after dinner drinks and deserts.
Great to catch a game, enjoy the neighborhood, and eat good pizza.
66 locals recommend
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StGreat to catch a game, enjoy the neighborhood, and eat good pizza.
Sepia
123 N Jefferson StLittle pricey but good.
Reverie
414 N Orleans StGreat food, tons of TVs, easy to sit down.
GT Fish & Oyster
531 N Wells StGreat sea food
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StNice trendy Italian market.
Sunda
110 W Illinois StAsian influenced food.
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketAmazing brunch
Fulton Market Kitchen
311 N Sangamon StArtistic food and drinks
High Five Ramen
112 N Green StSmall location space but good.
Formento's
925 W Randolph StGood Italian food
Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StGreat cocktails and food.
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N Green StSeveral restaurants, food, drinks, or relaxing or spas.
Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetGood brunch
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State StGood food
RL Restaurant
115 E Chicago AveClassic food and drinks
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueBYOB
Butterfly Sushi Bar
1139 W Grand AveCheap but good
Bella Notte Ristorante
1374 W Grand AveClassic Italian
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveGreat pizza
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveAmazing food, cool beer
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StGold coast
FIG & OLIVE
104 E Oak StGood Italian food
Tempo Cafe
6 E Chestnut StLate night breakfast
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
60 E Grand AveSurf and Turf Miami Style
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StOld Town
Latinicity
108 N State StFod, market, dining, and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StFun drinks.
Hub 51
51 W Hubbard StEasy food and drinks.
Virgin Hotels Chicago
203 N Wabash AveGreat views and rooftop.
Trump
401 N Wabash AveRooftop
Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan AveAmazing rooftop and view of Millennium Park.
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveClassic drinks
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketFancy drinks
Old Fifth
1027 W Madison StGood Blackhawks bar
Paramount Room
415 N Milwaukee AveGood drinks and dancing
The Dawson
730 W Grand AveEasy food and drinks
Jefferson Tap & Grille
325 N Jefferson StDay drinking
Pops for Champagne
601 N State StFancy bubbles and drinks
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveTouristy but great views
Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdMixology drinks
Pump Room
1301 N State PkwyTrendy drink place
Tavern On Rush
1031 N Rush StGold Coast
Carmine's
1043 N Rush StGold Coast
Redhead Piano Bar
16 W Ontario StLate night
Luxbar
18 E Bellevue PlGold Coast
Benchmark
1510 N Wells StOld Town
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StNight scene
Old Town Social
455 West North AvenueDrinks
RPM Steak
66 W Kinzie StSteak & Drinks
RPM Italian
52 W Illinois StItalian food & drinks
Everything Else
Harvest Juicery
Healthy drinks
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe Bean
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StBuckingham Fountain
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrSkydeck 103rd floor
Wrigleyville
Chicago Cubs
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Shopping
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveFun Place
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveGreat works of art
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StThe historical Grant Park
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science and Industry
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdBotanic Gardens
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFree entry daily to Lincoln Park Zoo