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American Restaurants
| Name | Price/ Cuisine |
Location |
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Allium
Believe it or not, one of Chicago's finest hot dogs is hiding... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Atwood Café
The Loop can be all business, even after hours, but you'll find... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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Billy Goat Tavern
The late comedian John Belushi immortalized the Goat's short-order... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Bin 36
This hip hybrid—a fine-dining establishment, a lively wine... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
The Bristol
While Bucktown isn't wanting for dining options, this self-proclaimed... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Bucktown |
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Custom House Tavern
This Printers Row restaurant has sandstone walls, cozy leather... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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DMK Burger Bar
Chef-owner Michael Kornick, of the restaurant mk, knows fine... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Lakeview and the Far North Side |
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Ed Debevic's
Gum-snapping waiters in garish costumes trade quips and snide... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Eleven City Diner
For all its great food, Chicago is not a big deli town, which... |
$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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Epic Burger
After walking through exhibits at the Art Institute, follow the... |
$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
Hopleaf
When hops devotee Michael Roper added a dining room onto the... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Lakeview and the Far North Side |
Hot Doug's
Don't tell the zealots who have made Hot Doug's famous that these... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Bucktown |
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Ina's
Locals don't call owner Ina Pinkney Chicago's "Breakfast Queen"... |
$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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Kitsch'n on Roscoe
If you love all things '70s, you'll love Kitsch'n as much as... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Lakeview and the Far North Side |
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Lou Mitchell's Restaurant
Shelve your calorie and cholesterol concerns; Lou Mitchell's... |
$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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Lula Café
For the type of modern cooking using locally sourced ingredients... |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Bucktown |
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Manny's Coffee Shop and Deli
Kibitzing counter cooks provide commentary as they sling chow—thick... |
$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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Mindy's Hot Chocolate
The city's most celebrated pastry chef, Mindy Segal, goes solo... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Bucktown |
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Mr. Beef
A Chicago institution for two-fisted Italian beef sandwiches... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
North Pond
A former Arts and Crafts-style warming house for ice-skaters... Reserve |
$$$$ Cuisine, American |
Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Bucktown |
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Park 52
Hyde Park is known for it's comfortable neighborhood restaurants... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Hyde Park |
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Park Grill
Location trumps service at Park Grill, where a seat on the plaza... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
Publican Restaurant
Don't call this beer-focused hot spot a gastropub—chef... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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RL
Power brokers, moneyed locals, and Michigan Avenue shoppers keep... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Rockit Bar & Grill
A classic tavern for the clubby set, Rockit Bar & Grill serves... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Signature Room at the 95th
When you've got the best view in town and a lock on special occasion... Reserve |
$$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Sweet Maple Cafe
On a Sunday morning, this breakfast-all-day spot is easy to find... |
$ Cuisine, American |
Pilsen, Little Italy, and Chinatown |
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Tavern at the Park
Given its unique take on American and Italian classics and the... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
The Loop, Including West Loop and South Loop |
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
For a taste of classic Chicago, stop into Twin Anchors, which... |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and Bucktown |
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Viand
Ebullient chef-owner Steve Chiappetti's personality is written... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Weber Grill Restaurant
Is it cheesy to dine at a brand extension of a popular backyard... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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Wildfire
This is as close as you can get to the grill without staying... Reserve |
$$ Cuisine, American |
Near North and River North |
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