Byron’s

This little rectangular, white building with big yellow signs near the Sheridan El stop on... More

Cafe 103

Although the South Side is not known for its restaurants, Beverly residents rave about the... More

Café Selmarie

Opened in 1983, Café Selmarie began as a small bakery specializing in European-style cakes, pastries,... More

Carnivale

A vision of restaurateur Jerry Kleiner, this Near West Side favorite aims to provide a... More

Cemitas Puebla

Stop in at this affordable taqueria. ... More

Charlie's on Leavitt

Chicago Brauhaus

Since 1965, the Brauhaus has been bringing a year-round Oktoberfest spirit to the Lincoln Square... More

C-House

Star chef Marcus Samuelsson’s refined fish house and chophouse has an extensive raw bar and... More

Cibo Matto

Clandestino Suppers

The Scene: Supper club veteran and chef Efrain Cuevas (he did time with Ghetto Gourmet... More

Coalfire Pizza

Americanizing Neapolitan-style pizza, Coalfire, as the name suggests, cooks their pies in an 800-degree oven... More

Del Toro

Diner Grill

Located in an old train car, this Lakeview landmark serves greasy spoon specialties on paper... More

Duchamp, Chicago

The Burger: Duchamp is almost too upscale to deserve mention on this list, except for... More

Everest

Located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange, Everest is known for its... More

Frontera Fresco, Chicago

The Chef: Rick Bayless is often credited with introducing Americans to more refined south-of-the-border cooking... More

Gene & Georgetti

Aside from the absence of cigarette smoke, it’s hard to imagine that this classic steak-and-seafood... More

Gibsons Steakhouse

Steak-and-martini club ... More

Goose Island Shrimp House

Open until 5 a.m., Goose Island Shrimp House has been a local favorite for late... More

Graham Elliot