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1. Dawn Eatery
4.5
Awesome(238)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southern) • Hyde Park
Booked 67 times today
Everyday begins at Dawn and we invite you to begin yours with us! At Dawn A.M. Eatery we offer an array of southern inspired dishes, cocktails, and bakery items that will delight the senses. Our goal is to bridge generations through recipes in our vibrant yet comfortable space nestled in the historic Hyde Park Neighborhood. Just steps from the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th street beach, and the new Obama Presidential Center let Dawn become your next favorite dining destination!
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2. Boleo
4.3
Awesome(567)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 4 times today
The cuisine and culture of Latin America make their way to the Windy City in our industrial-chic rooftop bar and lounge, Boleo, where you can find small plates for snacking and sharing, delicious cocktails that transport you to Peru, and house music that will make you want to learn to salsa. Come rain or shine we have you covered with our retractable roof!
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3. Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop
4.5
Awesome(92)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Booked 7 times today
Relaxed pizzeria and bar featuring hand tossed, Quad Cities style pizza, scratch-made comfort food, 100+ all-Midwestern beers, BYO salads with fresh ingredients, house-made pastas, great desserts and the most iconic mozzarella sticks in town.Fully retractable second-story rooftop ensures no rain can ruin your parade. Bottomless mimosas and brunch on weekends. For larger parties than reservations allow, please email rp4marketing@thefifty50.com with information and we will be happy to accommodate!**Gratuity of 18% will be added to groups of 5+ or subtotals of $125+
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4. The Black Barrel Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(150)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 12 times today
We are excited to be bringing our newest concept to a wonderful part of the city, the West Loop! Updated Americana and Brunch fare served in a sport-friendly meeting place with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a kitchen open until midnight. --- We are offering curb side pick up on our meals, family style meals available with the addition of beer, liquor and wine to go for a full at home Black Barrel Tavern experience.
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5. The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
4.2
Awesome(46)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Hyde Park
The Sitdown Café is a unique sushi bar and restaurant. The inside of the little bistro is cozy and comfortable, reflecting all of the neighborhood charm of a local diner. The staff here is friendly and helpful, always ready to offer a recommendationnn or answer any questions guests might have. The Sitdown Café offers a wide variety of dishes. The menu is broken up into appetizers, soups, salads, sushi, sandwiches and pizza. This kind of variety is unique, as most restaurants do not offer both sushi and pizza. Popular sushi rolls at The Sitdown Café include the Chicago Fire with tuna, salmon, white tuna, jalapeno and cilantro, as well as the drunken tiger with crab, avocado and cucumber topped with tiger shrimp and mango tobiko sauce. The pizzas are completely customizable, with guests adding ingredients as they want, like mozzarella, tomato, basil, mushrooms, feta, peppers, onion, black olives and prosciutto
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6. RL Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7343)
Price: Expensive
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 118 times today
If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.
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7. Summer House - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(7925)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 286 times today
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.
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8. Sifr
4.7
Exceptional(215)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • River North (Chicago)
Booked 49 times today
Meticulously researched, planned and executed by the team led by Chef Sahil Sethi, and mentored by none other than Chef Sujan Sarkar, SIFR is a refreshingly different story of Middle Eastern cuisine seen through a whole new lens of creativity.SIFR’s dishes are mostly cooked over a charcoal and wood-fired hearth, offering Mezze and larger plates, best shared family-style, as is common in Middle Eastern culture.We will gladly accept reservations of up to 8 guests online or by phone. ​For large party reservations Or, to book SIFR for a private event please email info@sifrchicago.com.2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand Winner.
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9. Maple & Ash
4.7
Exceptional(4335)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 16 times today
Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse – mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. With a sumptuous menu crafted by two-Michelin-star chef, Danny Grant and a wine program named one of "America's Best" by Wine Spectator, Maple & Ash finds a way to celebrate every moment. It’s more than a restaurant, it’s an experience.Visit us online for additional reservation availability - www.mapleandash.com
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10. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park
4.8
Exceptional(200)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Lincoln Park
Booked 106 times today
Serving up the best sushi in Chicago and binchotan roasted meats using the freshest ingredients we can find, all with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer.

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