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A photo of Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines restaurant
1. Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines
4.8
Exceptional(2151)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Des Plaines
Booked 50 times today
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over 20 years after owners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo set out to open the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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2. Cabra - Chicago
4.7
Exceptional(3048)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • West Loop
Booked 75 times today
Perched atop the Hoxton Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market, Cabra Chicago is a lively rooftop escape, inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Led by James Beard Award and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, alongside longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra serves up crave-worthy dishes in a colorful and energetic setting. The restaurant’s airy, plant-filled ambiance, paired with its open kitchen and sweeping city views, creates a dynamic dining experience. Guests can savor a variety of shareable plates, from ceviches to savory meats, all bursting with the rich, fresh flavors of Peru.
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3. Alma
4.2
Awesome(136)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville
Booked 13 times today
Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary
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4. Bar La Rue
4.6
Exceptional(192)
Price: Expensive
• French / American • West Loop
Booked 59 times today
Bar La Rue celebrates French-American cuisine with an inventive cocktail program in the heart of Fulton Market. The stylish space boasts a beautiful all-season, street-side, walk-in-friendly pergola bar and dining area, perfect for a cozy patio experience. The menu incorporates French plays on approachable American comfort foods, offering an inviting setting for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Whether you're enjoying cocktails at the bar, celebrating birthdays, or planning a romantic date, Bar La Rue provides a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
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5. The Publican
4.5
Awesome(5909)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 67 times today
A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.
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6. Bar Siena - West Loop
4.6
Exceptional(3277)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 71 times today
Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!
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7. Elia
4.5
Awesome(264)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 31 times today
Elia, a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant, is now open in the heart of Wicker Park. Elia's menu features dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries. The restaurant's beautiful interior and friendly staff enhance its charm, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Elia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious" seafood, Mediterranean dishes, and a broad menu. Service is often praised as "excellent" and "attentive."
A photo of Beatrix - Fulton Market restaurant
8. Beatrix - Fulton Market
4.7
Exceptional(2637)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Loop
Booked 134 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, The Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners Andrew Ashmore, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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9. Osteria Langhe
4.7
Exceptional(1177)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Logan Square
Booked 14 times today
A cozy neighborhood restaurant located in the bustling neighborhood of Logan Square that focuses on the wine and cuisine of the Piemonte region of Italy. Featuring a 100% Piemontese wine list, fresh handmade pasta, and typical Piemontese dishes like Vitello Tonnato, Plin, Risotto, and white truffles during their peak season in the fall/winter. Nationally and internationally recognized as the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (every year since 2018), Time Out Magazine's Top 100 Best Dishes (for Plin), Gambero Rosso Best Wine Program, Gambero Rosso Best Italian Restaurant, and others.
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10. Barcocina - Lakeview
4.4
Awesome(950)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 25 times today
Barcocina is a progressive Mexican concept showcasing twists on original Latin flavors. The menu emphasizes shared plates to give our guests the ultimate Eat, Drink, and Socialize experience. Barcocina offers a one of a kind drink menu that features sweet, smoky, and spicy takes on classics, as well as innovative mixology.

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