Downtown Chicago and Neighborhoods
Food scene
Phil's Pizza
1102 W 35th StAuthentic thin crust pizza.
Ricobene's
252 W 26th StFamous breaded steak sandwich. Casual fare.
Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveCasual burger spot.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StTapas restaurant in lively classic Chicago restaurant.
Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveFamous motorcycle bar known for their iconic burgers.
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenuePan-style pizza popular in Chicago.
Geja's Cafe
340 W Armitage AveRomantic fondue in an intimate setting.
Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetLovely decor, festive vibe with Latin-inspired menu.
Argentinian candlelit steakhouse offering prime meats, empanadas - BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze).
119 locals recommend
Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveArgentinian candlelit steakhouse offering prime meats, empanadas - BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze).
Romantic upscale restaurant with sweeping views of the city & Lake Michigan. Can see fireworks on Wednesday nights.
16 locals recommend
Cite
505 N Lake Shore DrRomantic upscale restaurant with sweeping views of the city & Lake Michigan. Can see fireworks on Wednesday nights.
Strings Ramen Shop
2141 S Archer AveBenjYehuda - La Salle
10 S LaSalle StCarniceria Maribel
1801 W Cermak RdOne of the best taco spots in Chicago. Also a corner grocery store.
Drinks and Nightlife
Del Toro
2133 S Halsted StTequila bar with unique drinks.
Tiki drinks w/ flaming options in retro-Polynesian setting.
125 locals recommend
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki drinks w/ flaming options in retro-Polynesian setting.
Rossi's
412 N State StCash dive bar.
Punch House
1227 W 18th StBasement bar w/ vintage air known for their punch.
Chicago Classic Restaurants
The Berghoff Restaurant
17 W Adams StItalian Village Restaurant
71 W Monroe StRicobene's
252 W 26th StOriginal Rainbow Cone
9233 S Western AveBilly Goat Tavern
Michigan AvenueGibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StGene & Georgetti
500 N Franklin StMargie's Candies
1960 N Western AveThe Walnut Room
111 N State StAl's Beef
1079 W Taylor StManny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
1141 S Jefferson StPequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueConnie's Pizza
2373 S Archer AveCarnitas La Michoacana
2049 W Cermak RdPortillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St
Cherry Circle Room
12 S Michigan AveThe Walnut Room
111 N State StLate Night Grub
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StLawrence's Fish and Shrimp
2120 S Canal StRicobene's
252 W 26th StDevil Dawgs on State
767 S State StHollywood Grill
1601 W North AveGolden Nugget Pancake House
2406 W Diversey AveVegetarian and Vegan
Chicago station
800 N State StThe Polo Inn
3322 S Morgan StWildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StBoka
1729 N Halsted StTanta Chicago
118 W Grand Ave
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd3 Arts Club Cafe
1300 N Dearborn StChicago Diner
3411 N Halsted Stnana
3267 S Halsted St