Oriole is an outstanding tasting-menu-only spot in the West Loop.

Smyth serves Virginia-inspired tasting menus in the West Loop, and it’s one of the best restaurants in Chicago.

Somerset is a restaurant in the Gold Coast serving excellent American food that you should be eating immediately.

Exceptional and impressive. That’s what comes to mind when describing the Korean-American food at Parachute.

Bavette’s is an intimate steakhouse that’s great for date night or dinner with a few friends.

Giant is doing special things in Logan Square. It’s a great restaurant ideal for a date or any small group.

Joe’s is consistently one of the best steakhouses in town, and you shouldn’t even order steak. Stone crabs are where it’s at.

Wherewithall is a cute tasting-menu spot in Avondale with excellent food and a menu that changes daily.

Au Cheval in the West Loop has our favorite Chicago burger, but that’s not the only great thing on the menu.

Pequod’s is a Chicago staple when it comes to deep dish pizza, and it’s awesome.

Lou Malnati’s is a classic Chicago deep-dish pizza spot, and the one we rely on.

Ruxbin may not get as much press as it used to, but it’s still excellent. A must hit for a quiet meal.

The second restaurant in Paul Kahan’s empire, and a Chicago classic.

The Publican is a Medieval styled mecca of all things beer, pork, and oysters. If that’s not appealing, you can’t sit with us.

Chicago Cut is a great steakhouse right on the river ideal for special occasions and power business meals.

Boeufhaus is a different kind of Chicago steakhouse. It's small, loud, cool, and still serves excellent steaks.