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

Yeah, we said it. This is the best burger in town.

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.

Roister is the casual restaurant from the Alinea team. It’s still expensive, but it’s fun, laid-back, and excellent.

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.

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.