Adalina is an upscale Italian restaurant in the Gold Coast.

Moti is a casual counter-service Indian restaurant in the Gold Coast.

A long-standing breakfast spot in the Gold Coast with good pancakes and a great Dutch Baby.

Tavern on Rush is a busy restaurant and bar in the Gold Coast with lots of outdoor seating.

Gibsons is a classic Chicago steakhouse that deserves its reputation.

Devereaux is the fancy rooftop bar at the Viceroy Hotel in the Gold Coast.

Marisol, in the Museum of Contemporary Art, serves delicious seasonal American food.

Bistronomic is a modern French restaurant in the Gold Coast.

Margeaux is an upscale French restaurant in the Gold Coast.

La Storia is a reliably good upscale Italian Restaurant in the Gold Coast.

Nico Osteria is a seafood-focused Italian restaurant in the Gold Coast’s Thompson Hotel.

Eight Bar & Patio is the casual all-day restaurant that’s attached to Maple & Ash, and serving upscale bar food.

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

Friends Ramen serves mini ramen bowls in the Gold Coast, but it's not very good. Skip it and opt for regular size ramen bowls somewhere else.

Goddess and the Grocer is a Gold Coast deli/cafe where you can grab a quick bagel in the morning and a salad or sandwich for lunch and dinner.

Little Beet is a good spot for a sensible meal in a nice but not over-the-top Gold Coast setting.