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

Gilt Bar is the rare River North spot that’s easy to get into, and also has great food. Prepare for a lot of meat, butter, and salt.

Good Measure is a divey-looking bar in River North that serves great food.

Pub Royale is an Anglo-Indian pub serving excellent cocktails and Indian inspired food. It’s a unique, delicious, and fun time.

Like Brian Urlacher's former coverage skills or Dennis Rodman's hair, Dusek's has range.

Maillard Tavern is a restaurant in River West with fantastic burgers.

High Five is a cool and hip ramen bar in a tiny basement setting. Prepare to get spicy.

Pauli Gees is a Neapolitan pizza place in Logan Square that has creative and delicious pies.

Hip warehouse barbecue joint serving up some tasty meats and even better sides.

An iconic dive burger bar that we fully support.

Owen & Engine is a gastropub. Or is it?

You need more taco places in your life. Traspasada can be one of them.

Furious Spoon is a reliably good ramen shop in Wicker Park.

Tempo Cafe is the local Gold Coast diner open 24 hours a day. It's also exactly what we assume the coffee shop from Seinfeld is like.

A fried fish haven. You've got to be in the mood, but when you want fried shrimp, Lawrence's is a solid move.

Bar Cargo is a restaurant and bar in River North serving mediocre Roman-style pizza.