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.

The Beanie Baby effect, plus delicious ramen at Furious Spoon.

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.

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

An iconic dive burger bar that we fully support.

Radio Anago is a sushi spot in River North from the same people who own Bavette’s and Au Cheval.

Owen & Engine is a gastropub. Or is it?

Analogue serves great Cajun food in a casual yet cool cocktail bar setting. Cocktails and Cajun food may seem unlikely, but it's a great combination.

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

Buck’s is a bar atmosphere serving Southern food, fried chicken and biscuits in particular.

Johnny’s Grill is part diner and part Mezcal bar. That means it can serve a lot of different needs.