Chicago Restaurants and Eats
One thing you can say about Chicagoans -- we love to eat. A melting pot of ethnicity and culture, you can find almost an infinite supply of different dining options. From staples of hot dogs, Italian beef and pizza, to Ethiopian, Korean, and Indian cuisine and everything in between, Chicago restaurants have it all. Here's a sampling of all the Windy City has to offer.
Best Chicago Restaurants
Got money to burn, an unlimited expense account with a client to impress, or want a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience? Then you will want to make sure to go to one of these over-the-top Chicago fine-dining spots.
Got money to burn, an unlimited expense account with a client to impress, or want a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience? Then you will want to make sure to go to one of these over-the-top Chicago fine-dining spots.
Chicago-Style Pizza
The Chicago-style pizza (a.k.a. deep dish pizza) is one of the Windy City's signature foods. Which is kind of misleading, because deep dish pizza is actually not what Chicagoans order on a regular basis. Most pizzerias in Chicago serve a thin-crust pizza, and while different in style compared to other pizza icons like New York, it's not known as a "Chicago-style pizza". A Chicago-style pizza has …
The Chicago-style pizza (a.k.a. deep dish pizza) is one of the Windy City's signature foods. Which is kind of misleading, because deep dish pizza is actually not what Chicagoans order on a regular basis. Most pizzerias in Chicago serve a thin-crust pizza, and while different in style compared to other pizza icons like New York, it's not known as a "Chicago-style pizza". A Chicago-style pizza has …
Chicago Restaurant Review Price and Ratings Key
Read this handy key to find out specifics about my restaurant ratings and price guide.
Read this handy key to find out specifics about my restaurant ratings and price guide.
Chicago Hot Dogs
The Chicago-style hot dog is probably the Windy City's most famous signature food, so of course they are ubiquitous all throughout the city. The basic Chicago dog starts with a steamed, all beef frank topped with mustard, onion, relish, and pickle, all nestled into a steamed poppyseed bun. Many hot dog joints also add celery salt and/or sport peppers. And remember -- a Chicago-style hot dog NEVER…
The Chicago-style hot dog is probably the Windy City's most famous signature food, so of course they are ubiquitous all throughout the city. The basic Chicago dog starts with a steamed, all beef frank topped with mustard, onion, relish, and pickle, all nestled into a steamed poppyseed bun. Many hot dog joints also add celery salt and/or sport peppers. And remember -- a Chicago-style hot dog NEVER…
Chicago Hot Dog Recipe
The Chicago hot dog can be easily recreated at home with a little preparation and attention to detail. Here's how to make a Chicago hot dog to tame your cravings until your next visit to the Windy City.
The Chicago hot dog can be easily recreated at home with a little preparation and attention to detail. Here's how to make a Chicago hot dog to tame your cravings until your next visit to the Windy City.
Chicago Seafood Restaurants
Chicago may not be next to any ocean, but today's modern shipping techniques ensure an abundance of fresh fish from all over the world. Here are some of my favorite Chicago seafood restaurants.
Chicago may not be next to any ocean, but today's modern shipping techniques ensure an abundance of fresh fish from all over the world. Here are some of my favorite Chicago seafood restaurants.
Chicago Restaurant Week
Chicago Restaurant Week is a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of fine dining without breaking the bank, as over 130 restaurants throughout Chicago offer a 3-course prix-fixe meal at the same price.
Chicago Restaurant Week is a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of fine dining without breaking the bank, as over 130 restaurants throughout Chicago offer a 3-course prix-fixe meal at the same price.
Chicago Romantic Restaurants
Whether it's for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, first date or just a special night out, Chicago has a variety of spots for an intimate dinner. Here are some of my favorite romantic restaurants in Chicago.
Whether it's for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, first date or just a special night out, Chicago has a variety of spots for an intimate dinner. Here are some of my favorite romantic restaurants in Chicago.
Christmas Dinner in Chicago
A number of Chicago restaurants are open for Christmas, offering a wide array of options besides going out for Chinese food like in "Christmas Story". Unless indicated, prices do not include beverages, tax, and gratuity.
A number of Chicago restaurants are open for Christmas, offering a wide array of options besides going out for Chinese food like in "Christmas Story". Unless indicated, prices do not include beverages, tax, and gratuity.
Easter Brunch in Chicago
If you're like my family, Easter means one thing -- stuffing our faces full of food from a buffet. Fortunately, there are many great places to grab Easter brunch in Chicago. Here are some of my favorites. These places tend to fill up, so be sure to make reservations early.
If you're like my family, Easter means one thing -- stuffing our faces full of food from a buffet. Fortunately, there are many great places to grab Easter brunch in Chicago. Here are some of my favorites. These places tend to fill up, so be sure to make reservations early.
Oprah's Favorite Chicago Restaurants
Want to eat like Oprah? (And we all know she loves to eat.) Here are some of Oprah's favorite Chicago restaurants, "favorite" being defined as a restaurant Oprah has given a "shout out" to either on her show or in the press.
Want to eat like Oprah? (And we all know she loves to eat.) Here are some of Oprah's favorite Chicago restaurants, "favorite" being defined as a restaurant Oprah has given a "shout out" to either on her show or in the press.
Great Chicago Breakfast Restaurants
Here are some of the better places to grab morning eats in Chicago.
Here are some of the better places to grab morning eats in Chicago.
Chicago Restaurant Online Reservations
Opentable.com allows you to conveniently make online reservations at almost 150 Chicago restaurants.
Opentable.com allows you to conveniently make online reservations at almost 150 Chicago restaurants.