1. BRGRBELLY
8.5
5739 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Portage Park · 33 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: The selection of loaded fries garners its own fanfare at this burger joint. Of particular note is the Belly Fry: Hand-cut fries topped with chunks of pork belly, fried onion straws & Carolina mustard. Read more.
Michael Krammen: Love the black Betty burger with the blu cheese fries. Most Amazing cool place!
Lena Crow: The Old Time Religion is the best burger ever!!! The parmesan fries are also a MUST!!!
2. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Try the fried onions with lemon and jalapeño from our 100 Best list: A medley that balances the sweetness of the onions with acidity (the lemon), heat (the jalapeño) and lots of flavor (both).
Time Out Chicago: The fried items all have great flavor (like the fried onions with lemon and jalapeño), but sometimes they arrive soft instead of crisp. Likewise, the herby lobster roll can get a little chewy in parts Read more.
Chris Buzachero: Lobster roll, rock shrimp wet, key lime pie.
5. RJ Grunts
7.6
2056 N Lincoln Park W (at Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 101 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: This tightly packed hamburger shack is where to get the thick, juicy “Gruntburger,” topped with addictive fried onions and blue-cheese dressing Read more.
Emily Esmail: Go for the salad bar. Burgers are great too. It's a little cramped but fun atmosphere. Great place to go before or after zoo
Lettuce Entertain You: Get rewarded at RJ Grunts! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine. Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club! Read more.
6. A. Montgomery Ward Park
8.5
630 N Kingsbury Ave (btwn W Erie St & W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Park · River North · 16 tips and reviews
Donna Johnson: This park is small but has something for everyone. A walk along the river, hills for picnics, a lot of benches for reading, a dog park, a playground for kids and it is near restaurants.
Kevin Newby: On a cold, sunny day, lay down on the play surface and act like a cat.
Kenny K: Expanded park reopened 7/19/12 with more swings, patio tables w/shade covers, and large half dome climbing structures. Renamed Montgomery Ward Park. Finally! They got it right this time.
7. Hopleaf Bar
9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews
Mariel Vera: Amazing fried onions and great beer.
Darek Lane: Cashew butter & jelly sandwich is soooo good! Have another!
Time Out Chicago: Always a bit more crowded than I'd wish, but with reason. Incredible beer selection and tasty food like mussels w/frites. Never had a bad beer there, out of dozens I've tried.
10. Zanies Comedy Club
8.2
1548 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town · 20 tips and reviews
Fernando Covas: Great selection of comedians with different styles. Make sure to arrive early, as the place packs up well before shows start. Also, don't forget the two drink minimum per person!
Explore Chicago: Zanies hosts stand-up comedy headliners such as Jay Leno, Richard Lewis and Emo Phillips.
House of Blues: Best place in town to catch a comedy show!
12. Park Tavern
7.9
1645 W Jackson Blvd (at Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Near West Side · 18 tips and reviews
Les Eller: Bacon jam....is not too bad. Great with the brie and toast
Time Out Chicago: If you're looking for a beer garden near the United Center, check out the 10,000 square feet of outdoor space here. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more.
Amanda DeVries Hon: seriously understaffed. I don't know what they are thinking. I have been here watching a hawks game for over 2 hours and I have only been able to get 1 drink. This place could be awesome but its not.
Ryan Winningham: Will only stay at this hotel great service very helpful with dinner plans. Everything you want out of a hotel!
Steve B.: This place rocks. Service is incredible, especially the front desk! Rooms are nice. Water pressure in shower off the hook! I highly recommend. :)
Alex Gouldey: If it's raining outside, go to the front desk and ask to borrow an umbrella or two. They're free, as long as you return them when you're done!
15. First Draft
8.3
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews
Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!
Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!
Andrew Stiles: Good for sports if you can get a table. The goose island Ogden is a good local craft beer. Pizza was a pleasant surprise.