2. Brindille
7.8
534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 16 tips and reviews
Reserve: Rib of Beef is perfectly paired with a tarte tatin of artichokes, potatoes and gruyere, a drizzle of marbled olive oil, a touch of bearnaise, and an aromatic sauce of red wine, marrow and thyme. Read more.
Reserve: At Brindille in Chicago, a savory tarte tatin of artichokes, potatoes and gruyere pairs perfectly with the Rib of Beef and its sauce of red wine, marrow and thyme. Read more.
Natalya Lisa: The most romantic place to spend a birthday-Thanks to the staff for making everything wonderful. Wines selection is perfect for the menu. If you have a special occasion this is the perfect place.
3. Maple & Ash
8.9
8 W Maple St (at State St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 60 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: This steakhouse’s mac and cheese is a thing of beauty. The pasta is bathed in a blend of Gruyere, comte, mascarpone and raclette cheeses, with a little bechamel sauce for good measure. Read more.
Jon B.: One of the best steaks I have had in Chicago. The vibe was killer, steaks cooked to perfection, and accompanying dishes were wonderful. Just be sure to save room for that coconut pie.
Alex Flis: Filet mignon was to die for. Save room for dessert and get the sundae tower😍 literally the best
4. DMK Burger Bar
8.8
2954 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lakeview · 257 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: The #3 is basically a Reuben on a burger (pastrami, gruyere cheese, sauerkraut, and an unbelievable remoulade). If you're into this type of thing, don't hesitate to pull the trigger.
Behrad Eats: They're serious with their mac & cheese so if you're also serious, get the Mac & Cheese #2, it has Gruyere, smoked bacon and charred balsamic red onions!
Matt Cosentino: Great burgers, I especially enjoy the bison with goat cheese, pickled onions, and blueberry bbq sauce.
Katie Lowes: First come first served seating at the bar, including tables. Great service. Wedge salad, roasted cauliflower gruyere and I heard they have steak.
flying feliz: Try the Roasted Cauliflower Gruyere - #otchefstable #chicago (via @Foodspotting)
Arpit Uppal: Really enjoyed the grass fed Australian bone-in strip. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service was wonderful as well.
6. Geja's Cafe
8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Gruyère fondue gives way to seafood, aged beef tenderloin, vegetables, or all three, which you bubble in hot oil at the table. For a sexy finish, dip fruit into a pot of flaming chocolate. Read more.
Thane Dykstra: One of the most romantic fondue restaurants I've ever been to. Delicious!
Rev "The Rev" 😈: When are they going to add hot dogs to the dessert menu? When you roll them in the chocolate sauce and graham crackers, it looks just like kitty poop in a litter box.
7. Bangers & Lace
8.5
1670 West Division Street, Wicker Park (at Paulina Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 155 tips and reviews
Dana Tedesco: Bangers Sliders for Brunch!! Irish Bangers Sausages, creamed spinach, gruyere, fried egg, on buttery buttered crispy toasted mini english muffins.
Ana Paula Pellegrino: Great and cozy atmosphere with the right level of noise for pleasant conversation. The good food was also a good surprise.
Chris Brandt: Seems phony and contrived, like everyone else in the neighborhood.
8. RPM Seafood
9.1
317 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 6 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Charcoal-Grilled Black Bass (Moroccan Spices, Salsa Verde)
ISC Chicago: Banana Cream Napoleon (Warm Caramel, Phyllo, Whipped Cream)
ISC Chicago: Strawberries & Crème Brûlée (Strawberry Sorbet)
9. Shokolad Pastry & Cafe
8.6
2524 W Chicago Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Ukrainian Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 11 tips and reviews
Roman Stelmach: EXCELLENT MENU! all of the entress are fantastic, there were 8 in our party and all left without any disappointments! go for the napolean!
Nastya Morhayeva: If you think of a dessert-absolutely delicious crepes with Ukrainian sweet cheese)the best;)
Chicago Sister Cities International: Fantastic Ukrainian dishes like varenyky, holubtsi, pelmeni and borsch abound. Close your eyes, take a bite and you'll feel like you're eating right in the middle of our sister city of Kyiv!
12. Beatrix
8.9
834 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Hagen: Excellent brunch, cocktails and ambiance. I had the cauliflower and egg grits.
C Rey: The Market is open and offers a bevy of lunch and snacks options. Hot food/salad bar charges by weight and restaurant fulfils high standard set by other locations. Fresh ingredients, honest food.
morg: wonderful fresh food in this restaurant slash coffee bar, gluten free and vegan options, don’t miss the cucumber mint soda!