1. Gather
9.0
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews
Eater: Lounge on the backyard terrace and nosh on contemporary American bites like shrimp & grits, flapjacks, chicken & waffles and more at this well-done restaurant and wine bar in Lincoln Square. Read more.
Lauren O'Connor: Had the family style dinner. They give you portions for everyone at your table. $26/person. Included your pick of 2 starters, a main and a desert. Tasty. Heated outdoor seating w/ good ambiance
Time Out Chicago: This covered terrace in Lincoln Square features shareable dishes like charcuterie and pickled vegetables, accompanied by summery wine coolers served by the glass and pitcher. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more.
3. Billy Sunday
8.9
3143 W Logan Blvd (Logan and Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 72 tips and reviews
ᴡ Edwards: Amazing cocktails and highbrow bar nosh
Dana Tedesco: Everything "In a Jar" was great! Roasted Tomatoes, Chicken Liver Pâté, but best was Brandade (smoked Whitefish) w/ fried capers & pickled pistachios. Ran out of á la carte bread for the spreading, tho
Jessica: Try their drink simply called 'cocktail'. You'll be glad you did.
Time Out Chicago: There’s plenty to nosh on: breakfast burritos, sandwiches and fair trade coffee. Try a slice of tres leches while using the free Wi-Fi. The café stays open late on second Fridays.
Time Out Chicago: There’s plenty to nosh on: breakfast burritos, sandwiches and fair trade coffee. Try a slice of tres leches while using the free Wi-Fi. The café stays open late on second Fridays. Read more.
Heather Folsom: The guac was fresh & delicious and the horchata was some of the best we've ever had. This is a nice, quiet place to relax & even play some chess.
5. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
AskMen: One of the only places in town where guests can enjoy a Hades Belgian golden ale or a Negroni Baloney with Tanqueray & Aperol while noshing on raw clams & oyster po’ boys. Read more.
Daniel Bernardo: Bisque, fried lemons, cod sandwich, ceviche. Boom. Delicious.
Time Out Chicago: Hop onto a bar stool at this DMK Burger Bar sibling for grilled, fried and sandwiched seafood, most of it less than $10.
AskMen: Stop in to nosh on a banana walnut bowl, buffalo chicken bowl or an Asian sesame salad (all boasting a low calorie count) while enjoying free wifi or watching ESPN. Read more.
Jenn Kim: The "Healthy Parm" quinoa bowl (with chicken) tastes really good. Gluten & dairy free (order with no cheese). 400 cal / 36g protein.
Alison: This place is always blaring bad rap music in the evening. Nothing quite like hearing about shorty shakin' her ass while I eat quinoa.
7. Hilton
8.0
720 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · South Loop · 146 tips and reviews
AskMen: Mingle with a mishmash of clubgoers & epicureans, imbibe at a 4-hour open bar, nosh on tasty bites, & get down with T-Pain, Jump Smokers & DJ Dante the Don. Rest assured that this party will be HOT. Read more.
Niko Nickolaou: Fantastic hotel. Great service and staff was always positive. Only complaint is I wish they had fridges in the room.
Delta Upsilon Fraternity: Before becoming the Chicago Hilton in 1951, the Stevens Hotel was site of the fraternity's 1933 convention. That year, Chicago also hosted the World's Fair, chaired by fraternity alumnus Rufus Dawes.
Jen Marquez Ginn: Chicken and waffles and Italian beef are awesome. Much more open than Lakeview location. Definitely more trendy, not as nerdy. Servers and bartenders are great.
Jason Gardner: Free arcade games, great craft beer selection!
Kjartan B: Good craft beer selection and free video games! Old arcade games like donkey kong and pacman included
Michael Dorsey: Lively spot for a drink. Windows open for easy people watching on Clark. Cubs fans welcome!
Mikinzie Stuart: Probably the best bar you'll find in Wrigleyville. Decent crowd (ie not douchey or fratty), decent selection of beers on tap for a decent price and a jukebox with good alt/ indie rock tunes.
Juan Bermudez: Don't tell the bartender how to do their job. They don't come to your job and slap the dick out of your mouth.