2. Alinea
9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews
Nathan Kam: On the black truffle potato soup course, leave the nail on the table. Trust me.
Alice Ferris: Try the Tapas - Alinea "tapas"- bocadillo (left, iberico ham and manchego), gilda (top right, anchovy and olive) and patatas bravas (potatoes with chile and garlic). (via @Foodspotting)
David Heiser: Best meal of my life. Food, service, wine pairings were all perfect. Worth the investment if you can afford it.
3. North Pond
8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
Dania Morales Mendez: Mash potatoes and the goat cheese is great. Meat is sensational ! Duck and steak.
David Hohman: The food was excellent at every course! Ambience was lovely, and the service was first rate.. I highly recommend this restaurant!
TripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.
4. Frances' Deli
7.6
2552 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl.), Chicago, IL
Deli · Park West · 48 tips and reviews
Stephen Legault: Skip the egg sandwiches, it's just egg on bread. The BLAT was great though and the potatoes are a must!
Katie Milliken: Great breakfast! The breakfast potatoes and omelettes are delicious. Love the bacon habanero bloody marys too, but be warned that they are thick, if that's not your thing. $1 cans of PBR!
Eric Christopher: Omelets are amazing. Bacon, habanero cheese, and avocado is my jam.
6. Geja's Cafe
8.4
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Tim P: Super cozy! The best dinner foods are scallops w/butter and potatoes with dill. Get the full meal with cheese and dessert, you will not be disappointed!
Tricia Bevilacqua: Always make a reservation, this place is very popular, bc the food is soo amazing!!
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. Green City Market
9.3
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 57 tips and reviews
Jonathan Ferrera: One of the best ways to spend a Saturday morning. I never knew there were so many kinds of tomatoes and potatoes. The crepes are amazing. Get the River Valley Florentine from Abby's! It's the best!
Cindy Kurman: Make sure to have a Nomad Company wood fired pizza. They are new to the market this year. Ingredients are from the market and pizza is fabulous!
TLC: Don't miss the chef demos! Every Wed. and Sat. at 10:30am...see some of the city's finest in action.
9. Lito's Empanadas
8.3
2566 N Clark St (at Wrightwood Ave.), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Park West · 22 tips and reviews
Robyn Alkire: the empanadas are huge and only $2.50 ,each. the best are pollo championes and chorizo and choco.bannana.
Serious Eats: Champinon Chicken: Featuring tender braised chicken with sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions, this was warming and filling—absolutely perfect for the cold night.
Michael Signoracci: Choco Banana City
14. North Avenue Beach
9.1
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 81 tips and reviews
Mohammad Abusharif: Great place to relax, walk, run or just read a book in downtown Chicago
Leyla Arsan: Enjoy the serenity of the lake front in the morning and get the hell outta here by 10am unless you want to be bombarded by suburbanites & tourists
Gilt City: The Volleywood Beach Bash only happens once a year...you missed it this time, but come next summer, you better be ready.
15. Basil Leaf Cafe
8.1
2465 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews
Nina Marie: They have a wide, well defined, and delicious array of gluten-free choices across their menu, and a wonderfully attentive and helpful staff.
Stephanie Davis: Best. Water. Ever.
Ramsen: Their butternut squash soup has been consistently awesome for years.