3. Sushi-San
9.1
63 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 28 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Japanese Breakfast (Fluffy, wobbly, panda-monium pancakes with matcha butter and Okinawan black sugar syrup)
ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it
Monica Gazca: Avocado crusty maki, edamames, delicious!! Place is nice, very cheap! Good service, good presentation of meals..
4. Eataly
9.0
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
J: No great bike parking options here! Just a couple trees...
Gina: Espresso bar, gelati, bread, fresh pasta and cheese! Mmmmm!
Eater: It doesn't get much hotter than Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's land of magic and pasta. With eight restaurants and a world of retail, Chicago's food scene has been greatly expanded.
5. Centennial Wheel
9.0
600 E Grand Ave (Streeter), Chicago, IL
Attraction · Streeterville · 30 tips and reviews
Petra P.: Great view, almost like from the Helicopter Tour (which I have done too).
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: I love Navy Pier. Great location on the water. Besides all the Food and Beverage offerings, Children's Museum and more...you all can enjoy the Wheel! 360 degree views inside a gondola all year round!
Hana Felemban: Amazing view for lakeside
7. Maple & Ash
8.8
8 W Maple St (at State St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 60 tips and reviews
Robyn Grossberg: Fabulous staff, esp. Sarah and sommelier Frankie! Very cool ambience and great prawns and steak!!
Alex Flis: Filet mignon was to die for. Save room for dessert and get the sundae tower😍 literally the best
Eater: Maple & Ash is a seriously swanky spot in the Gold Coast with an all-star staff excellent people-watching, and standout wine and cocktails. Read more.
8. House of Blues
8.9
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews
Digital Tour Bus: Take public transportation when going to HOB Chicago! Parking can be a killer on the wallet. Just think about how much more drink money you'll have if you don't have to pay $15-$40 for parking!
Tim: It is a nice small venue with some great acoustics. Great place to see smaller indie or alternative bands.
Explore Chicago: Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.
10. Tanta Chicago
8.8
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews
Andy Tao: Definitely get the Chaufau (pork fried rice) for entree. One of the best fried rice I ever had.
Time Out Chicago: The criollo tiradito at Tanta is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
Eater: Since opening in mid-August, Gaston Acurio's first foray into the Midwest has drawn rave reviews and buzz from diners and media. It's no wonder he's one of the most renowned chefs in the world.
Jonathan Ferrera: This place has a great collection of exhibits. Given its location, it feels like it's hidden away. Looking for cheap parking nearby can be quite a challenge, though.
Shawn Calhoun: Absolutely brilliant spaces and wonderful curation. Make time to go when you're in Chicago!!
HISTORY: One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time the Museum offers exhibitions of art created since 1945. It boasts a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.
13. Navy Pier
8.6
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 371 tips and reviews
Kate @iKaterade: Eat at one of the named restaurants and get $14 off your parking...otherwise $24. YIKES!
Mindy: Get there early. Not fun to pay $30 for alternate public parking. Stained glass "museum" is stunning!
Jasmine O'Conner: I hadn't been to Navy Pier in so long. The view (skyline) was so beautiful and there was so much diversity. It's a must go again. However, parking was a little steep ($25) lol.
Kathryn B.: If you join the museum with parking privileges, it's really worth it. You can take your kids for short visits and not worry about $20-$25 parking fees.
Dana Parker: Best museum to take kids! So many interactive exhibits, and they have good adult spaces to rest as well
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