1. Tanta Chicago
8.9
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews
Redeye Chicago: General manager Tomy Lokvicic said the restaurant has combined American and Peruvian traditions to produce a hangover-curing bloody mary. To keep your cool, try a lemon-thyme or passion fruit mimosa. Read more.
Lucille Fisher: The cerviches, sashimis, and everything else we tried were excellent. Head to the second floor for better seating & atmosphere.
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.
2. Three Dots and a Dash
8.4
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near North Side · 223 tips and reviews
Liz: Any drink with passion fruit is delicious, love the south pacific ambiance. Get a seat in the lounge room before the bar.
Angela: Amazing cocktails here! The "Painkiller" will set you up for a real good night. They also have a cocktail they set on fire for you. It's pricey but a real treat to share with friends.
Time Out Chicago: The Saturn at Three Dots and a Dash is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
Dan Pyatetsky: One of the most memorable pizzas I’ve had. Everything was surprisingly under-seasoned but it was still excellent. Walk in the Woods tasted great once we added salt, and Where’s Ruby was the favorite.
Christopher Floss: The best #pizza in #streeterville! Over twenty years in the making to perfect their crust. The meatballs are worth a try, too!!!
Magda Brej: We stumbled upon this place after the architecture tour, great thin crust pizza!
5. The Franklin Room
9.1
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews
Katie: My go-to spot for anyone - fantastic menu, always excellent service and the music is always on-point. Perfect for dates, family dinners, visitors, or just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour.
Eric Munn: The shrimp pot pie is outstanding. Great whiskey list as well.
Andy Swindler: $1 oysters from 5-6:30pm. Get some.
6. Sushi-san
9.1
59 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 28 tips and reviews
Wayne Anderman: Phenomenal sushi, sashimi, maki rolls. Tuna cheek, hamachi, unagi and toro - butter soft. Signature soy, shiitake mushroom marinated, sauce is over the top. Dark chocolate truffle for dessert.
ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it
ISC Chicago: Japanese Breakfast (Fluffy, wobbly, panda-monium pancakes with matcha butter and Okinawan black sugar syrup)
7. Big Bowl
8.0
60 E Ohio St (btwn Rush St & Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 125 tips and reviews
Zee A: From left to right our ginger ales: pomegranate , fresh squeezed orange, green tea, and passion fruit!
Rudy Smartass: Simply a great restaurant. Nice to go around brunch time but can be busy during late afternoons. Nice decor and fantastic asian food.
Lettuce Entertain You: The potstickers are a must!
8. Shanghai Terrace
7.4
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Streeterville · 54 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: The Ning Sling (absolut mandarin, lychee, lime, fresh mint, passion fruit, sprite)
ISC Chicago: Dragon Wall (Longjing infused gin, Passionfruit, Lime, Lemon Shrub)
ISC Chicago: the ning sling (absolute mandarin, lychee, lime, fresh mint, passion fruit, sprite)
9. Ema
9.0
74 W Illinois St (Clark), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews
Alexandra Fadeeva: Wow... Place to go! Hummus and falafel are excellent... With white greek wine from Santorini. Grilled chicken is light and super tasty. But then - frozen greek yogurt for dessert. It is really smth!
Jesse Gill: Roasted eggplant spread. Grilled octopus. Blackened skrimps. Always get the skrimps.
Chandra Iyer: Excellent grub, great service. One of the best restaurants in the city for sure.
Paolo Travers: Very good location on Magnificent mile for shopping and restaurants. Clean, spacious rooms.
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!
13. Barrio
8.0
65 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 16 tips and reviews
Allison Kaminski: Party in the bathroom with the disco ball!Jokes aside, the food here is delish. Octopus & pork belly tacos are cooked to perfection. Love the array of guac & salsas. Can’t go wrong with the cocktails
Scott Sachnoff: Try Bodega around the corner at 355 N. Clark for churros, tacos & drinks to go (5 seats.)
Allison Letts: The margaritas are excellent. Overall, it’s delicious food but somewhat overpriced.
14. Travelle
8.4
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews
Brock Wanless: If having brunch, order the signature Travelle Benedict for a delicious combo of eggs Benedict, lobster, spinach, and potatoes!
M. Katie Hunter: Eric and James are true gentlemen -- the bar staff here is unparalleled. Come in on Thursday nights for a signature cocktail and to listen to the live lounge act! They take requests!
David Smith: The flatbread is excellent, and the cheese plate comes with an impressive array of accompaniments.
15. Beatrix
8.9
671 N Saint Clair St (Erie and N. St. Clair), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 62 tips and reviews
C Rey: This Beatrix is located on the hospital campus but still serves up some of the yummiest brunch dishes around. The fresh juice blends and fun coffee drinks are worth splurging. Reservations preferred.
Shurooq Alsada: Yummy breakfast, great service 🥰
Varsha Shete: Healthy options for lunch & dinner and they actually taste better than the burger & fries! I would order something other than chia pudding for dessert next time though.