American

Schwa Restaurant — top-tier american in Noble Square.

Casa Yari — one of Ukrainian Village's strongest american spots.

Ponce Restaurant — caribbean in Humboldt Park; the Mofongo is the highlight.

Nellie’s Restaurant — solid, no-fuss american in Ukrainian Village.

El Tecolote Restaurant — dependable mexican in Little Village.

Boka — among the best american in Lincoln Park.

Tecalitlan Restaurant — trusted mexican in Aurora.

Matilda — clean, consistent italian in Lakeview.

Farm Bar Lakeview — among the best american in Lakeview.

Kubo Chicago — a Lakeview filipino mainstay.

UncommonGround - Lakeview — american in Lakeview.

Boleo — solid, no-fuss american in Loop.

The VIG Old Town — among the best american in Old Town.

GEMINI — Lincoln Park american that sets the standard.

Kanela Breakfast Club — straightforward american in Old Town.

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden — honest soul food in Gold Coast.

Havana Grill — reliable caribbean in River North that keeps people coming back.

River Roast — high-caliber american in River North.

Tanta Cocina Peruana — a River North peruvian mainstay.

The Hampton Social - River North — high-caliber american in River North.

Untitled Supper Club — established american in River North with a loyal following.

Doc B's Restaurant (River North) — one of Streeterville's strongest american spots.

Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval — neighborhood american in Streeterville.

STK Steakhouse — solid, no-fuss american in River North.

Marshall's Landing — reliable american in River North that keeps people coming back.

Headquarters Beercade — trusted american in River North.

The Evie — among the best japanese in Streeterville.

Au Cheval — top-tier american in West Loop.

3rd Coast Cafe — top-tier american in Gold Coast.

LUXBAR — established american in Gold Coast with a loyal following.

Chicago Q — reliable american in Gold Coast.

Eleven City Diner — a South Loop american mainstay.

Chicago Waffles South Loop — solid, no-fuss american in South Loop.

Yolk - South Loop — reliable american in South Loop.

Devil Dawgs on State — solid, no-fuss american in Loop.

Las Delicias (N Clark) — low-key american in Rogers Park that runs on repeat.

Steve's Bite — reliable american in South Loop that keeps people coming back.

Parkview Restaurant Grill — among the best american in Pilsen.

Soul & Smoke - Avondale at Rockwell on the River — reliable soul food in Roscoe.

Tatas Tacos - Original Six Corners — clean, consistent mexican in Irving Park.

Bull And Barrel — low-key american in Devon Avenue that runs on repeat customers.

bopNgrill — dependable Rogers Park korean known for the Kimchi Fries.

Burger Bite — top-tier american in Devon Avenue.

Redz Belizean Restaurant — solid, no-fuss american in Rogers Park.

City's Edge — a Jefferson Park american mainstay.

Los Compadres Taqueria — dependable mexican in Mt Prospect.

La Charanga Mexican Restaurant,halal — dependable Rolling Meadows mexican known.

Rio's Addison — trusted mexican in Addison.

The Smith — trusted american in River North.

LIA Tavern — River North italian that most people haven't found yet.

The Lanzaga — one of Lakeview's strongest american spots.

The Polo Inn — Bridgeport american that sets the standard.

Singh's Kitchen — indian in Libertyville.

Koko's Mediterranean Grille — honest mediterranean in West Town.

Suffron Cafe — Bucktown middle eastern that sets the standard.

TNT Rooftop Restaurant — dependable Oak Park american known for the lamb chops.

Savanna breakfast and Brunch on Western ave — Lincoln Square american that most.

PERILLA korean fare — clean, consistent korean in Fulton Market.

SoJu BBQ — honest korean in Fulton Market.

Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant — dependable korean in Lincoln Square.

KFire Korean BBQ - Logan Square — one of Logan Square's strongest korean spots.

KFire Korean BBQ - Old Town — a quiet korean spot in Old Town with a growing.

Chungkiwa Restaurant — Mt Prospect korean where the Side Dishes sets the tone.

Mr.Kimchi Korean AYCE BBQ Niles — one of Niles's strongest korean spots.

Mr. Kimchi ALL YOU CAN EAT Korean BBQ — one of Mt Prospect's strongest korean spots. Loud in the best way, with real pulse to the room. The staff makes it feel personal, and no long waits. 자두공쥬: "The quality of the meat was better than I expected for AYCE, and everything tasted fresh" [$$]

Chicago Galbi House — top-tier korean in Buffalo Grove.

KOW — Des Plaines japanese that sets the standard.

New Seoul Korean charcoal bbq — trusted korean in Des Plaines.

HwangDaeGham — among the best korean in Mundelein.

Mr kimchi Korean AYCE BBQ Algonquin — one of Algonquin's strongest korean spots.

Hwang Soh Grill 황소 그릴 ( 곱창, 대창, 막창 Korean BBQ) — top-tier korean in Morton Grove.

SGD Dubu So Gong Dong Korean Bento & BBQ — high-caliber korean in Oakbrook Terrace.

BBQ Garden — neighborhood korean in Niles.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse — Gold Coast american where the Steaks sets the tone.

Gangnam Korean BBQ — Schaumburg korean that sets the standard.

Pro Samgyubsal — reliable korean in Northbrook.

Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian — high-caliber korean in Ukrainian Village.

SGD DUBU SO GONG DONG TOFU & KOREAN BBQ (Glenveiw) — dependable korean in Glenview.

The Soul Food Lounge — high-caliber soul food in Little Village.

Galaxy Hot Pot & Grill — among the best japanese in Des Plaines.

Sepia — one of West Loop's strongest american spots.

Matisse Tavern & Grill — one of Lakeview's strongest american spots.

Angry Octopus — reliable american in Old Town that keeps people coming back.

S.K.Y. — high-caliber american in Old Town. The mood here leans quiet and romantic. Cocktail menu runs deeper than expected. Kevin Gancarz: "The Brussels sprouts were amongst the best I've bad and with the crispy shallots were actually Funyun-esque" [$$$]

FRY CHICKEN ‘N FRIES - Lincoln Park — under-the-radar american in Lincoln Park.

Zebda — top-tier italian in Irving Park.

ADORO FUSION KITCHEN + BAR — top-tier mexican in Wicker Park.

Serena's Grill (Gold Coast, Chicago) — top-tier mediterranean in Gold Coast.

The 101 Bar, Grill & Rooftop — one of Streeterville's strongest mediterranean spots.

Oliver’s — South Loop american that sets the standard.

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant — established american in South Loop with a.

Remington's — Loop american where the Lobster Deviled Eggs sets the tone.

The Wolfhound Bar and Kitchen — Roscoe Village american where the Pizza sets.

Honey Butter Fried Chicken — well-regarded american in Avondale.

M'dakhan (Mdakhan - مدخن)‎ — Bridgeview middle eastern that sets the standard.

Migos Fine Foods — Irving Park mexican that sets the standard.

Halal Smash Burger and Phillies (Devon California) — honest american in Devon.

HIDE+SEEK — neighborhood american in West Loop.

Spoko — high-caliber polish in Lincoln Park.

Wurst Behavior — among the best polish in Albany Park.

Scofflaw — high-caliber american in Logan Square.

Vicky's Restaurant — one of Devon Avenue's strongest american spots.

Yardbird Table & Bar — clean, consistent soul food in River North.

Chef Daddy's — soul food in Oak Park.

Dawn A.M. Eatery — honest american in Hyde Park, where the Fried Green Tomatoes is worth ordering. The noise level tells you everything you need to know. There's real intention behind the cocktail list, and wallet-friendly. I M: "The pot roast was juicy and tender and jalapeño grits were creamy and savory" [$$, patio]

Cafe Central — established caribbean in West Town with a loyal following.

Spice Restaurant — an Evanston caribbean find that regulars keep close.

Delicias El Catrachito — high-caliber caribbean in Portage Park.

BienMeSabe Venezuelan Cafe & Restaurant — well-regarded american in Ravenswood.

Early Morning Delight — high-caliber american in North Center.

Cebu Lechon House & New Chinese Kitchen — dependable chinese in Woodridge.

Pachamama Peruvian restaurant — top-tier peruvian in Sycamore.

LeTour Social Kitchen & Bar — an american spot in Evanston.

Un amor — high-caliber american in West Town.

The Dearborn — one of Loop's strongest american spots.

RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar — neighborhood american in Loop.

Exchequer Restaurant & Pub — solid, no-fuss italian in Loop.

South Branch Tavern & Grille (The Loop - Chicago) — top-tier american in Loop.

Roanoke Restaurant — honest american in Loop, where the Buffalo Cauliflower is.

Chicago Cut Steakhouse — reliable american in River North.

Wildfire — well-regarded vietnamese in River North.

Goodwin's Restaurants — reliable american in River North that keeps people.

Kerryman Irish Bar & Restaurant — reliable american in River North that keeps.

Tortoise Supper Club — a River North american mainstay.

Goddess and the Baker, 181 W Madison — straightforward american in Loop.

EL ideas — among the best american in Pilsen.

The Capital Grille — among the best vietnamese in Streeterville.

Stacked and Folded — high-caliber mexican in Winnetka.

The Exchange — dependable american in Loop.

676 Restaurant & Bar — dependable american in Streeterville.

Chalet — reliable american in River North.

Miller's Pub — reliable american in Loop.

Goddess and the Baker, 33 S Wabash-Millennium Park — solid, no-fuss american in Loop.

Windy City Cafe — a Fulton Market american mainstay.

Flight Club Chicago — top-tier american in River North.

Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar — french in Loop.

Yolk - Marina City — clean, consistent american in River North.

ROOF on theWit — neighborhood american in Loop.

Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails — reliable american in Loop.

KRASA CRAFT RESTAURANT Chicago — Noble Square american that sets the standard.

Emerald Loop Bar & Grill — an american spot in Loop.

George's Hot Dogs — clean, consistent mediterranean in Bucktown.

The Marq — established american in Loop with a loyal following.

The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar — trusted vietnamese in Loop.

Gilt Bar — among the best american in River North.

Willow Room — top-tier american in Lincoln Park.

The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake — reliable american in Old Town.

Crosby's Kitchen — solid, no-fuss american in Lakeview.

Ed Debevic's — one of Streeterville's strongest american spots.

Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern — Old Town american where the Ribs sets the tone.

John's Place — trusted american in Roscoe Village.

Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue – Chicago (Streeterville) — reliable.

Billy Goat Tavern (The Original) — established american in Streeterville with a.

Frontier Chicago — clean, consistent american in Noble Square.

Lark Restaurant & Bar — an italian spot in Lakeview.

Fiesta Tapatia Restaurant — reliable mexican in Little Village that keeps.

Al's Grill — a Forest Park american mainstay.

Ragadan — Uptown american where the burgers sets the tone.

Marketplace Café at Nordstrom — Streeterville american that most people haven't.

DAWG PARK - Picnic Avondale — under-the-radar american in Avondale.

The Original Pancake House — top-tier american in Gold Coast.

Savanna Breakfast & Lunch Lakeview — among the best american in Lakeview.

The Walnut Room — reliable american in Loop.

Bub City — dependable River North american known for the Brisket.

Artango Bar & Steakhouse — solid, no-fuss american in Lincoln Square.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ — one of Lakeview's strongest japanese spots.

MR. KIMCHI KOREAN BBQ RANDHURST — one of Mt Prospect's strongest korean spots. The space has a modern, polished edge. The team can walk you through the menu, and fast service. "The quality of the meat was top-notch – each cut was fresh, tender, and marinated to perfection" — Todor Krecu

Legato Lounge — among the best american in Loop.

Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago — solid, no-fuss american in Streeterville.

Chicago's Pizza — Lakeview italian that sets the standard.

Farm Bar Ravenswood — North Center american that sets the standard.

Chicago Waffles West Loop — the Waffles anchors this West Loop american spot.

Small Cheval- Fulton Market — honest american in Fulton Market.

MiMi's Craft Kitchen — high-caliber mexican in Near West Side.

Alegrias Seafood — mexican in Noble Square; the Seafood is the highlight.

Lula Cafe — Logan Square american that sets the standard.

The Whale — one of Logan Square's strongest american spots.