Best Chicago Restaurants
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Dessert

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States so it is a melting pot of nationalities. People from all over the world have made Chicago their home and have brought with them a plethora of cuisines.

The list below highlights some of the Best Chicago Restaurants so you can sample some of what this great city has to offer. From Chicago Steakhouses and Sushi to Tapas and Desserts, you are sure to find a winner among this list of Best Chicago Restaurants. Bon Appetit!

	Best Chicago Pizza Look at this mouth-watering Chicago-style, deep dish pizza. Get one of these beauties at Giordano's, or try a famous Pizza Bomb at Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.
	Chicago Steakhouses If you ask any concierge in town where to go for steak, they will most likely mention Morton's and Sullivan's Steakhouses. Either one of these Chicago steakhouses will give you a dining experience you won't soon forget. Most would agree these are two of the best Chicago restaurants, hands down.
	Breakfast in Chicago What could be better after partying in Chicago than waking up with a scrumptious breakfast Chicago-style? I recommend Ina's, for a diner feel big on flavors, and on weekends, The Grand Lux Cafe for unbeatable atmosphere and delectable food choices.
	Vegetarian Bites Two of the best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago are The Green Zebra and Alice and Friends Vegetarian Cafe. The locals rave about both of these Chicago vegetarian restaurants. The food choices are amazing.
	Tapas Style Restaurants Tapas just means small plates of food and have become trendy in American cities. At Chicago tapas restaurants, like Emilio's Tapas and Cafe Ba Ba Reba, diners can order several different small plates and share.
	Delicious Desserts One of my favorite desserts in Chicago is the Chocolate Raspberry Truffle cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. I also love the freshly baked cupcakes at Hershey's Chicago. Or try Pop's For Champagne.
	Most Well Known Restaurants There are several well known restaurants in Chicago including the world famous Charlie Trotters, Harry Carey's, and Ditka's. These 3 rank as some of the best Chicago restaurants and offer great atmosphere, a varied menu, unique cocktails and good food.
	Sushi in Chicago Two of the most popular sushi Chicago restaurants are Kamehachi and Meiji. Try some of the city’s most creative makimono, like Philly Crunch which is smoked salmon, wasabi cream cheese, scallions and cilantro topped with spicy salmon.
	Juicy Burgers I still remember the olive burger I had at Boston Blackie's. Oh so good! And you have to visit Billy Goat Tavern made famous by the SNL skit "Cheeseborger, Cheeseborger!"
	Best Brunch If you are in town on a Sunday, don't miss brunch at the top of the John Hancock building in The Signature Room. The food is amazing and you can not beat the view. Another Sunday favorite is the House of Blues Gospel Brunch. Food is outstanding and the entertainment could not be better.
	Italian in Chicago At Buca Di Beppo, meals are served family style and the atmosphere is so fun. Quartino is one of the best Chicago Italian restaurants and wine bar with a quaint atmosphere and an excellent menu.
	Greek in Chicago Don't miss Costa's for old world charm, live piano music and genuine Greek specialties. Another choice is Venus. One reviewer stated "atmosphere was great, the wait staff was fun and attentive, great overall experience."
	Most Expensive Restaurants Chef Rick Tramonto's French creations are playful works of art at Tru. and at Alinea, experience chef Grant Achatz's daring culinary expertise. Prepare to be awe-inspired by the taste and beauty of their food. Clearly two of the best.
	Chicago Dining Guide The Time Out Chicago Dining Guide is a full-color guidebook to the city's best restaurants and bars. Time Out's critics visit establishments anonymously to provide readers with unbiased opinions on restaurants ranging from out-of-the-way Korean barbecue joints to high-profile, high-priced dining rooms. Eating & Drinking 2008 is an essential reference written by and for those who enjoy dining out and drinking up.
	Fodor's Chicago Guide Fodors Chicago Guide boasts an innovative, browsable, photo-rich interior with new pullout street map, full color transit maps and opinionated reviews of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and shops. What separates this book from other Chicago Guide Books you may have seen? Local writers offer tips on how to save money, bypass lines, and avoid the common pitfalls that Chicago tourists sometimes experience.

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