The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017
Big Jones is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

1. Big Jones

8.6
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), 시카고, IL
남부 요리 전문점 · Andersonville · 138개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: This spot has been around a while, but its new Boarding House lunch (with juicy fried chicken) hearty brunch platters and dishes culled from decades and centuries-old recipes has given it new life. 자세히 보기

Hopleaf Bar is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

2. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), 시카고, IL
맥주 바 · Andersonville · 334개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Hopleaf is well known for its huge beer selection—which is well deserved—yet the interesting takes on Belgian food is also a main reason crowds continue to pack the Andersonville spot. 자세히 보기

Tank Noodle is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

3. Tank Noodle

8.0
4953 N Broadway St (at Argyle St), 시카고, IL
베트남 음식점 · Uptown · 150개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The longtime family-owned spot serves Chicago's best bowl of pho, but there are a seemingly unlimited amount of finds on the 200-item menu full of soups, noodle dishes, rice, banh mi, and much more. 자세히 보기

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

4. Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

8.5
4801 N Broadway St (at Lawrence Ave.), 시카고, IL
에티오피아 음식점 · Uptown · 49개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: When we want to eat with our hands and sop up spicy Ethiopian sauces and tender doro wat and vegetables we head north to Uptown. Tip: they roast their own coffee, too. 자세히 보기

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

5. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), 시카고, IL
피자 가게 · Ravenswood · 105개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The trendier Neapolitan pizza gets, the more you're reminded who does it best in Chicago. Come for Jonathan Goldsmith's perfectly charred pies from his custom-built oven. 자세히 보기

Smoque BBQ is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

6. Smoque BBQ

9.1
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), 시카고, IL
바비큐 전문점 · Old Irving Park · 232개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: With two smokers to prep meaty St. Louis-style ribs, tender brisket, apple-and-oak-smoked pulled pork and more, this 'cue joint ain't no joke. 자세히 보기

Parachute is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

7. Parachute

8.4
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), 시카고, IL
한식당 · Northwest Side · 61개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Beverly Kim and John Clark's Korean-American restaurant in Avondale is one of the most critically-acclaimed, original, and best-done restaurants in some time. 자세히 보기

Honey Butter Fried Chicken is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

8. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

8.8
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), 시카고, IL
프라이드 치킨 전문점 · Northwest Side · 143개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: It may not serve your momma's fried chicken—with bones, skin, et al—but Honey Butter has been making swaths of Chicagoans feel like kids again when they dip their birds in that honey butter. 자세히 보기

Fat Rice is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

9. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), 시카고, IL
아시아 음식점 · Logan Square · 101개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Former underground chef Abraham Conlon has reached the big time with his creative take on Macau cuisine. Try the pickle assortments and namesake "fat rice." 자세히 보기

Owen & Engine is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

10. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), 시카고, IL
고급 술집 · Northwest Side · 147개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: This cult favorite British-inspired gastropub has a much better beer selection and the fish and chips are nearly as good as across the pond, and the burger is easily one of the best in Chicago. 자세히 보기

Pequod's Pizzeria is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

11. Pequod's Pizzeria

8.9
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), 시카고, IL
피자 가게 · North Side · 297개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Pequod's pies are of the pan variety, a deep doughy pizza that includes an addictive and lauded crispy caramelized crust made from baking cheese on the outside to give it a look that may appear burnt. 자세히 보기

Lula Café is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

12. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), 시카고, IL
카페 · Logan Square · 256개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Before Logan Square had Longman & Eagle, it had Lula Café. More than a decade on, it's easy to see why people flock for its locally sourced menu, Sunday brunch and Monday night farm dinners. 자세히 보기

Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

13. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), 시카고, IL
디저트 가게 · Bucktown · 199개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: While the savory food and the drinks are very good, the sweets and the hot chocolates are predictably not to be missed from an owner with a James Beard award for best pastry chef. 자세히 보기

Boka is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

14. Boka

9.0
1729 N Halsted St, 시카고, IL
뉴 아메리카 음식점 · Lincoln Park · 104개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Now a decade old, the Boka Group's flagship restaurant is better than ever following a reboot that added chef Lee Wolen and a stunning remodel. 자세히 보기

Alinea is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

15. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), 시카고, IL
분자 요리학 전문점 · Lincoln Park · 142개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Food obsessives make pilgrimages from around the globe to the 10-year-old Lincoln Park restaurant to experience Achatz's emotional, interactive and expensive tasting menus. 자세히 보기

Dove's Luncheonette is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

16. Dove's Luncheonette

9.1
1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), 시카고, IL
아메리칸 다이너 · Wicker Park · 95개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Paul Kahan and co. bring Tex-Mex comfort food to a traditional diner environment, adding a standout mezcal selection and soul music wafting from a turntable. Try the fried chicken and torta ahogada. 자세히 보기

Mott Street is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

17. Mott Street

8.6
1401 N Ashland Ave (Blackhawk), 시카고, IL
아시아 음식점 · Noble Square · 82개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Creative, eclectic, delicious takes on Asian street food, cocktails, and a lively patio. Don't miss the everything wings, General Tso's lamb sweetbreads, and the Korean-style stuffed cabbage. 자세히 보기

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

18. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), 시카고, IL
스테이크 전문점 · Gold Coast · 282개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Chicago's steakhouse tradition may be best experienced at Gibson's, the swanky Gold Coast institution that Eater readers voted the best steakhouse in America's meatiest city. 자세히 보기

Boeufhaus is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

19. Boeufhaus

8.6
1012 N Western Ave, 시카고, IL
스테이크 전문점 · Humboldt Park · 17개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Boeufhaus is sort of the anti-steakhouse, serving delicious food such as short rib beignets, a standout wine list and a deli and meat counter during the day, all in a hip space. 자세히 보기

Piccolo Sogno is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

20. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), 시카고, IL
이탈리아 음식점 · Fulton River District · 112개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Even if you can't sit on the city's best patio all year, chef Tony Priolo's pizzas, housemade pastas and grilled meats make a trip worth it even in the dead of winter. 자세히 보기

Portillo's is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

21. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), 시카고, IL
핫도그 전문점 · River North · 667개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Whether you're looking for hot dogs or Italian beef, very few places offer up that kind of greasy iconic Chicago-style street food better than the classic food hall-esque Portillo's on Ontario Street. 자세히 보기

Bohemian House is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

22. Bohemian House

11 W Illinois St (at N State St), 시카고, IL
동유럽 음식점 · Near North Side · 49개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Under the direction of chef Jimmy Papadopolous, Boho honors Chicago's extensive Eastern European heritage with some of the most creative and tasty versions of that region's dishes in a gorgeous space. 자세히 보기

The Purple Pig is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

23. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), 시카고, IL
지중해 음식점 · Streeterville · 633개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The father-and-son Bannos duo's restaurant is a torch bearer for mediterranean small plates and charcuterie, and perhaps the best restaurant on the touristy Magnificent Mile. Be prepared for a wait. 자세히 보기

Frontera Grill is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

24. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), 시카고, IL
멕시코 음식점 · River North · 257개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Rick Bayless' Mexican haven, including Xoco on the corner, is a Chicago institution spawning spinoffs around the globe of south of the border fare from street food to high end. 자세히 보기

La Sirena Clandestina is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

25. La Sirena Clandestina

954 W Fulton Market, 시카고, IL
남미 음식점 · Fulton Market · 67개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Chef/owner John Manion continues to crank out empanadas and other chef-driven Latin fare among the big boys on Fulton Market. A fresh remodeling and inventive cocktails complete the experience. 자세히 보기

The Publican is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

26. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), 시카고, IL
뉴 아메리카 음식점 · Fulton Market · 358개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: A few years in, Paul Kahan's temple to pork and shellfish remains strong, with chef Cosmo Goss taking over for Brian Huston in the kitchen. 자세히 보기

Grace is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

27. Grace

652 W Randolph St (at W Couch Pl), 시카고, IL
뉴 아메리카 음식점 · West Loop · 41개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Duffy and his kitchen's tasting menus exude nearly unparalleled precision and refinement, while partner Michael Muser's wine and service are equally destination-worthy. 자세히 보기

Au Cheval is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

28. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), 시카고, IL
버거 전문점 · Fulton Market · 482개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The quality of food—crispy potato hash with duck heart gravy; foie gras, scrambled eggs and toast; and those damn tasty griddled burgers—puts this spot in a new category. 자세히 보기

Sepia is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

29. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), 시카고, IL
뉴 아메리카 음식점 · West Loop · 63개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Sepia continues to be one of the most consistent restaurants in Chicago. Andrew Zimmerman's menus paired with a cutting-edge beverage program makes it a complete experience. 자세히 보기

Monteverde is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

30. Monteverde

9.1
1020 West Madison Street (Carpenter Street), 시카고, IL
이탈리아 음식점 · Near West Side · 44개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The pastas are the stars, such as cannelloni saltimbocca with merguez, manchego cheese, peas, harissa, and balsamico, many of which are made on a small demonstration stage of sorts behind the bar. 자세히 보기

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

31. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.1
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), 시카고, IL
샌드위치 가게 · South Loop · 117개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The torchbearer for a dying breed of Jewish delis and diners in Chicago, Manny's has endured for more than a half-century in the South Loop thanks to massive and delicious pastrami sandwiches. 자세히 보기

EL Ideas is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

32. EL Ideas

8.7
2419 W 14th St (at Western Ave), 시카고, IL
뉴 아메리카 음식점 · Douglas Park · 34개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: One of America's most innovative fine-dining restaurants, where 13-15 courses can include "culinary cocaine," a solid "White Russian" topped with caviar, and more mind-blowing delights. 자세히 보기

Acadia is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

33. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), 시카고, IL
뉴 아메리카 음식점 · South Loop · 53개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Tackle one of the best burgers in town at the bar, embark on a journey through a decadent eight-course menu, or satisfy a sweets craving with a creative dessert tasting menu. 자세히 보기

Dusek's is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

34. Dusek's

8.6
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), 시카고, IL
· Pilsen · 90개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: A landmark Bohemian building in Pilsen turned into a creative beer-themed restaurant, a basement punch-focused bar and a concert hall. Don't miss the "Juicy Lucy" and the General Tso's sweetbreads. 자세히 보기

MingHin Cuisine is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

35. MingHin Cuisine

8.1
2168 S Archer Ave (at S Princeton Ave), 시카고, IL
딤섬 전문점 · Armour Square · 129개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Head to this massive complex in Chinatown square for perhaps the best dim sum in Chicago. There's also a new location in Lakeshore East. 자세히 보기

The Duck Inn is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

36. The Duck Inn

8.8
2701 S Eleanor St, 시카고, IL
고급 술집 · Bridgeport · 47개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Kevin Hickey's personal passion project has garnered local and national accolades even the chef/owner didn't foresee. Don't miss the duck fat hot dog, the rotisserie duck, or the cocktails. 자세히 보기

Birrieria Zaragoza is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

37. Birrieria Zaragoza

8.8
4852 S Pulaski Rd, 시카고, IL
멕시코 음식점 · Archer Heights · 19개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Consistently lauded as some of the best tacos in the country, venture to the southwest side for some of the best goat and other standout dishes like consomme at this small father-and-son standout. 자세히 보기

Calumet Fisheries is one of The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Winter 2017.

38. Calumet Fisheries

8.5
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), 시카고, IL
수산 시장 · 56개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: When you need your fried seafood or smoked fish fix, hit this James Beard-recognized, Anthony Bourdain-endorsed classic Chicago fish house on the Far South Side. 자세히 보기