Chicago Restaurants and Eats
One thing you can say about Chicagoans -- we love to eat. A melting pot of ethnicity and culture, you can find almost an infinite supply of different dining options. From staples of hot dogs, Italian beef and pizza, to Ethiopian, Korean, and Indian cuisine and everything in between, Chicago restaurants have it all. Here's a sampling of all the Windy City has to offer.
Chicago Restaurant Review Price and Ratings Key
Read this handy key to find out specifics about my restaurant ratings and price guide.
Read this handy key to find out specifics about my restaurant ratings and price guide.
Chicago Hot Dogs
The Chicago-style hot dog is probably the Windy City's most famous signature food, so of course they are ubiquitous all throughout the city. The basic Chicago dog starts with a steamed, all beef frank topped with mustard, onion, relish, and pickle, all nestled into a steamed poppyseed bun. Many hot dog joints also add celery salt and/or sport peppers. And remember -- a Chicago-style hot dog NEVER…
The Chicago-style hot dog is probably the Windy City's most famous signature food, so of course they are ubiquitous all throughout the city. The basic Chicago dog starts with a steamed, all beef frank topped with mustard, onion, relish, and pickle, all nestled into a steamed poppyseed bun. Many hot dog joints also add celery salt and/or sport peppers. And remember -- a Chicago-style hot dog NEVER…
Chicago Seafood Restaurants
Chicago may not be next to any ocean, but today's modern shipping techniques ensure an abundance of fresh fish from all over the world. Here are some of my favorite Chicago seafood restaurants.
Chicago may not be next to any ocean, but today's modern shipping techniques ensure an abundance of fresh fish from all over the world. Here are some of my favorite Chicago seafood restaurants.
Chicago Romantic Restaurants
Whether it's for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, first date or just a special night out, Chicago has a variety of spots for an intimate dinner. Here are some of my favorite romantic restaurants in Chicago.
Whether it's for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, first date or just a special night out, Chicago has a variety of spots for an intimate dinner. Here are some of my favorite romantic restaurants in Chicago.
Easter Brunch in Chicago
If you're like my family, Easter means one thing -- stuffing our faces full of food from a buffet. Fortunately, there are many great places to grab Easter brunch in Chicago. Here are some of my favorites. These places tend to fill up, so be sure to make reservations early.
If you're like my family, Easter means one thing -- stuffing our faces full of food from a buffet. Fortunately, there are many great places to grab Easter brunch in Chicago. Here are some of my favorites. These places tend to fill up, so be sure to make reservations early.
Best Chicago Restaurants
Got money to burn, an unlimited expense account with a client to impress, or want a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience? Then you will want to make sure to go to one of these over-the-top Chicago fine-dining spots.
Got money to burn, an unlimited expense account with a client to impress, or want a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience? Then you will want to make sure to go to one of these over-the-top Chicago fine-dining spots.
Great Chicago Breakfast Restaurants
Here are some of the better places to grab morning eats in Chicago.
Here are some of the better places to grab morning eats in Chicago.
Chicago Restaurant Online Reservations
Opentable.com allows you to conveniently make online reservations at almost 150 Chicago restaurants.
Opentable.com allows you to conveniently make online reservations at almost 150 Chicago restaurants.