1. Northerly Island
9.0
1400 S Linn White Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Park · 15 tips and reviews
hankpi peewee: don"t'Don't give up fishing is tough here
Chicago Park District: Join a free instructional class on how to put together equipment for a fun fishing experience! Sat., Oct. 15 from 10am - noon. Call 312.735.8997 to register.
Kate H.: Beautiful nature park with breathtaking views of the city. The path is about a mile long, if you take the southernmost portion.
4. Chi Cafe
8.1
2160 S Archer Ave (btwn Wentworth Ave & Princeton Ave), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 72 tips and reviews
Leo Khodos: Sizzling sirloin in sweet saki, salt and pepper squid, chi stir fry special, chicken wings and curry fish balls = heaven.... I suggest you try at least on of these dishes...
Prachi: Bright place, good food, open till very late(till 5 am!!).Reasonably priced with interesting variety and meal size. Best place to go and have food after a late night partying!!!
Tim H: "Japanese Tofu with King Mushroom" is awesome!! the tofu is sooo crispy and the sauce is delicious
6. Jess Cafe
8.3
5819 W Belmont Ave (at N Monitor Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Belmont Central · 26 tips and reviews
Arthur Kuchta: This place has been a fav of mine for years now. The vermicelli noodles are awesome along with the governors and teriyaki chicken dishes. Don't forget to try the crab rangoon as a starter
Michelle Truong: This place is awesome. They serve pan-asian food that's out of this world! You have to try their beef cubes over tomato rice. Yumm-o! And the banana smoothie is a must!
Michelle Truong: Get Pad Thai with beef. Delicious!!! Other winners are Yang Chow Fried Rice and Korean Short Ribs.
7. Aroy Thai
8.4
4656 N Damen Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Ravenswood · 26 tips and reviews
Mike Tareelap: The som Tum Thai salad is so good! But my favorite is the cute Server, she's soooo yummy! ^^
Chutima Nakwarin: Pls. Ask for nor-Mai num-preak-noom. You can get it on the menu : )
Mint Manaporn Phao: I am Thai and I can telling you that this is the place where you can taste the real Thai food. I have eaten at many places before, but this place is the best. I strongly recommended.
10. Montrose Beach
9.0
4400 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Lawrence Ave & Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · 56 tips and reviews
Dora: Little (and big) anglers can drop a fishing line here; the pier and a bait shop are both within walking distance.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
Araceli Arroyo: Big public beach, for swimming, volleyball, fishing and jet-ski action
Tamiko Phifer: Fun place. Nice picnic and beach area. Will be there again but with a padded blanket and more time!
12. Yummy Yummy
7.7
2901 N Broadway St (at W Surf St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Lake View East · 31 tips and reviews
krach89: Excellent place! Highly recommended. I ordered lunch special, kung pao chicken+miso soup+egg roll for less than 7$
CJ Urban: Great place for a First Date. If the Date doesn't work out, you will continue to have a relationship w/ Yummy Yummy. Chinese Cuisine is delicious and it will leave you sated! Delivery available too!
Jenn Keating: Get a fresh fruit smoothie! They are delicious!
13. Jitlada Thai House
3715 N Halsted St (at W Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Lakeview · 34 tips and reviews
Jennifer Otten: Lunch was amazing! Their vegetables n chicken are so fresh!!! Also i love their Jasmine tea! Totally recommend it!!!
Chanthana: Mon-Fri lunch is only $6 (11a-3p). I like the spicy crazy noodles or cashew chicken.
Richard B: Their food tastes super fresh. I usually go for the Four Seasons curry and the lime tofu appetizer. I love the bright, clean atmosphere almost as much as I love the lunch special.