4. Roanoke
7.5
11 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 34 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: MONKEY BUSINESS (Monkey Shoulder, Tempus Fugit Banane, Real Banana, Q Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime): very refreshing
PureWow: It's become a destination for client lunches and networking happy hours. Its prime location is in the heart of the financial district and has a menu of upscale comfort food. Read more.
Jon B.: The shaved lamb burger was quite good.
5. Frontera Grill
8.7
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 256 tips and reviews
Eater: Ballers know the Splurge Margarita is the way to go with cognac barrel-aged tequila, Grand Marnier, cognac-infused Pineau des Charantes, fresh lime, and gold leaf. Read more.
Bill Q: Try the Queretaro-style green mole (sesame seeds, almonds, peanuts, poblano, plantain, sweet spices) that comes w/Pollo en Mole Verde Queretano. It's incredible!
Kendra Campbell-Milburn: Try the mole. Trust me, even if you don't usually like mole, you will like this mole. Rick Bayless is a god of cuisine!
7. The Wormhole Coffee
9.1
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 250 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Try the Rocket Sauce from our 100 Best list: It’s the most refreshing iced tea known to sticky summer days, boosted with ginger syrup and fresh lime juice.
Cristina: love this place. center of the Chicago hipster universe. best flat white in Chicago
Time Out Chicago: This time-travel-themed (it has a DeLorean in the front) coffee shop has a small selection of baked goods from Fritz Pastry, Cheerios and other assorted cereals; and talented baristas.
8. Nonnina
8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Tiramisu (Lady fingers soaked in espresso layered with mascarpone mousse)
Hailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!
Tim Backus: Cozy and delicious. The sommelier is on point.
Stephen Lawrence: Get the fried calamari, frutti de mare and of course the tiramisu!!!!
Time Out Chicago: The toughest part of Mom's brunch here will be choosing between the smoked salmon omelette, the eggs Benedict and the fried eggs with spicy pesto.
troy vo: Great food but don't be on a timeline. Took over 2 hours for two of us to eat on a wednesday and we ended up skipping dessert cause we ran out of time.
11. Fin Sushi Bar
8.3
1742 W Wilson Ave (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Ravenswood · 27 tips and reviews
Katie Whittles Geary: Their lunch specials are a great deal and its BYOB. Hip, but relaxed atmosphere and excellent patio when the weather allows. Presentation of the food is always so creative and of course delicious!
Raed Mansour: The Mango Maguro is real good and their "spicy" rolls really aren't that spicy but still good. Plenty of street parking. BYOB.
Kim Leshinski: The lunch menu is a great deal!
13. McCormick & Schmick's
8.3
5320 N River Rd (btwn Technology Blvd & Foster Ave), Rosemont, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Jacob Willett: They have nolet gin. Very good and hard to find at a restaurant. Hints of rose, peach, and raspberries. Try it!
Brennan Roach: Exceptional service, exceptional food. Definitely a great choice for a nice night out. Much more creative that your typical steak/seafood house.
Maddie: The Mac & Cheese with Shrimp is an excellent choice!!!!!