1. A. Montgomery Ward Park
8.5
630 N Kingsbury Ave (btwn W Erie St & W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Park · River North · 16 tips and reviews
Donna Johnson: This park is small but has something for everyone. A walk along the river, hills for picnics, a lot of benches for reading, a dog park, a playground for kids and it is near restaurants.
Kevin Newby: On a cold, sunny day, lay down on the play surface and act like a cat.
Kenny K: Expanded park reopened 7/19/12 with more swings, patio tables w/shade covers, and large half dome climbing structures. Renamed Montgomery Ward Park. Finally! They got it right this time.
4. Bongo Room
8.6
5022 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Ravenswood · 58 tips and reviews
Steve Poland: Love this place. Lines form in morning but worth the wait. If you have a sweet tooth for breakfast, this is your joint.
Nikkole Palmatier: Bongo Room is an institution. Its just as fabulous in Andersonville as it is in Wicker Park. Anyone who says otherwise just doesnt know what they are talking about. Amazing food & amazing service!
Yehuda udi Angel: Amazing! Breakfast was just great!
5. County Barbeque
8.3
1352 W Taylor St (at S Loomis St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 56 tips and reviews
Ryan Unger: Here's the thing... Order the brisket, corn pudding, fried green tomatoes, potatoes, Reece's desert, and then thank me later!! Amazing service too!!
Jay Patel: Garlic fries come highly recommended. Just don't believe the waitress when she says 1 order of ANYTHING is enough for 2.
Anna J.: Get the Swingin Doors cocktail, smoked bacon app and taste of county BBQ platter
8. Recess
7.3
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton Market · 4 tips and reviews
Jon B.: Massive bar/restaurant featuring sizable indoor and massive outdoor dining areas.
Alison: Fun social place. There didn’t seem to be much to do indoors, so I’m sure it’s more lively in the summer with their outdoor area
Gary Grice: Fantastic Patio, Dog Friendly, and good food and drink
13. Kinzie Chophouse
7.5
400 N Wells St (at Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 55 tips and reviews
Carol Phillips: This is one of the most casual and intimate steak houses in Chicago, great food and service. I usually get the petite filet. Why go to a big chain when this is so much better? Read more.
Kaci Ramirez: Amazing! Service is spectacular, food is great and wine is even better!
Joan Kelly: The bone-in filet is tasty but surprised they're such gluten free novices.