Chicago magazine: We love the wild mushroom soup, seared ahi tuna, orecchiette with sweet Italian sausage, and Gorgonzola-slathered filet mignon. And who can resist the coconut ice-cream snowball for dessert? Not us. Read more.
Brian Simms: Don't miss the Sunday brunch, it's well put together.
Christopher Floss: Live music on Friday evenings. The brussel sprouts are a great appetizer. Great burger!
4. Mixed Greens
8.5
308 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
Salad Restaurant · River North · 21 tips and reviews
Anna J.: The "Parlez vous francais salad" is a must. Spinach, apples, edamame, strawberries and goat cheese.
Jim Leiser: Try the grilled cheese. Delicious.
Emily Belden: Paninis no joke take 20 minutes so plan your lunch hour accordingly when you're in a line of 40 people.
5. Zanies Comedy Club
8.3
1548 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town · 20 tips and reviews
Ana Parrott: Moved from NYC. My husband and I love comedy, we hadn't found a spot that was as good as the ones we used to go to in NYC. Zanies is awesome! TIP: free on Tuesdays if you live in the neighborhood!
Explore Chicago: Zanies hosts stand-up comedy headliners such as Jay Leno, Richard Lewis and Emo Phillips.
House of Blues: Best place in town to catch a comedy show!
6. The Reservoir
8.7
844 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Uptown · 44 tips and reviews
Chris Hooker: This place is such a welcome addition to Buena Park! Go for Sunday Brunch, they have a whole separate menu and it's full of great brunch staples like Crab Benedict and Spinach Florentine.
Serious Eats: It has ambition to take its food up a step from Uptown's everyman vibe, even if not everything works.
Rachel Brown: The Mac & Cheese with burnt ends is DELICIOUS.
8. Salad House
8.0
3176 North Broadway (at W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Salad Restaurant · Lake View East · 21 tips and reviews
Melody Legge: Blackened chicken wrap. Good flavor. Love the chipotle dressing that comes with it. Torts strips add a nice crunch. Love that it's grilled. Little spicy. Clean. Friendly. Salad toppings are endless
Marc Garcia: Love the Señora that works there! Get the buffalo chicken!
Renae L: Free fountain soda if you eat in house. Great alternative to subway. I had the pesto chicken wrap and was pleased. Chips come with wrap! All of this for $6.25. DEAL!
Travis Tindell: Best dining experience in Chicago. Classic cocktails, Jazz music, grasshoppers, just perfect ambiance. We had New York strip and surf & turf (lobster ravioli and short rib). It was too die for.
Time Out Chicago: The burger here passes the ultimate test: The flavorful beef, a house blend, would be good sans condiments. But it’s even better with just a hint of pickles, red-wine onions, aioli and Uplands cheddar Read more.
Shannon B.: Great cocktail program and supper club ambience. 1/2 off Craft Cocktails in the bar on Wednesdays.
David Kohn: Great outdoor seating and daily drink specials, plus great people watching.
Evan Lukaske: This bar no longer has the carrot cake that everyone in the tips section raves about. Also, I'm pretty sure all the waitresses are on meth.
@steveGOgreen: Great Tunes, Great bar staff and Great food!
12. Mastro's Steakhouse
8.8
520 N Dearborn St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 122 tips and reviews
Chris Nakutis: Everyone comes for the steak, but their sushi is the best in Chicago. Lobster Rolls with real lobster tail. Fantastic.
MJ D.: BUTTER CAKE. Real whipped cream, nice crisp outside, warm and rich on the inside. Dessert doesn't get better than this.
Time Out Chicago: The martini is shaken with dry ice so it bubbles like a cauldron, steaks come out perfectly medium-rare & a signature side of lobster mashed potatoes is comically indulgent. http://tmoutchi.us/10esgeQ Read more.
13. Barcocina
7.8
2901 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews
C Rey: Gorgeous space in Lakeview with all kinds of delcious taco inspired foods, tasty summer drinks, and an awesome outdoor space and feel throughout. Come here early for drinks/food before your night out.
Jackie Klein: I actually thing the Mexican food is pretty good despite being a fratty sport bar
Matt Dicker: Going with the tacos? Get the mahi mahi...super tasty and healthy too!
14. Franklin Tap
7.5
325 S Franklin St (btwn W Jackson St & W Van Buren St), Chicago, IL
Pub · The Loop · 26 tips and reviews
Jake Marquis: We have a brand new food menu & a ever rotating selection of draft beers & unique microbrews. The daily specials are your friend. Drink up!
Anthony Handley: Get here early on Fridays. It's standing room only by 4pm.
Acorn Cabin Rentals near Dollywood: Good beer deals, not so good liquor drink deals...kind of dark in there, but a good neighborhood place.