2. North Pond
8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
Margarita Ibbott: Please try the Tasting Menu was the best experience. Thanks for making my Birthday so Special!
TripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.
Alicia Kosasih: Go here for Sunday Brunch. The 3-course Prix Fix is a good deal and you can hardly go wrong with any seafood choices here.
3. Boka
8.8
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Emily Belden: Go for the tasting menu. Well worth it!
Time Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
TripExpert: We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.
5. Alinea
9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews
Serena May: Molecular gastronomy, 12-course meal. Get the home-made ginger soda. Mind-blowing foodie's moment.
Travel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Buy the cookbook before dinner and follow along and be courteous with your cameras, others are simply trying to enjoy their experience. - Inspector
8. RJ Grunts
7.8
2056 N Lincoln Park W (at Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 101 tips and reviews
Jeff Willinger: Half prices apps and wings 3-6. This place is ultimate throwback. 70's. French onion soup is the real deal
Lettuce Entertain You: Get rewarded at RJ Grunts! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine. Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club! Read more.
Chicago magazine: Lettuce Entertain You launched its empire—and Chicago’s first salad bar—in 1971 at this comfort-food icon. Try the Grunt burger, BBQ ribs, and the cookie in a bowl. Read more.
9. SaiMai Thai
7.1
338 W Armitage Ave (at N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 6 tips and reviews
Ryan: Rama tofu and chicken, ground basil chicken with fried rice, Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, shumai. All better than your average neighborhood Thai restaurant. Would definitely return.
SaiMai Thai: $8 Lunch Special from 1130 am to 3 pm everyday @ SaiMai Thai restaurant
GY Nattawat: Pad thai beef was awesome.