Oriole is an outstanding tasting-menu-only spot in the West Loop.

Smyth serves Virginia-inspired tasting menus in the West Loop, and it’s one of the best restaurants in Chicago.

Exceptional and impressive. That’s what comes to mind when describing the Korean-American food at Parachute.

Bavette’s is an intimate steakhouse that’s great for date night or dinner with a few friends.

Giant is doing special things in Logan Square. It’s a great restaurant ideal for a date or any small group.

Joe’s is consistently one of the best steakhouses in town, and you shouldn’t even order steak. Stone crabs are where it’s at.

Wherewithall is a fantastic tasting-menu spot in Avondale with excellent food and a menu that changes daily.

Somerset is a restaurant in the Gold Coast serving excellent American food that you should be eating immediately.

Au Cheval in the West Loop has our favorite Chicago burger, but that’s not the only great thing on the menu.

Pequod’s is a Chicago staple when it comes to deep dish pizza, and it’s awesome.

Lou Malnati’s is a classic Chicago deep-dish pizza spot, and the one we rely on.

Ruxbin may not get as much press as it used to, but it’s still excellent. A must hit for a quiet meal.

The second restaurant in Paul Kahan’s empire, and a Chicago classic.

The Publican is a Medieval styled mecca of all things beer, pork, and oysters. If that’s not appealing, you can’t sit with us.

Chicago Cut is a great steakhouse right on the river ideal for special occasions and power business meals.

Boeufhaus is a different kind of Chicago steakhouse. It's small, loud, cool, and still serves excellent steaks.