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#26
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South Branch Tavern & Grille (The Loop - Chicago)

Chicago, Illinois

American restaurant

A vast menu & thoughtful beer list is offered in an airy dining room with scenic riverside seating.

87.8
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#27
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Michael's Original Pizzeria & Tavern

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant

Low-key pizzeria & sports bar featuring more than 30 HDTVs & a menu of red & white pies & pub grub.

87.8
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#28
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Chubby Skewers | Authentic Chinese BBQ

Chicago, Illinois

Barbecue restaurant

Identifies as Asian-owned. Service options: Dine-in. Highlights: Fireplace. Offerings: Small plates, Vegetarian options. Dining options: Dinner, Seating.

87.8
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#29
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Viaggio Restaurant Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Italian restaurant

Relaxed, stylish restaurant & bar near the United Center featuring upscale Italian-American cuisine.

87.8
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#30
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North Pond

Chicago, Illinois

American restaurant

Modern, creative American fare made with local ingredients in a peaceful locale inside Lincoln Park.

87.7
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#31
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Ranalli's Pizza Bar - West Loop, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Pizza restaurant

Large sports bar with 33 TVs, American food & a free shuttle to & from games at the United Center.

87.7
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#32
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Tuscany Taylor

Chicago, Illinois

Italian restaurant

Stylish trattoria serving Italian wines & Tuscan-inspired seafood, pastas & wood-fired pizzas.

87.6
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#33
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Chicago, Illinois

Pizza restaurant

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.

87.6
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#34
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Acanto

Chicago, Illinois

Italian restaurant

Salumi, pizza, pasta & other Italian fare plus cocktails & a large wine list in a relaxed setting.

87.6
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#35
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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Chicago, Illinois

Steak house

Upscale steakhouse with a New American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting.

87.5
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#36
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Zabaadi Kebabs

Chicago, Illinois

Mediterranean restaurant

Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

87.4
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#37
Refined sushi or chef counter interior

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Chicago, Illinois

Pizza restaurant

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.

87.4
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#38
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Penumbra

Chicago, Illinois

Steak house

Romantic, Latin-inspired steakhouse & wine bar, also offering seafood dishes, cocktails & beer.

87.4
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#39
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Tutto Fresco

Chicago, Illinois

Italian restaurant

Rustic trattoria with painted murals & candlelit tables serving Italian standbys, wine & cocktails.

87.4
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#40
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Barrio

Chicago, Illinois

Restaurant

Rustic-industrial spot for creative Mexican food with a variety of cocktails and large tequila menu.

87.3
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#41
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Arturo Express Restaurant and Catering

Chicago, Illinois

Italian restaurant

Tiny eatery dishing Italian submarines & other sandwiches plus breakfast snacks, pizza & pasta.

87.3
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#42
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Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago)

Chicago, Illinois

American restaurant

Venue serving upgraded takes on pub food & a long beer list in a TV-lined room with communal seats.

87.2
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#43
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Chicago's Pizza

Chicago, Illinois

Pizza restaurant

Casual joint for pizzas, burgers & other comfort foods, plus a bar & late-hours delivery.

87.1
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#44
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Yolk - Marina City

Chicago, Illinois

Breakfast restaurant

Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.

87.0
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#45
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La Scarola

Chicago, Illinois

Italian restaurant

Small, cozy dinner spot with framed photos covering the walls serving classic Italian comfort food.

86.9
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#46
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Unico Restaurante

Chicago, Illinois

Italian restaurant

Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.

86.9
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#47
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Uncle Mike's Place

Chicago, Illinois

Filipino restaurant

Cozy, no-frills American-Filipino joint serving hearty portions of all-day-breakfast fare & lunch.

86.8
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#48
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TriBecca’s Sandwich Shop

Chicago, Illinois

Sandwich shop

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible seating.

86.8
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#49
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Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria

Chicago, Illinois

Pizza restaurant

Laid-back neighborhood deli with a sidewalk patio featuring Italian sandwiches & deep-dish pizza.

86.7
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#50
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Goose Island Shrimp House

Chicago, Illinois

Seafood restaurant

Cash-only, carryout joint for fried seafood such as signature jumbo shrimp, oysters & catfish.

86.7
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