Trendy Restaurants in Chicago, IL

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Cuisine: French

Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

1 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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NoMI at Park Hyatt Chicago offers you an elegant, rich and stylish dining setting. Chef Sandro Gamba, who features in...

Crofton on Wells

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Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

2 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

By lucktull | Posted 09/27/2010
“ I have eaten at Crofton on Wells a number of times when I visit Chicago. This restaurant never disappoints. The menu is... ”

TRU

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Cuisine: French

Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

3 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

By lucktull | Posted 09/27/2010
“ TRU is AMAZING! From the contemporary dining room, to the amazing staff, to the food, dining at TRU is an experience.... ”

Flat Top Grill

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Cuisine: American

Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

4 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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The serving process at Flat Top Grill may be slightly confusing, but you will pick up the procedure quickly if you are...

Charlie Trotter's

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Cuisine: American

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

5 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

By ltullman1 | Posted 08/26/2010
“ Trotter's is the most over-rated restaurant. The dining room is sparse and small -- nothing special. The food was... ”

Alinea

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Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

6 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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If you dine at Alinea, don’t bother making any additional plans for the evening. For one thing, you won’t have time:...

Zed451

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Cuisine: Seafood, Steak & Barbecue

Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

7 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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Loosely modeled on a Brazilian steakhouse, ZED451 offers what it calls a “continuous dining experience.” That is, you...

Everest

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Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

8 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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It's called Everest and like its Himalyan namesake it is high up. Perhaps not the top of the world, but when you dine...

Foodlife

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Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

9 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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Why are we including what’s essentially a food court? Because this self-described “urban dining venue” on the lower...

Wildfire

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Cuisine: Seafood, Steak & Barbecue

10 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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This member of the 'Lettuce Entertain You' family of restaurants is a great place to celebrate special occasions. Once...

Flat Top Grill

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Cuisine: American

11 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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Flat Top Grill, the Evanston location of the stir-fry restaurant parallels its sister restaurant on West North Avenue,...

Shaw's Crab House

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Cuisine: American, Seafood

Neighborhood: Suburbs

12 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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Shaw's Crab House comprises of a Main Dining Room and the Oyster Bar. As the name of the restaurant suggests, seafood...

Stetson's Chop House and Bar

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Cuisine: Seafood, Steak & Barbecue

Neighborhood: Loop

13 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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If you are in the mood for some steaks, then Stetson's is your best bet. The restaurant is situated in the classy Hyatt...

Santorini

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Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood

Neighborhood: Downtown

14 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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Copper pots and flower arrangements adorn the white stucco walls of this upscale Greek restaurant, only five minutes by...

Red Kiva

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Neighborhood: Downtown

15 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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The Red Kiva lounge offers guests a variety of drinks for all occasions, from the fine wine bar to champagne to beers...

Maggiano's Little Italy

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Cuisine: Italian

Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

16 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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Travel back to the 1940s and savor southern Italian cooking in this home-style eatery resembling a post-war "Little...

Park Grill

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Cuisine: American

Neighborhood: Loop

17 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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Located at the entrance of Millennium Park, Park Grill provides a grand floor-to-ceiling view. Chef Bernard Laskowski...

China Grill

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Cuisine: Chinese

Neighborhood: Near North Side/ River North

18 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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This family restaurant serves more than just Chinese fare at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago; the food ranges from Pan-Asian to...

Pierrot Gourmet

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Neighborhood: Downtown

19 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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How about a filling European breakfast? Or a meal of Flambé, Quiche and sandwiches? Welcome to Pierrot Gourmet where...

Bahama Breeze

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Cuisine: Mediterranean, Caribbean, Seafood, Steak & Barbecue

20 of 136 Trendy Restaurants in Chicago

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For a taste of the Islands most flavorful cuisine, try Bahama Breeze. One of the nation's leading Caribbean-inspired...

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