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1. The Berghoff Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2595)
Price: Moderate
• German • Downtown / Loop
Booked 52 times today
---The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago landmark, serving German-style cuisine and culture since 1898. One of the oldest family-run businesses in the nation, now run by the fourth generation, Pete Berghoff. Today's Berghoff menus have evolved to add newer, lighter, and more contemporary dishes, but it's still the same old Berghoff, down to the famous root beer. In December 2018, the Berghoff family opened Adams Street Brewery, aptly named after the street they have called home for over a century, to nod to their brewing roots and commemorate the restaurant's 120th anniversary.
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2. Atwood
4.2
Awesome(4562)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 18 times today
Atwood proudly offers alluring libations and a wildly guest-pleasing menu filled with your favorite all-day American cuisine courtesy of Executive Chef, David Fingerman. Whether for happy hour cocktails, a theater dinner, or the date of a lifetime, Atwood is Chicago’s premier spot to mix, mingle and delight in the joys of food and drink.Atwood’s soaring dining room is strikingly modern with white marble surfaces, glossy subway-tiled walls, and massive windows ideal for watching the State Street shoppers stroll by.
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3. Sweetwater Tavern and Grille
4.6
Exceptional(1302)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 27 times today
A vibrant bar and restaurant offering modern American food complemented by craft beer, seasonal cocktails, and an upbeat atmosphere. Sweetwater is the perfect destination for lunch, dinner, after-work drinks, and late night celebrating.
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4. Copper Club
4.4
Awesome(26)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 8 times today
Copper Club is a Brasserie and Cocktail Bar featuring chef-driven comfort food and a large selection of classic cocktails and bourbon in a warm inviting space in the heart of Chicago's Theater District.
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5. Esta Loca
3.8
Excellent(28)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Esta Loca on Randolph is an elevated Tex Mex and Mexican restaurant in the heart of Chicago, just off of Millennium Park. Join us for a bite in the dining room, or take Esta Loca with you for a convenient and delicious meal on the go. Host your next event or special occasion with Esta Loca! Located next to Millennium Park with gorgeous views and a rooftop patio, it’s the perfect venue to celebrate your next milestone or corporate gathering.
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6. Wilma's Famous BBQ & Tavern
4.3
Awesome(235)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • River North (Chicago)
Booked 36 times today
Wilma’s Famous BBQ & Tavern is here for Chicago’s BBQ needs. Located on the second floor of 17th n. Wabash, you can feast on traditional bbq made from scratch while enjoying one of our signature drinks served to you by our friendly staff members.
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7. Emerald Loop Bar and Grill
4.5
Awesome(1070)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 12 times today
Located in the Loop in the historic 35 East Wacker Drive Building. The fare is traditional Irish and American favorites. Serving Lunch & Dinner - indoor & outdoor seating available (max 6 guests per table)
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8. Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street
4.7
Exceptional(685)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown / Loop
Booked 21 times today
From the minds of Adolfo Garcia (Son of a Butcher, Pearl Tavern) and long-time restaurateur, Phil Stefani, comes Broken English Taco Pub. Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, Broken English is steps away from Millennium Park, and in the center of the new vibrant hotel and residential area. On the name, Garcia says, “I speak English with my friends, and I often find myself mixing in Spanish words because there are some phrases that simply don’t translate to English. This happens in many other languages and cultures, but that is what makes the name ‘Broken English’ fun – it is part of our daily slang.”
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9. Girl & the Goat
4.8
Exceptional(15081)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 228 times today
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.
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10. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
4.8
Exceptional(9429)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park
Booked 141 times today
Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Oklahoma City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Excellent elevated German food! Definitely try the potato pancakes and the fried green tomato stack!
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    The Berghoff RestaurantPrice: Moderate• German• Downtown / Loop
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    4.6
  • LeahVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had a wonderful lunch! Thanks for having kiddo options and activities! Service was perfect and food was great!
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    AtwoodPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.2
  • Kim
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 25, 2025
    Staff was friendly and kind, table was comfortable and our salads were delicious and delivered Incredibly fast! Restaurant was a little loud but it also felt good to see so many dining out on a Tuesday! It’s all good!
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    Sweetwater Tavern and GrillePrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.6
  • Richard
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    This was a lovely experience! The seating was comfortable, the tables far enough apart to keep noise and claustrophobia away, the food was outstanding, the service charming and kind, the drinks were brilliant. Food: Even simple seeming stuff had complex flavors, the steak was PERFECT, the sauces original. The cocktails had a LOT going on (we ordered what seemed like relatively interesting ones).
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    Copper ClubPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.4
  • KellyVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 6, 2025
    It was amazing. Our server Lesly was great and very knowledgeable about the menu. She went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was a great one. A member of my party had an onion allergy and the chef was able to accommodate it. Chef Javier even came out to make sure everything turned out well. The manager was on top of everything as well. The margaritas were yummy and the tacos were delicious. 10/10 Will come back
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    Esta LocaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
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    3.8

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