The Where to Eat: 25 Best series highlights the best restaurants in cities across the United States. These lists are regularly updated to reflect restaurant closures and new openings. The reviews are based on meals paid for by the reviewers, and no free items are accepted. One of the featured restaurants in the Logan Square area is Akahoshi Ramen, known for its meticulous preparation of ramen bowls. Al Bawadi Grill in River North offers generous portions of grilled meats cooked over mesquite hardwood. Asador Bastian in River North is a Basque chophouse that allows diners to choose their own steak from a rotating selection of cattle.
Avec in West Loop offers Mediterranean small plates in a communal setting, while Boka serves refined modern dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Le Francais in River North provides upscale French cuisine, while Ever in West Loop offers a tasting menu experience with meticulous and surprising dishes. Hopleaf in Andersonville is a Belgian beer bar with a diverse selection of beers and hearty Belgian-inspired food. Johnnie’s Beef in Elmwood Park is known for its classic Chicago Italian beef sandwiches.
Kasama in Logan Square combines the talents of a pastry chef and a Filipino chef to create innovative dishes with a storytelling element. Monteverde in West Loop pushes Italian cooking beyond traditional boundaries, offering both classic and avant-garde pasta dishes. Oriole in West Loop offers a tasting menu experience with meticulous and surprising dishes in an artist’s loft setting. Shanghai Terrace at the Peninsula hotel serves upscale Chinese cuisine overlooking Michigan Avenue. Superdawg in Norwood Park and Wheeling serves classic Chicago-style hot dogs with a retro charm.
Thattu in Avondale offers home-style Keralan cuisine with loud flavors and clever snacks. The Duck Inn in Bridgeport offers fine dining dishes with a nod to its pre-Prohibition roots. The Loyalist in West Loop is a brasserie that serves elegant dishes like omelets and cheeseburgers. Tortas Frontera in O’Hare International Airport offers fresh Mexican sandwiches in a busy airport setting. Uncle John’s BBQ in Homewood serves traditional South Side Chicago barbecue. Virtue in Hyde Park offers sophisticated Southern cuisine that celebrates African American food traditions. Warlord in Avondale is a thrilling and audacious restaurant known for its mastery of the hearth and inventive dishes.
