More of Chicago's Standout Tables

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

Mexican classics, including breakfast & daily specials, served in a cheerful, booth-lined space.

Family-friendly chain serving Chicago-style pizza along with pasta, steaks & burgers.

Upscale, intimate restaurant serving fixed-price American menus in chef Phillip Foss’s kitchen.

Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music. Popular for: Lunch.

Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Halal food. Dining options: Lunch.

Cuban cafe offering sandwiches, traditional dishes & breakfast in a relaxed setting with a pergola.

Rustic-chic gastropub with Italian fare, wood-fired pizza & drinks, plus occasional live music.

Diner serving a huge menu of classic breakfasts & other traditional American eats for over 50 years.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.

Small, bustling neighborhood restaurant & bar serving seafood & vegetarian/vegan comfort food.

Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

Vintage tavern featuring seafood, burgers & bar food plus over 50 craft brews & a beer garden.

Cozy eatery serving light breakfast & lunch fare such as soups, sandwiches & sweets.

Sprawling, buzzy BBQ eatery & bar with a country-western theme, live music & a comfort food menu.

Italian beef sandwiches, pizza & signature broasted chicken headline at this bustling local fixture.

Tacos with global flavors in a counter-service setting with beer & margaritas.

Festive Bavarian lodge featuring traditional German food & beers plus oompah music on the weekends.

Contemporary 24-hour eatery serving breakfast and American fare, plus cocktails and spiked shakes.

Long-standing pizzeria serving signature pies, Italian beef sandwiches & pasta in unassuming digs.

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

Old-school Italian cooking & martinis in a mid-century-themed supper-club setting with a lounge.

Quaint, comfy neighborhood staple serving traditional Italian pasta & meat entrees.

Casual spot offering Latin American dishes, including Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken.