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Sun Wah Bar-B-Que ($$)
(1902 ratings)

5039 N Broadway Map It!
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-1254
sunwahbbq.com
  • Beef Chow Fun
    homemade thick rice noodles, beef in soy-based sauce; looks good
  • Roast Pork
    juicy pork w/ crispy skin; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1902 ratings
serving Hong Kong style Chinese BBQ
Sunda ChicagoSee Sunda Chicago Video ($$$)
(3246 ratings)

110 W Illinois St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-0500
sundanewasian.com/Chicago...
  • Sumo Bloody Mary
    32-oz bloody mary topped w/ tocino grilled cheese, longanisa, lumpia egg rolls, pork belly bao bun, baked snow crab handroll, shrimp skewer, potatoes, cucumber
4.0 out of 5
3246 ratings
est. 2009; new Asian fusion cuisine w/ sushi, sashimi & nigiri, plus sakes, Asian beers, champagnes, wine & craft cocktails
Superdawg Drive-InSee Superdawg Drive-In Video ($)
(1922 ratings)

6363 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 763-0660
www.superdawg.com
  • Superdawg
    hot dogs
  • Hot Dog
    "Superdawg"; toppings: mustard, relish, onion, pickle, green-pickled tomato
4.0 out of 5
1922 ratings
#46 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); started as a hot dog stand in 1948; a Chicago institution, internationally known; where the hot dog statues are on top of rooftop; have car hop service
Taste of Peru ($$)
(643 ratings)

6545 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-4540
www.tasteofperu.com
  • Tamale
    wrapped in banana leaves (rather than traditional corn husks)
  • Lomo Saltado
    Beef rib eye strips, tomatoes, onions, french fries, served over rice; looks good
4.0 out of 5
643 ratings
"I don't care if you live within 200 miles, you should walk here!"-Guy Fieri
Tre KronorSee Tre Kronor Video ($$)
(841 ratings)

3258 W Foster Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 267-9888
www.trekronorrestaurant.c...
  • Gravlax
    Aquavit cured (for 3 days) salmon with chilled asparagus and toast points; looks good
  • Swedish Meatballs
    Topped w/ gravy, served with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers and housemade lignonberry relish
4.0 out of 5
841 ratings
opened in 1982; Swedish & Norwegian food
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap ($$)
(545 ratings)

1073 W Vernon Park Pl Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-3393
sites.google.com/site/tuf...
  • Chicken Parmigiana w/ Pasta
    topped w/ "red gravy" (marinara sauce)
  • Lemon Chicken
    a specialty; chopped, seasoned & broiled & served w/ side of sliced fried potatoes
  • Veal Picante w/ Pine Nuts
    sliced veal cutlets, pounded, breaded, pan-fried & topped w/ lemon-based sauce
4.0 out of 5
545 ratings
no sign on building; family restaurant serving traditional Italian; Dick Vitale, Phil Jackson, Bob Costas have eaten here
Vito & Nick's PizzeriaSee Vito & Nick's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1149 ratings)

8433 S Pulaski Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 735-2050
www.vitoandnick.com
  • Egg Pizza
    Fridays only
  • Italian Beef Pizza
    thin crust pizza
4.0 out of 5
1149 ratings
they throw the pizza board across the room to each other in kitchen
Al's BeefSee Al's Beef Video ($)
(603 ratings)

1079 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-4017
www.alsbeef.com
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
    have it dipped Italian beef gravy w/ Italian relish; looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Midwest); topped w/ spicy gardinaire (Italian relish) and dipped in beef gravy; have it dipped Italian beef gravy; looks good
3.5 out of 5
603 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); #11 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Al's #1 vs. Mr. Beef... Mr. Beef won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1938; in Little Italy
Albano's PizzeriaSee Albano's Pizzeria Video ($)
(166 ratings)

5913 W Roosevelt Rd Map It!
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-0060
  • Pizza Puff
    plate-sized; "calzone on steroids", but deep-fried; looks good
3.5 out of 5
166 ratings
#8 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Athena Greek Restaurant ($$)
(981 ratings)

212 S Halsted St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 655-0000
www.athenachicago.com
  • Saganaki
    pan fried Kaseri cheese, flambeed w/ Brandy, topped w/ lemon juice; "the greatest appetizer in the world!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
3.5 out of 5
981 ratings
est. 1997; traditional Greek food & Mediterranean inspired atmosphere; "full of flavor & tradition" (from its website)
Chilam BalamSee Chilam Balam Video ($$)
(834 ratings)

3023 N Broadway St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-6901
chilambalamchicago.com
  • Corn Masa Memelas
    fried mini crusts topped w/ black beans, aged goat cheese, arbol salsa and dressed shoots
  • Flautas
    flautas (small rolled-up tortilla) stuffed with chicken thigh and rajas, chipotle sauce, pickled cabbage, carrots and crema; looks good
3.5 out of 5
834 ratings
"a sustainably minded BYOB restaurant serving Mexican shared plates with a farm fresh twist" (from its website); all dishes designed to share at the table; "dive w/ refined food"; recognized in multiple publications (Time Out-Chicago, Chicago Sun Times)
Chili Parlor ($)
(86 ratings)

820 S 9th St Map It!
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-4989
www.thechiliparloronline....
  • Firebrand Chili Challenge
    tomato-based w/ blend of hot spicy meat served w/ beans & juice; also offer varying degrees from mild; challenge - spicy hot; Adam won
3.5 out of 5
86 ratings
est. 1945; off of Route 66
Fifty/50See Fifty/50 Video ($$)
(786 ratings)

2047 W Division St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-5050
www.thefifty50.com
  • Four-Courser Sandwich
    whole pork shoulder rubbed & smoked 13-hrs over apple wood, pulled & tossed in gouda bechamel, topped w/ deep-fried jalapenos, sweet potato chips, mac 'n cheese waffle, smokey BBQ sauce on a pretzel bun
3.5 out of 5
786 ratings
#5 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); sports bar w/ 2 full bars, 19 flat screen TVs & a restaurant that offer 3 levels, each with a different "vibe"
Gene & GeorgettiSee Gene & Georgetti Video ($$$)
(1070 ratings)

500 N Franklin St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-3718
www.geneandgeorgetti.com
  • Shrimp de Jonghe
    jumbo shrimp, Italian breadcrumbs & garlic wine sauce, topped w/ parsley; "butteriness coats your tongue!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
  • Broiled Bone-In Rib Eye Steak
    20-oz steak wet-aged for 32-36 days; looks good
  • Steaks
    wet-aged
3.5 out of 5
1070 ratings
est. 1941; fine steaks, seafood & Italian specialties; celebrity sitings: Joe DiMaggio, Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Russell Crow, Ron Howard
Gino's EastSee Gino's East Video ($$)
(2751 ratings)

162 E Superior St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-3337
www.ginoseast.com
  • Meaty Legend
    6-lb deep-dish pizza w/ pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon & more bacon; looks good
  • Sausage Patty Style Pizza
    pan pizza; 14-16-inch "disk of sausage" (pork & beef mixture) on top of crust and cheese layers and then topped w/ tomato sauce
3.5 out of 5
2751 ratings
#24 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1966; pizza dive w/ writing/graffiti all over the walls; long lines; can buy pizzas online & have them shipped to your location
Goddess and Grocer ($$)
(564 ratings)

1649 N Damen Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-3200
goddessandgrocer.com
  • "The Goddess Rainbow Cake"
    "6 layer rainbow cake w/ vanilla buttercream icing, rainbow sprinkles & pride" (from its website)
3.5 out of 5
564 ratings
est. 2004; offering prepared foods, local goods & international fare; known for soups, salads & sandwiches, desserts, artisanal products & more
Hackney's ($$)
(277 ratings)

1241 Harms Rd Map It!
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-5577
www.hackneys.net
  • Bleu Cheeseburger
    half pound of premium ground beef w/ fresh bleu cheese kneaded throughout and topped w/ even more melted bleu cheese
  • Famous Hackneyburger
    top seller; half pound of premium beef ground shaped in an oblong patty served on homemade dark rye bread
  • Hackney's Original French Fried Onions
    "loaf" of onion rings
  • Inside Out Burger
    Hackneyburger stuffed with melted cheddar cheese and crisp bacon; looks good
3.5 out of 5
277 ratings
started as selling hamburgers and beer in porch during Prohibition in the 1920s (burgers were free then)
Honey 1 BBQ ($)
(110 ratings)

746 E 43rd St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-9455
www.honey1bbq.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Rib Tip
    little nugget of smoky rib meat; served w/ fries & bread; looks good
3.5 out of 5
110 ratings
aquarium-style glassed-in smoker & smoked in hickory wood; slow smoked; moved from original airing location (2241 N Western Ave)
Honky Tonk BBQSee Honky Tonk BBQ Video ($$)
(960 ratings)

1213 W 18th St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-7427
www.honkytonkbbqchicago.c...
  • Pulled Pork
    award-winning; slow-cooked for 17 hours at 215-degrees; Guy likes the Memphis vinegar sauce w/ the sandwich, but the mustard sauce when eaten by itself; both ways look good
  • Viking Beef Short Ribs
    dry-rubbed; available only on Fridays & Saturdays
3.5 out of 5
960 ratings
Memphis-style award-winning BBQ locally and nationally including 3rd place Trophy from the World Championship Memphis 2008; live music available on certain nights
Kaiser Tiger ($$)
(568 ratings)

1415 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-3100
kaisertiger.com
  • The Bomb
    5-lb meatloaf made of spicy beef & pork sausage stuffed w/ pepper bacon & wrapped in a brown sugar bacon weave cooked for hours on the smoker & served w/ fresh cut fries, buns, pepper jack cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, & BBQ sauce
3.5 out of 5
568 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); beer hall specializing in "sausage, bacon & beer"
Lucky's Sandwich Company ($$)
(547 ratings)

3472 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 549-0665
www.luckysandwich.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Lucky's Overstuff Sandwich Challenge
    challenge - 3 Lucky sandwiches; Adam won
3.5 out of 5
547 ratings
Pizzeria UnoSee Pizzeria Uno Video ($$)
(1667 ratings)

29 E Ohio St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 321-1000
www.unos.com
  • Pizza
    Deep-dish crust topped w/ cheese then sausage, pepperoni and then finally the signature chunky sauce, cooked first time, then topped w/ veges and finally cooked again; looks good; Deep-dish
3.5 out of 5
1667 ratings
Food War: (deep-dish sausage) Uno's vs. Lou Malnati's; Lou Malnati's won (3-votes-to-0); established in 1943; birthplace of deep-dish pizzeria; other locations across the country
Smoke DaddySee Smoke Daddy Video ($$)
(1415 ratings)

1804 W Division St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-6656
www.thesmokedaddy.com
  • Pulled Pork Benedict
    eggs benedict w/ pulled pork, chipotle hollandaise & choice of fruit or hash browns (ummm...get the hash!); looks good
3.5 out of 5
1415 ratings
opened in 1994; featured in NY Times, National Geographic; free live music, seven days a week; Other Recipes: BBQ Beans | Brisket
Timothy O'Toole's Pub ($$)
(1259 ratings)

622 N Fairbanks Ct Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-0700
www.timothyotooles.com/ch...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago, IL"
  • Big Timmy Challenge
    two 1/2-lb. burger patties, cheddar, jack, mozzarella, swiss, bbq sauce, bacon, onion straws, lettuce, tomato, pickle & red onion piled high; served w/ 2-lbs of Irish nachos; Casey won
3.5 out of 5
1259 ratings
Irish pub
TopolobampoSee Topolobampo Video ($$$$)
(1045 ratings)

445 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 661-1434
www.topolobampo.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Duck w/ Peanut Mole Sauce
    red sauce
3.5 out of 5
1045 ratings
Illinois   (105 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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