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RPM SteakSee RPM Steak Video ($$$$)
(1690 ratings)

66 W Kinzie St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 284-4990
rpmsteak.com
  • 14K Chocolate Cake
    w/ milk & dark chocolate; infused w/ coffee, layered w/ ganache, coated w/ glaze & garnished w/ edible gold leaves; looks good
  • Dry-Aged Steakburger
    dry-aged for 28 days; w/ cheddar, horseradish cream, frizzled onions; looks good
  • Grilled Lamb Burger
    cucumber, feta, harissa, sesame seed bun
  • "The Duke"
    10 oz. Rib eye filet; trimmed fat is rendered separately & used to create "beef butter" used to baste steak before & during broiling
4.0 out of 5
1690 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); est. 2014; "an updated take on the classic steakhouse & features nearly 2 dozen different cuts of beef sourced from the finest butchers across the globe" (from its website)
Sepia ($$$)
(1289 ratings)

123 N Jefferson St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 441-1920
www.sepiachicago.com
  • Rohan Duck
    seared duck breast, foie gras ganache, picked blueberries & carrots, sauce poivrade infused w/ chocolate; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1289 ratings
opened in 2007; built from a 19th century print shop; featuring inventive American cuisine
Socca [CLOSED] ($$$)
(322 ratings)

3301 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-1155
  • Shrimp & Heirloom Tomato Pizzette
    pizza-like
4.0 out of 5
322 ratings
[CLOSED]
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
Tru [CLOSED]See Tru Video ($$$$)
(610 ratings)

676 N Saint Clair St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 202-0001
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
  • Chocolate Bar Dessert
4.0 out of 5
610 ratings
[CLOSED]
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
Urbanbelly [CLOSED] ($$)
(394 ratings)

1400 W. Randolph St. Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 583-0500
  • Rice Noodles w/ Hominy, Kimchi, and Spicy Pork Broth
    soup
4.0 out of 5
394 ratings
[CLOSED]; communal dining composed of salvaged wooden planks from old Indonesian ships to create a minimalist dining room; moved from original airing location (3053 N California Ave)
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
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)
Bella Luna Bar & Pizza [CLOSED] ($$)
(177 ratings)

731 N Dearborn Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 751-2552
  • Deep Dish Pizza
    Guy got w/ homemade sausage
  • Ravioli
    large meat & cheese filling
3.5 out of 5
177 ratings
[CLOSED]; institution serving old school Italian
Black Bull [CLOSED]See Black Bull Video
(386 ratings)

1721 W Division St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Paella Valenciana
    bomba rice, free-range chicken & rabbit, green beans, rosemary, socarrat
3.5 out of 5
386 ratings
[CLOSED]; est 2012; permanently closed & rebranded under same ownership as Mama Delia
Cemitas Puebla [CLOSED]See Cemitas Puebla Video ($$)
(306 ratings)

817 W Fulton Market Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-9200
  • Cemitas
    sandwich w/ choice of meat (Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Carne Enchilada, Milanesa), avocado spread, adobo (chipotle pepper), Queso Oaxaca (Mexican cheese) and papalo (a bitter herb); Guy had the Milanesa (breaded butterfly pork chop); Guy also got one w/ Milanesa, Carne Enchilada and ham
  • Taco Arabes
    spit roasted pork and onions wrapped in a thick tortilla served with a chipotle salsa; looks good
3.5 out of 5
306 ratings
[CLOSED]; moved from original location at airing (3619 W North Ave); authentic Poblano food w/ homemade chipotles and salsas; 80% of menu is from Puebla; many of the ingredients are brought in from Mexico; Other Recipes: Cemitas Puebla Steak Tacos w/ Salsa Verde
Chicago Brauhaus [CLOSED] ($$)
(574 ratings)

4732 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-4444
  • Rindsroulade
    beef rouladen -- thin sliced sirloin of beef rolled w/ mustard, bacon, onions & pickle, slowly braised served w/ spaetzle (German noodle) or potato dumplings and red cabbage
  • Sauerbraten
    braised, 6-day-marinated beef, topped w/ gravy & served w/ spaetzle or potato dumplings & red cabbage; Guy got spaetzle (German noodle); looks good
3.5 out of 5
574 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1964; named a street & a park after the chef, Harry Kempf; "a friendly Bavarian atmosphere where friends and family of all ages can enjoy a good meal, a stein of cold beer and dance along to the sounds of the world famous Brauhaus Trio. It is always Oktoberfest at the Chicago Brauhaus." (from its website)...looks like fun
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)
Everest [CLOSED]See Everest Video ($$$$)
(389 ratings)

425 S Financial Pl Map It!
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-8920
  • Foie Gras Terrine w/ Marinated Figs
    takes 5 days to make; interchanging layers of foie gras and prune-brandy-marinated flattened figs; "life-changing... becaused I decided to go to culinary school"-Claire Robinson
3.5 out of 5
389 ratings
[CLOSED]; located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange offering breathtaking views of Chicago; "Four stars - Chicago's most romantic restaurant"-Chicago Tribune; where Claire's father flew her for her 21st birthday
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
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)
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