The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Chicago | the Loop

1. • Sepia 86

   • Stylish Global Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Hospitality | Nominee

   3. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

   
   

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   • 123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Vol. 39 75

   • Sophisticated Hotel Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   2. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

   3. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 39 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • perilla 66

   • Elegant Korean/American Steakhouse
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. The Banchets
      Best Design | Nominee

   3. Eater
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

   
   

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   • 225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton 30

   
   

   1. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best Rooftop Restaurant | Nominee

   
   

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   • 85 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL | Chicago

5. • Big Shoulders Coffee 28

   • No-Nonsense Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. US Coffee Championships
      U.S. Coffee Roasters Championship, Diego Guartan | #1

   
   

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   • 213 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Big Shoulders Coffee 28

   • No-Nonsense Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. US Coffee Championships
      U.S. Coffee Roasters Championship, Diego Guartan | #1

   
   

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   • 141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Cindy's 25

   • Beautiful Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 12 S Michigan Ave, FL 13, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • etc. 23

   • Stylish Southern Restaurant
   
   

   1. James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Great Lakes, Lamar Moore | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Amorino 23

   • Beautiful Italian Gelato Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #10

   
   

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   • 38 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Prime & Provisions 21

    • Upbeat Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 222 North Lasalle Blvd, Chicago, IL | Chicago

11. • Bazaar Meat 21

    • Inventive Spanish-Influenced Chophouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       Best Design | Nominee

    
    

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    • 120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Bar Mar 21

    • Modern Spanish-Influenced Seafood Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       Best Design | Nominee

    
    

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    • 120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • The Gage 21

    • Elevated Bar-Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago

14. • Acanto 21

    • Polished Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       Sommelier of the Year, Patti Robison | Nominee

    
    

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    • 18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Lou Mitchell's 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL | Chicago

16. • Soul & Smoke 21

    • Authentic Chicago-Style BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       Best Heritage Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Swadesi Cafe 20

    • Vibrant Indian Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago

    
    

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    • 328 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Two Zero Three Coffee Bar 20

    • Newstand-Inspired Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago

    
    

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    • 203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website

19. • Potter's Lounge 20

    • Old Fashioned Chicago Speakeasy
    
    

    1. Eater
       Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

    
    

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    • 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website

20. • Hero Coffee Bar 20

    • Quality Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 22 East Jackson, Chicago, IL | Chicago
    • Website
    • Instagram