The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Chicago | West Side

1. • Kumiko 96

   • Sophisticated Japanese Dining Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      World's Best Bar | Winner

   2. 50 Best
      World's 50 Best Bars | #97

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Winner

   
   

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   • 630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Smyth 92

   • Chic American Tasting
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #4

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, John Shields and Karen Urie Shields | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #18

   
   

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   • 177 N Ada St, Unit 101, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Kasama 86

   • Low-Key Filipino Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #31

   3. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #36

   
   

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   • 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Oriole 86

   • Fancy Contemporary American Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

   3. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2016

   
   

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   • 661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Best Intentions 84

   • Beloved Midwestern Neo-Dive Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 4 Finalist

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 Nominee

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team | Top 4 Finalist

   
   

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   • 3281 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Bisous 83

   • 60's Parisian Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #39

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   3. The Banchets
      2025 Bar of the Year | Winner

   
   

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   • 938 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Sepia 83

   • Stylish Global Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Hospitality | Nominee

   3. The Banchets
      2025 Bar of the Year | Nominee

   
   

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

8. • Meadowlark 81

   • Vintage Speakeasy
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #38

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   3. The Infatuation
      The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

   
   

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   • 2812 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Lula Cafe 80

   • Charming American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

   3. Eater Chicago
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

   
   

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   • 2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • EVER 80

    • Epic Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    3. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #2

    
    

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    • 1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Lemon 78

    • Creative Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #62

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Elske 78

    • Airy Scandanavian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Anna Posey | Nominee

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Restuarant of the Year | Nominee

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, TC Lumbar | Winner

    
    

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    • 1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Daisies 76

    • Vegetable/Pasta-Focused Midwest-Inspired Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Joe Frillman | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Mi Tocaya Antojeria 76

    • Feel-Good Mexican Neighborhood Antojeria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    3. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Diana Dávila Boldin | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2800 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Vol. 39 75

    • Sophisticated Hotel Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. 2025 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 | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Lazy Bird 75

    • Cellar-Level Cocktail Lounge
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 200 N Green St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Maxwells Trading 75

    • Soul-Satisfying Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, Chris Jung | Winner

    
    

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    • 1516 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • avec 73

    • Outstanding Mediterranean Wine Restaurant
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Restuarant of the Year | Winner

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Truce 73

    • Cozy Neighborhood Coffee/Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best New Bar | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       Best New Bar

    
    

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    • 1935 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen 73

    • Acclaimend Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Thai Dang | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Swift & Sons 72

    • Traditional American Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. World's Best Steak Restaurants
       The List 2025 | #71

    
    

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    • 1000 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Mirra 71

    • Vibrant Mexican/Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chefs of the Year, Zubair Mohjir and Rishi Manoj Kumar

    3. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2024

    
    

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    • 1954 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Feld 71

    • Produce-Driven Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025

    3. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Jacob Potashnick | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2018 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Pizz’amici 70

    • Old-School Tavern-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Top-Rated New Restaurants Of 2025 | #10

    2. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #1

    3. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Brasero 70

    • Vibey South American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Design | Nominee

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Best New Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Mariscos San Pedro 70

    • Delicious Mexican Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Marcos Ascencio | Semifinalist

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #8

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, Antonio Incandela | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Rose Mary 70

    • Bright Croatian-Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Restuarant of the Year | Nominee

    
    

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    • 932 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Jeong 70

    • Thoughtful Korean-Inspired Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Hospitality | Nominee

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2019

    
    

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    • 1460 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Superkhana International 68

    • Friendly Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 3059 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website

30. • Monteverde 68

    • Casual Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Chef of the Year, Sarah Grueneberg | Nominee

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2016

    
    

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    • 1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • The Loyalist 68

    • Casual French Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #18

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Akahoshi Ramen 68

    • Buzzy Japanese Ramen Shpp
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #11

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, Mike Satinover | Nominee

    3. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2024

    
    

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    • 2340 N California Ave, Unit B, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Valhalla 66

    • Playful Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Sommelier of the Year, Jelena Prodan | Winner

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Chef of the Year, Stephen Gillanders | Nominee

    
    

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    • 2020 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • The Coach House by Wazwan 65

    • Intimate South Indian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Zubair Mohajir | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Instagram

35. • Milly’s Pizza In The Pan 63

    • Handcrafted Pan-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #23

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Pizza | Nominee

    3. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 925 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Sawada Coffee 61

    • Funky Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 112 N Green St Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Standing Passengers 61

    • Video Game-Themed Coffee Lounge
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 1458 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Cafe Jumping Bean 61

    • Colorful Mexican Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 1439 W 18th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Instagram

39. • Giant 55

    • Exciting American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Jason Vincent | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Next 55

    • Unpredictable Tasting
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Queen Mary 52

    • Handsome British-Inspired Neighborhood Cocktail Tavern
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #63

    2. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | Martini Service

    
    

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    • 2125 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Dayglow 52

    • Creative Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudgie Awards
       Notable Roaster | Finalist

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • il Carciofo 52

    • Spacious Italian (Roman)
    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveller
       The best new restaurants in the world: 2025 Hot List

    2. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #10

    
    

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    • 1045 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side

44. • Loaf Lounge 50

    • Warm All Day Cafe
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader & Ben Lustbader | Nominee

    
    

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    • 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Mindy’s Bakery 50

    • Rustic American Bakery
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The best bakeries in America

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, Bo Durham | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Sportsman’s Club 50

    • Updated Neighborhood Tavern
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 948 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • Schwa 50

    • Eccentric Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #3

    
    

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    • 1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Momotaro 50

    • Modern Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • Big Shoulders Coffee 50

    • No-Nonsense Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee Roasters Championship, Diego Guartan | #1

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

50. • Warlord 48

    • Live-Fire Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

    
    

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    • 3198 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Kyōten 46

    • Harmonious Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #3

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Chef of the Year, Otto Phan | Winner

    
    

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    • 2507 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

52. • Bungalow by Middle Brow 46

    • Standout Brewpub
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Neighborhood Restaurant | Nominee

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2019

    
    

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    • 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

53. • Kyōten Next Door 45

    • Progressive Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #4

    
    

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    • 2513 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • J.P. Graziano 45

    • Iconic Italian Sub Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #10

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Counter Service | Nominee

    
    

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    • 901 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • Bar Parisette 45

    • https://www.barparisette.com Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, Madalyn Durrant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 2829 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Nettare 43

    • Seasonal American All-Day Cafe
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #20

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, John Dahlstrom | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1953 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • Creepies 43

    • Whimsical French-ish Neighborhood Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #9

    
    

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    • 1360 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

58. • VietFive Coffee 41

    • Little Vietnamese Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

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

    
    

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    • 1116 W Madison St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • The Alderman 41

    • Intimate Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

    
    

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    • 1163 W 18th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Metric Coffee 41

    • Modern Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2021 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • Drip Collective 41

    • Inventive Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 172 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • The Heavy Feather 41

    • 70's-Era Speakeasy
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

    
    

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    • 2357 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Santa Masa Tamaleria 41

    • Passionate Mexican Tamale Shop
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Counter Service | Nominee

    2. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2024

    
    

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    • 7544 W Addison St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

64. • The Wormhole Coffee 40

    • 80's-Themed Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 1462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Instagram

65. • Gaslight Coffee Roasters 40

    • Rustic-Hipster Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 2385 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

66. • Amaru and Bloom Plant Based Kitchen 26

    • Flavorful Plant-Based Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Rodolph Cuadros | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

67. • Mako 26

    • Enjoyable Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 731 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

68. • The Press Room Chicago 26

    • Modern American Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    
    

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    • 1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

69. • EL Ideas 26

    • Creative American Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 2419 W 14th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

70. • Bordel 25

    • Provocative Parisian-Inspired Cabaret/Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • Inner Town Pub 25

    • Bohemian Chicago Dive Bar
    
    

    1. Huckberry
       The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

    
    

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    • 1935 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

72. • Rainbo Club 25

    • Old-School Dive Bar
    
    

    1. Huckberry
       The 50 Best Dive Bars in America

    
    

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    • 1150 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Instagram

73. • Estereo 25

    • Expressive Latin-American Agave Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 2450 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

74. • Common Decency 25

    • Elevated Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 3152 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

75. • Club Lucky 25

    • Traditional Italian Supper Club
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 1824 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

76. • Union 25

    • Creative New American Pub
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2202 N California Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

77. • All Together Now 25

    • Funky Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2119 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Chef's Special Cocktail Bar 25

    • Nostalgic American-Chinese Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • Girl & The Goat 25

    • Bold Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Ghin Khao 25

    • Casual Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2128 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

81. • Mott St 25

    • Feast-Style Asian-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1401 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

82. • Pleasant House Pub 25

    • Fun British-Inspired Pub
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2119 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

83. • Pompette 25

    • Cute American Neighborhood Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1960 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

84. • Cellar Door Provisions 25

    • Breezy Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 3025 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

85. • Sol de Mexico 25

    • Traditional Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 3018 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website

86. • Table, Donkey and Stick 25

    • Whimsical Alpine-Inspired Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

87. • Tortello 25

    • Handmade Italian Pastifico
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1746 W Division, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

88. • Lardon 25

    • Old-World French-Inspired Bistro/Cafe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2200 N California Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

89. • Proxi 25

    • Open-Fire Coastal Asian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 565 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

90. • Longman & Eagle 25

    • Contemporary Chicago Inn
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

91. • Mama Delia 25

    • Bold Spanish Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1721 W Division St Ground Floor, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

92. • MONEYGUN 25

    • Classic Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 660 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

93. • Good Night John Boy 25

    • 70's Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 905 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

94. • Golden Years 23

    • 70's-Inspired Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Bar of the Year | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1938 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

95. • Black Dog Gelato 23

    • Creamy Northern-Style Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #6

    
    

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    • 859 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

96. • La Michoacana Premium 23

    • Premium Mexican Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #7

    
    

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    • 1855 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

97. • BiXi Beer 23

    • Modern Asian-Inspired Brewpub
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Bo Fowler | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2515 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

98. • Le Bouchon 23

    • Classic French (Lyonnaise) Bistro
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Neighborhood Restaurant | Winner

    
    

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    • 1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

99. • Vaca's Creamery 23

    • Vegan Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #5

    
    

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    • 1436 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

100. • El Che Steakhouse & Bar 23

     • Fun Argentinian Steakhouse
     
     

     1. The Banchets
        2025 Restuarant of the Year | Nominee

     
     

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     • 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
     • Website
     • Instagram