A meal at Alinea is the best overall dining experience you can have in Chicago.

Schwa, the restaurant equivalent of the most interesting man in the world. Better start working on the reservation now.

Kyoten is an expensive omakase-only sushi restaurant in Logan Square. It’s definitely worth it for a special occasion.

Omakase Takeya is a high-end sushi spot underneath Ramen Takeya in the West Loop.

Mako is a fancy omakase-only restaurant in the West Loop.

Omakase Yume is a very good omakase-only sushi restaurant in the West Loop.

Kuma’s Corner is all about burgers and heavy metal music. Don’t take your parents here.

The Weiner’s Circle is a classic hot dog stand in Lincoln Park.

Bruna’s is an old-school Italian restaurant in Pilsen that’s been around since 1933.

Frontier is a restaurant in Noble Square serving rustic food.

Aviary is a cocktail bar with elaborate and expensive drinks.

Geja's is a dark and atmospheric fondue restaurant that's been in Lincoln Park for almost 50 years.