If you are looking for the coolest restaurants in Chicago, then let journeyPod share our favorite Chicago restaurants. We know the best places to go and the best chefs in Chicago. We can help you find the best restaurants in Chicago as we only feature trendy restaurants and fine dining establishments. Let us guide to you some of the best food in Chicago. Read our Chicago restaurant reviews where we feature hot restaurants that have a great vibe and even better food. Who has time to search thousands of Chicago restaurants? So we have saved you time and money with our select journeyPod Picks and Chicago restaurant recommendations.

Coolest Restaurants in Chicago
1. Alinea
2. NoMi (Chi - Gold Coast/Streeterville)
3. mk the restaurant (River North)
4. Follia (West Loop)
5. Landmark (Lincoln Park)
6. Sushi Wabi
7. TRU (Chi - Gold Coast/Streeterville)
8. David Burke’s Primehouse (River North)
9. Japonais (River West)
10. Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse (Chi - Gold Coast/Streeterville)
11. Narcisse (River North)
12. Piece (Bucktown)
13. LuxBar (Chi - Gold Coast/Streeterville)
14. Zapatista (CHI - South Loop)
15. Le Colonial (Chi - Gold Coast/Streeterville)
16. Blackbird (Chi – Downtown)
17. Twisted Lizard (Lincoln Park/DePaul)
18. Yoshi’s Café
19. Tavern on Rush (River North)
20. Avec
21. X/O Chicago
22. Fireplace Inn (Old Town)
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