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1. Le Colonial - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(7832)
Price: Very Expensive
• Vietnamese • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 135 times today
Heralded as an escapist's paradise, Le Colonial is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors of Vietnam. The restaurant opened on iconic Oak Street in March 2019, after moving from its location of over 20 years on Rush Street. Le Colonial features a dining room, an all-season terrace overlooking Oak Street, an evocative bar/lounge, and The Monkey Parlour (a private dining room with seating for up to 12 guests).
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2. Alpana
4.7
Exceptional(317)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 59 times today
Welcome to wine inspired cuisine, where every dish is meticulously crafted to harmonize with the discerning palate of a Master Sommelier. Led by Alpana Singh, the youngest woman and first South Asian to conquer the Master Sommelier exam, our menu blurs the lines between food and wine, ensuring each recipe is a symphony of balance, texture, and flavor. Enjoy our global inspired menu featuring an array of dishes including small plates, pastas, vegetarian dishes, meat, seafood and steak. Wine lovers are sure to enjoy our expertly curated list featuring over 200 selections from across the world while cocktail enthusiasts can indulge in our craft cocktail menu. Regarded as neighborhood wine bistro by the locals, Alpana is located at the corner of State and Pearson in Chicago's historic and trendy Gold Coast district. We invite you to enjoy dinner in our well-appointed dining room or take in the scenery from our cozy patio.
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3. Bistronomic
4.9
Exceptional(6016)
Price: Moderate
• French • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 54 times today
Bistronomic brings guests together with the ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro while exhibiting the "je ne sais quoi" and romance only found in Chicago's Sister City, the City of Lights. Three seating options are available: the Main Dining Room, the Grand Salon and the Petit Salon. Also, the bar is another offers a more casual experience. Dark wood, subdued lighting and French accents set the inviting mood. During the holidays, Bistronomic is festively adorned with garland, lights and red bows to make holiday get-togethers even more special. Whether guests seek an inviting holiday experience, social gathering or have business to conduct, Bistronomic's inviting seasonal and locally grown French food is the answer. Bistronomic is a Family Owned Business, Chef Martial & Lulu Noguier as well as the incredible Staff will welcome you with warmth a for a very French Experience!
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4. Shanghai Terrace
4.9
Exceptional(2309)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 5 times today
Shanghai Terrace offers Chinese cuisine highlighting contemporary interpretations of Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese classics. A Private Dining Room is available to reserve for up to 30 guests while The Main Dining Room offers a seductive 1930’s Shanghai eatery-inspired atmosphere decorated in tones of ebony, gold and scarlet. In warmer weather, additional seating is provided on The Terrace, an urban garden with spectacular skyline views that allows diners to experience the magic of summertime in Chicago. In cooler months when The Terrace is not available, additional seating is provided in The Lobby – a soaring, majestic room with floor to ceiling windows, towering ceilings, and elegant chandeliers. Please be sure to indicate your preference when reserving your table. Please note, last orders will be taken at 9 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.For parties of 5 guests or more, please email diningPCH@peninsula.com with your inquiry.
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5. Adorn Bar & Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(543)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 33 times today
Led by Chef Richie Farina, Adorn Restaurant presents ingredient-driven menus and customizable fine-dining experiences take the familiar and adorn it with unexpected flavors and presentations that will surprise and delight. Built in Chicago’s most inventive and lauded Michelin kitchens, Chef Farina is rooted in the culinary community and offers a taste of Chicago's unique spirit.Adorn Bar is where tradition meets innovation, celebrating a new era of craft cocktails that pay homage to the classics.
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6. Beatrix - Streeterville
4.6
Exceptional(3081)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 102 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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7. Benihana - Chicago, IL
3.9
Excellent(2513)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown / Loop
Booked 63 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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8. Finger Licking Foodie Tours - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Streeterville
Take a deep dive into a deliriously delicious world, where lofty, flaky crusts brim with sweet tomato sauce and a brazen amount of melty, gooey cheese. No trip to Chicago is complete without indulging in its most iconic and original food – deep-dish pizza. You could spend hours researching which place is best, Or you could simply take a Finger Licking Chicago Deep-Dish Tour to enjoy not one, not two, but three legendary joints – all in one easy-breezy 2-hour outing. It would be impossible to recreate an excursion like this in one day on your own that lets you dig into a decadent half cheese-half sausage pie at each of these landmarks: Gino’s East on Superior Street, Pizzeria Uno on Ohio Street, and Lou Malnati’s on Wells Street. With secret dough recipes passed down from generations, each place’s pizza boasts distinctive nuances, allowing you to judge for yourself which you like best. All three restaurants are a convenient stroll from one another in the vibrant Magnificent
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9. Mercadito - River North
4.5
Awesome(6254)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 97 times today
We are the city’s top Mexican restaurant for authentic modern cuisine, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, located in the heart of River North. Our culinary team features popular Mexican dishes, including our signature tacos, as well as fresh salsa and guacamole, ceviche, esquites and more.Mercadito's lounge is nestled in the lower level of Mercadito. It offers a speakeasy-style experience with a chic and exclusive ambiance. The space features banquet-style booths and dim lighting that enhances the elegant wood furniture, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere. Once inside, guests can enjoy the full Mercadito menu, with the same delectable cuisine and beverages that our restaurant is known for.
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10. Fioretta
4.6
Exceptional(795)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • West Loop
Booked 80 times today
Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

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Discover best foodies restaurants in Gold Coast / Streeterville

Discover a culinary paradise in Chicago's Gold Coast and Streeterville neighborhoods, where foodies can indulge in a variety of exceptional dining experiences. These areas are renowned for their vibrant dining scene, offering everything from rustic Italian to innovative American cuisine. Each restaurant in this locale emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and creative culinary techniques, ensuring a memorable meal for every palate. Guests consistently praise the attentive service, cozy ambiance, and expertly curated menus that cater to both adventurous diners and those with a preference for classic dishes. Whether you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion or just a casual meal with friends, the variety and quality of dining options in these neighborhoods are sure to impress. The dining scene here is characterized by its commitment to excellence and innovation, making it a must-visit destination for anyone who considers themselves a foodie. Enjoy a journey through culinary excellence, where each meal is not just eaten, but experienced.

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