Fine Dining in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of fine dining in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Kyoten Next Door

Kyoten Next Door

Logan Square • $$$$

intimate 15-course omakase

Next Restaurant

Next Restaurant

Fulton Market District • $$$$

rotating themed tasting menus

Gingie

Gingie Hot right now

River North • $$$$

Playful fine dining

Muhājir

Muhājir Hot right now

Lincoln Park

Spice route fusion & hidden bar

Kyōten

Kyōten

Logan Square • $$$$

Intimate omakase sushi

Indienne

Indienne

River North • $$$$

progressive indian fine dining

Mirra

Mirra

Bucktown

Indian-mexican fusion kitchen

Dinner and Omakase Service at Kai Zan

Dinner and Omakase Service at Kai Zan

West Town • $$$$

creative omakase sushi

Giant

Giant Great Terrace

Logan Square • $$$

Inventive american plates

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

Near South Side • $$$

Historic steakhouse for gatherings

Not everyone knows about these

JBF Greens x Creepies

JBF Greens x Creepies One-time only

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM

Fulton Market District

One-night tasting menu

The Lobby

The Lobby

River North • $$$

Luxe hotel afternoon tea

Petite Edith

Petite Edith

Near North • $$$$

Midwest-french bistro

Petit Pomeroy

Petit Pomeroy

River North • $$$$

Classic French bistro fare

JOMON Sushi & Izakaya

JOMON Sushi & Izakaya

Logan Square • $$

Izakaya & fresh sushi

Torali

Torali Great Terrace

Streeterville • $$$

Playful fine dining

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Frequently asked questions

How are these fine dining in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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