Best Fine Dining in Downtown Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned fine dining places in Downtown Chicago from other articles such as restaurantji.com, The Infatuation, 10Best.

Best Fine Dining in Downtown Chicago

Alinea
Alinea
4.7 (1846 ratings)
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates.
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Fine dining restaurantNew American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Wheretraveler
Chicago’s Best Takeout from Michelin Starred Restaurants
"Alinea is Chicago’s only three-star Michelin restaurant, but sister restaurants Next and Roister each have a star of their own (and offer takeout); the Alinea Group is the most decorated restaurant group in the city. Founded in 2005 by Chef Grant Achatz and Tock creator Nick Kokonas, Alinea is more of an immersive flavor experience than a conventional restaurant. Which makes it all the more impressive that they have translated their food-art into a take out format."
Mentioned by Fodor’s Travel
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North Pond
North Pond
4.5 (303 ratings)
Modern, creative American fare made with local ingredients in a peaceful locale inside Lincoln Park.
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurant
Shanghai Terrace
Shanghai Terrace
4.6 (297 ratings)
High-end Chinese dining amid swanky '30s-era decor & on a terrace with views in the Peninsula Hotel.
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Chinese restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Normally we don’t condone paying through the nose for Chinese food when Chinatown options abound, but this gorgeous fourth-floor terrace, brimming with fresh flowers and offering a view of the historic Water Tower, is hard to beat. Elevated takes on peking duck and wok-baked lobster surpass expectations, but if you’re looking to take advantage of the digs while keeping within a budget, stick with snacking on dim sum and splurge on a fancy cocktail."
Mentioned by Do312
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"What's better than Cantonese delicacies while gazing at Chicago’s skyline?. Located inside The Peninsula Hotel, Shanghai Terrace sets the scene for a 1930s supper club. Have a cocktail on the terrace or enjoy Cantonese meals inside the restaurant."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"Along with promising some of the best Chinese food in Chicago, Shanghai Terrace also boasts some of the best views. From both the seasonal terrace and main dining room on the fourt..."
Oriole
Oriole
4.9 (502 ratings)
Intimate, high-end kitchen serving an extended New American tasting menu in a stylish space.
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Fine dining restaurantRestaurant
Next Restaurant
Next Restaurant
4.7 (420 ratings)
High-end foodie destination known for Grant Achatz's themed tasting menus & inventive presentations.
953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Fine dining restaurant
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
4.2 (1155 ratings)
Upscale steak & seafood chain known for its clubby environs & happy hour.
1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantBar & grillFine dining restaurantTakeout RestaurantSteak house
Mentioned by Money Inc
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"McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks is located in the Loop on Wacker Drive within minutes of the Oriental Theater, the Chicago Theater, shopping, Millennium Park and some of the best hotels in Chicago. The restaurant offers some of the best seafood in the city featuring fresh seafood and shellfish, aged steaks, and garden-fresh salads. The menu features standard steak and seafood fare along with signature seafood items, a wide variety of classic drinks, trendy cocktails, wines, and beers."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants Italian Streeterville. Nestled on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street, this Michelin-starred Italian restaurant is best known for its impeccable wine list and next-level dishes. But no one's complaining about the dining room's epic views either."
Russian Tea Time Restaurant
Russian Tea Time Restaurant
4.5 (643 ratings)
Upscale Russian food & house-infused vodkas are served in an elegant, wood-accented dining room.
77 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Fine dining restaurant
ALTHEA
ALTHEA
4.7 (192 ratings)
Stylish spot for chef-driven vegan fare with organic beer, wine & cocktails & panoramic city views.
700 N Michigan Ave 7th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Vegan restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantHealth food restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurantWine bar
Cite
Cite
3.8 (598 ratings)
Upscale American dining with French influences, plus sweeping views of the city & Lake Michigan.
Lake Point Tower, 505 N Lake Shore Dr 70th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurantWedding venue
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"If you want a view that blows all others out of the water, head to Cite, where you can dine on upscale French cuisines while taking in the whole of the city’s skyline from its wrap-around windows. This is one of the best restaurants to visit in Downtown Chicago since you can see the buildings and architecture from every angle up here, including Lake Michigan docks, Navy Pier, and even out into the suburbs if you look hard enough."
Mentioned by Matador Network
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"By law, no building in Chicago can be built on the lake side of Lake Shore Drive. However, one developer found a loophole and built Lake Point Tower, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. Up at the top, on the 70th floor, Cite’ serves up excellent French-inspired American haute cuisine."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"The french-influenced restaurant does fare a little on the pricey side, but the views of Navy Pier at night are incomparable to any other nighttime aerial view. The popularity of bookings spike on the nights when Navy Pier has fireworks."
Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti
4.4 (1001 ratings)
Old-school Chicago steakhouse serving meat, seafood & Italian specialties in a traditional setting.
500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Steak houseBarBreakfast restaurantChophouse restaurantFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantItalian restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant

Cultural Center in Downtown Chicago

National Cambodian Heritage Museum
National Cambodian Heritage Museum
4.9 (19 ratings)
2831 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
MuseumCultural centerHeritage museum
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"This museum and memorial tells the story of Khmer Rouge and the Killing Field through multimedia displays, archives, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. Guided tours are available so you can learn more about what happened during the Cambodian Civil War. Hours are subject to change, so they advise that you call prior to visiting (773-878-7090)."
Chicago History Museum
Chicago History Museum
4.6 (2042 ratings)4.5 (1035 ratings)
Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & more.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
History museumMuseumsCultural centerLocal history museum
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
4.7 (132 ratings)4.5 (17 ratings)
Museum focused exclusively on folk & outsider art, also offering performances & lectures.
756 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Art museumShoppingArt centerArt galleryCultural centerEvent venueGift shop
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
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"Now open This unique museum, dedicated to work by self-taught artists, has reopened to the public. Intuit has taken several new precautions, including directional signage, reduced touch points, and enhanced sanitation. They’ve even re-installed their exhibition Outsider Art: The Collection of Victor F. Keen to increase spacing and allow more distancing."
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
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"It is actually the only nonprofit organisation in the USA that is fully devoted to ‘outsider’ art and self taught art. It’s more than just an art gallery or museum – it’s somewhere to come for inspiration, and it’s actually used a lot by art students in the city of Chicago. There are over 1000 works of art here, so plenty to see!"

Best Family Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
4.5 (490 ratings)
Bright cafe & bakery offering lunch & an array of European-style pastries in sleek, airy surrounds.
1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
RestaurantBakeryCafeCoffee shopFamily restaurantOrganic restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Sweets And Dessert Spots In Chicago, Illinois - Updated 2021
"Find your way to this cute cafe and you’ll be forced to leave all your cravings at bay. Order their Concord grape and salty brown butter walnut tarts, honey pie, coffee cake, almond croissant, or even pecan roll, and you’ll find your senses thanking you for such a lovely reward. The cafe is well lit, and the environment is clean and chic, service too, is friendly and quick."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"What began as a stand in the Green City Market is now one of the most acclaimed destinations for baked goods in Chicago. Stop into Floriole for chef-owner Sandra Holl's array of sweets and breads, notably the kouign amann (caramelized layered croissant dough), her outstanding passion fruit tart, and the savory cafe dishes."
Uncommon Ground - Lakeview
Uncommon Ground - Lakeview
4.2 (397 ratings)
All-day eatery known for seasonal American fare, housemade organic beer, wine, drinks & live music.
3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Organic restaurantAmerican restaurantBreweryBrewpubFamily restaurantLive music venueRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Old Country Buffet
Old Country Buffet
2.4 (34 ratings)
Chain buffet restaurant offering a vast variety of American dishes along with desserts.
6125 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Buffet restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantRestaurant

Top Best Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

Aster Hall
Aster Hall
4.4 (283 ratings)
Fashionable 5th- & 6th-floor food court with unique upmarket eats, craft cocktails & choice wines.
900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantBakeryBarFood courtLounge
Mentioned by Esrock Partners
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"It’s the foodie’s food court, offering a little something for everyone. Aster Hall includes 16 one-of-a-kind menus from the likes of Small Cheval, Doughnut Vault, Sushi Station, Green Street Smoked Meats, Chicago Char-Dogs and more. Order your food from the touch screens on the fifth floor and then head up to the welcoming, trendy décor of the sixth floor."
XOCO
XOCO
4.5 (2207 ratings)
Counter serving chef Rick Bayless's take on Mexican street food, plus tap beers.
449 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Mexican restaurantLatin American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Rick Bayless’s sandwich shop is a popular lunchtime destination for downtown workers. The menu highlights tortas — filled with proteins like braised short rib, pork carnitas, and roasted shrimp — cooked in a wood-burning oven. For a sweet ending, order churros or a cup of the Mexican hot chocolate that’s roasted in-house."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
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"If you’re a fan of Mexican food, you can’t miss Xoxo when you spend 3 days in Chicago. The main focus of the menu is tortas or Mexican sandwiches. They sound simple but they are so, so delicious — especially the Woodland Mushroom one. Even better, all the ingredients are locally and sustainably sourced."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Another Rick Bayless classic, Xoco offers Mexican street food favorites such as empanadas, churros, and Mexican hot chocolate. For a quick bite or warm dessert in the winter, this is the place to be in Wicker Park."
Gold Goose Tartine
Gold Goose Tartine
4.4 (7 ratings)
111 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Restaurant

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