Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Dearborn Park

"Chicago's lone three-Michelin-starred restaurant, helmed by the great chef Grant Achatz. Why we love it: Arguably Chicago's finest fine dining restaurant, Alinea is as focused on the experience of having a meal as it is about what you consume. Settle in for an evening of deconstructed dishes, billowing dry ice and edible balloons filled with helium."

"Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’s three-Michelin-starred avant garde fine dining institution is one of the world’s best restaurants. During the pandemic, the restaurant’s elegant dining room has morphed to a control center for pickup orders. The menu changes from beef Wellington, to sushi, to more avant-garde options."

"Experimental , Molecular Gastronomy"

"The 21st century pandemic has caused too many restaurants to put up the padlocks, however, some have managed to successfully shift to delivery and take-out exclusively. One of note is the trailblazing Mediterranean restaurant, avec, offering take-out for the first time from classic small dishes such as bacon-wrapped Medjool dates and potato and salted cod brandade with garlic bread and chives to their bestselling "around the world" wine dinners..."

"End your evening with dinner at Avec, an adorable, modern and warm spot where you can dine tapas-style. You absolutely must order the chorizo-stuffed dates. Holy moly, they are incredible!!!. You can thank me later."

"Katy’s is best known for its hand-made noodles, which are perfectly crafted and come drenched in flavorsome soups or stir-fried with fresh meat and vegetables. Also on Katy’s menu are traditional cold dishes such as pig ears and thinly-sliced beef, as well as fantastic dumplings. For Chicagoans dropping by on their way back to the city, or for visitors wishing to dine at home, the restaurant sells bags of frozen dumplings and fresh noodles to go."

"Located within sister steakhouse Swift & Sons, Cold Storage aims its harpoon at seafood and its efforts result in towers of shellfish with oysters, scallop ceviche, clams, mussels, shrimp, and lobster. The space feels a bit like one of the old ice storage rooms that populated the Fulton Market neighborhood up to just a few decades ago. Chef Chris Pandel steers this light-filled ship that offers a compact yet nonetheless alluring menu."

"The dessert menu at Cold Storage is all about ice cream, served in the style of a classic ice cream parlor. “Part of the fun of Cold Storage is the nostalgia factor,” Pastry Chef Leigh Omilinsky says. “It’s really playful.” You can try to tackle the epic narwhal sundae with eight scoops of house-made ice creams and sorbets, or opt for one of Omilinsky’s new summer sundaes."

"Diners looking for lunch in Fulton Market often head to Cold Storage Seafood: a chic but casual seafood restaurant that also serves strong artisanal cocktails. Diners call the lunc..."

"A conversation about perfect patios in Logan Square isn’t valid until Boiler Room enters the discussion. Pizza by the slice and boozy ice cream cones make for the perfect Sunday (or Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday….) funday."

"The heated, covered patio at this Logan Square restaurant is decorated with string lights and leafy plants for an enchanting effect. When it gets cold, a gas-powered fireplace will keep things toasty."

"The J. Parker is situated on the 13th floor of the Hotel Lincoln|© Ally Straussner. On top of Hotel Lincoln, J Parker boasts unobstructed views of Lake Michigan from both the inside and outside seating areas. Feast on a slew of shareable plates (think blistered shisito peppers and pork nachos), then knock back a few crushable frozen cocktails: the Pretty in Pink is blended with Control C pisco, Combier Framboise liqueur, rosé, cranberry and lemon."

"Here you get an absolutely stunning 360-degree view over the Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park below. Complete with both an outdoor terrace and an indoor lounge, modern minimalistic in decor, with some grenery and a mix of bar stools, basket chairs and lounge sofas. The rooftop bar offers a quite small but good food menu and a nice selection of craft beer on cans, wines and some exciting signature cocktails named after exotic places."

"The J. Parker, the all-seasons rooftop atop Hotel Lincoln, offers sweeping views of a frosty Lincoln Park Zoo and Lake Michigan. Their outdoor seating now features heaters, plus a glass retractable roof and floor-to-ceiling windows for plenty of air circulation. If you’re looking for wintery cocktails, their seasonal selection include a variety of hot toddies."

"This late-night den was a favorite of the late Anthony Bourdain who filmed several TV segments here as it’s the antithesis of many of the yuppie Old Town bars around the corner on Wells. The dive sports inappropriate paintings of Chicago history, including depictions of incarcerated ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich and is a destination for many, drawing a diverse group of patrons from all walks of life."

"Tours: Thursdays, 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 3, 4:30 p.m., $10/person. Private Tour for 10 with full tasting of 10+ products, $375. Owned and operated by father-daughter team Charlie and Jennifer Solberg, Rhine Hall is making beautiful handcrafted fruit brandies in a light and airy space down in the West Loop."

"Jenny Solberg Katzman and her dad Charlie Solberg opened Rhine Hall in 2013. It is the only brandy distillery in the city’s limits. Eighty proof liquor and fresh fruit combine to make their unique brandies without any added sugar."

"Tasting Room with craft cocktails, distillery tours, sell bottles of our product, and offer locally curated snacks. We host all sorts of private events."

"Restaurants American Lincoln Park. No matter what the forecast looks like outside, this Lincoln Park restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You transports diners to sunny California through a bright and spacious dining room that's dotted with greenery. Choose from avocado toast loaded with tomatoes and scallion mascarpone, chicken tinga tacos with guac, or the charred summer corn elotes that's imbued with jalapeños and queso fresco."

"Even in the depths of winter this Lincoln Park restaurant is full of sunshine and joy. Channeling its inner Cali, the food here is light and bright – ahi tuna and watermelon tostadas, handmade local burrata and fresh salads. The kids’ menu mirrors that with fresh berries accompanying most dishes."

"Description: Summer House Santa Monica will transport you to the warmth of California. Try the Avocado Toast with perfectly poached eggs & house made bread!. Location: 1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614"

"Try as I might, I haven’t found a place to top this one no matter which of the best places to eat in Chicago we dine at. Mortal and Pestle is a classic, hipstery, modern-looking restaurant with big windows perfect for people watching. Last time I was there, I felt comfortable seated in the window seats watching the world go by."

"I’ll admit, I haven’t been here yet – but I keep hearing that it’s amazing!. The menu looks super inventive, too. Where else can you find Alaskan King Crab Benedict and Fois Gras + Eggs with truffles?"