My favorite fried seafood place on the planet. Try the whole clams (Bob's style) or a large lobster roll.
Best sit down (authentic) Mexican restaurant in Chicago. You can't go wrong with anything here.
Pick an empanada - any empanada - they're all delicious. I'm a big fan of the ropa vieja sandwich, as well. Don't forget it's BYOB! Awesome sangria mix.
Straight from Japan: basics in sizes XS to XL. Be sure to check out the HeatTech items for winter in Chicago!
$3 shots of Makers and $3 Labatt's on Friday nights. Don't be afraid of this punk dive bar - it also serves top notch whiskey and drinks. The second floor can get a little rowdy at times.
A small coffee shop in the Lincoln Square area. Seating is limited. They brew Counter Culture coffee and have surprisingly good bagels with homemade cream cheeses.
It's gotten crowded on weekends but c'mon, this is the best coffee and the best view for it in the city. Built within an old water treatment facility.
Enormous inn used for Oktoberfest on weekends in September. $17 liter steins of your favorites: Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, and Hofbräu. You get to keep your glass mug with the price! Great music, too.
Friday Night Fish Fry is the place to be. Cheap beer and delicious food, make sure to sit out back if it's nice out and enjoy the riverfront.
Surprisingly delicious, but very overpriced, Mexican food. Very comparable to Chipotle in flavor and presentation. Best part? They still serve Lita's Empanadas!
As with all Chipotles, this is a great location. Service is VERY speedy here so don't be afraid of the lunch rush.
Salsa is good. Guacamole is made fresh at your table. I had enchiladas with red sauce and they were decent - the pork is slow cooked and pulled apart.
Their enchiladas verdes are my favorite. Be careful though, the green sauce is pretty spicy. Make sure to try it with pollo or chorizo for maximum deliciousness.
Only Chick-fil-A around. It has great service and I'm always impressed at how speedy they are.
Phenomenal beer and a cool atmosphere. The brewery is a converted church. Great Belgian-style ales.
$2 PBR and live music. A grungy, hipster-laden dive bar that's a fun stop for anyone drinking up and down Milwaukee Avenue.
Unbelievable selection of rotating beers on tap, but be prepared to wait a long time for a seat.
The mothership's coffee bar. Great patio to sit outside. Best coffee in Chicago.
Good course, there's 3 x 9 hole courses at Blackhawk Trace. The course is somewhat difficult - well maintained.
