Gold Coast Chicago Restaurants
Make a free reservation
Visa Dining Collection
Get exclusive access to primetime reservations at some of the country's hottest restaurants
Book for breakfast today in Chicago / Illinois
Introducing OpenTable Icons
Book a festive experience
Top restaurants this week
Top booked
- 1
The Walnut Room - Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(6898)Downtown / Loop - 2
Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(7851)Lincoln Park - 3
The Palm Court
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(4886)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3536)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
Rose Mary
Price: Expensive•Croatian•4.7(3262)West Loop
Top viewed
- 1
Bamboo Club
Price: Moderate•Pizza Bar•4.3(642)Wrigleyville - 2
Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(730)River North (Chicago) - 3
STK – Chicago
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(6354)River North (Chicago) - 4
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(5562)River North (Chicago) - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(182)Logan Square
Top saved
- 1
Maple & Ash
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4320)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 2
Cabra - Chicago
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.6(3035)West Loop - 3
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5345)West Loop - 4
Piccolo Sogno
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(6951)River West - 5
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(9977)River North (Chicago)
New restaurants to OpenTable in Chicago / Illinois
Award winning restaurants in Chicago / Illinois
Check out diners' favorite restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago
Updated on
Diners’ Choice Awards are based on where your fellow diners book, dine, and review. Only verified diners get to review restaurants on OpenTable, so our data doesn’t lie.
Outdoor dining in Chicago / Illinois
See what locals rave about in Gold Coast Chicago
- LLarryChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat restaurant, awesome service and excellent ambianceMore infoGibsons Bar & Steakhouse - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.7
- HHenryvipChicago / Illinois •156 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe dined at RL on my birthday in the late afternoon. The dining room is beautifully decorated and felt inviting. I had the Dover Sole which was outstanding with the lemon butter sauce. The restaurant is great. The only criticism is that the prices are quite high.More infoRL RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.9
- EEnriqueSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExceptional service from the moment I arrived and the food and wine were delicious. I would definitely go back.More infoAlpanaPrice: Moderate• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.7
- MMary AnnvipChicago / Illinois •81 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe ate at the bar with Mel as our server. She was great! We enjoyed the monkfish, crispy shrimp and pork rolls, beef rolls and tuna tartare. And of course we wouldn’t miss the wonderful tapioca!More infoLe Colonial - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Vietnamese• Gold Coast / Streeterville•4.8
- JjoellevipChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agomy family and i (party of 6) dined here on a saturday night and had an incredible experience. for drinks the sangria and the calavera were the standouts. neither were too sweet which was perfect. for appetizers we had the tétela and queso fundido (our servers recommendations) as well as the hamachi ceviche. i would highly recommend all! especially the ceviche - the mango gelee was amazing and the fish tasted very fresh. for dinner, everyone at the tables favorite was the costillas de res (short rib) it was clearly a high quality cut of meat and was cooked perfectly. the cochinita pibil (pork shank), barbacoa (lamb neck), and a la talla (red snapper), were all fantastic as well and we ate almost everything. our server spencer was polite and attentive and made our experience a 10/10. our only regret was not having enough time to try the dessert menu but we will definitely be back!More infoTzucoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• River North (Chicago)•4.6
Trending dishes in Gold Coast Chicago
Restaurant experiences trending in Chicago / Illinois
Discover more great restaurants
Get inspired by our collections of the top restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago
13 top restaurants for every kind of date in Chicago
Whether you’re looking for a full-on spectacle or a cozy and casual night out, Chicago’s most romantic restaurants have it all. A first-date favorite sweetens the deal with tableside flower carts. Pitchers of hibiscus sangria keep the good times flowing at a Mexican hotspot made for group dates. And if you’re looking to propose, you can’t beat a lavish steakhouse known for the best Chicago River views. This guide pairs Chicago restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Chicago’s 13 best date-night restaurants.
Chicago’s 7 hottest restaurant openings of 2023
Chicago’s best new restaurants, ideal for your next brunch, lunch, or dinner, are home to some of the city’s hottest tables.
Chicago’s 8 favorite bars
Chicago’s best bars range from high-end cocktail lounges and charming wine bars to tried-and-true neighborhood escapes.
10 special occasion-worthy restaurants in Chicago
Chicagoans know that special-occasion meals come in all shapes and sizes. And even though many celebrations in this Midwestern sports town are centered around home team victories, championships aren’t the only reasons to party here. These Windy City restaurants transform a regular Saturday (or Monday or Tuesday) night into an unforgettable evening. Read on for a guide to the 10 best places in Chicago for celebrating special occasions right now.
15 restaurants that define Chicago
Meet the best restaurants that define Chicago's dining scene, capturing its past and present while also imagining its future.
Discover Gold Coast
Located north of the Chicago River along the shores of Lake Michigan, the neighborhoods of Streeterville and the Gold Coast developed as affluent areas in the wake of the Chicago Fire in the late 19th century. Today, these neighborhoods boast family entertainment centers, fine museums and a variety of restaurants for everyone to enjoy. Families can delight in the fun and festivities along the Navy Pier with burgers, fish and fresh baked goods for nourishment. Going inland in Streeterville, the dining gets a bit more upscale with Chicago deep dish pizzerias and Polish sausage on every corner. Heading north to the Gold Coast will get you fine dining and international food territory. Tender steaks, tapas bars and French cuisine are among the hidden gems.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Gold Coast Chicago is Signature Room at the 95th
The best vegan restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago are The Palm Court, Alpana and NoMI
The best vegetarian restaurants in Gold Coast Chicago are Le Colonial - Chicago, Alpana and Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
The restaurants with the best service in Gold Coast Chicago are Signature Room at the 95th, Nico Osteria and Riva Crabhouse on Navy Pier - Permanently Closed
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Gold Coast Chicago are The Ambassador Room, Signature Room at the 95th and Nico Osteria
Explore OpenTable
- Broadway Playhouse
- Chicago Food Planet Food Tours
- Goudy Square Park
- The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
- Lookingglass Theatre
- The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
- Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile
- Raffaello Hotel
- Loyola University Museum of Art
- Lathrop House
- Fourth Presbyterian Church
- 1000 Lake Shore Plaza
- Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
- 860-880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- John Hancock Center Observatory
- 900 North Michigan Shops
- Lake Shore Playground
- The Tremont Chicago Hotel at Magnificent Mile
- Four Seasons Chicago