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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(7,942)Lincoln Park - 2
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,604)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.9(2,722)Lincoln Park - 4
Topo Gigio
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(57)Old Town - 5
Le Bouchon - Chicago
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(2,108)Bucktown / Wicker Park
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Boka
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(7,202)Lincoln Park - 2
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(9,356)Lincoln Park - 3
Geja's Cafe
Price: Expensive•Fondue•4.8(5,603)Lincoln Park - 4
Mirra
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.7(133)Bucktown / Wicker Park - 5
Akahoshi Ramen
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.8(376)Logan Square
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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(2,409)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 2
North Pond
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(4,788)Lincoln Park - 3
Juno
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.7(1,536)Lincoln Park - 4
BITES Asian Kitchen & Bar
Price: Expensive•Chinese•4.9(1,113)Lakeview / East Lakeview - 5
Turquoise
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.6(1,239)Roscoe Village
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- RRobertVIPChicago / Illinois •13 reviews5.0Dined todayWe had our first vegan meetup tonight at Spirit Elephant. The food was amazing and absolutely delicious! Everything was truly incredible. I highly recommend Spirit Elephant.More infoSpirit ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Winnetka•4.8
- GGwenSt. Louis •9 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoRoom is so cool! Everything is white and kaki! Waitresses was very helpful and sweet! Food was very good, I thought the sweet potato lakes were a little burnt.More infoEma - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Glenview•4.7
- AalexVIPNew York City •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIbrahim was a phenomenal server. He had great recommendations, a great demeanor and even with a packed lunch we still felt wonderful attentive service. While the food and drinks were fantastic it’s the wonderful service that will bring us back!More info501 LocalPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Winnetka•4.7
- GgregVIPChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoYanni was our host and make absolutely awesome suggestions. We loved the food, would definitely recommend this restaurant! We’ll be back!More infoAvli - WinnetkaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Winnetka•4.5
- TTimChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat restaurant with a nice sushi vibe. I appreciate the GF markings on the menu. Staff was wonderful and the food was outstanding. Seemed like a good takeout business was going on as well, and restaurant was pretty full, but no problems with getting our food and in the service. I highly recommend going here.More infoJimotoPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Winnetka•4.6
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Winnetka has all your needs for cheap food spots and fine dining restaurants just north of Chicago. From upscale breakfast spots to relaxing taco joints, Winnetka has dishes for everyone searching for delicious food. Looking for some first-class French cuisine? You'll love sautéed wild Alaskan halibut or other expertly prepared seafood. If you're thinking about a laid-back sandwich shop for lunch, some Winnetka establishments offer Bulgogi cheesesteaks with loads of cheese and meat. Keep in mind that you can find exotic Japanese restaurants nearby as well when you're looking to impress a business client or celebrate a special occasion. Locals adore the sashimi appetizers found in Winnetka.
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As of Jan 22, 2025 there are 10 restaurants in Winnetka. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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