Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Uptown

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1. Agami Contemporary Sushi

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Uptown

Booked 5 times today

This hip Uptown contemporary Sushi restaurant housed in the former Goldblatt's building continues to impress their guests with innovative Maki rolls, incredibly fresh Nigiri and Sashimi, Asian inspired Entrees from the kitchen and delectable Signature Cocktails. With an Urban/Underwater theme, Agami features a chic lounge, and semi-private and private booths that allow for a more intimate dining experience. No BYOB

2. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(166)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 99 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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3. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(8816)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 137 times today

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors in May 1989. The classic American steakhouse serves Gibsons Prime Angus Beef and Gibsons Grassfed Australian Beef. Gibsons also features fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Celebrities, Chicago visitors and loyal neighborhood residents enjoy three distinct locations: Chicago, Rosemont and Oak Brook. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

4. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8029)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 81 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

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5. Le Colonial - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(7832)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 135 times today

Heralded as an escapist's paradise, Le Colonial is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors of Vietnam. The restaurant opened on iconic Oak Street in March 2019, after moving from its location of over 20 years on Rush Street. Le Colonial features a dining room, an all-season terrace overlooking Oak Street, an evocative bar/lounge, and The Monkey Parlour (a private dining room with seating for up to 12 guests).

6. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7132)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 63 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

7. North Pond

4.8

Exceptional(4762)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 20 times today

Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style. We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses. North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm. Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe. We do not offer valet parking.Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables. All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room. We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.

8. LUXBAR

4.6

Exceptional(2834)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 85 times today

The quintessential American bar, LUXBAR features seasonal and classic cocktails made from freshly pressed juices, premium ice, house made shrubs, and an extensive selection of spirits that runs especially deep in whiskey and bourbon. A "Build Your Own Manhattan" menu, thoughtful, approachable wine list, and beer menu with vintage and local options make the bar a go-to for casual, mid-week drinks and bites with friends, watching weekend sports and post-shopping. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

9. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 34 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

10. Kie-Gol-Lanee

4.8

Exceptional(176)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Uptown

Booked 10 times today

Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

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Brea
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My friend and I had a fantastic experience at Daisies last night! I moved to Logan Square about four months ago and this restaurant came highly recommended by so many. The ravioli and the rigatoni were absolutely divine! So wonderful to have this gem just a few blocks away. Highly recommend!
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.7
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LABradvip
Los Angeles •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
You can always count on Gibson’s for a quality steak in a fashionable location. I was dining with a friend you had a short term dietary restriction. Our server, Lee, said they had nothing on the menu to meet it but he promised to check with the kitchen. Lee returned with the item, from a nearby restaurant, so our entire party didn’t have to change locations. Outstanding service!
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.8
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Matt
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The cocktails and food were exceptional. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the atmosphere was lovely. We really liked how they adapted some of the main dishes for my wife who is vegetarian. Overall, we loved it. If you’re looking for a special place to go then I would highly recommend
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Le Colonial - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Vietnamese• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.8
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Amyvip
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As always, an excellent dining experience. Lovely food and good communication with staff...very nice beef bourguignon! Miss my favorite shrimp with herbs and capers...I hope it comes back in the spring and summer menus.
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Mon Ami GabiPrice: Moderate• French• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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Rob
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Great experience with the food, service, and drinks. Could not have been happier.
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Agami Contemporary SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Uptown
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4.3

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183 restaurants available nearby

1. Agami Contemporary Sushi

2. Daisies Chicago

3. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago

4. Mon Ami Gabi

5. Le Colonial - Chicago

6. Boka

7. North Pond

8. LUXBAR

9. Eden

10. Kie-Gol-Lanee

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