Best Chicago Restaurants 2013

--> Chicago Chop House Steak House
River North/Chicago
60 W. Ontario St.
312-787-7100
Chicago... has long been referred to as "The City That Works." The Chicago Chop House is best known as the place "Where The City That Works Eats." Try the thick and flavorful NY strip steak or the signature Chop House prime rib, a rib steak and that's first roasted, then grilled. In the evenings, the ground-floor piano bar is the place to be. River North American

Chicago Firehouse American
South Loop/Chicago
1401 S. Michigan Ave.
312-786-1401
It seems only fitting that this old-fashioned dining room, converted from a 1905 firehouse should now be the anchor of the South Loop's burgeoning restaurant scene. South Loop American

Fireplace Inn Top
1448 N. Wells St.
312-664-5264
Since 1969, this Old Town stalwart has been serving fall-off-the-bone ribs, steaks and other American fare. Old Town American

Gale Street Inn
4914 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-725-1300
Since 1963, Gale Street Inn has been serving fall-off-the-bones ribs and other hearty American fare. Jefferson Park American

O'Brien's Restaurant
1528 N. Wells St.
312-787-3131
O'Brien Family welcomes you to an atmosphere of casual dining with a Continental cuisine specializing in prime steak & fresh seafood. Old Town Seafood

Gene & Georgetti's
Chicago
500 N. Franklin St.
312-527-3718 River North Italian

Phil Stefani's 437 Rush
312-222-0101
Housed in the Rush and Hubbard space that was once home to the legendary Riccardo's, 437 Rush has a casual upstairs eatery and bar that features salads and sandwiches, and below, a bright, lively dining room trimmed in dark wood and Art Deco accents that offers a more extensive menu of prime steaks and chops, fresh seafood, pastas and Italian specialties. The restaurant also offers outdoor dining.

Shula's America's Steak House
301 East North Water Street
312-670-0788
Each Shula's Steak House is themed after 1972's Undefeated Miami Dolphins and their "Perfect Season" - the only team in NFL history to finish a season 17 - 0. The menus are hand painted on official NFL game footballs and signed by Coach himself. At Shula's Steak Houses, one of the featured entrees is the 48-Ounce Porterhouse. Those who finish it join Shula's 48-Ounce Club, which currently has more than 26,000 members. Enjoy an undefeated dining experience at Shula's Steak House, where we only offer the best beef money can buy, The SHULA CUT ® .

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Rosemont
10233 W. Higgins Road
847-699-1200
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, named for the late Hall of Fame baseball announcer, has become one of the most nationally recognized restaurants in the Midwest. This legendary Italian Steakhouse serves the finest prime, aged steaks and chops in a truly warm "Chicago" atmosphere. This location is a hidden gem near O'Hare Airport. Northwest Suburbs Seafood

Brazzaz Best North
539 N. Dearborn St.
312-595-9000
A visually stunning premiere Brazilian steakhouse serving a dazzling variety of meats in continuous tableside service called Rodizio. River North Steaks

Tavern on Rush
Chicago/Gold Coast
1031 N. Rush St.
312-664-9600
The central large bar at this Phil Stefani restaurant is perfect for scoping out a potential significant other while the open kitchen lets you watch the chefs cooking your sizzling steak.

Holy Mackerel Steak House
Lombard
70 Yorktown Center
630.953.3400 Suburbs

Grotto Oak Brook Steak House
Promenade Shopping Center
3011 Butterfield Road
630-571-5700
Good food, a great view and lovely service feature at this west suburban spot where Chef Chef Abraham Aguirre cooks up Italian classics like veal osso buco and chicken Vesuvio. A pond-side deck offers a great spot for summer cocktails.

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe
Obrien's Riverwalk Café is located at 45 East Riverwalk South (Along the Chicago River At Wabash and Wacker).
45 E. Riverwalk South
312-346-3131
Fine dining on the Chicago River. Loop - Downtown

Las Tablas American
Portage Park
4920 W. Irving Park Rd.
773-202-0999
Great Food!!