Best Fine Dining in Chicago

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, freshness, and creative presentation, with many diners calling it the best they've ever had.

“Each course was a masterpiece”

Service is described as professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and accommodating, significantly enhancing the overall dining experience.

“The staff will walk you upstairs”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as intimate, luxurious, stunning, and well-designed, contributing to a special occasion feel.

“Ambiance and interiors were stunning”

While expensive, most diners feel the high quality of food, service, and experience justifies the cost for a special occasion.

“Worth the price!”

The food is consistently described as outstanding, with many diners calling it the best sushi they've ever had, highlighting fresh ingredients, expertly prepared rice, and inventive yet traditional dishes.

“Best sushi we have ever had”

Service is generally perceived as attentive and personable, with the chef often engaging diners and explaining dishes, though noted a single waiter handling the entire room.

“Nice and attentive servers.”

The atmosphere is consistently described as intimate, personal, and convivial, often compared to a dinner party or a serene Japanese setting.

“Intimate dining at the bar.”

While the food quality is well-regarded, the high price point is frequently mentioned, with some diners questioning if it fully justifies the cost compared to other high-end omakase experiences.

“It is pricey but I felt satisfied”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent taste, quality, and presentation, with steaks and Italian dishes frequently highlighted as standouts.

“Food was absolutely delicious”

Service is frequently described as outstanding, with staff noted for their attentiveness, professionalism, kindness, and going above and beyond for guests.

“Went above and beyond”

The ambiance is consistently lauded, with stunning river and city views, a romantic and upscale atmosphere, and a beautiful multi-level space.

“Ambiance was magical”

While acknowledged as expensive, the overall experience, quality, and portion sizes are considered worth the cost by most diners.

“Honestly so worth”

The food is well-regarded for its deliciousness, expert preparation, and fresh ingredients, with many dishes highlighted as outstanding.

“The food is amazing”

Service is frequently described as impeccable, attentive, friendly, and outstanding, contributing significantly to a positive dining experience.

“Service is impeccable”

The atmosphere is consistently described as warm, cozy, intimate, delightful, and date-night worthy, creating a comfortable and inviting environment.

“Atmosphere is warm and cozy”

While not explicitly detailed, the overwhelmingly positive reception on food and service suggests diners perceive good value for their experience.

“The tuna special which was definitely substantial”

The quality of the wagyu beef is well-regarded as first-rate, with many diners highlighting its marbling and tenderness. The sushi and other dishes are also frequently mentioned as delicious and fresh.

“The quality of the meat is astounding”

Service is a standout feature, with numerous servers like Phil, Danny, Jimmy, Jinru, and Ting well-regarded for their attentiveness, knowledge, and friendly demeanor. They are noted for guiding diners through the menu and making recommendations.

“Phil was a great and attentive waiter”

The atmosphere is frequently described as elegant, classy, fancy, and beautiful, making it suitable for special occasions and date nights.

“Classy atmosphere”

While some diners note the price can be high, many feel the quality of the wagyu and the all-you-can-eat options make it worth the cost.

“IT WAS SO WORTH IT!”

The food is consistently described as first-rate, creative, and flavorful, with many diners calling it the best meal of their lives. While most dishes are celebrated, a few instances of excessive saltiness and one mention of a bland overall taste have been noted.

“Every bite was pure bliss.”

Service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, attentive, and personalized, with staff going above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and cared for.

“Service was amazing!”

The atmosphere is well-regarded as unique, immersive, moody, serene, elegant, and warm, contributing significantly to the overall dining experience.

“Atmosphere and ambience was amazing!”

While the experience is widely considered top-notch, a few diners noted the high price point, with one mentioning it felt like 'overpriced status food' and another that the food was 'middle of the pack relative to other Michelin restaurants' for the cost.

“Way too pricey :)”

The Thai cuisine is well-regarded for its outstanding flavor, authentic taste, and creative presentation, with many dishes described as delicious and beautifully crafted works of art.

“Food was beyond flavorful”

Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, friendly, polite, and professional, with specific servers like Toast and Barbie receiving multiple commendations for enhancing the dining experience.

“Service was first-rate”

The ambiance is a major draw, consistently described as beautiful, elegant, chic, modern, warm, and inviting, often enhanced by live music.

“Ambiance is so nice and cute”

While most diners find the food and experience worth the price, a few note that the restaurant is a bit pricey or that certain items, like sparkling water, are expensive.

“Food was not overpriced”

The Duck Inn excels with its signature duck dishes, offering a range of preparations from sausages and wings to whole roasted duck. Other menu items, including burgers and seafood, are also well-regarded for their quality and flavor.

“It is all so …”

Service is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff often going the extra mile to accommodate guests and make occasions special.

“Great - great service and good ambiance.”

The atmosphere is frequently described as warm, cozy, inviting, and refined, blending a neighborhood tavern feel with elevated dining.

“Cozy retro aesthetic.”

While the food quality is highly regarded, some diners note that certain menu items, particularly appetizers, can be relatively small for their price point.

“Relatively small portions.”

The food is well-regarded for its creativity, bold flavors, and beautiful presentation, with many dishes highlighted as outstanding.

“O the seasonal daiquiri was hands down one of the best”

Service is generally described as warm, attentive, and outstanding, though a few diners note occasional inconsistency or a rushed feeling.

“The service was genuinely warm and attentive”

The restaurant offers a stylish, intimate, and warm atmosphere, with a modern industrial-chic decor that is well-suited for various occasions.

“Stunning new space with that fresh “new restaurant” scent”

While the food quality is highly regarded, some diners found the portions small and the pricing prohibitive for the overall experience.

“The food was not proportioned well, prohibitively expensive”

The sushi and omakase are well-regarded for their outstanding quality, freshness, and creative flavor profiles, often described as among the best in the city.

“Had one of the best omakase experiences”

Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, with specific staff members often receiving commendations.

“Our chef Alex and the entire staff were super attentive”

The atmosphere is described as beautiful, sleek, classy, and unpretentious, contributing to a positive dining experience.

“Vibes are 100% on point”

Diners consistently find the quality of the food, particularly the omakase experience, to be an first-rate value for the price.

“Well worth its price”