Best Restaurant in Chicago — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

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Rank 1.
Omakase by Kanemaru
japanese · Chicago
omakase done right—fresh fish, skilled hands, no pretension markup. legitimately worth the money.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:45G5.0T5.0Y4.8MS
Google5.0(149)Yelp4.8(15)Tripadvisor5.0(4)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtiny spot with limited seats. book ahead or you're eating somewhere else.
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Rank 2.
82 Kimbap
korean · Chicago
kimbap that doesn't taste like it was made yesterday. clean flavors, solid execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 19:00G4.9TY4.7MSFB5.0
Google4.9(126)Yelp4.7(13)Facebook5.0(1)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 3.
ROLL UP BY OUI JAPANESE HAND ROLLS
Chicago
hand rolls done fast without cutting corners. fresh nori, quality fish, actually fun to eat.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.8(264)Yelp4.7(55)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Ayayay - Mexican Eatery
mexican · brunch · Chicago
fusion that doesn't feel like a gimmick—mexican, peruvian, japanese all working together. bold and it lands.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.9T4.3Y4.7MS
Google4.9(1.6k)Yelp4.7(69)Tripadvisor4.3(80)
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Rank 5.
Girl & The Goat
brunch · seafood · Chicago
Bib Gourmand
michelin-starred cooking with actual soul. seafood and meat done with care, not just technique flex.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
3 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 23:00G4.7T4.6Y4.5MSOT4.7
Google4.7(8.2k)Yelp4.5(11k)Tripadvisor4.6(3.5k)OpenTable4.7(16k)
Warning$$$ tier means you're paying for the experience. worth it, but plan accordingly.
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Rank 6.
Chicago Pizza Tours
pizza · Chicago
chicago pizza that respects the format. crispy crust, proper cheese, no gimmicks.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 19:00G5.0TY4.9MSFB2.0
Google5.0(267)Yelp4.9(426)Facebook2.0(17)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 7.
Curry Blah Blah
thai · Chicago
thai that actually has heat and depth. not dumbed down for american palates.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.8T5.0Y4.4MS
Google4.8(172)Yelp4.4(17)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 8.
Mela - Pizza, Taco, & Curry
indian · Chicago
indian curry that doesn't play it safe. bold spice work, real flavor layering.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.9(73)Yelp4.4(25)Tripadvisor4.6(10)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 9.
Wagyu House Chicago
barbecue · bbq · Chicago
wagyu buffet done right—quality meat, proper grilling setup, worth the $$$$ if you're into beef.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
15 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.8T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.8(5.9k)Yelp4.5(844)Tripadvisor4.8(24)
Warningyou're paying for the scene and the meat quality. not a casual weeknight spot.
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Rank 10.
Bar Sotto
bar · Chicago
bar that takes its drinks seriously. solid cocktails, no filler menu.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.8T4.7Y4.4MS
Google4.8(161)Yelp4.4(28)Tripadvisor4.7(3)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Restaurant in Chicago — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Omakase by Kanemaru
japanese · Chicago
omakase done right—fresh fish, skilled hands, no pretension markup. legitimately worth the money.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:45G5.0T5.0Y4.8MS
Google5.0(149)Yelp4.8(15)Tripadvisor5.0(4)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtiny spot with limited seats. book ahead or you're eating somewhere else.
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Rank 2.
82 Kimbap
korean · Chicago
kimbap that doesn't taste like it was made yesterday. clean flavors, solid execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 19:00G4.9TY4.7MSFB5.0
Google4.9(126)Yelp4.7(13)Facebook5.0(1)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 3.
ROLL UP BY OUI JAPANESE HAND ROLLS
Chicago
hand rolls done fast without cutting corners. fresh nori, quality fish, actually fun to eat.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.8(264)Yelp4.7(55)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Ayayay - Mexican Eatery
mexican · brunch · Chicago
fusion that doesn't feel like a gimmick—mexican, peruvian, japanese all working together. bold and it lands.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.9T4.3Y4.7MS
Google4.9(1.6k)Yelp4.7(69)Tripadvisor4.3(80)
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Rank 5.
Girl & The Goat
brunch · seafood · Chicago
Bib Gourmand
michelin-starred cooking with actual soul. seafood and meat done with care, not just technique flex.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
3 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 23:00G4.7T4.6Y4.5MSOT4.7
Google4.7(8.2k)Yelp4.5(11k)Tripadvisor4.6(3.5k)OpenTable4.7(16k)
Warning$$$ tier means you're paying for the experience. worth it, but plan accordingly.
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Rank 6.
Chicago Pizza Tours
pizza · Chicago
chicago pizza that respects the format. crispy crust, proper cheese, no gimmicks.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 19:00G5.0TY4.9MSFB2.0
Google5.0(267)Yelp4.9(426)Facebook2.0(17)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 7.
Curry Blah Blah
thai · Chicago
thai that actually has heat and depth. not dumbed down for american palates.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.8T5.0Y4.4MS
Google4.8(172)Yelp4.4(17)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 8.
Mela - Pizza, Taco, & Curry
indian · Chicago
indian curry that doesn't play it safe. bold spice work, real flavor layering.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.9(73)Yelp4.4(25)Tripadvisor4.6(10)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 9.
Wagyu House Chicago
barbecue · bbq · Chicago
wagyu buffet done right—quality meat, proper grilling setup, worth the $$$$ if you're into beef.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
15 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.8T4.8Y4.5MS
Google4.8(5.9k)Yelp4.5(844)Tripadvisor4.8(24)
Warningyou're paying for the scene and the meat quality. not a casual weeknight spot.
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Rank 10.
Bar Sotto
bar · Chicago
bar that takes its drinks seriously. solid cocktails, no filler menu.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.8T4.7Y4.4MS
Google4.8(161)Yelp4.4(28)Tripadvisor4.7(3)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Restaurant in Chicago — Harry's ten

Omakase by Kanemaru

82 Kimbap

ROLL UP BY OUI JAPANESE HAND ROLLSH★

Ayayay - Mexican EateryH★

Girl & The GoatH★

Chicago Pizza Tours

Curry Blah Blah

Mela - Pizza, Taco, & Curry

Wagyu House Chicago

Bar Sotto

Also considered

Best Restaurant in Chicago — Harry's ten

Omakase by Kanemaru

82 Kimbap

ROLL UP BY OUI JAPANESE HAND ROLLSH★

Ayayay - Mexican EateryH★

Girl & The GoatH★

Chicago Pizza Tours

Curry Blah Blah

Mela - Pizza, Taco, & Curry

Wagyu House Chicago

Bar Sotto

Also considered

ROLL UP BY OUI JAPANESE HAND ROLLS

Ayayay - Mexican Eatery

Girl & The Goat

ROLL UP BY OUI JAPANESE HAND ROLLS

Ayayay - Mexican Eatery

Girl & The Goat