Rank 1.
North Pond
american · brunch · Chicago
Michelin Guide
french-american fine dining that actually executes—the brunch is legitimately good, not just a pretty plate.
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:
$$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(681)1/ 3 sources
Warningyou're paying a lot for the lincoln park location and view; the food is solid but not transcendent enough to justify the full price tag if you're not here for the scene.