Best Seasonal Restaurants in Uptown

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1. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 79 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.

2. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7139)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 40 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.

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3. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7846)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 288 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

4. The Palm Court

4.7

Exceptional(4860)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 198 times today

For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, fragrant and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones; and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.And let’s not forget about our little tea. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.Reservations are heavily encouraged. Tea service seating duration is 90minAdults $79/ $82 with Carolers / Kids $35 (3-12)

5. Adalina

4.5

Awesome(2312)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 64 times today

Adalina is a refined hospitality destination serving a modern and engaging Italian menu in a timeless yet alluring setting in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Led by Michelin-starred and Top Chef alumni Soo Ahn. Adalina’s menu creates a balance between Northern and Southern cuisine, providing expertly staged shared plates along with strong statement items that satisfy a table. Guests can expect house made extruded and stuffed pastas. Adalina’s offerings will be accompanied with tableside services, and a well curated beverage and wine program that aims to evoke a sense of excitement for guests. Adalina makes the perfect venue for a romantic evening, business dinner or special occasion.For parties larger than 10 guests, please email events@adalinachicago.com to inquire about our Private Dining options and availability.

6. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9263)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 165 times today

Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

7. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8053)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 54 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.

8. Alma

4.6

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville

Booked 18 times today

Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary

9. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1580)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 30 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.

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10. Farm Bar - Ravenswood

4.6

Exceptional(244)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Lincoln Square

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Farm Bar, your neighborhood farm-to-table destination in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We bring the best of Midwestern fare to your plate, using ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Wisconsin. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, we’ve got something for everyone.Enjoy juicy burgers, crispy cheese curds, and fresh seasonal dishes that highlight the bounty of the Midwest, paired with a handcrafted cocktail or a perfectly selected glass of wine.When the weather’s fine, head upstairs to ARRIBA, our rooftop margarita bar with Latin-inspired snacks and great views.We're also committed to sustainability with digital menus linked via QR codes at each table.As of July 1, 2024, The Chicago City Council mandated a steep increase in hourly wages for food service teams. In order to meet this added cost, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We can remove this fee upon request. Let’s eat, drink, and connect at Farm Bar and ARRIBA!

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Indiana •21 reviews
5.0
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The Palm CourtPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had the tasting menu. Food was delicious. The wines of the reserve wine pairing were very special. Service was excellent. Ambience was good.
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5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Absolutely delicious!! The beet agnolotti was amazing and the rigatoni was delicious too. Highly recommend the onion dip!!
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5.0
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Loved the sunshine pouring through the ceiling! It is such a fabulous vibe! Food & service were terrific! Definitely going back!
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Summer House - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• American• Lincoln Park
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5.0
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Roberto was a great server. He was very knowledgeable of the entire menu and really made our experience memorable!
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220 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

2. Boka

3. Summer House - Chicago

4. The Palm Court

5. Adalina

6. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

7. Mon Ami Gabi

8. Alma

9. Eden

10. Farm Bar - Ravenswood

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