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Most popular Chicago restaurants as voted on by our members

Fogo de Chao

Sean Turner: If you know what you are getting into this place is great. They have a great salad bar but realize that this is an over the top meat lovers delight. So unless you love the idea of devouring plate after plate of beef, pork, chicken, lamb and sausage.... They have a Brazilian drink (caipirinha) that is absolutely addictive. I wish they would open the bar to the public so that I could drop by for the drink without having to eat there every time. Overall great service and consistently tasty meat. Don't plan on going out afterwards though.

Green Tea Japanese Restaurant

Darina Denkova: I've eaten some of my best and some of my not-so-best sushi there... But overall, would recommend. Get there early - they don't take reservations.

Sushi Wabi

Sergey Pak: the place is still holding its ground. its top entree tuna and asparagus is really good. Uni (sea urchin) hand roll is always fresh and tasty. but the rest is not above average.

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

Alla Kushner: They have a nice outdoor seating at D4, once it gets warm. Beer is pretty decent but the food is just mediocre.

Brazzaz

Artem Doubov: Another Fogo de Chao wannabe. Good meats, mediocre salad bar, questionable ambiance - too many people wearing sweatpants for a restaurant that is trying for class. In short - spend a few dollars more and go for the real thing at Fogo de Chao.



Most popular Chicago Nightlife as voted on by our members

Green Mill

Alla Kushner: Green Mill has its good and bad days, so check their schedule ahead of time. Also, if you don't want to be standing the whole time, i suggest to get there early. ***Patricia Barber (who is absolutely amazing) will be playing there April though May 2010, so definitely check her out if you can.

Pops For Champagne

Sergey Pak: every time I end up drinking there I can hardly remember going in and always fail to remember coming out. Pops for champagne and Champagne for knocking me out. The place is nothing special but that's hardly a problem as you go over the hump drinking this bubbly shit.

Excalibur
Cuvee

Galin Muradyan: New and a very swanky night club in Chicago. It's difficult to get in especially if you are a guy (yes, even if you buy 10 bottles!) But it's spacious, the ambience is very chic and minimalistic. The drinks are ok, just like in every other club. It's a great place to take out-of-towners to brag about chi! :) Other than that, I'd say eh, take me to Underground! :)

The Underground

Galin Muradyan: Love that place! It's pretty old...now about 4-5 years. It's always a lot of fun...the place is done up in the army style and even hostesses are dressed in camouflage clothing! Great music, always! They play house, hip hop, sometimes techno/dance - but they switch it up often... This club is still my first choice even though it's considered a "veteran" in the chicago nightlife. Highly recommend for a fun-filled night!