Planning a Chicago food trip? These are the kinds of honest, unfussy places the great Anthony Bourdain gravitated toward on his visits to the city.

Anthony Bourdain was always vocal about his love and respect for Chicago's food scene. These are the restaurants that stood out most for the celebrated chef.

Celebrating the nostalgia of Midwestern traditions, popular dishes include the Chicago cut prime rib, grasshopper pie, and Brussels sprouts. Meanwhile, customers loved the oysters, Wisconsin fish fry, spiced carrot cake, Yorkshire pudding, and other dishes.

Steakhouses that've opened over the past few years pay homage to the classic, well-loved Chicago spots, but put their own spin on the experience.

Chicago's culinary scene beamed on the worldwide stage in 2025 as several restaurants received coveted honors.

As 2025 comes to close, Eater Chicago looks back on the year’s 10 most-read stories. From Michelin Guide announcements to big-name shutters to a surprising Vatican project, these headlines captured the attention of Chicago’s dining scene.

Restaurants throughout Chicago are celebrating by hosting dinners filled with luxurious items like seafood, steak and caviar.

A Chicago restaurant abruptly announced its closure this week after the expiration of its lease, stunning employees and customers.

Chicago’s seafood scene is sizzling! Discover iconic crab houses, bold coastal flavors, and fresh catches locals love across the Windy City’s best spots.

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. 2026 is right around the corner and with it, a new crop of restaurant openings.

Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.

Friday-night in Chicago? These Italian hot spots book fast, think handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, cozy trattorias, and buzzy West Loop favorites.