Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Uptown, Chicago / Illinois

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianMexican

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Chicago

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Bucktown / Wicker ParkDowntown / LoopGold Coast / StreetervilleLincoln ParkRiver North (Chicago)Streeterville

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36 restaurants available nearby

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1. Ox Bar & Hearth

4.7

Exceptional(171)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 18 times today

Ox Bar & Hearth™ by Chef John Asbaty and restaurateur Alain Uy...Delivering Midwestern hospitality in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. A warm, welcoming gathering spot for both residents and visitors to the city, Ox Bar & Hearth™ occupies a lovingly-renovated 125-year-old space that provides an inviting and intimate setting where guests can enjoy a dining experience rooted in community and comfort. The culinary program centers around the restaurant’s wood-burning hearth, where Chef Asbaty uses time-honored cooking traditions and hyper-local ingredients to create modern interpretations of classic comfort foods. The thoughtfully-curated beverage program perfectly complements the menu, featuring celebrated domestic wines, regional spirits and elevated nonalcoholic options.Our full service Bar & Lounge seating are on a first come-first served, walk-in basis only.For parties of 8 or more, please email ap@oxbarchicago.com

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2. Cariño

5.0

Exceptional(19)

$$$$

• Latin American • Uptown

Cariño1. (afecto) love ⧫ affection2. (apelativo) darling ⧫ honeyCariño is a Spanish word that refers to a feeling of fondness or love that a person has for someone or something.This concept is an immersive culinary journey offering a Latin-inspired tasting menu and taco omakase by Chef Norman Fenton. Each dish has been meticulously crafted to highlight the rich tapestry of flavors and ingredients found across Latin America. These unique combinations of traditional and contemporary techniques, promise to deliver an elevated dining experience that surprises and delights.Every little detail of Cariño's intimate setting is deeply personal and tells a story rooted in family and love of craft offering each guest an opportunity for a truly memorable dining experience.

3. Munno

4.8

Exceptional(103)

$$$$

• Italian • Uptown

Booked 10 times today

Michelin Bib Gourmand 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Serving authentic Roman-style pizzas, seasonal and traditional Italian dishes, and fresh pasta made in-house, served in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

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4. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(8751)

$$$$

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 245 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. Happy Hour is from 3-6, Monday through Friday, at both bars on a first come-first served, walk-in basis only.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.

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5. John's Food and Wine

4.7

Exceptional(174)

$$$$

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 25 times today

John’s Food & Wine is a chef-owned restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park from chef-owners Adam McFarland and Tom Rogers. The cooking is seasonal, modern American with a big focus on vegetables, pristine seafood, handmade pastas, and dry-aged meats. John’s is a MICHELIN-recognized restaurant with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and praise from local and national press. The wine list leans toward small producers, thoughtful grower Champagne, and bottles meant to be enjoyed, not just collected. Close to Lincoln Park Zoo, Oz Park, DePaul’s campus, and Steppenwolf Theatre, it’s an ideal stop before or after exploring the neighborhood. The room is bright and intimate with a long marble bar, open kitchen, and relaxed, genuinely engaged hospitality.

6. Mirra

4.8

Exceptional(585)

$$$$

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 53 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

7. Gaijin

4.7

Exceptional(298)

$$$$

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 29 times today

Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving. Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service.The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine.We can’t wait to see you at Gaijin!

8. NORIKO

4.9

Exceptional(324)

$$$$

• Japanese • West Town

Booked 46 times today

We are located in the Lower Level of Perilla Fare. Please enter through Perilla Fare Restaurant and check in with the host.NORIKO handroll bar is a new sushi restaurant concept specializing in handrolls which are prepared immediately in front of you. Each unique handroll is packed with flavor and carefully crafted with high quality ingredients in this intimate underground space.

9. Cira

4.7

Exceptional(1994)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 33 times today

Cira is a modern, Mediterranean restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch. The menu is made up of shareable plates designed to fill your table and your stomach, inspired by the countries that make up the Mediterranean Basin. Set in the lobby of the Hoxton Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, the restaurant boasts a sun-soaked full-service lounge and coffee bar, and is transformed into an ambient, moody hub of dining and drinking as the sun sets.

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10. Elske

4.6

Exceptional(1461)

$$$$

• American • West Loop

Booked 22 times today

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten, dairy, nut/peanut, & shellfish free diets. If any guests in your group have any dietary restrictions not listed above, or have multiple restrictions, email us at info@elskerestaurant.com before booking, as we may not be able to accommodate. ABOUT: Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room, all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting, is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

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Bill
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ambience is great. Food is great. Coffee drinks are great. Service was great. Reliable experience for visitors-everyone enjoyed their meals. Wait staff is super professional.
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Summer House - Chicago$$$$• American• Lincoln Park
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4.6
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Colette
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Melissa was such a wonderful server! everything was great, from checking in at the host stand, the incredible meal, and everyone’s attention to detail. Can’t wait to come back!
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Ox Bar & Hearth$$$$• Contemporary American• Lincoln Park
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4.7
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DavidGold
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and service. We always have an amazing dinner.
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Mirra$$$$• Mexican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.8
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Jen
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 30, 2026
Just visited Munno for the second time; it is excellent! The food is delicious! They have such a wonderful menu, seasonal and interesting, without being fussy or pretentious. Loved their gnocchi entree and the burrata and prosciutto starter. Our server, Ethan, was great, too. This restaurant is a total gem!!
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Munno$$$$• Italian• Uptown
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4.8
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Josh
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 24, 2026
Every course was well thought out and unique, I highly recommend treating yourself to this experience and plan to try the taco omakase at some point as well!
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Cariño$$$$• Latin American• Uptown
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