85 Best Contemporary American Restaurants In Lakeview / East Lakeview

1. S.K.Y. Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(302)

££££

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 23 times today

Fantastic as always! Such an amazing meal and overall experience. The standouts were the warm mushroom salad. Wow! The fried chicken was outstanding as was the salmon. And topped it off with the crueller. We could eat that dessert everyday..all day. Can’t wait for our next dining experience at S.K.Y.

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2. Felix Modern American Dining

4.5

Awesome(106)

££££

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 31 times today

Excellent Monday out with friends to celebrate a birthday. The server was on her own that evening but she did an outstanding job.

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3. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7826)

££££

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 63 times today

Impeccable service, exceptional drinks, and great food!

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4. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.8

Exceptional(440)

££££

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 55 times today

Great experience! Food & service fantastic. Thanks much!

5. Wood

4.5

Awesome(2095)

££££

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

His was our first time at Wood and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was exceptional and the service was attentive. We are already talking about our next visit.

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6. John's Food and Wine

4.8

Exceptional(287)

££££

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 79 times today

Fantastic, everything was delicious. We went with four people ordered the all-inclusive. Two of us ordered the fish two of us order the chicken, glad we got to try everything. The lobster salad is exceptional and the squid pasta was out of this world. They only take reservations 14 days in advance so make sure you go online ASAP if there’s a particular day or time you want. The staff was excellent and they really worked as a team everything you’ve read about them is exactly what they are. Looking forward to going back and having that lobster salad and pasta dish again.

7. Ada Street

4.9

Exceptional(1271)

££££

• Contemporary American • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 27 times today

The menu is small so they can focus on delivering excellent dishes. It's ideal for sharing. I highly recommend Ada Street.

8. HIDE + SEEK

4.5

Awesome(757)

££££

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 23 times today

I had such a wonderful experience at Hide & Seek! I came in with my sister and my little one, Aaron, and from the moment we walked through the door, we felt genuinely welcomed. The atmosphere was cozy, warm, and incredibly comfortable. Honestly, I felt like I was sitting in my own living room rather than in a restaurant. It was relaxed without feeling too casual, and I could actually enjoy myself instead of feeling like I had to constantly worry about having my toddler with me. They were also incredibly accommodating to Aaron. They provided him with a high chair and his very own little plate, which may seem like a small gesture, but as a mom, those little things mean A LOT. The hostess who seated us was an absolute doll. She was so kind and caring toward Aaron, and you could tell that her kindness was genuine. She made us feel like we belonged there. And let me talk about the FOOD. 😂 I ordered the steak and eggs, and that steak was cooked PERFECTLY. Exactly how it should be—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I didn't have a single complaint about my meal. My waitress was a beautiful Black woman who knew that menu like the back of her hand. She was so knowledgeable and attentive that I honestly didn't even have to ask questions about what I was ordering. She knew the menu, she knew the offerings, and she was able to make the entire experience effortless. That kind of service is becoming harder and harder to find, and I truly appreciated it. My sister and I also did the bottomless mimosas, and when I say our glasses were NEVER empty, I mean NEVER. 😂 Every time I looked down, there was another mimosa coming. That's exactly how bottomless is supposed to work! And the sparkling water deserves its own little shout-out because that water was CRISP. 😂 I drank almost the entire bottle. It was cold, refreshing, and exactly what I needed. Overall, Hide & Seek gave us the kind of experience that make makes you want to come back.

9. Alpana

4.7

Exceptional(1247)

££££

• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 69 times today

Elevated worldly cuisine - the menu offers a variety of flavors and tastes that many restaurants do not have. Consistently excellent, Alpana is our staple "go to" when we want either a casual cocktail and meal at the bar or dining in the gorgeous dining room or patio. The butter chicken meatballs and crispy polenta for starters, squid ink campanelle, short rib bucatini and Faroe Island salmon are just a few highlights to mention. The kale and farro salad along with the double cheeseburger is also a winning combo if needing a burger fix. Don't pass up the cocktail menu or wine list, they are great about giving a sample of various wines if you cannot decide. We are lucky to have Alpana in the neighborhood!

10. River Roast

4.2

Awesome(3912)

££££

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 138 times today

I attended an after work dinner with coworkers and our waiter was very attentive, didn’t rush us, gave excellent recommendations, and allowed us to enjoy the evening without hovering. Exceptional service from start to finish!

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1. S.K.Y. Restaurant

2. Felix Modern American Dining

3. Boka

4. Farm Bar - Lakeview

5. Wood

6. John's Food and Wine

7. Ada Street

8. HIDE + SEEK

9. Alpana

10. River Roast

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