Best of Chicago
Where celebrities eat in Chicago
Start with Chicago Cut Steakhouse in River North, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Gold Coast and Girl & the Goat in West Loop. Here are all 5, with why each one is worth it.
- Chicago Cut SteakhouseRiver North · American steakhouse
A Drake favorite; he once DJ'd a private party here in 2014.
- Gibsons Bar & SteakhouseGold Coast · American steakhouse
Michael Jordan was a regular during his Chicago years. Classic Gold Coast steakhouse with a clubby feel, known for huge steaks and even huger martinis.
- Girl & the GoatWest Loop · New American shareable plates
Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard runs the kitchen. Buzzy West Loop restaurant from Stephanie Izard, known for bold shareable plates like wood-fired goat and pig face.
- RPM ItalianRiver North · Italian
Co-owned by TV hosts Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Buzzy River North Italian spot known for its scene-y crowd, pastas, and celebrity backing.
- RPM SteakRiver North · American steakhouse
Marilyn Manson ate here with Billy Corgan in 2015. Glossy River North steakhouse sibling to RPM Italian, known for prime cuts and a stylish bar crowd.
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What are the celebrity restaurants in Chicago?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Chicago Cut Steakhouse (River North), Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse (Gold Coast) and Girl & the Goat (West Loop). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for celebrity restaurants in Chicago?
Most of these are in River North. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Chicago: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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