Chicago
119 open restaurants we could verify from Eater maps and the researched watch list. Release times stay blank when we could not source them. How drops work
Modernist tasting menu · $$$$ · OpenTable
Alinea is a Modernist tasting menu room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable (moved from Tock for dates from Nov 2026 - verify). 15th of each month at 11:00 AM CT for month after next (e.g., Jan 15 -> March).
Filipino tasting menu · $$$$ ($325 pp) · OpenTable
Kasama is a Filipino tasting menu room in Ukrainian Village / West Town. Tables are booked on OpenTable. Rolling 6 weeks (42 days) at 12:00 PM CT, parties up to 6.
New American tasting menu (3 Michelin stars) · $$$$ · Tock
Smyth is a New American tasting menu (3 Michelin stars) room in West Loop. Tables are booked on Tock. 90 days ahead at 12:00 PM CT.
Italian · $$$$ · Resy
Ciccio Mio is a Italian room in River North. Tables are booked on Resy. 21 days out at 9:00 AM CT.
Contemporary tasting menu (2 Michelin stars) · $$$$ · OpenTable
Ever is a Contemporary tasting menu (2 Michelin stars) room in Fulton Market. Tables are booked on OpenTable. First Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM CT for month after next ('typically').
Italian / pasta · $$$ · Resy
Monteverde is an Italian / pasta room in West Loop. Tables are booked on Resy. No release time is confirmed here.
New American tasting menu · $$$$ ($295) · Tock
Oriole is a New American tasting menu room in Fulton Market. Tables are booked on Tock. Rolling 90 days out; time unverified.
Italian · $$$ · OpenTable
Alla Vita is an Italian room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. 60 days out at 12:01 AM CT.
American tavern · $$$ · Resy
Armitage Alehouse is a American tavern room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on Resy. 21 days out at 9:00 AM CT.
Steakhouse · $$$$ · OpenTable
Asador Bastian is a Steakhouse room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. 30 days in advance. The time of day is not stated on the page.
Diner / burgers · $$ · Resy
Au Cheval is a Diner / burgers room in West Loop. Tables are booked on Resy. 14 days out at 9:00 AM CT.
Mexican · $$ · unverified
Birrieria Zaragoza is a Mexican room in Uptown. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Seafood · unverified · unverified
Calumet Fisheries is a Seafood room in South Deering. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican tasting menu · $$$$ · OpenTable
Cariño is a Mexican tasting menu room in Uptown. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican · unverified · unverified
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant is a Mexican room in Gage Park. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
French · $$$ · OpenTable
Creepies is a French room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · $$ · unverified
Daisies is an Italian room in Logan Square. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Esmé is a dining room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Frontera Grill is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Middle Eastern, Levantine, Hearth-cooked · $$$ · Resy
Galit is a Middle Eastern, Levantine, Hearth-cooked room in Sheffield & DePaul. Tables are booked on Resy. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $$ · SevenRooms
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen is a dining room in Lower West Side. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $$ · unverified
Hermosa Restaurant is a dining room in Hermosa. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Cocktail lounge · $$$ · OpenTable
Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club is a Cocktail lounge room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. 30 days in advance at midnight.
Omakase sushi · $$$ ($169) · Resy
Kyoten Next Door is an Omakase sushi room in Logan Square. Tables are booked on Resy. 20 days out; time unverified.
unverified · $$$$ · OpenTable
Kyōten is a dining room in Logan Square. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Chinese · $$ · unverified
Lao Peng You is a Chinese room in Ukrainian Village. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
American Restaurant · $$$ · OpenTable
Lula Cafe is an American Restaurant room in Logan Square. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Delicatessen · $$ · unverified
Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen is a Delicatessen room in West Loop. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican · $$$ · OpenTable
Mariscos San Pedro is a Mexican room in Lower West Side. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Contemporary American, Asian · $$$ · unverified
Maxwells Trading is a Contemporary American, Asian room in West Loop. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican · $$$ · Resy
Mi Tocaya Antojería is a Mexican room in Logan Square. Tables are booked on Resy. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $ · unverified
Milli by Metric is a dining room in Avondale. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican-Indian · $$$ · OpenTable
Mirra is a Mexican-Indian room in Bucktown. Tables are booked on OpenTable. ~2 months out; time unverified.
Indian · $$$ · OpenTable
Nadu is an Indian room in Sheffield & DePaul. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Pizza · $$ · OpenTable
Pizz’amici is a Pizza room in West Town. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $ · unverified
Redhot Ranch is a dining room in Logan Square. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Croatian, Italian, Eastern European · $$$ · OpenTable
Rose Mary is a Croatian, Italian, Eastern European room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $$ · unverified
Sanders BBQ Supply Co. is a dining room in Beverly. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · $$ · unverified
Santa Masa Tamaleria is an Italian room in Dunning. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $$$$ · OpenTable
Schwa Restaurant is a dining room in Wicker Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · unverified · Resy
The Duck Inn is an Italian room in Bridgeport. Tables are booked on Resy. No release time is confirmed here.
Southern American · $$$ · OpenTable
Virtue Restaurant is a Southern American room in Hyde Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · SevenRooms
Aba is a dining room in West Loop. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · $$$ · OpenTable
Adalina is an Italian room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · $$$ · OpenTable
Adalina Prime is a Steakhouse room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Ambar Chicago is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Anelya is a dining room in Avondale. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Apolonia is a dining room in Near South Side. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Mediterranean Restaurant · $$$ · OpenTable
Avec is a Mediterranean Restaurant room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Avli is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Avli River North is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steak House Restaurant · $$$ · OpenTable
BLVD Steakhouse is a Steak House Restaurant room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
American, Bar Fare, Comfort Food · $$ · OpenTable
Bandit is an American, Bar Fare, Comfort Food room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican · $$$ · SevenRooms
Bar Mar is a Mexican room in Loop. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Seafood · $$$ · SevenRooms
Bar Mar by José Andrés is a Seafood room in Loop. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $$$-$$$$ · OpenTable
Bar Siena is a dining room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Barcocina West Town is a dining room in East Village. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Barrio is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · SevenRooms
Bavette's is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · $$$ · OpenTable
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is a Steakhouse room in Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Beatrix is a dining room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Beaumont’s American Tavern is a dining room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Big Jones is a dining room in Andersonville. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican · $$ · OpenTable
Big Star is a Mexican room in Wicker Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
French · unverified · OpenTable
Bistronomic is a French room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
Boeufhaus is a Steakhouse room in Ukrainian Village. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Boka is a dining room in Old Town. Tables are booked on OpenTable. 60 days in advance. The time of day is not stated on the page.
South American · $$$$ · OpenTable
Brasero is a South American room in West Town. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Brass Tack is a dining room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Cabra is a dining room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Cafe Istanbul is a dining room in Wicker Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
Chicago Chop House is a Steakhouse room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Crying Tiger is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Eataly is a dining room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Eden is a dining room in Avondale. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · SevenRooms
Eight Bar and Patio is a dining room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
El Che Meat & Provisions is a dining room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
El Che Steakhouse & Bar is a Steakhouse room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Etc. is a dining room in Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
Fioretta is a Steakhouse room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Pizza · unverified · OpenTable
Forno Rosso is a Pizza room in Dunning. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
Gene & Georgetti is a Steakhouse room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is a dining room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
Gibsons Italia is a Steakhouse room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Pizza · $$ · SevenRooms
Giordano’s is a Pizza room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Girl & the Goat is a dining room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · $$ · SevenRooms
HaiSous is a dining room in Lower West Side. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Thai · unverified · OpenTable
Herb is a Thai room in Edgewater. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Il Culaccino is a dining room in Near South Side. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · OpenTable
Il Culaccino - Chicago Italian Restaurant is a dining room in Near South Side. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Indian · unverified · SevenRooms
Indienne is an Indian room in River North. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
unverified · unverified · SevenRooms
Itoko is a dining room in Lake View. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Japanese · unverified · OpenTable
Juno Sushi is a Japanese room in Sheffield & DePaul. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Mexican · unverified · OpenTable
Kie-Gol-Lanee is a Mexican room in Uptown. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · unverified · OpenTable
Kindling is an Italian room in Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · SevenRooms
Maple & Ash is a Steakhouse room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Korean · unverified · OpenTable
Mister Tiger is a Korean room in West Town. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Japanese · unverified · OpenTable
Momotaro is a Japanese room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
French · unverified · OpenTable
Mon Ami Gabi is a French room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Korean · unverified · OpenTable
Mott St is a Korean room in West Town. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Thai · unverified · SevenRooms
Paula’s Thai Kitchen is a Thai room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · unverified · OpenTable
Peanut Park Trattoria is an Italian room in Little Italy, UIC. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · $$ · OpenTable
Perilla Korean American Steakhouse is a Steakhouse room in Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · unverified · OpenTable
Piccolo Sogno is a Italian room in West Town. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Pizza · unverified · OpenTable
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria is a Pizza room in Wicker Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Seafood · unverified · OpenTable
RPM Seafood is a Seafood room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
RPM Steak is a Steakhouse room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · unverified · OpenTable
Riccardo Trattoria is an Italian room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Chinese · unverified · OpenTable
Shanghai Terrace is a Chinese room in Streeterville. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Seafood · unverified · OpenTable
Shaw's Crab House is a Seafood room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Thai · unverified · SevenRooms
Star of Siam is a Thai room in River North. Tables are booked on SevenRooms. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
Swift & Sons is a Steakhouse room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · unverified · OpenTable
The Alston is a Steakhouse room in Rush & Division. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Japanese · unverified · OpenTable
The Izakaya at Momotaro is a Japanese room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Italian · unverified · OpenTable
Tre Dita is an Italian room in Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Steakhouse · $$$$ · OpenTable
Trino is a Steakhouse room in West Loop. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Thai · unverified · OpenTable
Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food is a Thai room in Lake View. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Thai · unverified · OpenTable
Zaab E Lee is a Thai room in Albany Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
Pizza · unverified · OpenTable
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna is a Pizza room in River North. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.
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Methodology
Scores run from 1, walk-in friendly, to 5, near impossible. They are not Resy, OpenTable, or restaurant data, and they are not a promise you will or won’t get in.
We do not have live sell-through times, seat counts for most rooms, or a platform feed. Where that evidence is missing, the note says so and the score stays lower.
| Score | Restaurant | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Alinea Lincoln Park · Modernist tasting menu | Editorial estimate. On Midnight Table’s researched hard-to-book list for this city (rank 1). Release note: 15th of each month at 11:00 AM CT for month after next (e.g., Jan 15 -> March). Sellout speed is not a live platform feed, and this is not a guarantee. |
| 5 | Kasama Ukrainian Village / West Town · Filipino tasting menu | Editorial estimate. On Midnight Table’s researched hard-to-book list for this city (rank 2). Release note: Rolling 6 weeks (42 days) at 12:00 PM CT, parties up to 6. Sellout speed is not a live platform feed, and this is not a guarantee. |
| 5 | Smyth West Loop · New American tasting menu (3 Michelin stars) | Editorial estimate. On Midnight Table’s researched hard-to-book list for this city (rank 3). Release note: 90 days ahead at 12:00 PM CT. Sellout speed is not a live platform feed, and this is not a guarantee. |
| 4 | Ciccio Mio River North · Italian | Editorial estimate. Researched as a hard reservation (city rank 6). 21 days out at 9:00 AM CT Not Resy data and not a guarantee. |
| 4 | Ever Fulton Market · Contemporary tasting menu (2 Michelin stars) | Editorial estimate. Researched as a hard reservation (city rank 4). First Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM CT for month after next ('typically') Not Resy data and not a guarantee. |
| 4 | Monteverde West Loop · Italian / pasta | Editorial estimate. Researched as a hard reservation (city rank 8). Dinner booked out months; release rule unpublished Not Resy data and not a guarantee. |
| 4 | Oriole Fulton Market · New American tasting menu | Editorial estimate. Researched as a hard reservation (city rank 5). Rolling 90 days out; time unverified Not Resy data and not a guarantee. |
| 3 | Alla Vita West Loop · Italian | Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.” |
| 3 | Armitage Alehouse Lincoln Park · American tavern | Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.” |
| 3 | Asador Bastian River North · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Au Cheval West Loop · Diner / burgers | Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.” |
| 3 | Birrieria Zaragoza Uptown · Mexican | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Calumet Fisheries South Deering · Seafood | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Cariño Uptown · Mexican tasting menu | Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.” |
| 3 | Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant Gage Park · Mexican | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Creepies West Loop · French | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Daisies Logan Square · Italian | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Esmé Lincoln Park · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Frontera Grill River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Galit Sheffield & DePaul · Middle Eastern, Levantine, Hearth-cooked | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen Lower West Side · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Hermosa Restaurant Hermosa · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club River North · Cocktail lounge | Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.” |
| 3 | Kyōten Logan Square · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Kyoten Next Door Logan Square · Omakase sushi | Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.” |
| 3 | Lao Peng You Ukrainian Village · Chinese | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Lula Cafe Logan Square · American Restaurant | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen West Loop · Delicatessen | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Mariscos San Pedro Lower West Side · Mexican | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Maxwells Trading West Loop · Contemporary American, Asian | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Mi Tocaya Antojería Logan Square · Mexican | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Milli by Metric Avondale · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Mirra Bucktown · Mexican-Indian | Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.” |
| 3 | Nadu Sheffield & DePaul · Indian | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Pizz’amici West Town · Pizza | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Redhot Ranch Logan Square · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Rose Mary West Loop · Croatian, Italian, Eastern European | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Sanders BBQ Supply Co. Beverly · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Santa Masa Tamaleria Dunning · Italian | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Schwa Restaurant Wicker Park · unverified | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | The Duck Inn Bridgeport · Italian | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 3 | Virtue Restaurant Hyde Park · Southern American | Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin. |
| 2 | Aba West Loop · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Adalina Rush & Division · Italian | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Adalina Prime West Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Ambar Chicago River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Anelya Avondale · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Apolonia Near South Side · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Avec West Loop · Mediterranean Restaurant | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Avli River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Avli River North River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Bandit West Loop · American, Bar Fare, Comfort Food | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Bar Mar Loop · Mexican | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Bar Mar by José Andrés Loop · Seafood | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Bar Siena West Loop · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Barcocina West Town East Village · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Barrio River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Bavette's River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Bazaar Meat by José Andrés Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Beatrix West Loop · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Beaumont’s American Tavern Lincoln Park · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Big Jones Andersonville · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Big Star Wicker Park · Mexican | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Bistronomic Rush & Division · French | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | BLVD Steakhouse West Loop · Steak House Restaurant | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Boeufhaus Ukrainian Village · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Boka Old Town · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Brasero West Town · South American | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Brass Tack Rush & Division · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Cabra West Loop · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Cafe Istanbul Wicker Park · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Chicago Chop House River North · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Crying Tiger River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Eataly River North · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Eden Avondale · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Eight Bar and Patio Rush & Division · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | El Che Meat & Provisions West Loop · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | El Che Steakhouse & Bar West Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Etc. Loop · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Fioretta West Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Forno Rosso Dunning · Pizza | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Gene & Georgetti River North · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Rush & Division · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Gibsons Italia West Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Giordano’s Rush & Division · Pizza | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Girl & the Goat West Loop · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | HaiSous Lower West Side · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Herb Edgewater · Thai | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Il Culaccino Near South Side · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Il Culaccino - Chicago Italian Restaurant Near South Side · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Indienne River North · Indian | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Itoko Lake View · unverified | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Juno Sushi Sheffield & DePaul · Japanese | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Kie-Gol-Lanee Uptown · Mexican | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Kindling Loop · Italian | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Maple & Ash Rush & Division · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Mister Tiger West Town · Korean | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Momotaro West Loop · Japanese | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Mon Ami Gabi Lincoln Park · French | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Mott St West Town · Korean | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Paula’s Thai Kitchen Lincoln Park · Thai | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Peanut Park Trattoria Little Italy, UIC · Italian | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Perilla Korean American Steakhouse Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Piccolo Sogno West Town · Italian | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Piece Brewery & Pizzeria Wicker Park · Pizza | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Riccardo Trattoria Lincoln Park · Italian | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | RPM Seafood River North · Seafood | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | RPM Steak River North · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Shanghai Terrace Streeterville · Chinese | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Shaw's Crab House River North · Seafood | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Star of Siam River North · Thai | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Swift & Sons West Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | The Alston Rush & Division · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | The Izakaya at Momotaro West Loop · Japanese | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Tre Dita Loop · Italian | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Trino West Loop · Steakhouse | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food Lake View · Thai | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Zaab E Lee Albany Park · Thai | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
| 2 | Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna River North · Pizza | Editorial estimate. Listed on “App Icon.” Booking pressure varies by night, and there is no sourced sellout time, so the score stays at Plan ahead. Evidence is thin. |
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