Handlebar
$$ | Wicker Park
Small, bustling neighborhood restaurant and bar serving seafood + vegetarian/vegan comfort food.
Tre Kronor
$$ | North Park
A traditional rustic room provides the backdrop for hearty Scandinavian meals all day long.
La Creperie
$$ | Lakeview
Longtime French bistro specializing in sweet + savory crepes, with an international wine list.
Eden
$$ | West Town
Creative New American fare with Mediterranean influences pairs with craft cocktails in a chic space.
Beatrix
$$ | Fulton Market
Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine + cocktail bar and bakery/cafe.
The Dawson
$$ | River West
Striking, bi-level restaurant featuring an eclectic menu complemented by handcrafted cocktails.
The Delta
$$ | Wicker Park
Hip spot with funky-chic decor offering a menu of tamales + Southern fare with house cocktails.
Somerset
$$$ | River North
Swanky, all-day restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel with a yacht-club feel, American fare + cocktails.
Monnie Burke’s
$$ | Pilsen
Modern American fare, oysters + weekend brunch with craft cocktails amid stylish digs with a patio.
tags: bloody mary, breakfast, brunching, cocktails, cocktail, day drinking, mimosas, mimosas, summer, wine