The best restaurants Route 66

Directly at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, this friendly bistro gives you the feeling of being in Paris as we like it, at affordable prices. Starters: pâté maison, escargots de Bourgogne, steak tartare... Main courses: trout amandine, filet mignon, steak-frites in a variety of sauces and assortments. The wine list offers a relevant selection, by the glass or bottle. Ask for a seat on the terrace if you can. You'll have the privilege of watching the Bellagio fountain show!

A restaurant chain that we like very much because it offers good Italian dishes at reasonable prices. Equipped with a magnetic card that records your order and allows you to pay when you leave, all you have to do is choose what you like from the different stations (pizzas, pasta, salads). The concept, quite original, will allow you to make a complete meal without spending an hour at the table. Another advantage is that the dishes are much cheaper than in most Italian restaurants. Good, fast and pleasant

Greek Islands is one of the most popular restaurants around the Greek Quarter thanks to its light cuisine, served in seven large rooms with white walls and the scent of the Mediterranean. All the traditional Greek dishes are on the menu, including moussaka, lamb and beef gyro, dolmades (vine leaves filled with rice, minced meat and herbs). The olive oil, present on every table, has been specially imported from Greece. For dessert, you will not be disappointed by the baklava. It is a very pleasant place with a family atmosphere.

Inspired by the famous Flash Gordon comic strip, the place delivers on its promise to let you eat in a flash! Exiting the "L" on the left, this tiny Mexican fast-food joint serves tacos and tostadas at unbeatable prices, until 2am! We love its colorful decor and paintings: those behind the counter depict Chicago and Mexico City at night, and another, the great figures of the 2 countries. A great idea for a quick lunch or dinner after visiting the bars and concert halls of Wicker Park.

Located on the ninety-fifth floor of the Hancock Center, the Signature Room is the highest restaurant in Chicago. It prides itself on its splendid view, through the bay windows that extend the entire height of the floor. The menu is very varied: salads, grills, fish, sandwiches, desserts... Be careful, the setting is sublime - and romantic - but it costs. Fortunately, everything is fine, and with the view of the city, you quickly forget the rather salty bill. On Sunday mornings, the place offers an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet!

Margie's has been a family affair for over 90 years. Peter, the current owner of the store, is the ^3rd generation to take over the business! Here, everything is homemade - the creams, candies and chocolates are sweet, dripping and creamy to perfection. The place hasn't changed much since 1921, with its antique furniture, retro heart-shaped candy boxes and small individual jukeboxes that stand on every table. If it's your birthday, you'll receive a surprise. We regret the rough service of some waiters..

If you like Mediterranean, Greek and Lebanese cuisine, Andies is for you. Everything is homemade: hummus, falafels and excellent lamb couscous. To keep guests waiting, the house serves hot pitas. The good news is that part of the menu is strictly vegetarian. The three large rooms are well ventilated and sunny, and the shaded terrace overlooks Berwyn Street, a little off the main North Clark Street artery. A slightly different address in the heart of Andersonville.

This tapas bar is very popular in Lincoln Park. Pintxos, tapas, more substantial dishes, Spain is in the plates. With a few vegetarian variations on the menu. Fans will also be able to try eight types of paellas. As in a real Spanish bar, the atmosphere is lively and the room is quickly packed. The large outdoor terrace allows you to get some fresh air. During the week, from 4 to 6 pm, all the tapas are 3 US$, the pintxos are 1 US$ : so, a festive crowd invades the place. Their fruity sangria is also a factor!

The décor propels you into the nostalgic Saigon of the 1920s with its ceiling fans, banana trees and photographs of the time that cover the unbleached walls of the room. The staircase at the entrance leads to the mahogany bar where it is nice to lean down to drink a cocktail. Customers can also choose to sit in one of the intimate lounges, with rattan benches. At the back of the room, the terrace is open in both summer and winter. To avoid ruining anything, Vietnamese cuisine is exquisite and subtle.

Located on a street less than the Rush Street neighbor, Jake Melnick's is the typical, popular, popular district bar and restaurant with two large dark rooms illuminated by the only TV screens. The crowd that flows after 17 h is noisy, not always refined. On the restaurant, they have excellent hamburgers that they serve in a plastic basket with a red and white carreaux towel. Fries are crispy but always tender inside. And for the brave, the house serves a giant hamburger made with a little more than one kilo, the "Bet ya can't! " Burger ("I bet you can not! ), which is roughly 40 cm in diameter. If you can finish it, it's offered by the house. Otherwise, it is $ 35,95. Beware, you must also finish French fries! The speed record to get to the end of this monster is twenty-one small minutes…

Mustard and ketchup on wooden tables, Tempo is a classic spot, open 24 hours a day! The revellers side in the morning in a simple atmosphere. Take a look at the extensive menu, offering generous omelettes, pancakes and other delicacies for the breakfast. Big appetites will choose for a steak, and they will desensitized on the many salads, soups and sandwiches. In the summer Tempo is a nice terrace in the corner, ideal for rest while leaving club. An excellent address, not expensive and always reliable!

Whether you stop by for a quick bite to eat or come to shop for delicatessen items, Galleria Market does not disappoint. In the café part - connected to the wifi - you can eat a salad or a wrap on small tables, in a very calm atmosphere. On the grocery side, those nostalgic for Europe will find their happiness among the various Italian pastas, bottles of wine, olive oil, cheeses, cold cuts and other exotic flavors on American soil. It is also possible to have the products of the Galleria Market delivered.

Topolobampo - Topolo for intimates - is the upscale version of the Frontera Grill. We meet a clientele at its best, dining in a formal atmosphere. The menu, always Mexican, is excellent and remarkably diverse. Each month, fish and seafood specialties vary. At the bar, Frontera's customers mingle with those of Topolo. We like the unique atmosphere of this restaurant whose warm and neat decoration adds to its charm. A downside, however, is that you sometimes have to book months in advance to be sure you have a table..

This Virginia-based chain has been around since 1986. It has gradually spread throughout the country. You'll appreciate the super-fresh ground meat and the fact that nothing is frozen, not even the fries, which are double-cooked in peanut oil. On the menu, hand-prepared burgers and hot dogs. With over 250,000 ways to customize your burger and over 1,000 milkshake combinations, your perfect meal is just a click away for home delivery! Perfect for a quick break.

A dinner like no other, since this one doesn't offer the slightest bit of meat! Since 1983, the Chicago Diner has been making vegetarian meals without complex. Vegan options are also in the majority, you will notice for example that the menu does not offer any egg-based dishes. Instead, you'll find a tofu burger, quinoa poutine, eggplant polenta, corn tacos... And the result is rather successful! Gluten-free options - dear to the hearts of dieting Americans - are also legion. A place to eat healthy and on the go.

Opened in 2013, this address is a good symbol of the gentrification that is affecting the neighbourhood. The building has been classified as a historic monument and its managers have done their best to preserve the bohemian spirit of the place. We swoon over the saffron tagliatelle and come back for "Juicy Lucy", a marmalade and bacon burger. The place is also known for its brunch and regional beers. In the basement, there is a bar, the Punch House, specialized in punch (as its name suggests) and in the background, a concert hall, the Thalia Hall.

Here, we come mainly for the pies that are to be damned: try the coconut pie or, for a typical American tasting, let yourself be tempted by the pecan and chocolate pie or the apple and cranberry pie. There are also versions never available, if you ever come at lunchtime. The biscuits, a kind of scones typical of southern cuisine, are not bad either. They are covered with cheddar, bacon or goat cheese. In short, it's not the lightest lunch, but we enjoy it and go back!

With Roister, Grant Achatz, the chef who has been awarded several times with Alinea, offers a more affordable but equally remarkable cuisine. Like the district, the restaurant has a dark industrial and minimalist style decoration. The walls are black and the servers tattooed. The menu is limited but each dish is delicious. The cuisine inspired by the South is refined. Try "Hush puppies", a kind of small fried potatoes covered with corn and Asiago cheese, shrimp and grits (shrimps with corn-based purée) or fried chicken sandwich.

Located across the street from Gibson's, Maple & Ash is a trendy alternative to the traditional American steakhouse. The clientele is younger and the décor is much more modern. Slightly less expensive than Gibson's, the cuisine is also more inventive and the seafood and fish menu is as important as the meat menu. It's up to you to see which atmosphere suits you best: noisy, trendy, with an original and tasty cuisine, or quiet, traditional, around a simple but equally tasty cuisine.

An excellent place for breakfast before starting the Loop tours. Enjoy custom pancakes, from the simplest to the most elaborate. Also on the menu are good eggs Bénédicte or French toast with fruit. For lunch, a wide choice of sandwiches is also available. A good place in a neighborhood where there is a desperate need, where you can eat fresh produce in a family atmosphere and at a low cost.

Chicken, chicken and more chicken, served fried of course! Harold's restaurants first met with great success in Chicago's South End, then others began to open throughout the city, and even beyond the borders of Illinois. In other words, it's a must in Chicago if you want to taste the real American fried chicken. Chicken can be replaced by shrimp or even catfish. It's so greasy, but it's so good! To be consumed in moderation....

This tex-mex restaurant is literally stormed every evening, and the wait can be quite long, especially on weekends. But it's worth it. Tacos are to fall, especially the one with fish you can't resist. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, a large terrace allows you to relax in summer in the sun, and the menu of tequilas and mezcals very well provided allows you to warm up even in winter! Possibility to take your tacos with you if the wait for a table is too long.

Jason Hammel, the chef of the immensely popular Lula Cafe in Logan Square, opened this restaurant in late 2017 within the Museum of Contemporary Art. The menu, creative and varied, evolves according to the seasons and highlights products from the Midwest. The dishes (plancha trout, honey quail, fish tartar, mixed salad, etc.) are served in a setting that reflects the spirit of the museum, refined with artistic touches, including the large fresco on the back wall. The long bar is ideal for sipping a cocktail.

Behind this pastel blue door is a beautiful address. It has long seduced the inhabitants of the district, who were delighted when Blue Door Farm Stand reopened in the summer of 2017, after a two-year closure. Now on two floors, the restaurant offers a healthy and tasty cuisine, with many vegetarian dishes - moreover, the place is known for its delicious kale and Brussels sprouts salad (with or without bacon). No kidding, it's really very good! We like the rustic-chic decoration, in very good taste.

A cosy little café that opened its doors almost 25 years ago and offers very good sandwiches and breakfast dishes. The place is very popular with local residents, who come alone or with their families. From the outside, you might think you're going to enter a private house, small but warm, a feeling that increases tenfold once you discover the inside: parquet flooring, brick wall, carpets... A place where you feel good, to prefer when you have time because the dishes are a little long to come out.

If you feel nostalgic for France, Mon Ami Gabi will remind you of its flavours. Once inside, you will have the impression of being in a slightly stilted Parisian brasserie, white tablecloths and boys in a suit! For a more relaxed atmosphere, ask for a table on the terrace. On the menu, you will find all the classics of French cuisine: Burgundy snails, homemade pâté, fried steak or salmon in white butter. Feel free to ask about the daily special, which changes daily.

This local coffee chain has ten addresses throughout Chicago and is frequented by a young and trendy clientele, most often with a laptop. We naturally drink good coffee, with some options particularly popular with the local hipsters: cinnamon and honey latte, chai latte, mocha with Nutella... This is a far cry from the good old "cup of Joe" served black and sugar-free! We appreciate the modern and rather refined decoration. We can spend hours here, chatting or working all fuel at the café.

Another Andersonville brunch spot! Eggs Benedict, French toast, fresh orange juice, salmon bagels... the list goes on and on. This tempting menu is sure to get your day off to a good start. If you're more into sweet things, the choice is just as wide: Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Peach & Sour Cherry Pie, Peach Rhubarb Pie, Cinnamon Roll French Toast... The simplicity of the place, the smell of pancake and its relaxed atmosphere make it one of the neighborhood's excellent spots, and a must-try.

This Mexican establishment is a family business. Parents and children work together, creating a very friendly atmosphere. Here, the grilled meat is cut into small pieces called carnitas (the best in Chicago, it seems!) and served with corn cakes. The whole thing is delightfully seductive for the convinced carnivores. In addition, the staff is very welcoming and helpful. If the smell comes to you as you walk down the street, you won't be able to stop yourself from pushing the door!

According to the general consensus, one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city, and not only in Pilsen. We would tend to agree! We tried tacos, divine, as well as multiple sauces, spicy or name. It is a real fiesta that is prepared in the plates, in a friendly atmosphere - the restaurant is run by a Mexican family. Also worth tasting are burritos with grilled meat (asada), a pure delight for carnivores. In short, an excellent address, on the border between Pilsen and Little Italy.

This restaurant offers an American cuisine enhanced with small Scandinavian and Danish touches. The menu, which changes with the seasons, alternates generous pieces of meat, such as pork shoulder with spices, fish dishes, such as smoked trout from the Fjords, and vegetarian dishes, such as risotto with celery and roasted hazelnuts. The framework, like the food, is minimalist and successful. We appreciate the kitchen that opens onto the room and the very pleasant fireplace that warms the small outdoor courtyard on autumn evenings, when it is a little cool.

To get in touch with the people of Hyde Park, there's nothing like eating a bite in this delicious Jamaican restaurant, which is mainly frequented by local residents. If the entire menu is tempting, let yourself be tempted by one of the emblematic dishes: Jerk Chicken (in this preparation from Jamaica, chicken is spiced with spices), Jerk Catfish (we are talking about catfish, which is edible despite its bad reputation!) or Curry Goat, made from goat meat. Unexpected.

A fish and seafood restaurant that offers, among other things, nearly ten varieties of oysters. During thehappy hour, on weekdays from 5 to 6 pm (on Fridays from 3 pm) oysters are half price. Note that in the basement, a second restaurant of the same name, the Crab Cellar, offers a special menu. TheEndless King Crab & Prime Burgers will allow you to eat as many crabs and burgers as you want (or rather, can!) for a fixed price.

An institution in Venice, with its murals and its situation in the heart of the city. Place of passage, because Rose is both a deli, a bakery and a restaurant (with accessoirement a terrace). For a reasonable price you will enjoy some good salads, pasta and vegetarian dishes.

On Main Street between Marine Street and Hollister you will find a large concentration of restaurants. The promenade, even if it is short, is rather nice, since both sides of the street also have shops and some galleries. On the other hand, a market is held every Sunday at Main Street and Marine Street.

A very friendly restaurant in the garden directly imported from China from the great Helmsman era. The terrace is particularly pleasant in the evening, when traffic on the avenue has stopped or almost stopped. The meals offered, of course Chinese, are good and especially very rich.

The hotel was very close to the train station. The card does not offer a very large selection of dishes, but rather some sandwiches and salads; Yet there are specialities from the Caribbean. Come here in the evening, it's calmer.

A wooden house, just set on the ground, with a dealer decoration and an ambience - especially for a Sunday brunch - English style. Service, right in front of the Ocean, by an army of serious, but terribly sexy girls.

A family business of which Joan is the boss. This child of Czech immigrants grew up in New Jersey before going to Manhattan for cooking classes. She opened her own cooking school and first restaurant there before flying to the West Coast in the 1970s. Its current establishment, which opened in 1995, has since grown steadily. Joan On Third is now more than ever a trendy address that is constantly reinventing itself, and it is also a major caterer in Los Angeles. Another address has opened in the Studio City area.

As its name suggests, L & E Oyster Bar has built its reputation on its oysters, sourcing them from the best oyster farmers in the USA. And they keep their promise: fresh, fine and delicious. Crab linguini, moules-frites, fish and chips, lobster roll, scallops with mushroom risotto and fried garlic, grilled sea bass with lemon rice... Fish and seafood also feature prominently in the main courses. The menu is small, clear and well thought-out.

Surrounded by bamboo and with a brazier at its center, the patio has a romantic atmosphere, while the two sake bars are the main attraction. Lovers of Japanese gastronomy, in the broadest sense of the term, will find a first taste of what it has to offer here. Sushi, sashimi, tempura, donburi, bentos... However, while the dishes are excellent, don't count on the sushi to fill you up, as the plates are relatively small. Also, please note that lunch is take-away only.

Here is an appropriate option if you really want to restore yourself directly to the Walk of Fame, just a few steps from the famous stars. This faux-old diner with glamor, with its half-circle red leather squares in half circle and black plastic chandeliers, serves huge portions of classic American cuisine, with a few healthy options, such as the kale chale salad and the grenade, very fashionable on the California coast. Burgers are correct - although the meat lacks taste - and sweet potato chips are exquisite.

As its name indicates, it is the temple of the coffee and especially the doughnut that we find here in all its flavours!

The Bel-Air Hotel is led by the famous chef Wolfgang Puck. The cuisine is Californian with a modern twist and Mediterranean and European influences. The dishes are made with organic products from local farms. The restaurant's setting reflects the hotel's image... sumptuous: you can choose to dine in the elegant dining room with sliding glass windows, in the private dining room adorned with more than 2,400 bottles of wine, or on the outdoor Hispanic-style terrace.

It's probably one of Los Angeles' most ambitious coffee restaurants, pretentious for some and great for others. Crab eggs or the Deпsweet Potato Pie (sweet potato pie) are among the best items in the menu. Coffee and tea are very carefully selected. Desserts are also full of imagination. L.A. Mill's sober and elegant design makes it a prime address. Ideal for brunch on weekends.

This deli, one of the few cheap addresses in Beverly Hills, has the charm of an authentic place. Nate'n Al has been in existence since 1945 and for the most part hosts a clientele of visitors. The interior is vintage with old leather benches. The whole garden is orange or brown… until the boxes of matches. On the menu, there are countless sandwiches for a very rich meal. We recommend la salad with chocolate foam pudding.

There is no sign outside, but if you open your nostrils, you just have to follow the perfume of the Vietnamese pancakes, which emerges from this small restaurant. The design is modern and the atmosphere is quiet.

The Water Grill is certainly the best place to eat seafood in L.A. Here the mix of tastes is the order of the virtuoso. The dishes are mostly based on seafood. The decor of the restaurant and the service do the rest: It is less easy to digest the addition, which will inevitably be salty.