With over 6,000 restaurants in the Windy City, as Chicago is famously called, one is spoilt for choices when it comes to eating out. But if you are confused or are looking for that perfect restaurant for your first date, an anniversary dinner, or a cozy birthday dinner with your partner, here’s a list of Top Ten Restaurants In Chicago Of 2010 to help you make a choice.

Cemitas Puebla

The restaurant specializes in authentic Poblano cuisine. The restaurant serves some lip smacking Poblano sandwiches which are not garnishes and have just the perfect amount of avocado and cheese. The service is excellent and the staff extremely warm including the owner.

Location: 3619 W. North Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

Harold's Chicken Shack

What began on the South Side of Chicago, serving primarily African-American neighborhoods that did not see a lot of chain restaurants, has largely stayed there throughout its history, branching out slowly to more suburban areas of Chicago and to other cities. The restaurant is famous for cooking chicken according to customer’s preference. Harold’s Chicken Shacks are also known for their diversity — each chicken is a little different, and even the chicken itself may range in quality. Staff both behind their famous bulletproof glass shield and otherwise is warm and friendly. It truly deserves to be in the list of top ten restaurants of Chicago.

Location: 525 Lincoln Highway

Fairview Heights, IL, 62208

Walker Bros. Pancake House

It is a cozy family place, especially know for the breakfast. With extra fluffy omelets, the quiche-like veggie-laden Danish Garden, variety of sausages, the place serves some amazing food. Cinnamon baked apple pancake, chocolate chip or banana pancakes, crepes, French toast and Belgian waffles are definitely worth a try.

Location: 153 Green Bay Road

Wilmette, IL 60091

Hot Doug's

This restaurant has misleading by the name, but honestly, it more than just a hot dog place. Agreed, that they serve some of the best host dogs around, and you have to try their Foie Gras and Suaternes Duck Sausages. While the wait at Hot Doug's can be a little crazy, the food, ambiance and experience make it all worth it!

Location: 3324 N. California

Chicago, IL 60618

Hema's Kitchen

If you are looking to dig into Indian cuisine, then Hema’s the place for you as they serve the best Indian food in Chicago. Juicy tandoori chicken marinated in a bath of spices, creamy boneless chicken in gravy, buttery pan-roasted potatoes, served with rice or the Indian bread tastes heavenly. The place is not very big, but is cozy and offers excellent service and good food.

Location: 2439 W. Devon Ave

Chicago, IL 60659

Soul Vegetarian East

If you are looking for one of the best restaurants in Chicago for vegetarian food, Soul Vegetarian certainly tops the list. The restaurant’s motto is to serve foods that are in harmony with earth. Everything here is prepared in-house and right from scratch, including the tofu! The restaurant serves healthy vegetarian food, which is delicious, from their barbeque sandwiches to the fried onion rings and cauliflower.

Location: 205 E. 75th St.

Chicago, IL 60619

Players Club

Want to taste some authentic food from Eastern Europe? Then head straight to the Players Club, which is essentially a sports bar, but a great restaurant too. The house ranch chicken salad (which would be the blandest pick most elsewhere) is sumptuous and the seafood pasta (which includes shrimp and calamari in white garlic sauce) is to die for.

2500 N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60614

Irazu Costa Rican Cuisine

For an authentic Costa Rican breakfast head straight to Irazu. Although Irazu is BYOB, they offer plenty interesting and tasty shakes. They carry horchata and over 15 flavors of shakes. The tamarind shake is amazing - tart and sweet.

Location: 1865 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

Burt's Place

Burt’s is essentially a pizza restaurant. The pizza here is lighter and thinner with ample topping but not layered like a casserole. The pizza here is fluffier with the signature caramelized crust and a thin layer of cheese highlighting the ingredients.

Location: 8541 N. Ferris Ave.

Morton Grove, IL 60053

Japanese Bowl House
Last, but not the least in the list of top 10 restaurants in Chicago, is the Japanese Bowl. The name obviously suggests that the restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant has a live Sushi bar as well.

Location: 1921 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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