20 Chicago Restaurants You Have To Try in 2016

The Chicago food scene continues to grow and evolve. Here are some new and old restaurants you have got to add to your Chicago to do list.

1. Oyster Bah

#oysters #broccoli #shrimp just your typical Tuesday afternoon.l

A photo posted by Oyster Bah (@oysterbah) on Jan 12, 2016 at 12:39pm PST

2. Swift and Sons

Dining with the enemy #foodporn #thatssomegoodshit #porterhouse #chicagosteakhouse

A photo posted by Billy Trakas (@billytrakas) on Feb 9, 2016 at 2:11pm PST

3. Naoki Sushi

God bless this #nigiri! Sneak peak of @naokisushichi, opening Jan 20. #Naoki🍣 #LettuceEntertainYou #LettuceEats

A photo posted by Ryan Ⓜ️ Meyers (@ryaninthecity) on Jan 14, 2016 at 4:16pm PST

4. Bernie’s Lunch & Supper

Had the best girls night at @bernies_chicago with @madelynquillopo & @rebekahvictoria!! This Paella with prawns and chorizo was not just beautiful but delicious.

A photo posted by Nycole Hampton 📍Chicago (@msnycole) on Feb 14, 2016 at 9:10am PST

5. Momotaro

It’s like spaghetti, but better. Find out why @momotarochicago. #bokarestaurantgroup 📷: @kateatsla

A photo posted by @momotarochicago on Jan 20, 2016 at 8:13am PST

6. Monteverde

Pork Chop Milanese special tonight #instapig #pigout #monteverdechi #monteverdechi #eeeeeats #westloopisthebestloop

A photo posted by sclavey (@sclavey) on Feb 9, 2016 at 8:14pm PST

7. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

my love for chicken just escalated to a whole new level 🙀🙀🙀

A photo posted by @jooliakim on Feb 13, 2016 at 7:23pm PST

8. Home Run Inn

had the yummiest lunch with one of my besties today at the new Home Run Inn in Lakeview! My favorite was the roasted artichoke and spinach pizza, so delicious! I want you guys to enjoy it too, so I’m going to give you a little gift: show this photo to your server and get 20% off your pizza! Limit one per table and visit, of course. Enjoy! 🍕😋

A photo posted by Rachel Bires (@rach.esq) on Dec 4, 2015 at 1:27pm PST

9. CRIO

Daydreaming about this @criochicago brunch right now 😍🍳

A photo posted by Rachel Bires (@rach.esq) on Feb 13, 2016 at 1:18pm PST

10. City Winery

Can we interest you in some delicious burrata? 😍 #citywinerychi

A photo posted by City Winery Chicago (@citywinerychi) on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:23am PDT

11. Chuck’s

Had a great time hanging with @toandfrom for lunch today. Fell in food love with @chuckschicago’s Crispy Creamy Shrimp & Charred Edamame. Amazing. And YEP that’s an Old Fashion chillin in the back 😍. #Mychicagopix

A photo posted by Nycole Hampton 📍Chicago (@msnycole) on Oct 10, 2015 at 3:50pm PDT

12. Mr Brown’s Lounge

Big up to #mistabrown and di bess authentic #jamaicanjerk in #chicago! #foodstagram #lunch #mbltheloop #mblwesttown

A photo posted by Mr Brown’s Lounge (@mrbrownslounge) on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:26am PST

13. GT Fish & Oyster

It’s freezing out! Warm yourself up with some comfort food like one of our lobster rolls (we prefer Connecticut style on cold days like today). 👌🏻 #gtfishandoyster #lobsterroll #connecticutstyle #comfortfood

A photo posted by GT Fish & Oyster (@gtfishoyster) on Jan 10, 2016 at 1:33pm PST

14. Little Bad Wolf

Wolf Burger, will you be my Valentine? Your three patties with bacon, cheese, onion straws, homemade pickles and fried egg makes me all warm and happy inside 💕💕 || #🍔 #chefsroll

A photo posted by Chicago Food Girl (@chicagofoodgirl) on Feb 11, 2016 at 8:00pm PST

15. El Carrito

Tacos and tortas and mole fries, oh my! Can we please turn back the clock and relive yesterday’s #tacoemoji party @elcarritotacos hosted by the @fabfoodchicago girls?! So much deliciousness! 😋🌮🍟🌮😍

A photo posted by Starr N. 🍸🍜🍳🍩🍹 (@chicagofoodiegirl) on Nov 18, 2015 at 3:56pm PST

16. Buck’s Chicken & Biscuits

Because Sunday’s are made for that Southern type of love 🍴💕 smoked salmon deviled eggs • smokey apple + georgia blue kale salad • fried green tomatoes • house made granola

A photo posted by Her Tasty Life | Brett Firdman (@hertastylife) on Jan 31, 2016 at 11:09am PST

17. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Such an amazing night celebrating @cafebabareeba’s 30 year anniversary!! I’ve been here so many times and it literally never disappoints. I tried the paella for the first time this evening (can’t believe it’s my first time trying it just now) and it was INSANE. You must go and get it. And the bacon wrapped dates. And grilled squid. And everything. 📷 by @ryaninthecity #30YearsOfBaBaReeba #LettuceEats

A photo posted by Chicago Food Authority (@chicagofoodauthority) on Jan 18, 2016 at 5:36pm PST

18. MAD Social

Yes. Just yes. Duck Bao Buns & BFF hand model, @312food 👌🏼

A photo posted by Chicago Blogger & Future Mommy (@everythingerica) on Feb 3, 2016 at 5:55pm PST

19. Lawrence Fish Market

Throwback to last night’s dinner for SAB and I. Wish I could have Lawrence Fish Market Sushi for every meal. Don’t forget they are cash only!📍Albany Park

A photo posted by Chicago Food Girl (@chicagofoodgirl) on Nov 30, 2015 at 6:35pm PST

20. Nico Osteria

house made pasta

A photo posted by Nico Osteria (@nicoosteria) on Feb 2, 2016 at 6:49pm PST