The Best Places To Eat In Illinois: The Ultimate 2024 List

ILLINOIS — We all have a favorite place to eat in Illinois, and food critics, food magazines and networks and other groups agree, including some of them in 2024 "best of" lists and awards.

One measure of the quality of restaurants and eateries is the number of James Beard winners in 2024. This year in Illinois, only one Chicago restaurant took home the coveted award.

Several Illinois eateries were featured prominently in other lists.

This IL Eatery Is Among Esquire's Best New Restaurants In America

The list of 35 restaurants includes eateries that punch above their price point, are romantic enough for date night, or just a great place for a boozy, delicious night out with friends, Esquire said.

4 Illinois Restaurants Among 100 Best Brunch Spots For Mother’s Day: OpenTable

More than 14 million diner reviews are analyzed to narrow down the annual list of the nation's best brunch restaurants.

These 2 IL Restaurants Are Among America’s Most Romantic

The full list includes restaurants in 33 states and the District of Columbia.

This IL Restaurant Among Best In The Country, Food & Wine Says

The publication's top 20 list recognizes not only flavorful cuisine but also ambiance, hospitality and overall presentation.

91 IL Restaurants Honored With 2024 Wine Spectator Awards

The restaurants earned awards from Wine Spectator magazine for their excellence in wine lists.