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We've compiled the best of the best in West Loop - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This Baja-inspired spot first opened in 2016 as the latest venture in chef Rick Bayless's exploration of Mexican cuisine. Bayless has since divested, but Leña Brava's all-wood-fired menu abides. Sit downstairs by the hearth, or opt for a quieter table upstairs overlooking Randolph Street, but regardless of your seat, be sure to order a glass or bottle of hard-to-find Mexican wine, the perfect complement to the food.
Grant Achatz's and the Alinea Group’s most casual, affordable restaurant is a rollicking good time, where the flavors are as bold as the soundtrack. Snag a seat by the roaring fire, which assists the chef with capturing smoky flavors, or squeeze into the tables that overlook a busy West Loop corner; either way, you’ll want to order a big meaty dish to share with the table, and some of the excellent cocktails.
