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Open for : Brunch, DinnerAlcohol: Full Bar

Reservations aren't accepted, and parties cannot be seated until all members arrive. If you go on the weekend--when the restaurant tends to be packed--make your 30- to 40-minute wait go more quickly with a bloody mary next door at Butterfly Social Club, open for cocktails Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm.

Saturday and Sunday is when everybody and their best friend is on display here, so grab your pals or amour and hit it between the busy, yet prime time for people watching (8am-10am; 1pm-3pm) to book a table.

Eclectic, globally accented food comes at moderate prices and is paired with specialty cocktails and soda concoctions at this stylish, spacious eatery from Billy Lawless (Henri, The Gage). The wood-clad and warmly lit River West spot has two levels of dining, a denim-themed lounge, three bars and two fireplaces (one in the outdoor seating area).

This eclectic brunch spot with staff decked out in retro attire serves as a haven for hip-to-the-scene locals. On weekends, tables are packed with couples or groups of friends seizing the day over...

Opened on October 25th 2013, The Dawson is a new partnership between local restaurateurs Billy Lawless (The Gage, Henri) and Branko Palikuca (Topaz, Amber) featuring American cuisine. Celebrating the spirit of late 19th century Chicago, this casual neighborhood hangout features an energetic series of bi-level indoor and outdoor spaces. The Dawson is quintessentially American, from the familiar...