Yeah, these new restaurants didn't make the top 20–but if you find yourself in one of them, go straight to the bar and point to the best thing on the menu: the items below.
Bison tartare
Allium
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl.; 312-649-2349
Gold Coast
Garlic bread
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
InterContinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-321-8823
River North
Eggplant toast
Pump Room
Public Chicago, 1301 N. State Pkwy.; 312-601-2970
Gold Coast
Fried squid with chili and lime rings
Roka Akor
456 N. Clark St.; 312-477-7652
River North
Mozzarella sticks
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W. Chicago Ave.; 773-645-4949
West Town
Caramelized onions over Emmentaler fondue
Storefront Company
1941 W. North Ave.; 773-661-2609
Wicker Park