The Resy Guide to 2021 Michelin Winners in Chicago

Don’t be fooled by the name. Multiple experiences are housed in the Moody Tongue brewery in South Loop building, led by the stellar tasting menu concept from chef Jared Wentworth, which is newly awarded two Michelin stars. The dining room reopens May 20 (reservations now available), and until then, the bar is open for both indoor and outdoor dining, with a more casual selection of a la carte menu items.

Blink and you’ll miss one of the pioneers of Chicago’s omakase scene. Helmed by chef Sangtae Park, Omakase Yume is a stellar lesson in precision and taste, where an intimate 15- to 17-course journey dives into the very best of Japanese and Korean waters. There are only eight seats at this minimalist jewel box of a space, so act fast, and get ready for some revelatory bites.

A newly starred restaurant for 2021, Porto is finally giving the underrepresented cuisines of Galicia and Portugal its due, unleashing an arsenal of seafood, gourmet conservas, regional wine, and sherries for its always-thrilling menu.

Here’s the follow-up from the same team as the acclaimed Giant. A mix of American-Chinese classics, finessed tropical cocktails, unexpected wine, and a proper Midwest tavern vibe finds just the right pitch between nostalgia and modernity. Pro tip: Don’t miss the walnut shrimp.

Note: They are not open for indoor dining yet, but they have a small, first-come, first-serve patio for takeout/cocktails on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Once the weather warms up, the patio will be open for reservations.

The fancified, nostalgic Italian dishes, along with the food-loving Italian wines, make this luxe River North spot the perfect place for a date night.

Giant has made its name on a dynamic, seasonal American menu focused on fresh vegetables, responsibly raised meats and house-made pastas. The intimate restaurant is outfitted with banquettes and features a backyard patio for excellent outdoor options.

Set in Logan Square, Longman & Eagle embraces an ever-changing menu of regional American fare. It’s been named one of the best new restaurants in America by both GQ and Esquire, and its nose-to-tail cooking is well represented by chef Maxwell Robbins and team.

Open since 1999 and currently open for takeout, Lula Cafe serves seasonally driven dishes with adventurous options for vegetarians, with sustainability a focus for meat and fish options.

When something as simple as pan con tomate becomes a revelation, you know you’ve got yourself a hit, and Mama Delia is here to enlighten us all, one tapa at a time.