The 20 most Instagrammable restaurants and bars in Chicago

Chicagoans know an Instagrammable situation when they see it. Maybe it's the reclaimed wood or that funky wallpaper, or perhaps it's the combination of a perfectly plated dish and pristine lighting. Whatever tickles your like-loving fancy, there are some restaurants and bars that have the whole aesthetic thing down to a science. When we're looking for the perfect ’gram, these are the places we frequent for epic backdrops.

1. Sawada Coffee

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2. The Promontory

You made it to #TaxDay! Whether you met the deadline or not, we are covering your tax today (along with the rest of our #16OnCCenter family) on all food and drinks.

A post shared by The Promontory (@promontorychicago) on Apr 18, 2017 at 7:11am PDT

3. Dove's Luncheonette

Lunch dates for two are always pretty at @doveschicago. Do not and we say again, do not skip out on the Pozole Rojo especially while the fall season kicks in and you want a good soup. The Chicken Fried Chicken kicks ass too. • • • • • #lunch #chicago #doveschicago #mexicanfood #prettydinner #wickerpark #dateideas #knowherechicago

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4. Mi Tocaya

Do you like to cook? Do you like to hang out with awesome people? You're in luck-we're looking for a hard-working and charismatic line cook to join our ridiculously good looking team! Ideal candidates will have 2 years of experience and availability 3-5 days a week. Send us your resumes at info@mitocaya.com #mitocayachi #joinourteam 📸 @alexjandrio

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5. The Hampton Social

it’s #brunchsohard not #studysohard | What would you rather be doing instead of working or studying?

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6. Ronero

Friday vibes 🌴

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7. Elske

bar looking V cute // photo by @anthonytahlierphoto

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8. Lost Lake

Tiki drinks, Hula dreams 🌴🌺🍹// #friyay #tgif #lostlake #tiki

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9. Duck Duck Goat

I think Zach Braff designed this room.

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10. El Che Bar

Shhhh, hear that?! Our #sundayasado is calling your name. Join us today from 3pm - 9pm. (While supplies last). #sundayeats #sundaysupper #lazydazy #holidayweekend #gardenallday #chillallnight #chicagosummer #letseat

A post shared by El Che Bar (@elchebarchicago) on May 28, 2017 at 9:10am PDT

11. Pleasant House Pub

I've practically pitched a tent @phpub I'm there way too often. Absolutely love this spot. 🌿🍹📸

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12. Nico Osteria

Starting to think the sun is never coming back. Send help. -Chicago

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13. Parson's Chicken & Fish

Cocktail o'clock [also: this place serves insanely good fried chicken sandwiches! Favorite food here by far]

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14. The Winchester

kombucha, coffee, grain bowls and avocado toast. what makes for an ideal breakfast/brunch spot in #chicago in my opinion 🙌🏻💯 i'm in the process of creating a city guide of all things food/drink (workouts eventually 🙈) after so many asking me what my go-tos are! my list is getting looong so be ready 🤓 happy tuesday friends! // #chickpeainthecity #chickpeascityguidetochicago #thewinchester #bucktown #wickerpark #infatuationchi #312food

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15. The Allis at Soho House

Coffee at my Favorite ☕️ @theallischicago @sohohouse The Allis in Soho House Chicago proving itself to be the most beautiful spot in the city to have a cup of coffee. #Eatcozy Thanks Ryan to make my coffee is always Cool ☕️ #Soho #SohoHouse #TheAllis #SohoHouseChicago #TheAllisAtSohoHouse #Chicago #westloop #Relax #myfavoritespot #oeostudio #Deco #Vintage #Interior #InteriorDesign #Coffee #Lunch #ChicagoCoffee #leadingrestaurants #hotel #restaurant #spot #Patina #Leather #brickwall #GMLifestyle #GentlemanModern

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16. Antique Taco

Smoked cabbage...it's a no from me

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17. Dusek's

1 dolla oyster holla

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18. Estereo

Waiting out the rainstorm like 🍹🍹🍹 #saturday #chicago

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19. Vol. 39

They have many leather-bound books + this swanky little corner in Chicago basically smells of rich mahogany 😏 @k_wp is it odd to miss ya this much already? #gealumnireunion

A post shared by Melissa Vu (@melissavu) on Jun 14, 2017 at 5:19pm PDT

20. 3 Arts Club Cafe at Restoration Hardware

Dreams come true 🌿

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