Fodor's Expert Review Nico Osteria

On a premier corner of the Gold Coast, in The Thompson Chicago, is this seafood-focused gem helmed by award-winning chef Jacob Verstegen. Go here for elevated seafood dishes, a well-stocked raw bar with oysters and crudos, house-made pastas like the lamb bolognese, an exceptional cocktail program and people-watching galore on the wraparound patio. And don't skimp on the pastries as pastry chef Samantha Santiago Torres is turning out some of the best in town.