April 30--Too often overlooked for its less-than-picturesque exterior and South Loop location, Ryan McCaskey's restaurant is a four-year-old gem that can hold its own with just about any restaurant in town. The dining room is a beautiful, elegant and warm background for McCaskey's camera-ready plates. The menu offers 5- and 10-course tasting menus, but the chef adds so many extras along the way that it feels more like an 8- or 13-course experience.
MORE: Phil Vettel's full review of Acadia.
Address: 1639 S. Wabash Ave.
Phone: 312-360-9500
Website: www.acadiachicago.com
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Open: Dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
Prices: Five-course menu, $115; 10-course, $175
Reservations: Recommended
Other: Conversation-friendly; valet parking.
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