Must-see restaurants in The Great Lakes

  • Wicks Park Bar & Grill

    Gold Coast

    Located by the chain ferry, Wicks gets props for its lake perch and live music on weekends. The pizzas, fish tacos and 20 beers on tap are pretty good,…

  • Cozy Dog Drive In

    Illinois

    This Route 66 legend – the reputed birthplace of the corn dog! – has memorabilia and souvenirs in addition to the deeply fried main course on a stick.

  • Lazo’s Tacos

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    The west side's quintessential taco stop after a long night of drinking. Also great for quesadillas, burritos, tortas and hangover-curing breakfasts.

  • Tommy's

    Cleveland

    Old-school vegetarian dishes brimming with tofu, tempeh and seitan emerge from the kitchen, though carnivores have multiple options, too.

  • Point Grille

    Wisconsin

    Chicken wraps, hummus wraps and cherry pies, all served in a no-frills setting within easy walk of the Washington Island ferry landing.

  • One Eleven Main

    Illinois

    Pot roast, pork tenderloins and other Midwestern favorites arrive at the table, made with ingredients sourced from local farms.

  • World’s Best Donuts

    Northern Minnesota

    Mmm, doughnuts. Staff nobly arrive at 3am each morning to fry and glaze. Try the elephant ear–like skizzle.