Best Chefs Table Restaurants in Bucktown & Logan Square (60647)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Class Act
A scripted, theme-driven tasting menu that feels like an interactive dinner party with a speakeasy finale.
Notable Picks
#1
Class Act
8.9
This Bucktown tasting-menu restaurant seats guests at a single communal table for a three-hour progression that moves through multiple rooms and ends in the attached speakeasy, Nightcap. Chef Nicolai Mlodinow’s menu changes by theme—currently an “Evolution” journey through food history—pairing avant-garde technique with a dinner-party atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bouquet (zucchini flower with parmesan mousse and honey), Blackened Seafood Course from the chef’s childhood-inspired menu, Dim Sum–Inspired Bite from the “Growing Up” or “Evolution” progression
What makes it special: A scripted, theme-driven tasting menu that feels like an interactive dinner party with a speakeasy finale.
#2
Kyōten
8.8
Kyōten is Chef Otto Phan’s ultra-small omakase counter, serving meticulously sourced, largely wild Japanese fish in a tightly choreographed tasting that runs well past two hours. The experience leans more like a high-end performance than a casual sushi night, with precise nigiri, thoughtful sake pairings, and pricing that firmly marks it as a special-occasion destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s Omakase Nigiri, Wagyu Nigiri, Lobster Tempura
What makes it special: An eight-seat omakase counter where world-class fish is treated with obsessive, Edomae-level care.
#3
Daisies
8.6
Daisies is a Michelin-recognized Midwestern-Italian restaurant where house-made pastas and vegetable-forward plates lead, with the kitchen able to accommodate gluten-free needs on many dishes. The newer, larger Logan Square space adds daytime coffee and pastries while keeping dinner firmly in special-occasion territory.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carrot bolognese tagliatelle, Strawberry panna cotta, Warm rhubarb crostata
What makes it special: Michelin Bib Gourmand pasta spot where seasonal produce, careful technique, and a willingness to accommodate gluten-free guests make it a neighborhood benchmark.
#4
Omakase Box
8.1
Omakase Box is a Logan Square omakase and handroll bar from a Sushi Dokku alum team, built around a 15-course chef’s counter experience priced well below the city’s luxury peers. The small room splits between the counter and tables, so diners can choose between a focused chef’s table progression or a more casual mix of nigiri, handrolls, and small plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whitefish tartare with shallot and caviar, Hiramasa with housemade lemon kosho, Soy-marinated king salmon nigiri
What makes it special: A comparatively affordable, 15-course omakase that still obsesses over fish quality and pacing.