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Best Farm To Table Restaurants in Magnificent Mile & Streeterville (60611)

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
The Purple Pig
High-volume Mediterranean small plates spotlighting pork and Spanish-leaning tapas.

Notable Picks

$$$ Magnificent Mile
Opened in 2009 by chef Jimmy Bannos Jr., The Purple Pig is a high-volume Mediterranean small-plates restaurant on the Magnificent Mile where pork, offal, and vegetable dishes pull from Italian, Greek, and Spanish flavors. A Bib Gourmand pedigree, tens of thousands of reviews across platforms, and an always-busy dining room make it one of downtown Chicago’s most proven small-plates destinations.
Must-Try Dishes: Milk Braised Berkshire Pork Shoulder, Charred Cauliflower, Pork Belly
What makes it special: High-volume Mediterranean small plates spotlighting pork and Spanish-leaning tapas.
$$ Streeterville
Beatrix - Streeterville is an all-day neighborhood restaurant and coffeehouse where bakery cases, vegetable-leaning plates, and comfort classics draw hospital staff, hotel guests, and locals from early breakfast through late dinner. The menu leans on recognizable American dishes with health-conscious twists, plus standout desserts and a serious coffee program. It has become a default choice in Streeterville for reliable, slightly polished everyday dining.
Must-Try Dishes: Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich, Prime Cheeseburger, Mushroom & Quinoa Burger
What makes it special: An all-day cafe fusing comfort food, lighter plates, and serious coffee.
$$$ Near North Side
Travelle at The Langham is the hotel’s river-facing restaurant, offering polished New American cooking with a focus on steaks, seafood, and seasonal tasting menus in a modern, light-filled dining room. Service skews formal but friendly, and the space works as well for special-occasion dinners as for power breakfasts overlooking the Chicago River. Prices reflect the luxury-hotel address, but execution is generally precise and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes: Seasonal Tasting Menu, Dry-Aged Steak, Seafood Entrées
What makes it special: River views and hotel-level service elevate seasonal American menus.

Worthy Picks

$$ Gold Coast
Tucked inside the SPACE 519 concept store, The Lunchroom is a 40-seat cafe serving vegetable-forward, California-style takes on American lunch standards, plus brunch plates and pastries. Portions skew lighter and presentations cleaner than neighboring hotel spots, with an emphasis on salads, toast-based plates, and composed sandwiches. It’s more of a daytime hangout than a destination dinner, but fills a real gap for fresher-feeling food near the Mag Mile.
Must-Try Dishes: Avocado Toast Club, Carolina BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Farm Table Burrata
What makes it special: A stylish concept-store cafe serving lighter, California-influenced American lunches.
$ Magnificent Mile
On the fourth floor of the Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 Restaurant & Bar offers Midwestern-leaning American fare, from farm-fresh egg breakfasts to short rib pastas, with views over Michigan Avenue. Its focus on local grains, proteins, and seasonal specials makes it a solid pick when you want a sit-down meal that still reflects regional sourcing.
Must-Try Dishes: Prosciutto Benedict, Avocado Toast, Short Rib Pappardelle
What makes it special: Hotel restaurant on Michigan Avenue pairing comfort-forward Midwestern dishes with locally sourced ingredients.