★★ Michelin
Oriole
Contemporary American · New American
4.8
Expert 9.3/10
Noah Sandoval's hidden West Loop room delivers Chicago luxury with quiet pacing and exacting technique.
Cuisine
Best Contemporary American restaurants
4 contemporary american restaurants ranked by FlightLogic expert score and editorial research.
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What is the best contemporary american restaurant on FlightLogic? Oriole in Chicago leads with a 4.8/5 rating and 9.3/10 expert score.
★★ Michelin
Alinea
Modernist · Contemporary American
4.7
Expert 9.2/10
Grant Achatz's modernist landmark remains Chicago's most theatrical tasting menu, now carrying two Michelin stars.
★ Michelin
Barley Swine
Contemporary American · Texan
4.7
Expert 9/10
Bryce Gilmore turns Central Texas farms into a clever, fermented, one-star tasting menu on Burnet Road.
★ Michelin
Hestia
Contemporary American · Live-fire
4.7
Expert 8.9/10
A polished downtown room where the hearth does the seasoning and Texas ingredients take on smoke, char, and fat.