There are simply too many restaurants in Chicago—more than 6,000—to list in this handbook, but some are highlighted in the Lakeview Express bus maps starting on page 102 in the print edition of this guide. For an extensive listing of the best downtown and neighborhood restaurants, consult TimeOut Chicago, Chicago magazine, the Chicago Tribune's dining section, or the Zagat Survey (available in bookstores).

Experience Chicago
Web: experiencechicago.uchicago.edu
This review site is unique to University of Chicago students, and is a great place to look for tips on free places to visit, great restaurants, and new neighborhoods to explore. With your CNet ID, you can share your experiences with the next generation of Maroons by adding your own tips and reviews.

Chicago Reader Restaurant Finder
Web: www.chicagoreader.com/restaurantfinder/
Reader Restaurant Raters—a group of more than 2,000 readers—submit information and comments on their dining experiences.

Chicago's DineSite
Web: www.dinesite.com

Metromix Restaurant Finder
Web: metromix.com

Newcity's Guide to Chicago's Restaurants
Web: www.newcitychicago.com

OpenTable
Web: www.opentable.com
View restaurant profiles and make free dining reservations for more than 150 Chicago-area restaurants.

Zagat Survey
Web: www.zagat.com
Zagat compiles customer ratings. Most useful if your own tastes are average.

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