All the Chicago restaurants featured in ‘The Bear’ you need to try

The only Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant in the world draws lines out the door every morning for its remarkable breakfast offerings and inventive pastries. Luckily for Sydney, she’s able to stroll right in without waiting for a breakfast sandwich and mushroom adobo. What The Bear doesn’t show you is that at night, Kasama transforms into a fine dining experience full of bold and exciting flavors.

Curtis Duffy and Michael Muser’s fine dining destination Ever serves as the place where Richie stages for an entire episode. Although the restaurant is very real, some liberties have been taken—the fictitious Ever holds three Michelin stars instead of two, and the kitchen is led by chef Terry (played by Olivia Colman). What does stay true to the source is the fact that the experience may bring you to tears.

While Richie is staging at Ever, he’s tasked with picking up Chicago-style pizza for out-of-town guests. After a not-so-short trip, he arrives at Pequod’s in Lincoln Park. This OG deep dish specialist is renowned for its crust, which is lined with crispy caramelized cheese. Top yours with whatever you like—our favorite is the Italian sausage paired with giardiniera for a little heat.

Donnie Madia and One Off Hospitality’s Mediterranean-inspired hotspot still shines nearly 20 years after opening. The communal tables mean you’ll probably rub elbows with your neighbors, but it’s worth it for the deluxe focaccia stuffed with taleggio and ricotta cheeses, and the bacon-wrapped, chorizo-stuffed dates.

One of the city’s best butcher shops makes an appearance on the show when Sydney gets a lesson on carving meat from acclaimed chef Rob Levitt. While you should absolutely pick up some cuts of beef, pork and poultry, as well as bread and artisan goods, don’t miss out on the cafe menu. We recommend the deeply flavorful ribollita soup, loaded with beans, sausage and braised kale, and the impeccable porchetta sandwich.

Brothers Eric and Daniel Wat run this small Chinese spot in West Town, where you’ll find handmade dumplings, noodles, bing bread and more. The dumplings—pork and chive are an unbeatable combo in our opinion—arrive in an aromatic broth that tastes of shrimp, sesame, soy, garlic and chili oil, while the noodles can be ordered hot or cold. Oh, and did we mention it’s BYOB?

Founded in 1921, Margie’s Candies is an old-timey ice cream parlor with plenty of charm. No matter how old you are, it’s impossible to not smile when you see a banana split or turtle sundae coming to the table. If you’re with a group, you can attempt to tackle a massive 25-scoop sundae served alongside housemade hot fudge and assorted toppings. Equally reminiscent of the good old days are the display shelves, which are crowded with memorabilia from the Beatles and other kitsch.

It’s not deep dish or tavern-style but Heisler Hospitality’s Pizza Lobo is Sydney’s slice of choice in season two. She stops by the Logan Square restaurant (which now has a second location in Andersonville) for New York-style ‘za on the go. The menu offers outstanding pies topped with everything from vodka sauce to pickled cherry peppers.

When Tina enjoys a night out with her culinary school classmates, they end up at beloved Avondale dive bar Alice’s Lounge. And just like in real life, karaoke is the main attraction.

Although it undergoes a transformation over the course of the second season, The Original Beef is inspired by Italian beef sandwich shop Mr. Beef. Celebrity photos line the walls (it’s a favorite of Jay Leno’s), providing a touch of history that’s few and far between in River North these days. Get your Italian beef dipped and topped with giardiniera, or try the combo—beef over an Italian sausage—if you’re feeling extra ravenous.