Everest

For years, Everest has lived up to its name for those looking for lavish, in the process becoming the pinnacle of high-end French dining in the Windy City. Atop the Chicago Stock Exchange, it is still the height of elegance, with views of the rooftops that made the city famous. Chef Jean Joho’s seasonal menu—though often-changing—features carefully executed French specialties such as roasted rack of lamb, foie gras and poached halibut. But the real specialty is the sense of elegance you feel just from having dined at this level.