Kyoto Restaurant, Chicago

At Kyoto Japanese Restaurant, much of the menu is tastefully simple. But the chefs unleash their creativity in rolls such as the Creamy Maki, which pairs roe, tempura shrimp, crab, and eel with an enticingly unusual note of honey. Diners can stop by until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. They also have a private roof deck for private parties of up to 85 people that features a view of the lake and the skyline.