L2O

L₂O was a Chicago seafood restaurant opened in 2008 by chef Laurent Gras. The name of the restaurant stands for Lake to Ocean. The restaurant was located at 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614.

L₂O and Alinea were the only restaurants in Chicago to receive 3 stars from the 2010 Michelin Guide. L₂O earned 1 Michelin star in the 2011 guide and 2 stars in the 2012 guide. Matthew Kirkley became L₂O's chef in November 2011. In 2012, the restaurant installed twin saltwater tanks that house live shellfish. The restaurant ceased to operate on December 2014.