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Local Restaurants
Top 20 Local Restaurants in Chicago [2025]
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Au Cheval
4.8
/5
7 reviews
Western-style
From €31.00
West Loop | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
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I heard that I had to queue up, so I was determined to go there. I didn't give up! There was a long queue when I went to the top door, so everyone should remember to get there early! The classic burger can be added with eggs and bacon. A single burger has two slices of meat, and the kitchen will serve a dozen dishes. Everyone goes there for this. The homemade sausages and mashed potatoes are pretty good. Whether it is worth it depends on the queue time. Everyone can decide for themselves.
Macaroni cheese balls, with a golden and crispy crust and cheese macaroni filling, are so delicious that they can be pulled into strings in a second! ! It tastes even better with hot tomato sauce~ A must-order for cheese lovers. There is also USDA shredded pork shoulder~
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
4.9
/5
13 reviews
Fast Food
From €16.00
Downtown Chicago | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: 100 W. Ontario Chicago IL 60654
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Hot dogs are a specialty of Chicago. Today I went to one of the most popular hot dog shops in Chicago and ordered the most authentic beef and Italian sausage hot dog. It turned out that the taste was surprisingly similar to spicy roujiamo. . .
The chicken here is so delicious. The chicken is soft and tender, not dry at all, and very tasty. It can be eaten with sauce. The French fries are also very crispy and the portion is large.
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The Gage
4.8
/5
11 reviews
Other Cuisine
From €56.00
Downtown Chicago | 554m from downtown
Address: 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
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The Gage, not bad, I was full, but American food is like this, nothing new, I guess many restaurants can make this taste, anyway, I'm a little tired of it.
The cheese-brushed deep-sea fish cake has a rich cheese aroma, which really satisfies a cheese lover like me. You must eat it while it is hot, and the cheese-brushed effect is amazing! Flying fish roe fish balls, paired with bonito flakes and seaweed shreds, and the ketchup I paired with it, I can eat one in one bite!
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Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
4.7
/5
13 reviews
Western-style
From €23.00
Downtown Chicago | 933m from downtown
Address: 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
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Recommended breakfast spot in Chicago. The portion is large. The average price is $20. Our family (2 adults and 2 children, 10 and 13 years old) only ordered two breakfasts. There are still some left. 😋 Very delicious breakfast. Recommended
A very popular breakfast shop... the taste is really good... but the portion is too big... I can't finish it at all...
Bennik eggs + banana pancake + denver skillet...∠( ᐛ 」∠)＿
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5
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Girl & The Goat
4.8
/5
15 reviews
Other Cuisine
From €49.00
West Loop | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
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If you come to Chicago! You must go to girl and the goat! ! ! ! Very very delicious! ! ! ! Five stars recommended! ! ! ! It was so delicious that I only took pictures of the dessert and the logo. It was worth it that we could only make an appointment at 11:30pm and went to eat at the last table! It can be said to be the most perfect meal of this trip! ! ! ! (And it’s not too expensive! ! ! ! ! !
When I ate it, I felt that it was mysteriously familiar and wonderful. Sure enough, I checked the other two restaurants of Chef and they were full of Chinese food! It’s worth coming to Chicago for this meal!
Cheese tiger skin, this tiger skin is so moist that it melts in your mouth. The cheese is light and not cloying~ Basque cheesecake, this is the best of the best, it's so delicious. It's still runny inside!! It's the taste of Basque in my mind~
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Eleven City Diner
5.0
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From €17.00
Downtown Chicago | 1.1 km from downtown
Address: 1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
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This is a very popular simple restaurant. Although there are not many choices, the portions are really good. I think the taste is very good. If I am not in a hurry to watch a movie, I will taste it carefully. The price is not expensive. It is a restaurant that you can come to often.
Cuttlefish sausage deep sea fish cake, what? My favorite cuttlefish sausage, wrapped in tender fish cake. Very chewy, with a little sweetness! Five sauces to choose from: sweet and spicy sauce, ketchup, honey mustard sauce, salad dressing, Sriracha hot sauce. Eat it all at once!
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7
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Weber Grill Restaurant
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Western-style
From €53.00
Downtown Chicago | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: 539 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
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Steaks at Weber Grill! Great! Generous portion! Very authentic Central American grilled steak flavor! It’s also very popular here! There are two in the Chicago area, one is downtown and the other is near Ohare! This time I went downtown, so I must make a reservation in advance when I go! Otherwise you have to wait for an hour!
Weber Grill Restaurant, a group of friends and I met here to eat barbecue. Because there were many of us, we put two tables together.
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Beatrix
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Other Cuisine
From €44.00
Downtown Chicago | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: 519 N Clark St. USA - 60654 Chicago
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The menu features healthy and savory specialties and is known for its in-house bakery and coffee bar, including signature cookies and baked goods.
food is delicious
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9
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The Dearborn
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Western-style
From €70.00
Downtown Chicago | 693m from downtown
Address: 145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
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Who would have thought that a plate of salad would capture my stomach, the seasoning is really good, and the other food is very delicious, awesome
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Chicago Food Guide:
The Dearborn: Authentic American Western food, fresh ingredients, elegant environment. Salads and fried fish are recommended, and Garrett Popcorn on the next street is also a must-try delicacy.
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe: Famous for its pancakes, which are full of egg and milk flavor. The portions are so large that they even provide take-away boxes if you can't finish them. It is the best place to enjoy brunch.
Ramen: Oiistar, Ramen San, Kyuramen x TBaar-Downtown Chicago are all good choices. Each has its own characteristics, and you can choose your own soup base, noodles, and various toppings.
Amorino: Offers beautiful gelato in the shape of roses. The pistachio flavor is especially recommended. There is also the milk king pineapple bun, which tastes amazing.
Giordano's Stuffed Pizza: Authentic Chicago pizza with a crispy crust and a hearty interior filled with Italian red sauce, bacon, sausage and cheese.
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.: This deep-dish pizza shop opens at 4 p.m. every day. It has a unique flavor, with tomato sauce hidden among the cheese.
Au Cheval: The burger shop with the longest average wait time in Chicago, offering innovative American cuisine such as melt-in-your-mouth beef marrow and fragrant butter chicken liver.
Girl&the Goat is a new American restaurant that offers a variety of lamb dishes, as well as innovative dishes such as pig heads, pig trotters, and ox tongue.
San Soo Gab San: A Korean restaurant that offers charcoal barbecue, Korean side dishes, a variety of Korean cold noodles and tofu pot, making it a great place for a lively gathering.
Crisp offers authentic Korean fried chicken. The crispy and rich chicken wings are served with a variety of sauces and sprinkled with white sesame seeds. It is a good choice for a midnight snack.
In addition, there are also The Art of Pizza, Bella Bacino's deep dish pizza, Purple Pig's Mediterranean creative dishes, and Portillo's Hot Dogs' famous Chicago hot dogs. Remember to enjoy the unique charm of the city of Chicago while tasting the delicious food!
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10
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Bub City
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Barbeque
From €18.00
Downtown Chicago | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
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The music was very loud and mainly country music. The portions were surprisingly large... I was almost full after eating the giddy up fries for starters, and they tasted good. The main dishes were disappointing, the brisket was not evenly salty, and the St Louis ribs were too dry and hard. Even the side dish Coleslaw tasted different. Not very recommended, it's best to just drink alcohol when you go there, the portion and taste are OK.
This Rub City is a well-known barbecue restaurant in the local area. They have many varieties of meat, and the taste is indeed authentic. After eating and paying, I found that the price was not very expensive.
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