Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in South Side

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Roanoke

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 103 times today

Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

2. Proxi

4.7

Exceptional(2377)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • West Loop

Booked 22 times today

Proxi offers Modern American Cuisine with cooking that reflects the diversity, innovation, and openness of American culture. Proxi showcases seasonal ingredients in an elegant setting, emphasizing open-fire cooking. Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood along Restaurant Row, Proxi, designed by award-winning Meyer Davis, unites an award-winning team to transport its guests around the world, beginning with cuisine and extending to an eclectic beverage program focused on worldly inspirations and diverse, exotic ingredients. Casual, yet fast-paced service guides Proxi’s international culinary experience, with fine-dining standards and in-depth product knowledge leading the charge, balanced by genuine energy and enthusiasm.

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3. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

4.5

Awesome(780)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 43 times today

Tucked away in a beautiful historic building located at 203 N. Wabash sits the ever-evolving and delectable Miss Ricky's. Serving up brunch and dinner seven days a week featuring some of Chicago's best fresh and from scratch Italian dishes by Executive Chef Mike Alaridi. Whether you're dining solo or with a large group, Miss Ricky's can accommodate your desired experience. To book a table visit www.missrickys.com *For private dining options e-mail Tricia.moore@virginhotels.com

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4. Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails

4.5

Awesome(565)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 19 times today

Kindling boasts a live fire show kitchen, wood-fired plates, and tasty cocktails in the heart of downtown Chicago. Chef Partner is James Beard Award-winning Jonathon Sawyer, who brings a worldly perspective and decades of wood-fired cooking to Kindling's internationally inspired menu. Located within Willis Tower at the corner of Franklin and Adams, Kindling welcomes guests for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with happy hour specials offered on weekdays from 3pm-5:30pm. Follow us on social @kindlingchicago & @chefsawyer!CLOSED: 11/28, 12/24-12/26, 1/1Open for dinner only 12/27-12/28

5. Grill on 21

4.5

Awesome(192)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 13 times today

A modern interpretation of the classic American Grill, Grill on 21 is an elevated dining experience within The LaSalle Hotel, an Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott.Deftly paying homage to tradition while acknowledging modern-day tastes and lifestyles, our menu celebrates quality, seasonality, locality, responsibility, health, and authenticity. As a cohesive blend of classic style, contemporary cuisines, and highly personalized service, Grill on 21 turns the daily breakfast, lunch, or dinner into a moment worth savoring.Parking Validation is available for guests parked at 326 S Wells Self-Park Garage. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. On weekends and weeknights after 4pm park for FREE at 326 S Wells Self-Park Garage with a meal purchase of $25 or more. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. Not valid for valet parking.

6. Elske

4.7

Exceptional(1197)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 23 times today

PLEASE NOTE: **We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.** Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

7. Rose Mary

4.7

Exceptional(3241)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 125 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.

8. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14825)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 119 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

9. Leña Brava

4.8

Exceptional(989)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 19 times today

Located in Chicago's West Loop, Leña Brava is a culinary gem celebrating the dynamic flavors of Baja California Norte. Our kitchen, devoted to the art of live-fire cooking, breathes life into dishes that embody the essence of Mexican culinary traditions and the diverse tastes of Baja. Influenced by a fusion of Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, our menu transcends conventional boundaries, offering an array of vibrant ceviche, tantalizing agua chiles, succulent flame-kissed Pacifico seabass, and hearty steaks.Under the skilled guidance of Chef Brian Enyart, with over two decades of innovation in Mexican cuisine, we showcase seasonal ingredients, capturing the essence of Mexico and Baja Norte's culinary landscape. Complemented by our open-plan kitchen and curated beverage program, spotlighting an immense mezcal collection and an array of Baja, New and Old World wines, Leña Brava invites guests on a culinary journey, where Mexican tradition harmonizes with innovation.

10. Fioretta

4.6

Exceptional(797)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • West Loop

Booked 72 times today

Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

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Jeanne
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful food!! Large portions. Very fresh. Kind and timely server. Ambience casual yet upscale vibe. Lively. Will definitely be back!
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RoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.3
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Raisavip
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Honestly I can’t believe more people don’t know about the Resturant. It’s one of the best restaurants in Chicago. Everything top to bottom was a 10. Judy is an unbelievable server. Highly recommend!
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ProxiPrice: Expensive• Global, International• West Loop
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4.7
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Zackeus
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome experience and the staff was extremely knowledgeable
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Kindling | Downtown Cookout & CocktailsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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dennisvip
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
What a delightful discovery! Stepping into this restaurant, I was immediately struck by the beautifully designed space. The interior seamlessly blends elegance with comfort, creating an inviting atmosphere that sets the perfect tone for any meal. While breakfast can often be an afterthought at many establishments, this restaurant exceeded my modest expectations. The food was nothing short of excellent - each dish thoughtfully prepared and expertly executed. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, demonstrating the kind of polished professionalism you'd expect at a fine dining dinner service. The entire experience - from the sophisticated ambiance to the great service and excellent food quality - proved to be a wonderful surprise. Sometimes the best experiences come when you least expect them, and this restaurant delivers precisely that kind of pleasant surprise. This is a solid choice.
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Grill on 21Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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Lynnevip
Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Food was delicious and Brookie has to be the BEST server I've ever interacted with. Always enjoy the atmosphere.
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Miss Ricky's TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / Loop
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4.5

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Roanoke

2. Proxi

3. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

4. Kindling | Downtown Cookout & Cocktails

5. Grill on 21

6. Elske

7. Rose Mary

8. Girl & the Goat

9. Leña Brava

10. Fioretta

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