Native/Indigenous-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in the Midwest

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 05 January 2024

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Native/Indigenous-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.

Willow Room

4.8

4.8 (1907)

$31 to $50

American

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Willow Room is located in Lincoln park, serving European/American bistro food set in a classic yet unique atmosphere.

Top review

Anneka

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful service and incredible food! Willow Room's ambiance is second to none.

Takito Street - Lincoln Park

4.1

4.1 (221)

$30 and under

Mexican

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Takito Street, a playful Mexican Street food joint with a playful, contemporary vibe is OPEN across from DePaul University in Lincoln Park. We offer artisanal street tacos made to order (handmade tortillas) and a variety of fresh fruit margaritas Takito restaurants are known for. A scratch kitchen, innovative bar program and a genuinely friendly staff make Takito Street a perfect addition to the DePaul University & Lincoln Park dining scene. Our small Chicago-bred restaurant group has successfully served over 600k guests.

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Lisa

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food and excellent wait staff. We will be back for more.

African Soul

1.0

1 (1)

$30 and under

African

Hanson Park

About the restaurant

COME TASTE AND SEE AFRICA, AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. WE HAVE WONDERFUL STARTERS INCLUDING PEANUT STEW, OKRA STEW AND MANY MORE. OUR ENTREES ARE EGUSI AND GREENS AND RICE WITH YOUR CHOICE OF MASTERFULLY COOKED MEATS. YOUR TICKET INCLUDES ONE MEAL AND DRINK AND A SPECTACULAR SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HopCat - Detroit

4.2

4.2 (116)

$30 and under

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

Opened on December 13, 2014 (yes, 12/13/14!) in a historic building at the corner of Woodward and Canfield. The Huma Room on the second floor features half of a black 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood mounted behind the wall and an outdoor patio. Located on Woodward Ave, it's easy to jump on the QLine or walk down to Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, or Ford Field.

HopCat was founded on the principles of bringing local craft beer a bit closer to the communities we love. We’re known for our award-wining Cosmik fries, which are beer battered, sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning, and served with a side of warm cheese sauce. From burgers to tacos, our menu offers a range of delicious options.

We live the craft lifestyle - beer, cocktails and even craft food made from scratch. With a dedication to local breweries, sustainability and community engagement, HopCat offers craft beer and great food in a vibrant atmosphere for an inclusive, unforgettable experience.

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ChrisVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, service and atmosphere. Perfect before seeing a show at the DSO

Gun Lake Casino – Harvest Buffet

$30 and under

International

Grand Rapids

About the restaurant

Hope you’re hungry! Join us at the Harvest Buffet at Gun Lake Casino, with a fresh way of serving up the tastes you love. Dig into our self-service buffet. Our Team will be on serve you more than 100 of your favorites, from stir fries and soups to hand-tossed pizza. We ask that you limit your dining time to 90 minutes.
Seating is on a first come, first served, basis.

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Judi

Dined on 1 Jan 2022

The buffet on New Years Day was excellent as was our waitress.

131 Sportsbar

4.1

4.1 (18)

$30 and under

Sports Bar

Wayland

About the restaurant

131 Sportsbar & Lounge – The balance between sports and entertainment is showcased weekly as our 180° panoramic video walls surround this state-of-the-art venue. Come cheer on your favorite teams and stay all night to enjoy all the local live bands. Our chefs have created a modern take on the sports bar while our service team provides the fun. Stay for the atmosphere, the artfully crafted cocktails and some of the freshest local beers on tap.

131 Sportsbar & Lounge is also more than just your local hangout. We can also do private events for groups of up to 350 guests for holiday and company parties. Please email us at cateringsales@gunlakecasino for more information and we will work with you to book your next event with us.

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LeslieVIP

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

A great experience as always! Good food great service,and awesome entertainment! Brena was awesome as always!

CBK

4.6

4.6 (641)

$30 and under

American

Wayland

About the restaurant

CBK - Craft Bar Kitchen - is our modern take on traditional pub fare. The menus mix some of the freshest local ingredients while seasonally inspired menus highlight our chef’s culinary expertise. Come join the fun and excitement as we make CBK the ultimate place to meet with friends and family while enjoying your night on the town at Gun Lake Casino.

While here, help yourself to some of the best locally crafted beer at our CBK Beer Wall! Enjoy up to 40 self-serve beers as you sample our vast offerings.

In the summer, enjoy our outdoor patio with fireplace and patio games. In the winter, make your reservations for our heated igloos for you and up to 6 others in our newly added amenity.

For parties larger than 8, please call Guest Relations at (269) 792-7777

Top review

Brenda

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Excellent food and service at a reasonable price. Definitely would recommend reservations for any meal you plan to eat there.

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Popular dish

BLTA SANDWICH

Shkode Chophouse

4.5

4.5 (758)

$31 to $50

Steak

Wayland

About the restaurant

Shkodé (Shhkoe-day), the Pottawatomi word for fire, honors the Gun Lake Casino's heritage through our attention to flavor and quality. Indulge your senses with our prime cut steaks and seafood or our fresh takes on American Cuisine. Our dinner menu highlights USDA Wagyu, Prime & Choice steaks and chops, along with freshwater fish, seafood, and farm-fresh poultry.

Seasonally inspired menus using locally sourced ingredients will highlight our chef’s culinary expertise. Artisan-crafted cocktails, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and whiskeys & bourbons from around the world round out your dining experience.

For parties larger than 6, please call Guest Relations at (269) 792-7777. Thank you!

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Gretchen

Dined 5 days ago

Food was excellent! Sharri was a great server! Enjoyed the ambience next to the fireplace!

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Popular dish

8 oz Lobster Tail

Citizen – Saint Paul

3.2

3.2 (427)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Saint Paul

About the restaurant

Citizen, located within the iconic InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, offers an alluring dining and social atmosphere. It's a perfect setting to connect, celebrate, or simply unwind in the heart of Minnesota's charming capital city.

Taste exquisitely prepared New American dishes that evolve with the seasons. Highlights include the Black Angus Tacos, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Brown Butter Walleye. Citizen's menu is deliberately diverse and approachable, also offering small plates for sharing and go-to comfort foods - all perfectly paired with thoughtfully curated cocktails and locally crafted beers. So, whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, we aim to provide a unique, elevated experience in a warm and welcoming space.

Top review

Laurie

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

We enjoyed our evening and our server did an outstanding job. We will definitely go again.

Asador del Sur

4.7

4.7 (614)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Maplewood

About the restaurant

Introducing a unique jewel of Latin American
cuisine here in the Midwest.
Our South American food lovers family comes from Uruguay, Ecuador, but our roots are from everywhere Portugal, Argentina, Brazil bringing an exquisite experience along with a fine selection of Uruguayan Famous wineries and its unique Tannat grapes offering the perfect pair, along with many special Argentinian and Chilean wines with the typical gaucho meat cuts and season with salt in our open fire charbroiled “Asador” accompanied with our famous chimichurri sauce.

Our menu is a blend of carefully planned, but simple dishes made with the best ingredients. Our food is down to earth, much like our atmosphere, creating a relaxing environment where memories are made.” For reservations with stair restrictions please call the restaurant at 314-802-8587 for accommodations.

Top review

rapman

Dined on 30 May 2024

Asador del Sur is best described as a neighborhood gem. Our server, Cameron, was fast, friendly and efficient. The avocado salad, Mahi Mahi, and flan were all wonderful. Convenient parking.

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Popular dish

Homemade Lobster Bisque

Popular dish

Entraña Skirt Steak

BrightSide-Cleveland

4.1

4.1 (107)

$30 and under

American

Ohio City

About the restaurant

Delicious & nutritious.

Chef Andrew Bower and Kyle Fioretti.

We source all seasonal produce and meats fresh from local, organic Northeast Ohio farms. And every component of every dish is made from scratch using the highest-quality ingredients. Located by the Cleveland staple, The Westside Market. Our atmosphere brings you light, bright and chic accents with a bit of pizzaz. Our extensive wine list features standouts and a captains list of special flavors exclusive to our location.

HOURS:

Wed-Thurs: 4pm-12am
Fri: 4pm-2:30am
Sat: 11am-2:30am
Sun: 11am-6pm

VISIT:

1948 W 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 274-1010

*Reservations available for groups of 10 or more

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Jim

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was a bit undercooked. The normally delicious fries were soft and the pizza was barely browned

The Mecca

4.0

4 (462)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

We are THE place to watch sports in Milwaukee! Located in the new Fiserv Forum Entertainment District we have recreated the live in-game experience with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment that will make you feel like you are there! The centerpiece of the experience is a 42 foot wide Ultra High Definition screen. Our menu has been created by a team of talented chefs that elevates sports bar fare to a whole new level.

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TeamT

Dined on 26 Jan 2024

Great atmosphere! Good food, and my son really liked how the booth faced the wall of TVs.

Holu - Chicago

4.6

4.6 (532)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

China Town

About the restaurant

Derived from the Chinese Pinyin word “huo lu”, meaning fire pit, HOLU is a modern Asian steakhouse featuring the world’s finest meat — including USDA Prime beef, dry aged in-house with Himalayan pink salt, as well as snow aged Japanese A5 Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, North American Wagyu and more. Complemented with the most sustainable seafood and freshest organic vegetables available, omakase style menus are prepared on a smokeless, ceramic charcoal grill. The bar highlights thoughtfully curated, progressive cocktails as well as select wine, spirits, sake and beer. HOLU is located in Chicago’s West Chinatown neighborhood. Reservations are accepted for parties up to six. Complimentary lot parking is available.

Top review

Charlotta

Dined on 4 Oct 2024

Every interaction with this team was supreme. All experts in their field. Excellent cocktails &food so delicious. Great experience indeed.

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Popular dish

Holu Duck

Popular dish

Japanese A5 & Australian Wagyu Tartare

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