The Chew Chew

4.8

1772 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

The Chew Chew is celebrating 28 years of great food & hospitality in the heart of Riverside, IL directed by original Chef/Owner Scott Zimmer. Located one-mile east of Brookfield Zoo, 5 miles northwest of Midway Airport and 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago. There is a Metra Train stop on our block for safe & easy access in/out of the City. We feature a multi-level dining room, vibrant full-bar & a cozy outdoor patio May-October (weather permitting). Happy Hour daily 4-6pm with beer, wine & cocktail specials. Make sure to try one of our famous Jumbo Martinis during your visit! We appreciate all the great reviews & voting us Chicago's #1 Neighborhood Restaurant on Open Table. If you cannot find a reservation online, please call us direct 708-447-8781. We look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 447-8781
Website
http://www.thechewchew.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Scott Zimmer
Catering
Full-Service, Carry-Out, Deliveruy
Private party facilities
The restaurant has a second level mezzanine for groups up to 50 people.

Location
33 East Burlington, Riverside, IL 60546
Area
Riverside
Cross Street
We are between Harlem & First Avenue on the south side of Burlington St
Parking details
Directly on Burlington Street and city lot nearby.
Public transit
Steps away from the Burlington Northern (Metra) train station in Riverside. After exiting the Metra, walk one block east on Burlington Street. Our front door will be on your right side. Look for our black awning over the sidewalk.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

BACON-WRAPPED DATESUS$11.95
mexican chorizo-stuffed, arrabbiata-tomato sauce
POKE TUNA STACKUS$17.95
sushi-grade tuna, avocado, cucumber, puffed-rice chips
FRIED CALAMARI + PICKLESUS$16.95
cocktail sauce, zesty chili aioli, lemon
BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$10.95
candied pecans, asiago cheese, citrus vinaigrette
GRILLED MINI-LAMB CHOPSUS$15.95
garlic confit, fresh rosemary, fig balsamic, lemon
- ThreeUS$15.95
- SixUS$27.95
PORK BELLY SLIDERSUS$12.95
red wine mustard, cabbage slaw, garlic pickle, pretzel rolls
STEAMED EDAMAMEUS$8.50
sesame oil, lemon, sea salt flake
GRILLED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPSUS$18.95
cucumber, bean sprouts, wonton chips, macadamia nuts, dipping sauces
POTSTICKERS OF THE DAY
hand-folded dumplings, spicy-sweet soy, chili crunch, pickled ginger

SOUP OF THE DAY

BAKED ONION SOUPUS$9.95

GREENS + BOWLS

HOUSE SALADUS$7.95
baby lettuce, genoa salami, tomato, olive, sweet onion, basil vinaigrette
CAESAR SALADUS$10.95
heart of romaine, house dressing, garlic croutons, asiago cheese
CHOPPED WEDGEUS$13.95
iceberg lettuce, apple wood bacon, whipped gorgonzola, cherry tomato cucumber, sweet onion, bleu cheese dressing
WARM FARMER BOWLUS$19.95
baby lettuce, asparagus, cauliflower, avocado, feta cheese, fingerling potato tomato, sweet onion, boiled egg, basil vinaigrette, balsamic syrup
CRAB + AVOCADO BOWLUS$27.95
baby lettuce, lump crab meat, creamy dill dressing, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, tomato, spring onion, citrus vinaigrette

FLATBREAD

TOMATO + FRESH MOZZARELLAUS$15.95
baby ribbons, tomato sauce, asiago cheese
ITALIAN SAUSAGE + PEPPERONIUS$17.95
mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil ribbons, asiago cheese
APPLE WOOD BACON + GOAT CHEESEUS$18.95
sunflower pesto, fingerling potato, caramelized onions, balsamic syrup

MAIN DISHES

8oz CHIMICHURRI STEAKUS$32.95
grilled-skirt steak, chimichurri sauce, hand-cut fries, bearnaise aioli
8oz STEAK DIANEUS$36.95
filet mignon, brandy, mushroom, demi-glace, mashed russets, baby carrots
16oz DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPUS$24.95
grain mustard-bacon gravy, sweet potato, french beans, beer-battered onion
10oz SEARED JUMBO SCALLOPSUS$36.95
sweet corn risotto, asparagus, lemon-beurre blanc, crispy sage, asiago
10oz BLACKENED CREOLE CHICKENUS$21.95
avocado butter, french beans, mashed russets, corn-jicama pico de gallo
8oz GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMONUS$25.95
forbidden rice, asparagus, mushroom, lemon-buerre blanc, spring onion
12oz CRAB-STUFFED RAINBOW TROUTUS$26.95
hand-cut fries, house tartar sauce, cabbage slaw, lemon
8oz MACADAMIA NUT CHICKENUS$23.95
mango-lime butter, sweet potato mash, broccolini, fresh fruit salsa

BURGERS + TACOS

10oz DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERUS$17.95
cheddar, garlic pickle, sweet onion, mustard, basil mayo, brioche bun hand-cut fries add bacon 3. | sunny egg 3. | (GF) bun 2.
- BaconUS$3.00
- Sunny EggUS$3.00
- GF BunUS$2.00
9oz FISH TACOSUS$24.95
avocado butter, corn-tíla de gallo, salsa verde, ancho-chili sauce cabbage slaw, flour tortillas or -Butter lettuce (GF)
8oz PRIME RIB FRENCH DIPUS$21.95
havarti cheese, caramelized onions, creamy horseradish hand-cut fries, au jus add truffled mushrooms 5.
- Truffled MushroomsUS$5.00

PASTA + RICE

SHRIMP + SAUSAGE JAMBALAYAUS$24.95
creole-style rice, blackened shrimp, chicken, andouille, spring onion
SMOKED-GOUDA *MAC + CHEESE*US$20.95
lumacconi pasta, bacon, tomato, spring onion, asiago, zesty bread crumbs
RIGATONI + VODKA SAUCEUS$16.95
basil ribbons, asiago cheese, zesty bread crumbs
SWEET CORN RISOTTO + ASPARAGUSUS$20.95
lemon-beurre blanc, crispy sage leaves, asiago cheese

SIDES

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$9.95
CAULIFLOWERUS$9.95
BABY CARROTSUS$9.95
BROCCOLINIUS$9.95
CABBAGE SLAWUS$7.95
ASPARAGUSUS$9.95
FRENCH BEANSUS$9.95
FORBIDDEN RICEUS$11.95
MASHED POTATOUS$7.95
ONION RINGSUS$9.95

COCKTAILS

EL PRIMO MARGARITAUS$14.00
milagro reposado, grand marnier, tacua, sour, agave
MOSCOW MULEUS$11.00
titos, ginger beer, mint, lime, copper mug
CUCUMBER GIN + TONICUS$11.00
fords, fresh cucumber, tonic, lime
BOURBON & BERRIESUS$12.00
makers mark, strawberry, sour, oak, chilim rim
SAZERACUS$12.00
templeton rye, absinthe, peychauds, sugar, twist
BURLINGTON SOURUS$12.00
templeton rye, sour mix, wine, brandy cherry
NEW FASHIONEDUS$12.00
maker's mark, bitter's, pale ale, orange, brandied cherry
BACK PORCH LEMONADEUS$12.00
stoli vodka, lemonade, raspberry puree, sugar rim
MOJITOUS$12.00
bacardi rum, fresh mint leaves, sour, lime

MARTINIS

CHEW CHEW BLUEUS$16.00
gorgonzola olives, dry vermouth (vodka or gin)
GODFATHERUS$16.00
stoli vanil, greek marnier, amaretto, brandy cherry
FRENCH KISSUS$16.00
stoli citrus, pineapple, chambord, prosecco, lemon
DOWN + DIRTYUS$16.00
olive juice, dry vermouth, olives (vodka or gin)
COSMOPOLITANUS$16.00
stoli citrus, triple sec, sour, cranberry, lemon
ESPRESSOUS$16.00
stoli vanil, kahlua, espresso, lemon
GREEN APPLEUS$16.00
stoli, apple liquor, sour, apple slices
POMEGRANATEUS$16.00
stoli citrus, cointreau, fresh sour, lime

SELTZER

BERRY SPRITZUS$10.00
stoli vodka, watermelon, blackberry, orange twist
IRISH DANCERUS$10.00
tullamore dew irish whiskey, ginger ale, fuji apple
OLD SAN JUANUS$9.00
bacardi rum, gooslings rum, mango, pineapple, lime
RANCH WATERUS$9.00
cabo wabo tequila añejo agave nectar, fresh sour, lime

DRAFT BEER

BUCKLEDOWN CACTUS PANTSUS$6.00
light lager 4.5%
UPLAND WHEAT ALEUS$9.00
belgian witbier 4.7%
POLLYANNA AMBER PINTSUS$9.00
amber ale 5.7%
LEFT HAND MILK STOUTUS$6.00
nitro stout 6.0%
HOPEWELL FIRST PILSUS$9.00
czech pilsner 5.1%
3 FLOYDS GUMBALLHEADUS$9.00
wheat pale ale 5.6%
LAGUNITAS LITTLE SUMPIN'US$9.00
wheat ipa 7.5%
BUCKLEDOWN BELT + SUSPENDERSUS$9.00
ipa 7.0%

BOTTLES + CANS

GOOSE ISLAND 312US$6.00
MILLER LITEUS$5.00
MODELOUS$6.00
COORS LIGHTUS$5.00
KROMBACHER (NA)US$5.00
HEINEKENUS$6.00
STELLA ARTOISUS$6.00
ORIGINAL SIN CIDERUS$5.00
FAT TIREUS$6.00
BLUE MOONUS$5.00

MOCKTAILS

APPLE-GINGER FIZZUS$10.00
zero-proof whiskey, ginger beer, apple slices, cinnamon, lime, copper mug
STRAWBERRY-MINT MOJITOUS$9.00
zero-proof rum, fresh sour, mint syrup, strawberry puree, seltzer, lime, mint
FIRE & ICEUS$9.00
zero-proof tequila, habanero syrup, o.j., sour, seltzer, grenadine, salted rim

What 1,772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Near West
Best Overall
Near West
Best Food
Near West
Best Service
Near West
Best Ambience
Near West
Best Value
Near West
Child-friendly
Near West
Healthy
Near West
Great for fine wines
Near West
Great for outdoor dining
Near West
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chew Chew is a neighborhood gem known for its "excellent service" and "consistently outstanding food." Guests rave about the creative menu, including the "spectacular Creole chicken" and "amazing redfish tacos." The restaurant offers a welcoming ambiance, perfect for date nights or family gatherings, with attentive staff ensuring a delightful dining experience.

1,772 Reviews

D
Donald
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Chew Chew is always a nice place to dine. I had the crab stuffed rainbow trout, while my wife had the scallops with risotto. Both were delicious!
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Barbara
Chicago
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual we had a very lovely experience at Chew Chew. We always sit at a table in the bar area. This time we went for the Thursday oyster special. We also had a cauliflower crust flatbread all just delicious. We always enjoy their cocktails too. We go out to eat often and Chew Chew is one of our favorites
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Alan
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous menu, again. Great choices. The best restaurant in the area.
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Nancy
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent, and our server was outstanding…engaging, made helpful suggestions from which we ordered additional selections, appropriately friendly and attentive.
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Daniel
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was spot on- especially the salmon entree.
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Betty
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chew Chew is a neighborhood gem. Never a bad meal. Service is really great, and Scott, the host, always takes great care of us.
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Donald
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoy dining at The Chew Chew. The food is delicious! My crab stuffed rainbow trout was excellent! Our server was very attentive, too.
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Sheila
Minneapolis
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The drinks were good and the food was pretty tasty. The herbed butter was a highlight.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great time. From checking in to the end of our evening there. My husband and I shared the delicious warm bread with the garlic butter. Then continued with fish n chips as well as calamari. They were accommodating about the pickles that come with the calamari so that was nice. Martini was stronger than I anticipated so only had a small portion of that. We will always return, so I will keep you posted on our next meal. Thank you Chew Chew, you are a favorite!!!
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Therese
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both had the Prime Rib french dip. I think it's new on the menu since the last time we were here. It was the best French dip I've ever had, and my husband agreed. Great service as always.
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FAQs

The Chew Chew offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 447-8781.

The Chew Chew is rated 4.8 stars by 1772 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

33 East Burlington, Riverside, IL 60546

Additional information

Cross Street
We are between Harlem & First Avenue on the south side of Burlington St
Area
Riverside
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Directly on Burlington Street and city lot nearby.
Public transit
Steps away from the Burlington Northern (Metra) train station in Riverside. After exiting the Metra, walk one block east on Burlington Street. Our front door will be on your right side. Look for our black awning over the sidewalk.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Scott Zimmer
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thechewchew.com/
Phone number
(708) 447-8781
Catering
Full-Service, Carry-Out, Deliveruy
Private party facilities
The restaurant has a second level mezzanine for groups up to 50 people.

The Chew Chew

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CHEW CHEW BLUE

CAESAR SALAD

RIGATONI + VODKA SAUCE

START + SHARE

BACON-WRAPPED DATESUS$11.95

POKE TUNA STACKUS$17.95

FRIED CALAMARI + PICKLESUS$16.95

BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$10.95

GRILLED MINI-LAMB CHOPSUS$15.95

PORK BELLY SLIDERSUS$12.95

STEAMED EDAMAMEUS$8.50

GRILLED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPSUS$18.95

POTSTICKERS OF THE DAY

SOUP OF THE DAY

BAKED ONION SOUPUS$9.95

GREENS + BOWLS

HOUSE SALADUS$7.95

CAESAR SALADUS$10.95

CHOPPED WEDGEUS$13.95

WARM FARMER BOWLUS$19.95

CRAB + AVOCADO BOWLUS$27.95

FLATBREAD

TOMATO + FRESH MOZZARELLAUS$15.95

ITALIAN SAUSAGE + PEPPERONIUS$17.95

APPLE WOOD BACON + GOAT CHEESEUS$18.95

MAIN DISHES

8oz CHIMICHURRI STEAKUS$32.95

8oz STEAK DIANEUS$36.95

16oz DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPUS$24.95

10oz SEARED JUMBO SCALLOPSUS$36.95

10oz BLACKENED CREOLE CHICKENUS$21.95

8oz GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMONUS$25.95

12oz CRAB-STUFFED RAINBOW TROUTUS$26.95

8oz MACADAMIA NUT CHICKENUS$23.95

BURGERS + TACOS

10oz DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERUS$17.95

9oz FISH TACOSUS$24.95

8oz PRIME RIB FRENCH DIPUS$21.95

PASTA + RICE

SHRIMP + SAUSAGE JAMBALAYAUS$24.95

SMOKED-GOUDA *MAC + CHEESE*US$20.95

RIGATONI + VODKA SAUCEUS$16.95

SWEET CORN RISOTTO + ASPARAGUSUS$20.95

SIDES

TRUFFLE FRIESUS$9.95

CAULIFLOWERUS$9.95

BABY CARROTSUS$9.95

BROCCOLINIUS$9.95

CABBAGE SLAWUS$7.95

ASPARAGUSUS$9.95

FRENCH BEANSUS$9.95

FORBIDDEN RICEUS$11.95

MASHED POTATOUS$7.95

ONION RINGSUS$9.95

COCKTAILS

EL PRIMO MARGARITAUS$14.00

MOSCOW MULEUS$11.00

CUCUMBER GIN + TONICUS$11.00

BOURBON & BERRIESUS$12.00

SAZERACUS$12.00

BURLINGTON SOURUS$12.00

NEW FASHIONEDUS$12.00

BACK PORCH LEMONADEUS$12.00

MOJITOUS$12.00

MARTINIS

CHEW CHEW BLUEUS$16.00

GODFATHERUS$16.00

FRENCH KISSUS$16.00

DOWN + DIRTYUS$16.00

COSMOPOLITANUS$16.00

ESPRESSOUS$16.00

GREEN APPLEUS$16.00

POMEGRANATEUS$16.00

SELTZER

BERRY SPRITZUS$10.00

IRISH DANCERUS$10.00

SMOKED-GOUDA MAC + CHEESEUS$20.95