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Celebrating 28 years in Riverside, IL. - The Chew Chew, Riverside, IL

The Chew Chew

4.8 (1818)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
33 East Burlington, Riverside, IL 60546

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 4-5:30pm 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–17:30
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,818 people are saying

The Chew Chew reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Innovative

  • Near West

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Near West

    Great for fine wines

  • Near West

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Chew Chew impresses with its "wonderful food," "superb service," and "laid-back ambience." Diners rave about the diverse menu, highlighting dishes like crab-stuffed trout, bacon-wrapped dates, and scallops. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Rebecca and Bella, ensure a seamless dining experience. Ideal for both family outings and date nights.
1,818 Reviews
  1. Eleanor VIP

    Chicago107 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good as always. Had the risotto this time and it was delicious. Scott is a wonderful host.

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  2. mark VIP

    Chicago44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I shared the brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped dates, edamame, and skirt steak. All excellent. Very friendly service.

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  3. Michael

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love supporting local businesses and The Chew Chew has been one we chose for Mother’s Day. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service was en pointe.

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  4. Paula

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and service. I am happy they are open on Mother's Day.

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  5. Sean

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time patron on Mother’s Day 2025. My wife and two adult children were cordially greeted and promptly seated at our 1pm reservation time. Wide range of appetizers and entrees on the menu. Appetizers soup of the day, calamari, all mini lamb chops were all tasty and got us off to a great start on our meal journey. For entrees, scallops, fresh fish, and pork loin baby back rib special was flavorful and generous. The crab stuffed trout came with French fries which in hindsight I should have substituted for the mashed potatoes that my wife raved about. Budget $50 to $75 per person with a full blown meal appetizers and drinks. The meal and laid back ambience is definitely worth it for the high quality meal. Our server, Rebecca , was attentive and pleasant. I definitely plan to return in the future for date night with wifey.

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  6. john VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Diner there often. Consistent with good food & service.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service from the initial greeting all the way through was superb. Server and support staff outstanding. Seamless. Cocktail was spot on. Food was simple but very well prepared. The only “negative” comment was the quality of the ingredients was to good. Likes his cheese burger a little greasy. What a wonderful evening

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  8. Paul

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An excellent neighborhood restaurant in a very quaint section of Riverside. Get there early and take a walk by the train station to see some of the old buildings. The food and service were excellent. Everything tasted very fresh. The pacing of the courses was excellent. We had the bacon wrapped dates, baked onion soup, dinner salad, jambalaya, mussels, french fries, coffee and a gelato. We were very pleased with everything. Thank you again G. They have an outdoor patio that is opened in warmer weather. Make a reservation on Friday or Saturday. It gets crowded.

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  9. Yvet VIP

    Chicago79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu has slightly changed. Overall, food and service still very good.

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  10. Lisa

    Chicago60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service, and ambience at Chew Chew!

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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 1818 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Chew Chew

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 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–17:30
  • 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
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