Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Chicago

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Ada Street

4.9

4.9 (1048)

$31 to $50

American

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Located in the Elston Industrial District--not quite Bucktown, not quite Lincoln Park--Ada Street offers dinner service five days a week.

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MadelineVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, Delicious meal, Fantastic music, VIBES ARE HIGH HERE

RL Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (7283)

$31 to $50

American

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.

Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere.
RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

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MARKVIP

Dined 4 days ago

RL is always our favorite! Great food, service and ambience! Patton greeted us with her beautiful smile and Lucas was outstanding making sure our dining experience was perfect!

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4.8

4.8 (1600)

$31 to $50

American

Avondale

About the restaurant

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation.

Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

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CHRIS

Dined 2 days ago

Fine ingredients in a smooth and friendly environment.

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Sparkling New Year's Eve Specials at Eden

Daisies Chicago

4.7

4.7 (207)

$31 to $50

American

Logan Square

About the restaurant

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm.

Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.

Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays.
Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day.
Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day.
We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served.

Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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Laura

Dined 3 days ago

Every dish was savory and perfectly seasoned. The dessert we selected was delicious. We will return. On a cold Chicago evening the food was a treat and appreciated. Thank you Daisies🌼

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Experience

Daisies New Year’s Reservations!

Taste 222

4.9

4.9 (268)

$30 and under

American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Taste 222 is the storefront showcase of Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital and consulting firm that invests in remarkable food, beverage and restaurant concepts.

Taste 222 is a restaurant and event space focusing on unique experiences with an upscale vibe. We are a full-service restaurant with rich beverage and culinary offerings set in a beautiful space reminiscent of home.

We provide “Cheers”- like service. We know our customers’ names, their orders...we HUG! With a family-like atmosphere, Taste 222 provides great service, and delicious, comforting food in a warm and sophisticated environment.

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CorwinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

North Pond

4.8

4.8 (4773)

$50 and over

American

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style.

We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses.

North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm.
Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe.

We do not offer valet parking.
Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables.
All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room.
We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.
A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.

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Amy

Dined 6 days ago

Went for my aunt's birthday. Amazing. Excellent service, wonderful atmosphere, and the food was amazing.

Willow Room

4.8

4.8 (1905)

$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.

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Anneka

Dined 1 day ago

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

The Evie

4.8

4.8 (768)

$31 to $50

American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Led by a team of lifelong Chicago restaurant figures, The Evie is a locally-owned upscale dining destination located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Led by Partner George Archos (Wildberry Café), Chef-Partner Nick Nitti (Forno Rosso, Lucia Rose, Cucina 3 Italian), and Executive Chef Phil Rubino (Spiaggia, L2O, Cicchetti), the restaurant provides city locals and visitors a place to unwind and indulge while overlooking iconic Michigan Avenue. Named after George’s mother and daughter, the concept puts family at the forefront, with an emphasis on warm, Midwestern hospitality.

Evie offers full lunch/dinner and weekend brunch, presenting a menu of reimagined American classics and city favorites, spotlighting dishes like chef-crafted sushi rolls, freshly baked breads, Chicago-style Wagyu hotdogs, and USDA prime steaks. Complementing the menu, our dynamic beverage program weaves together seasonality and elegance, featuring an array of classic and craft cocktails, sake, beer & wine.

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Carol

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service! The best entree of the table was the chili honey salmon. Even the sides were good (smoked carrots, broccolini, mashed potatoes). Bread appetizer was so good we ordered a second one. A lot of dishes had spicy flavors or a spicy kick to it. I was a little underwhelmed with the prime rib sandwich. For dessert we tried the wild berry sorbet and tres leches cake. The cake was tasty but not quite dense enough for all the liquid and the sorbet was delicious and refreshing, generously garnished. All in all we had an excellent experience.

The Gage

4.7

4.7 (11990)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / Loop

About the restaurant

The Gage has become a perennial favorite of locals and visitors alike for over ten years by effortlessly blending European influence with American style. The restaurant serves refined, rustic cuisine, innovative libations and an award-winning wine list all in a lively, convivial setting. Known as a “must visit” among Chicago’s dining scene, The Gage continues to evolve by serving well-rounded food and beverage menus that feature classic dishes and drinks with contemporary twists rooted in tradition.

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Derek

Dined 2 days ago

We had an absolutely wonderful time at The Gage! The food was incredible, the service was exquisite, and everyone was so kind and friendly. We have made it an annual tradition to go there every December, and will continue it for many years to come!

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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

4.7

4.7 (2710)

$30 and under

American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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CarolineB

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service—we were made to feel so special—and the food is spectacular!!! The ambiance is wonderful-the Smith is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Chicago - a guarantee for excellent meal and experience.

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