Food
Smyth
Fulton Market District
Closed5 PM – 9 PM$$$$
Rustic-chic venue offering tasting menus o…
Local Restaurants in Chicago, IL
Family-run kitchens, taquerias, diners and chef-owned rooms. No chains, no franchises — just places locals actually eat. Everything below is in Chicago — open hours, ratings and directions are live.
Local Restaurants in Chicago
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20 spots
Food
Ragadan
Uptown
Closed11 AM – 8 PM$
Falafel restaurant in Uptown
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Girl & The Goat
Fulton Market District
Closed4:30 PM – 10 PM$$$
Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up i…
Coffee
Cedar Palace
Lincoln Park
Closed12 PM – 9 PM$$
Warm, casual stop offering an array of Med…
Bars
Aba
Fulton Market District
Closed11 AM – 10 PM$$$
Posh destination for elevated Mediterranea…
Coffee
Ray's BBQ & Brunch
West Town
Closed10:30 AM – 2:30 PM$$
Breakfast restaurant in West Town
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Onions & Cilantro
Bucktown
ClosedClosed$$
Restaurant in Bucktown
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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
Rush & Division
Closed11 AM – 9 PM$$
American restaurant serving seasonal food …
Bars
Eden
Avondale
Closed11 AM – 9 PM$$
Creative New American fare with Mediterran…
Bars
Frontier Chicago
West Town
ClosedClosed$$
Game, oysters & tap brews are served in a …
Coffee
Blue Door Farm Stand
Lincoln Park
Closed11 AM – 9 PM$$
Homey farm-to-table cafe with American eat…
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Goodwins - Restaurant & Catering
Chicago Loop
Closed7 AM – 8 PM$$
Cafeteria-style lunch spot serving gourmet…
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
Old Town Triangle
Closed4:30 PM – 10 PM$$
Old-school tavern & barbecue restaurant fo…
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Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar
West Town
Closed10 AM – 9 PM$$
Restaurant in West Town
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Siena Tavern
River North
Closed11:30 AM – 10 PM$$$
Neapolitan pies, homemade pastas, and wine…
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Somerset
Rush & Division
Closed7 AM – 10 PM$$
Swanky restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel wit…
Coffee
Doma Cafe
Near North Side
Closed8 AM – 3 PM$$
Easygoing daytime choice with American & E…
Bars
Maple & Ash
Rush & Division
Closed5 PM – 10:30 PM$$$$
White-tablecloth restaurant serving steaks…
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Table, Donkey and Stick
Logan Square
Closed5 PM – 9 PM$$
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe'…
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Ricobene's
Armour Square
Open now9 AM – 12:30 AM$
Old-school pizza parlor serving a famous b…