Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Lowcountry (South Loop) restaurant

Momotaro

Three levels of spectacular modern Japanese dining can be experienced at this sprawling West Loop project from Boka Restaurant Group (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, Girl and the Goat). The top level is for private dining, the main level is designated for the full dining experience, and the lower-level izakaya

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Pizzeria Due

619 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.

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Le Colonial - Chicago

57 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611

Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,

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Pops for Champagne

601 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654

The city's first-ever lounge dedicated to sparkling wine and Champagne continues to set the standards. The venue seamlessly pairs vino with a menu of smart small plates and raw bar items.

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avec

615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

An instant success when it debuted in 2003, avec is the second restaurant from One Off Hospitality, the group behind Blackbird, Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria. The restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes, vino and beer.

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Omakase Yume

651 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60661

Having earned a Michelin star in 2021, Omakase Yume has solidified its place as one of the best-known and finest spots in Chicago for Japanese cuisine.

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Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

100 W. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60610

The restaurant chain launched in 1963 out of the founder's trailer. And now he boasts more than 48 units all over the country, including Alaska. Portillo's is most famous for fast food made to order, including hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. The chain has also developed a cult following for its chocolate cake AND chocolate cake milk shake.

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Marchesa

535 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

Kathryn Sullivan Alvera (Narcisse, Domaine and Prosecco) and partner Jason Clark are behind this sleek, multi-level River North establishment with a vintage Parisian vibe.

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Margeaux Brasserie

11 E. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611

One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.

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Lure Fishbar

616 N. Rush, Chicago, IL 60611

With locations in New York City, South Beach and now Chicago, Lure Fishbar lays out a spectacularly broad and deep selection of fish and seafood.

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Bar Goa

116 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.

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avec River North

141 W. erie street, Chicago, IL 60654

From One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group that brought you such Chicago classics as Blackbird, Publican and avec, comes avec River North, specializing in sophisticated yet casual Mediterranean-influenced cuisine

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Adorn

900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Adorn at the Four Seasons is a lively new restaurant from James Beard award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, serving exceptional food and full of surprises.

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Holu

2101 S. Jefferson, Chicago, IL 60616

Holu is an Asian Prime Steakhouse with tableside preparation of some of the finest beef you've ever had.

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Piccolo Sogno

2 locations in Chicago

On Chicago’s near north side, Piccolo Sogno is the “little dream” of Chef Tony Priolo, whose goal has been to serve the very finest in rustic Italian cuisine, using locally...

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Lowcountry (South Loop)

Lowcountry provides a comfortable and backyard-like environment to embrace the culture of social gatherings around a seafood boil. Our inspiration originates from childhood memories of family road trips to the gulf coast, and digging into lowcountry style seafood in bags set on picnic tables. An experience we’ve longed to share with our friends. That day has arrived, and we’re excited for the opportunity to share this experience…

Flaco's Tacos

We aren’t the fanciest taqueria in town. “Hip” isn’t even part of our vocabulary. Flaco’s Tacos just knows good, simple Mexican food: tacos, burritos, tamales, y quesadillas. Nada mas..

Eleven City Diner

Harkening back to old fashioned Jewish American delis of yesteryear, Eleven City Diner serves as a slick, wholesome homage to the past.

Jazz Showcase

Joe Segal's iconic jazz club, one of the oldest continuing jazz venues in the country, makes its third home in the South Loop.

Mercat a la Planxa

The historic Blackstone hotel gets a major makeover, and with it the arrival of Jose Garces' tapas bar specializing in Catalan cuisine. Small plate items range from cut-to-order charcuterie and cheeses to fresh seafood, steaks and chops, with an emphasis on meats and seafood served

Lobby Lounge at ShowPlace Icon Theatre

If you're sick of the typical stale popcorn, nachos and hot dogs when you go to the movie theater, this may be the solution for you--if you're heading to the South Loop. The lobby bar is the ideal alternative, offering bacon-infused popcorn, signature cocktails and an atmosphere that's expected of his ventures.

Flo & Santos

Italy meets Poland at this South Loop pizza joint and pub. The specialty is the thin-crust pizza, with items like salads, sandwiches (Italian beef, kielbasa, Polish Reuben) and apps (including wings, pierogis and a Polska sampler) rounding out the menu. Even the pizza is Polish at times--one is topped with kielbasa, sauerkraut and bacon.

South Loop Club

A sports bar located in the � of the South Loop of Chicago for 30+ years! New hours 11 am - midnight

Yolk (South Loop)

Yolk specializes in all things egg — omelets, scramblers, frittatas, and even an egg-topped breakfast pizza, plus pancakes, French toast, crepes, oatmeal, specialty juices and their own private-labeled premium coffee. The lunch menu features salads and sandwiches. Other locations are in Streeterville and River North.

Buddy Guy's Legends

Since its opening in June of ‘89, Buddy Guy’s Legends has built a reputation as the nation’s premier blues club. Mr. Guy’s personal reputation as the crowned king of Chicago’s electric blues scene and his 50+ years in the music business have made Buddy truly a legend himself. As a blues club, Legends is distinguished for its innovative scheduling of local, national, and international blues acts. In the nineteen years that Legends has been open, the stage has been graced by some of the world’s most talented musicians.

Chicago Curry House (Indian and Nepalese Restaurant)

Indian and Nepalese curries, tandoor dishes and other less common dishes like chicken momo dumplings feature at this South Loop spot.

Kurah Mediterranean Tapas

Mediterranean tapas with both traditional interpretations of European small plates, and contemporary reinventions.

The X Pot

With locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, The X Pot is opening in Chicago to offer a new kind of "dinner and show" experience .

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Modern Downtown Chicago Hotel near Grant Park. Discover business- and family-friendly lodging at the Best Western Grant Park, a downtown Chicago, Illinois hotel near Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile that offers well-appointed accommodations and such appealing amenities as an outdoor pool, onsite full service restaurant and bar, parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Bar Louie (Polk St.)

Bar Louie is an eclectic urban bar made famous for our signature martinis, cocktails and dynamic beer selection. Bar Louie also features an exceptional selection of burgers, small plates, and sandwiches.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Lowcountry (South Loop) restaurant

Momotaro

Pizzeria Due

Le Colonial - Chicago

Pops for Champagne

avec

Omakase Yume

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Marchesa

Margeaux Brasserie

Lure Fishbar

Bar Goa

avec River North

Adorn

Holu

Piccolo Sogno

Lowcountry (South Loop)

Flaco's Tacos

Eleven City Diner

Jazz Showcase

Mercat a la Planxa

Lobby Lounge at ShowPlace Icon Theatre

Flo & Santos

South Loop Club

Yolk (South Loop)

Buddy Guy's Legends

Chicago Curry House (Indian and Nepalese Restaurant)

Kurah Mediterranean Tapas

The X Pot

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Bar Louie (Polk St.)

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