Best Family Style Restaurants in West Loop

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1. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2983)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 326 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.

2. Girl & the Goat

4.7

Exceptional(15325)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 244 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

3. il Carciofo

4.5

Awesome(486)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 123 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

4. Cabra - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(3228)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • West Loop

Booked 132 times today

Perched atop the Hoxton Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market, Cabra Chicago is a lively rooftop escape, inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Led by James Beard Award and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat) alongside longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra serves up crave-worthy dishes in a colorful and energetic setting. The restaurant’s airy, plant-filled ambiance, paired with its open kitchen and sweeping city views, creates a dynamic dining experience. Guests can savor a variety of shareable plates, from ceviches to savory meats, all bursting with the rich, fresh flavors of Peru.

5. Duck Duck Goat

4.7

Exceptional(5805)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 180 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.

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6. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2261)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 67 times today

Located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's go-to destination for steak, seafood, and live-fire cooking. The restaurant is modeled after Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s fascination with Argentinean asados: traditional backyard barbecues surrounding the flame. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the centerpiece for this downtown asado which embraces South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and of course, steak. The hearth also serves as the heart of the restaurant’s experiences such as dining at the Hearth Table. Join us for happy hour at our cocktail bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che Steakhouse & Bar delivers an authentic taste of Argentina in the heart of Chicago, seven nights a week.For large groups, private events, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.

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7. Bar Siena - West Loop

4.5

Awesome(3359)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 82 times today

Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!

8. Formento's

4.6

Exceptional(2936)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 67 times today

Located in Fulton Market District within Chicago’s bustling West Loop, Formento’s is an Italian restaurant steeped with the bright and fresh flavors of Italy. Created as a nod to the owner’s grandmother, guests will experience an array of dishes from house-made pastas, seasonal antipasti and wood-fired fish and steak. At Formento’s, Chef David Schwartz combines new world culinary creativity with generations past. Our world-class wine program offers guests more than 300 varietals from around world. Three private event spaces can accommodate parties of 10 to 200 guests in an intimate second floor loft overlooking Restaurant Row, featuring a private bar and amenities.

9. avec West Loop

4.8

Exceptional(995)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 98 times today

avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.

10. Swift & Sons

4.7

Exceptional(4835)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 75 times today

Swift & Sons is an American Steakhouse brought to you by Boka Restaurant Group. The stunning multi-room space was designed by the world-renowned design firm AvroKO and is located in the heart of the Fulton Market District — the birthplace of Chicago meatpacking. Executive Chef Chris Pandel's menu is based in traditional ideas and elevated with a modern approach that makes it unique in the Chicago steakhouse landscape. Signature dishes include the Beef Wellington, a staple of traditional steakhouse dining showcased with expertise in the Swift dining room.

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JodiVIP
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic all around! Our server was outstanding, took all his food recs and he was dead on with each. Tables very close together so it was loud- but we didn’t mind!
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Duck Duck GoatPrice: Expensive• Chinese• West Loop
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4.7
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Pamela
West Palm Beach •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Phenomenal food creatively prepared to perfection.
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.7
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Rubina
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our server and the manager went out of their way to accommodate our dietary restrictions. The food was also delicious!
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Cabra - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• West Loop
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4.7
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JacquelynVIP
Columbus •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing like always! Food was delicious and staff was incredible
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Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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Kerilyn
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was outstanding, service was awesome! Sit outside on the patio if you can
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.5

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