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Tabu
379 reviews4.4Latin American$$$$West TownBooked 110 times today
Barrel Cheese & Wine
22 reviews4.7Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service$$$$Lakeview / East LakeviewBooked 10 times today
Tricycle Chicago
94 reviews4.3American$$$$Bucktown / Wicker Park
Fox & Hound - Schaumburg
49 reviews4.1American$$$$SchaumburgBooked 7 times today
H.O.M.E.
6 reviews3.5American$$$$Arlington HeightsBooked 3 times today
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1923 reviews4.7Global, International$$$$West LoopBooked 30 times todayBoka
6237 reviews4.8Contemporary American$$$$Lincoln ParkBooked 55 times todayGirl & the Goat
12913 reviews4.8Contemporary American$$$$West LoopBooked 126 times todayCira
1304 reviews4.6Mediterranean$$$$West LoopBooked 100 times todayMomotaro
3212 reviews4.7Japanese$$$$West LoopBooked 112 times todayMarisol at the MCA
932 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$Gold Coast / StreetervilleBooked 23 times todayElske
781 reviews4.6American$$$$West LoopBooked 25 times todayUntitled Supper Club
2398 reviews4.6American$$$$River North (Chicago)Booked 36 times todaySepia
4637 reviews4.8Contemporary American$$$$West LoopBooked 36 times todayParachute
1541 reviews4.7Korean$$$$Avondale / Irving ParkBooked 27 times todaygoosefoot
1001 reviews4.9Contemporary American$$$$Lincoln SquareBooked 4 times todayFunkenhausen
820 reviews4.7Contemporary American$$$$West TownBooked 8 times todaygoosefoot food and wine
100 reviews4.9Contemporary French / American$$$$Lincoln Square
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The Near West Side of Chicago is jam-packed with plenty of various restaurants, all doing their part to make up a very diverse array of dining options. You can have some time-tested and beloved American favorites like nachos, wings, and burgers in one of the many warm and cozy taverns or bar and grill restaurants nearby. If you've got a hankering for some Mexican, try out one of the eateries close by for a great helping of quesadillas, chimichangas, tacos, and more. There's also no shortage of authentic Italian restaurants in the area where you can try the likes of old favorites ranging from calamari and stuffed dates to risotto, veal, rib eye, and beef short ribs.
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