LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in the Midwest

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LGBTQ-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.

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41 Restaurants

Updated August 05, 2022

Restaurants:	Panka Peruvian Restaurant, Anteprima, One North Kitchen & Bar…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Peruvian, Italian, American…
Neighborhoods:	Des Moines, Andersonville, Downtown / Loop…

Panka Peruvian Restaurant

$$$$

Peruvian

Des Moines

4.4

25 reviews

Great food and drinks!

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Anteprima is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is seasonal and always excellent! The cod special was amazing and I am still thinking about the zucchini flower starter. Amazing! The staff is super accommodating and very knowledgeable. Love this place!

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One North Kitchen & Bar

$$$$

American

Downtown / Loop

4.6

1398 reviews

Had a good experience and would recommend One North Kitchen. Good ambiance. Sat outside. Salmon was very good. Only complaint is that portions were small.

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DS Tequila Company

$$$$

Mexican / Southwestern

Lakeview / East Lakeview

4.6

346 reviews

Our server was very accommodating and the food and beverages were excellent! We got the bottomless mimosas and the breakfast chimichanga.

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Eduardo's Enoteca - Gold Coast

$$$$

Italian

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.7

301 reviews

Love the intimacy of the small restaurant and the servers are kind, helpful and attentive. One of my favorite spots in Chicago

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SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom

$$$$

Californian

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.8

493 reviews

Excellent ladies lunch in a warm and beautiful environment. Service was fantastic, special shout out to our server Allie. Felt pampered yet comfortable. Gorgeous high end boutique to shop afterwards.

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Crispy Chicks

$$$$

American

Lakeview / East Lakeview

4.3

29 reviews

We found this lovely gem while visiting Boystown. I must say I was so happy to have found this place! The ambiance and whole vibe was welcoming and wonderful! Food was good as well! I loved the mural when walking into the place! I absolutely loved the creative name as well! Then to find out it turned into a lesbian bar after a certain time was magical! I can’t wait to return back this weekend!

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Takito Street - Lincoln Park

$$$$

Mexican

Lincoln Park

4.6

144 reviews

All the employees made it a great experience. The host let us know about future salsa nights, our servers were attentive and so friendly

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Cinco Mexican Kitchen

$$$$

Mexican

Uptown

4.7

15 reviews

We loved the tacos and guacamole. Cinco Mexican Kitchen is better than any restaurant that we've been to in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.

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Lark

$$$$

Unspecified

Lakeview / East Lakeview

4.3

38 reviews

The pizza was AMAZING and the bartender made some great sangrias. The vibe was chill and everyone was super friendly!

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La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Little Village

$$$$

Mexican

Chicago

4.8

24 reviews

Love this place their food is always so good and the attention is very good too !

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Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant

$$$$

Greek

Palos Hills

4.5

240 reviews

This is the best Greek food we’ve had since we left the city in the days of Greek Town and Mythos. Highly recommend…they know how to do every aspect of a pleasant dining experience!

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Craft309 Kitchen + Bar

$$$$

American

Peoria/East Peoria

2.8

19 reviews

It was a quiet Easter lunch, but our server was very friendly, and made a great recommendation on the brisket biscuit. All the food and drink was good. We started with the Nachos... The toppings are a bit hidden so that could be improved but it was good. Two at the table had macs they enjoyed (Crab and 309).

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Broadgauge

$$$$

American

Petersburg

4.7

509 reviews

Another excellent meal! We had the pork loin and salmon special and they were both excellent. It was Chef Sean Keeley’s first night at the helm and although the basic Broadguage dinner menu remains, it has been tweaked a bit to include some vegetarian/keto/gluten free items. I’m sure there are many who will appreciate that addition. As for the service, we had Rick who is the epitome of what a server should be. We absolutely love him and appreciate all that he does to make our dining experience in such a beautiful place a special treat.

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Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

$$$$

American

Rosemont

4.2

51 reviews

The breakfast was amazing and the drinks were great!!!!

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Market Table - The Alexander

$$$$

American

Downtown Indy

3.9

177 reviews

Our second visit to Market Table for the Drag Brunch event. Andy and the restaurant staff are always consistently great as are the entertainers. Truly a great time for something different than a bar setting for great entertainment.

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Byrne's Grilled Pizza

$$$$

Pizza Bar

South Indy

4.8

30 reviews

Great first experience at Byrne’s! Pizza was delicious and not too heavy. The thin crust was nice and crispy! The salads were also good. We enjoyed dining outdoors while enjoying our meal.

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Board and You Bistro & Wine Bar

$$$$

Bistro

New Albany

4.9

907 reviews

The food was fantastic with large portions. I asked for a drink not on the menu and it was made to perfection. It was our anniversary and they made it very special for us! Will be back with our kids and their spouses!

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J. Paul's Dining Room @ The Kirby

$$$$

American

Saugatuck

4.5

169 reviews

The food was great, the back patio was perfect, and our waitress was fantastic. We had a wonderful experience.

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Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

$$$$

Contemporary American

Saugatuck

4.8

763 reviews

Food was great, service was great, would highly recommend Coast 236!

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Ocean Prime - Troy

$$$$

Seafood

Troy

4.7

5500 reviews

Another great meal at Ocean Prime. Cameron Mitchell knows how to do it!!!

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C.A.Y.A. Smoke House Grill

$$$$

Barbecue

Novi

4.5

107 reviews

Don't walk...run to caya. The best kept secret around. Food is amazing and so is the service. We drive from northville and have the greatest meal every time!!

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Boat Club Restaurant and Bar

$$$$

American

Duluth

4.7

1175 reviews

Lovely setting, of course. We were welcomed by both the initial greeter and the staff who led us to our table. Our server was helpful and very well trained. Totally nice experience. Fitgers staff are consistently helpful and pleasant.

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Urban Eatery

$$$$

American

Uptown

4.7

1302 reviews

The people working at UE are always nice and friendly! Great place to go! The wings, lamb burger and sweet potato fries are a favorite!

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Silver Creek Chophouse

$$$$

Steakhouse

Two Harbors

4.8

36 reviews

Excellent service, great setting and

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Prime Social - Kansas City

$$$$

Cocktail Bar

E. Kansas City

4.8

297 reviews

Jojo was incredible! He’s so kind, attentive, and accommodating! A+ service. He’s the perfect example as to why we have girls night at Prime Social!

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Ocean Prime - Kansas City

$$$$

Seafood

Kansas City

4.7

459 reviews

Celebrating our son’s birthday. Treated lovely with a dessert

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Asador del Sur

$$$$

Latin American

Maplewood

4.7

372 reviews

Second time here, 6 diners each time, every item has been excellent. Very quiet on Saturday mornings — great place for brunch!

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The Sliced Pint

$$$$

Pizza Bar

St. Louis

3.4

17 reviews

Delicious Pizza! Such a great place to rest and grab a bite and a cocktail. Loved they were playing Mozart and Beethoven full blast. The kitchen manager was also the bartender and our server. He was fantastic.

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DISH Restaurant

$$$$

Contemporary American

Lincoln

4.7

660 reviews

This was our first time at Dish. Everything was so delicious and beautiful and our server was awesome.

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Ché - OTR

$$$$

Argentinean

Over the Rhine

4.6

498 reviews

Great food and great service.

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Lago East Bank

$$$$

Italian

The Flats

4.3

990 reviews

Nice Good happy

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Sora

$$$$

Sushi

Downtown Cleveland

4.4

138 reviews

Sora is amazing, we love the Sushi! Great place to eat before you go out on a Saturday night or if you are looking for just good Japanese cuisine. We will definitely be back soon.

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BrightSide-Cleveland

$$$$

American

Ohio City

0 reviews

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Marcella's

$$$$

Italian

Short North - Arena District

4.7

4686 reviews

I was dining alone. I was put at the back near the kitchen, but I actually preferred being a little more visible. Also because I was dining alone, the service was really fast, but well paced. My only disappointment was that there were no half size salads. I ordered the Italian salad at the suggestion of the server. It was a tad smaller but cost the same. And there was too much heat. Too many pepperoncini. It may have also been the large pieces of salami. I'd like to have a half size Caesar or a green salad with more bite sized pieces. Oh, and I should not be able to see the bottom of my coffee cup. It should be brewed stronger. But I highly recommend the baked rigatoni.

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Sycamore

$$$$

American

German Village

4.7

187 reviews

Good food. Great expresso martini! Great service. Cool vibe.

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Del Mar SoCal Kitchen

$$$$

Californian

Columbus

4.7

1607 reviews

Great service and amazing food!!! I will be back!

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Mahall's - Lakewood

$$$$

American

Lakewood

4.2

4 reviews

Had the biscuits and gravy for brunch it was excellent, was pleasantly surprised that the food was this good. Had a bite of the waffle with the berry compote, also very good especially the compote. Overall well done.

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D’Vino

$$$$

Contemporary Italian

Madison

4.7

268 reviews

Beautiful evening to sit outside for a later evening meal at D'Vino. We ordered and thoroughly enjoyed a red wine from Puglia. Because we were not starving we shared the Eggplant Parmesean. It was cooked to perfection! We also shared a dessert a creamy delicious Tiramisu. Next time, we will dine earlier and I will order my own entre. Too good to share.

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The Mecca

$$$$

American

Milwaukee

3.9

377 reviews

We went for a memorial dinner for my son and they made the experience less sad. They even placed a small cuddly lion at each place setting. They were amazing.

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Trouble and Sons Pizzeria

$$$$

Italian

Whitefish Bay

4.8

312 reviews

Wonderful dinner with friends. We miss the “Moxi” pizza but the new offerings were wonderful.

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