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- EErikChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe best pizza in Chicago! Fantastic service and pizza is so filling.More infoLou Malnati's - South LoopPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• South Loop•4.6
- PpatriciaChicago / Illinois •6 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 7, 2024The server was awesome the food came out timely and the drinks were good. The hostess was so nice and sweet.More infoBurger Bar ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Burgers• South Loop•4.4
- AAdriannaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Sep 3, 2024The server made fantastic recommendations and was a delight. The portions were good, and the drinks were strong. Thank you Alex for a good night !More infoTAK Korean BistroPrice: Moderate• Korean• South Loop•4.7
- JJosephNew York City •34 reviews4.0Dined on Aug 14, 2024Menu was slightly inflexible, but food was prepared well and views of the park are very pleasantMore infoGrant Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• South Loop•3.8
- DDomnitz13Wisconsin •8 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 14, 2019Quite possibly the best pizza I’ve ever eaten in my life. Amazing ingredients, perfect crust, great sauce. Loved every bite.More infoAurelio's Pizza South LoopPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• South Loop•4.5
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South Loop offers a variety of dining options that draw people in from all over. One will find a vast array of eateries near the neighborhood's museums and historical areas like Japanese and Thai cuisine as well as some of Chicago’s top casual restaurants. If you're in the mood for something else in the neighborhood, you can get pierogi from a Polish restaurant or tapas from a Mexican restaurant. Visitors should be sure to sample local home-grown flavors like the Windy City’s very own deep dish-style pizza and authentic Chicago-styled hot dogs. For those who simply want a classic burger and a craft brew, try one of the pubs around the Chicago Bears’ Soldier Field.
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Child friendly restaurants in South Loop include Lou Malnati's - South Loop, Tapas Valencia and Pizano's Pizza and Pasta - Indiana Ave.
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