Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Chicago

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Chicago? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ada Street

4.9

4.9 (1021)

$31 to $50

American

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Located in the Elston Industrial District--not quite Bucktown, not quite Lincoln Park--Ada Street offers dinner service five days a week.

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Kelsey

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely spectacular! Hands down one of the best eating experiences I’ve ever had in Chicago. The food was incredible and both the owner and chef treated us so well.

Eden

4.8

4.8 (1549)

$31 to $50

American

Avondale

About the restaurant

*** Our eden team is grateful and proud to announce that we won the 2024 Judges’ Choice Award at Chicago Gourmet’s Annual Hamburger Hop competition. *** Available on our lunch and brunch menu for a limited time!

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation.

Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

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Missy

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service! Definitely recommend Eden!

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Experience

Weekend Brunch & Lunch Specials

Experience

Weekday Lunch Prix Fixe | Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Weekday Dinner Prix Fixe | Wednesdays & Thursdays

Daisies Chicago

4.7

4.7 (82)

$31 to $50

American

Logan Square

About the restaurant

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm.

Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.

Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays.
Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day.
Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day.
We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served.

Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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Karenvip

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful night out for a birthday celebration. The pasta dishes were delicious

RL Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (7105)

$31 to $50

American

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.

Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere.
RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

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WILLIAMvip

Dined 5 days ago

Every time we come to Chicago we do lunch here. Always had a nice experience. Food is consistently great. Don’t expect a quiet dining experience

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4.9

4.9 (4729)

$50 and over

American

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style.

We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses.

North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm.
Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe.

We do not offer valet parking.
Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables.
All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room.
We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.
A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.

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Sarahvip

Dined 1 day ago

Celebrated our 34th Anniversary tonight! Lovely evening with fantastic service and food.

Willow Room

4.8

4.8 (1860)

$31 to $50

American

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Willow Room is located in Lincoln park, serving European/American bistro food set in a classic yet unique atmosphere.

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SueGrayvip

Dined 5 days ago

Monday nights Willow Room offers a $38 prix fixe. After a Steppenwolf program we discovered this special. The choices were varied and all some of the best offerings on the menu. The short ribs were incredible. Our waitress April was very attentive and made our meal even more enjoyable

The Evie

4.8

4.8 (655)

$31 to $50

American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Led by a team of lifelong Chicago restaurant figures, The Evie is a locally-owned upscale dining destination located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Led by Partner George Archos (Wildberry Café), Chef-Partner Nick Nitti (Forno Rosso, Lucia Rose, Cucina 3 Italian), and Executive Chef Phil Rubino (Spiaggia, L2O, Cicchetti), the restaurant provides city locals and visitors a place to unwind and indulge while overlooking iconic Michigan Avenue. Named after George’s mother and daughter, the concept puts family at the forefront, with an emphasis on warm, Midwestern hospitality.

Evie offers full lunch/dinner and weekend brunch, presenting a menu of reimagined American classics and city favorites, spotlighting dishes like chef-crafted sushi rolls, freshly baked breads, Chicago-style Wagyu hotdogs, and USDA prime steaks. Complementing the menu, our dynamic beverage program weaves together seasonality and elegance, featuring an array of classic and craft cocktails, sake, beer & wine.

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Gustavo

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, my partner loved the jalapeno sushi rolls and the bread was delicious.

Doc B's Restaurant - Gold Coast

4.7

4.7 (1306)

$30 and under

American

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant + Bar serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of entree-sized salads, "very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, housemade pizza, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Chicago (Gold Coast) is located just steps away from the 900 North Michigan Shops, as well as Michigan Avenue and offers weekday happy hour.

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Cheryl

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

Kayla provides fantastic service - she was attentive without being overbearing, and gave great recommendations. Grilled artichoke, crispy potatoes and salmon.

Nettare

4.7

4.7 (22)

$50 and over

American

West Town

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of West Town, Chicago, Nettare celebrates the bounty of the Midwest and Great Lakes region with a menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and artisanal products. From farm-fresh vegetables to locally sourced meats and freshwater fish, every plate and pour is crafted to highlight the region's culinary heritage. Our cocktail and wine program complements these flavors with carefully curated selections, ensuring each sip enhances your experience. By day, our café and bottle shop at the front offer a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy specialty coffees, baked goods, and a thoughtfully curated selection of local wines and craft beers, welcoming both locals and visitors alike to indulge in the flavors of our home. Try our tasting menu with a beverage pairing to indulge in the full experience.

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Azzamvip

Dined 4 days ago

Service was excellent. Recommendations were honest and accurate. A seasoned staff with excellent chefs in a beautiful little spot on West Chicago Ave.

The Gage

4.7

4.7 (11821)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / Loop

About the restaurant

The Gage has become a perennial favorite of locals and visitors alike for over ten years by effortlessly blending European influence with American style. The restaurant serves refined, rustic cuisine, innovative libations and an award-winning wine list all in a lively, convivial setting. Known as a “must visit” among Chicago’s dining scene, The Gage continues to evolve by serving well-rounded food and beverage menus that feature classic dishes and drinks with contemporary twists rooted in tradition.

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Annevip

Dined 2 days ago

Food was excellent (steak salad and scallop special). The owner stopped by our table, as he often does when I visit, and when finding we were celebrating our birthdays, he brought over complimentary split of champagne and also included a piece of delicious cheese cake with poached pear for dessert. The food and service are consistently excellent.

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