Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Chicago

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Chicago? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

312 Fish Market

5.0

5 (22)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Lower West Side

About the restaurant

Hidden inside 88 Marketplace is 312 Fish Market -- a sushi lover's dream. We take great pride in improving upon your favorite nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, sushi rolls, and party sets in new and creative ways.

As we do not compromise on quality, our chef sources the best fish from all over the world including Tuna, Madai, Kanpachi, Uni, Caviar, and more.

312 Fish Market is a BYOB establishment.

Closed every Wednesday.

We are also available for pickup, delivery and catering.

Please reach us at 312FishMarket@gmail.com or 872-222-7288.

Top review

OraliaVIP

Dined on Mar 14, 2025

Beautiful place for dinner! Will definitely come back

Jeong

5.0

5 (870)

$50 and over

Contemporary Korean

West Town

About the restaurant

Modern Korean dining in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere.

At the moment, we are very limited in regards to accommodating dietary restrictions. We can only accommodate pescatarians. We are a very small team at the moment and once we are streamlined we will be accepting more dietary restrictions! Please bear with us!

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Jay

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

From NYC - to have a chef who trained at la Bernadin is very good value. Staff was excellent. The tables for two would be for 4 or more in NYC.

Rollapalooza

5.0

5 (370)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.

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Tayyyyy

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

This will always be our favorite neighborhood sushi spot!

Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill

4.9

4.9 (44)

$30 and under

Japanese

West Town

About the restaurant

Step into Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill and be transported to a world of culinary artistry. This family-owned gem in Chicago's West Town neighborhood offers a vibrant and playful atmosphere, where modern Japanese cuisine meets artistic flair.

**A Feast for the Senses:**

Yuzu's menu is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. From the delicate sashimi platters adorned with intricate edible art to the sizzling robata-grilled skewers, each dish is a masterpiece. Indulge in signature maki rolls like the "Over the Rainbow," a vibrant explosion of tuna, salmon, and avocado, or savor the melt-in-your-mouth grilled salmon topped with a tangy Yuzu sauce.

**Beyond the Plate:**

The ambiance at Yuzu is as captivating as the food. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary magic firsthand, while the energetic atmosphere is fueled by old-school hip-hop beats. The walls are adorned with intricate Japanese comic characters, adding a touch of whimsy to the space.

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Liz

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Very fresh sushi. The service was outstanding. Great vibe

Nancy's Pizza - West Loop

4.9

4.9 (91)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

West Loop

About the restaurant

Nancy's Pizza, the iconic Chicago brand that invented the stuffed pizza, has finally arrived in the heart of Chicago's restaurant district at 1000 West Washington in the West Loop. We have a story to tell, and we're telling it in a swanky spot that pays homage to its 1971 roots. While the menu is dominated by the brand's famous stuffed pizza, Nancy's offers a variety of pizza styles, including thin crust and "rustic" pizza, along with chef-created salads, pastas, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Most importantly, every item on the menu is made with only the freshest ingredients, and the comfortable bar features a selection of craft, imported and domestic beer (rotated seasonally) on draft and in bottles, signature cocktails and a nice selection of wine. The restaurant's design evokes the 1970s in tasteful surroundings with winks at retro design including lots of wood veneer, wallpaper that varies from flocked and geometrically patterned to an homage to Andy Warhol in the men's roo

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Juan CarlosVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Roccos party is the Best pizza in town and the service was outstanding!!! Great place to visit!!!

Dove's Luncheonette

4.9

4.9 (23)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Drawing inspiration from bygone diners, Dove’s Luncheonette is your local neighborhood diner featuring southern-inspired Mexican cuisine, alongside a tequila and mezcal-focused bar program, and vinyl records.

Interested in hosting an event or large group with us?
Email vipevents@oneoffhospitality.com to book with us today!

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Francisco

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Service was great and food was delicious. Can’t ask for anything better.

Roscoe's Tavern

4.9

4.9 (216)

$30 and under

American

Roscoe Village

About the restaurant

Welcome to Roscoe’s Tavern, Chicago’s leader in nightlife and entertainment. Guests must be 21+ and present valid ID for entry.

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Megan

Dined 6 days ago

This place was AMAZING!!! My first ever drag brunch, the ladies were all beautiful and energetic. Shoutout the host Batty Davis for interacting with our table, a queen. Overall the food and service were perfect, I already want to come back

Franco's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (675)

$30 and under

Italian

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.

Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.

Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."

You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

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Axel

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

New Favorite Spot for Italian Food on the south side of Chicago and of course my local neighborhood. They made a small gesture on my wife’s birthday on short notice which was perfect. 10/10 food and drinks must try tortellini carbonara

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

4.9

4.9 (17872)

$50 and over

Seafood

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers such as our 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

Jessie provided the best recommendations and outstanding service to complement the delicious food and drinks!

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The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

4.9

4.9 (86)

$50 and over

Japanese

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

The Omakase Room at Sushi-san is a culmination of Master Sushi Chefs Kaze Chan and Shigeru Kitano’s combined experience defining the Chicago sushi scene. While the menu and service are informed by tradition, guests can expect a transcendent experience that breaks down the formality and austerity usually accompanying omakase dining. Each dinner in the warm, modern, and intimate ten-seat space features luxury ingredients from around the world. Sophisticated and carefully curated beverage pairings are available to complement the meal.

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

18 exceptional courses. 10 guests seated around the chef preparing the courses. The accompanying wine/sake selection was outstanding.

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Experience

Omakase Reservation Deposit

Experience

Omakase Reservation Deposit

Experience

Master Sake-Brewer Dinner deposit

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