Best Seasonal Restaurants in South Loop

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1. Grant Park Bistro

4.2

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 10 times today

Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

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2. Aurelio's Pizza South Loop

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • South Loop

Booked 1 time today

Aurelio's Pizza was awarded, 2016 Chicago Tribune's "Top 25 Pizzas" for their thin crust cheese and sausage pizza.Aurelio’s is Chicagoland's first and the nation's fifth established pizza chain. With a history as rich and entrenched in the community as the pizza it’s famous for, the very first Aurelio’s restaurant opened on Ridge Road in Homewood, IL as the pride and joy of Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. who decided to give it a go as a restaurateur at the age of 26. With its legendary "old oven" dating back to 1959 in its Homewood location, Aurelio’s was a pioneer in the concept of the Family Pizzeria in the United States and helped to launch pizza into the American lexicon. Since that time, Aurelio’s has become a favorite pizzeria franchise to 41 locations across six states, growing a strong fan base for the taste of Aurelio’s. Learn more at www.aureliospizza.com.

3. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3303)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 171 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.

4. Tre Dita

4.8

Exceptional(793)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 106 times today

Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. If booking in the dining room at Tre Dita, you will enjoy a menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. If booking in the Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy a smaller menu of stuzzi, antipasti, handmade pastas and entrees. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.

5. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14907)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 184 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

6. il Carciofo

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4.8

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 146 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

7. RL Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(7291)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 91 times today

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.

8. Sepia

4.8

Exceptional(5379)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 25 times today

Seamlessly melding refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary, Sepia has the feel of an instant classic. The stylish space is warm and inviting, comfortable yet lively. The easy elegance of the room serves as the perfect backdrop for the inventive American cuisine. Chef Andrew Zimmerman's product-driven, seasonal menu showcases the purity and quality of the ingredients, letting both the ingredients and his passion for what he does shine through. Sepia celebrates tradition – with a modern twist.To book reservations of 10 or larger, please email info@sepiachicago.com!

9. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7170)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 98 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

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10. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

4.9

Exceptional(17587)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • River North (Chicago)

Booked 181 times today

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.

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Cara
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wow! Amazing! So glad I was able to snag reservations! Want to go back and try more. Tried the Green beans, poke, goat belly and pork belly. We loved it all. Amazing textures and flavors.
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8
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Angela
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of the best dinners I’ve ever had. Jess was the sweetest and most knowledgeable server, who made us feel relaxed and comfortable, and suggested an amazing bottle of wine to pair perfectly with our dishes. Everything was fantastic and it was a great experience!
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Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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4.8
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TylerVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service, food, and view were absolutely fantastic! We’ll definitely be back to enjoy this experience again. Thank you for making our special night even more memorable in such a great city, far from home.
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Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.8
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Phil
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
We had their Thanksgiving Buffet. Very reasonably priced. The buffet offered all of your traditional Thanksgiving foods(Turkey, Stuffing, Potatoes and Gravy) along with a very tasty salmon and very well prepared New York Strip. The service was excellant and we would return to try their regular menu
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Grant Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• South Loop
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4.2
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Domnitz13
Wisconsin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2019
Quite possibly the best pizza I’ve ever eaten in my life. Amazing ingredients, perfect crust, great sauce. Loved every bite.
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Aurelio's Pizza South LoopPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• South Loop
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4.5

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1. Grant Park Bistro

2. Aurelio's Pizza South Loop

3. Rose Mary

4. Tre Dita

5. Girl & the Goat

6. il Carciofo

7. RL Restaurant

8. Sepia

9. Boka

10. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

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