Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Chicago

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Updated December 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 (1051)

$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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Jenny

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food. Staff is phenomenal and ambiance is perfect!

RL Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (7304)

$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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NatalieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great service and perfect food, it was an amazing experience

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4.8

4.8 (1610)

$31 to $50

American

Avondale

About the restaurant

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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Kortney

Dined 1 day ago

The food was incredible. I I had the burger and I could not stop eating it. The fries were the best. We went for brunch and we had options for lunch too. My friend had the mushroom omelette and it was simply out of this world. The food, the ambience, the setting, and the surface is absolutely outstanding.

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Daisies Chicago

4.7

4.7 (225)

$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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Rianna

Dined 2 days ago

Great food & amazing service! I think ordering their simple salad on top of their other appetizers and pastas really balanced out the meal!

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Experience

Daisies New Year’s Reservations!

Taste 222

4.9

4.9 (268)

$30 and under

American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Taste 222 is the storefront showcase of Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital and consulting firm that invests in remarkable food, beverage and restaurant concepts.

Taste 222 is a restaurant and event space focusing on unique experiences with an upscale vibe. We are a full-service restaurant with rich beverage and culinary offerings set in a beautiful space reminiscent of home.

We provide “Cheers”- like service. We know our customers’ names, their orders...we HUG! With a family-like atmosphere, Taste 222 provides great service, and delicious, comforting food in a warm and sophisticated environment.

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CorwinVIP

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

Great food and service with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

North Pond

4.8

4.8 (4784)

$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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Patrick

Dined 1 day ago

Moved away and have not been back for 4 yrs. Food quality was excellent and service was perfect. Better than we remembered

Willow Room

4.8

4.8 (1908)

$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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KyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food at good prices. Can reserve a spot , so no waiting.

The Evie

4.8

4.8 (790)

$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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LisaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service at The Evie on Christmas Eve. We started with two sushi rolls and absolutely loved both but the Spicy Tuna was our fav. Everyone in our party enjoyed their entree along with dessert. Abigail provided excellent service. We will be back!

The Gage

4.7

4.7 (12020)

$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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ConnieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great brunch - was happy to get a reservation on a Sunday morning. Good service and enjoyed our avocado toast, pancakes, etc.

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Popular dish

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

4.7

4.7 (2722)

$30 and under

American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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Ashley

Dined 2 days ago

The service was great! The menu was a little vague in terms of how dishes would be served, but our server answered our questions & was very friendly! Their brunch options include a specialty drink or fresh juice, which price-wise was nice! Our meal was reasonably priced, portions were a good size, and it was a cute atmosphere!

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