Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Chicago / Illinois? 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!

Molly's Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (492)

$30 and under

American

Mount Carroll

About the restaurant

Located in Mount Carroll, IL, Molly’s Kitchen & Bar serves
Classic Cuisine and Cocktails made from scratch.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Molly’s is a gem- a must try and repeat! Best around the Midwest. Keep up the good work

The FourNine

4.8

4.8 (239)

$30 and under

American

Mount Zion

About the restaurant

Small restaurant packed with an amazing menu, and cold beer. We give Mt Zion a flavor profile that you do not get in any other restaurant in town.

Top review

Betty

Dined 2 days ago

If you’re looking for a great restaurant in Mt Zion, this is it. Very friendly and efficient wait staff, a well rounded menu and light jazzy background music. We will eat here again soon.

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Popular dish

Smash Burger

Ada Street

4.9

4.9 (1048)

$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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MadelineVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, Delicious meal, Fantastic music, VIBES ARE HIGH HERE

Bluegrass

4.9

4.9 (2577)

$30 and under

American

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value.
Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.

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AlexaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always a pleasure and a treat to dine at Bluegrass. The hosts are so gracious, the food is always delicious, and the service is excellent. Our favorite dishes are the orange chicken and the smoked chicken which is a Tuesday night special. The latter is served with the most scrumptious corn pudding. Our friend had the tilapia which she really enjoyed. You can't go wrong with any menu choice there.

RL Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (7282)

$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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DrewVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Lunch was great. Staff was very accommodative to us and our 5 week old son

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4.6

4.6 (364)

$30 and under

American

O'Hare Airport

About the restaurant

Hooters is the place to be for great seafood, signature burgers and sandwiches, specialty salads, ice cold beer, a full liquor bar and of course, our world famous chicken wings served up in one of our signature sauces. With a casual, upbeat atmosphere, and plenty of HD TV’s, you’ll have a front row seat to all the games. Hooters, the original wing joint.

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BobbyVIP

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Sat with Diamond today, outstanding service and very nice and friendly!

Eden

4.8

4.8 (1600)

$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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CHRIS

Dined 2 days ago

Fine ingredients in a smooth and friendly environment.

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Sparkling New Year's Eve Specials at Eden

Moveable Feast + Co

4.8

4.8 (377)

$30 and under

American

Wheaton

About the restaurant

MOVEABLE FEAST IS A NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE + CATERING COMPANY THAT BRINGS ARTISANAL COOKING FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOUR TABLE

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Michal

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Aesthetically beautiful place! Food was delicious, service was kind and immediately made us feel comfortable and welcome. I feel as though it’s the type of place you could dress up and make it a fancy dinner but also just stop by for a casual dining date. Will definitely be back!

Edge by Goldmoor Inn

4.8

4.8 (1018)

$31 to $50

American

Galena

About the restaurant

Oct 2022 - Rated Tripadvisor Best of The Best - Top 10 Date Night Restaurant In The U.S.
Unmatched Old World décor, a diverse wine cellar, and premier personal service are all complemented by our chef's creative cuisine. Enjoy dining in one of our cozy booths, elegant tables with breathtaking views overlooking the Mississippi River or our interactive Chef's Table.

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Rhonda

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing food and ambience! Always enjoy visiting with the owners.

EJ's Place

4.8

4.8 (1746)

$31 to $50

American

Skokie

About the restaurant

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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Laurie

Dined 1 day ago

The food was superb!! Waiter Johnny was great. Atmosphere was perfect!! Great evening!!

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Popular dish

Crab Cake

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