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Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated November 05, 2024

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


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4.9
4.9 (231)
$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
Matthew
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
The prime rib weekend special chef special was absolutely delicious tender it was so good the California Burger never disappoints in the new tried the jalapeno popper Burger very good
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4.9
4.9 (1036)
$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.
Top review
Meredithvip
Dined on Nov 1, 2024
Incredible food and ambience. Such a cool vibe and one dish was better than the next - eggplant was a fan fave! Hostess did warn us another table was coming in 30 mins before we even go our entree which put a little damper on the mood.
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4.8
4.8 (485)
$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
Martinvip
Dined on Oct 30, 2024
The fish special was fabulous! The cocktails were unique and delicious. We had a most enjoyable dinner.
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4.9
4.9 (2546)
$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.

Top review
Lindavip
Dined 3 days ago
Great entrees! We also enjoyed gumbo, salads and a one-bite dessert.
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4.9
4.9 (7181)
$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.

Top review
Marthavip
Dined 3 days ago
The Dover Sole is my favorite, aleays a pleasant place to gave lunch. Old fashioned, elegant and cozy
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4.8
4.8 (1721)
$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.
Top review
Rickvip
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent food and service. Large portions. Great neighborhood spot if you want to get out for a nice dinner.
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4.8
4.8 (1566)
$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.

Top review
Gloriavip
Dined 1 day ago
Dinner for 4 with shared small plates to start - delicious. Entrees were inventive and flavorful. Great cocktails and wine selection. Best of all you can dine with carnivores and vegetarians- they are equally happy. That is a bonus!
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4.7
4.7 (140)
$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.

Top review
Kit
Dined 2 days ago
One of if not the best dining experiences we've had in Chicago since moving here. Fantastic drinks, starters, AND delicious gluten free pasta!
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4.6
4.6 (206)
$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.


Top review
NestorS
Dined on Jun 8, 2024
I just ordered the R burger. I didn’t realize how huge it was, but it was definitely worth the price. And my server was super kind. I already made another reservation for next week.
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4.8
4.8 (1529)
$31 to $50
American
Northbrook
About the restaurant
House 406 is a modern American restaurant perfect for your next date night. Our extensive spirits, wine & beer list offer something for everyone.

Please note that all outdoor reservations will be made either in our heated tent or open air seating with additional heaters. All reservations will be limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Parties later then 15 minutes will forfeit their table.

Top review
Doug
Dined 7 days ago
Scott our server provided us with outstanding service.
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