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Chicago american Restaurant Reviews

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Welcome to our Chicago american restaurant reviews guide where you'll find top restaurants off the beaten path, both locally owned and chain. In fact, some of the best restaurants in the Chicago just might be the little mom and pop operations flying under the radar. For some of the best picks in Chicago, you've come to the right place.

Our Chicago restaurant reviews guide can help you make sense of the thousands of options out there. Happy eating!

Also check out our Best Restaurants in Chicago 2012 Guide


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Entre Nous Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (11/02/2007)
“We had a fabulous experience. Chef James made our experience special and individualized. We had things that were created for our dining experience. Thanks - we will be back.”

Petro's Restaurant & Bakery

 5.0 star(s)  (04/08/2008)
“the food over there is EXCELLENT and good for all occasions. there is something for everyone there, from hamburgers to soups to pastas and etc”

Petro's Restaurant & Bakery

 5.0 star(s)  (03/25/2009)
“Hi This place has the best chocolate donuts in the Chicagoland area. Also their pancakes are excellent. The greatest pancakes downtown. Their service is wonderful and coffee great. This is a breakfast place not to miss. I wish they were open on Sundays. Marina City, Chicago”

Petro's Restaurant & Bakery

 5.0 star(s)  (12/24/2010)
“AWESOME SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!”

Printers Row Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (05/13/2012)
“I have eaten 3 times at this establishment and I live out of state. I hope to be alive in 2013 and have my brother drive me there to enjoy it one more time. Everything is excellent and from scratch and organic. I had the privelege to meet the owner the first time and give him a copy of Organic ... ”

Gene & Georgetti

 5.0 star(s)  (02/15/2010)
“Was looking for Al to walk in also! Fantastic old Chicago feel!! If you are in Chicago, make this your first stop!”

Weber Grill Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (01/06/2005)
“Great food at very reasonable prices. I've been back several times, and can't get enough of the Weber Melt. It's so huge it's like a three-course meal on a bun. My vegetarian friend says good things about the grilled giant portobello. We both leave happy almost every time.”

Bar Toma

 5.0 star(s)  (11/03/1999)
“The food is always good, I love the fresh roasted garlic served with butter served to go with the bread. The place is always packed- the crowds are great for families who worry that their kids will be too loud. The Cosmopolitan martini's are among the best I've had. ”

Bar Toma

 5.0 star(s)  (05/17/2000)
“I have been to Chicago several times and never miss going to Bistro 110 for a martini and a great meal!! The atmosphere is fun and in the summer you can sit outside on the patio and people watch. It's a fun place with great service.”

Bar Toma

 5.0 star(s)  (03/27/2003)
“After a horrible experience at another restaurant that evening (See Geja's Cafe), My wife and I were starving. We saw Bistro 110 and took a chance. The Host, and wait staff were very accomadating and courteous. The food was excellent. I guarantee that on our next visit to Chicago we will dine there.”

Dicks Last Resort

 5.0 star(s)  (07/21/2005)
“This is not a place for those who cannot let loose. This is the best way to enjoy dinner with a bunch of friends. I moved out of Chicago & always come back to Dick's for a good time when I visit. You can't go wrong... it's a blast!”

Dicks Last Resort

 5.0 star(s)  (04/03/2006)
“it was great, had a good time, can't wait to go back.”

Dicks Last Resort

 5.0 star(s)  (12/19/2006)
“This place is for people who want to have fun, live music, I think every night, paper throwing, silly hats, rude waiters and bra's over the bar, hello, where else are you going to find that? NO WHERE, go to Dick's it's so much fun!”

Dicks Last Resort

 5.0 star(s)  (09/12/2008)
“My best girl friend and I went here a year ago and had a blast! My son loved the tshirt I brought him back home. I plan on taking my boyfriend when we go to Chicago next time. Make sure you get a hat!”

Cheescake Factory

 5.0 star(s)  (01/03/2000)
“My co-worker and I were in Chicago on business and went to eat on a friends suggestion. Was so pleasantly surprised. Everything was fun, good, and service was great! Cheesecake was amazing and delicious! Would go back on any business trip! ”

Cheescake Factory

 5.0 star(s)  (06/27/2000)
“Very good food...excellent cheesecake! Good food for the price!”

Uncle Sammy's Sandwich Classics

 5.0 star(s)  (01/23/2011)
“Bread is baked right in front of you throughout the day. my sandwich was still warm from the bread having just been pulled out! The brownies are amazing and huge! Try the little italy and ask for hot giardiniera!”

Bije's Grill & Bar

 5.0 star(s)  (01/12/2007)
“Bije's has the absolute BEST thin crust pizza on the Northwest side of Chicago, if not in Chicago alone! I should know since we owned and operated our own pizza place for several years. Service is outstanding, and everyone is very friendly and I can't think of anyplace else where you get your de... ”

Meritage Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (12/15/2004)
“Everything was splended. Imaginative, especially the desserts!! Loved the wine list, and was tempted to try almost everything on the menu. Must try. ask to sit in the "Chef's Dining Room" or whatever it is called. It was a little cozier and less crowded.”

Meritage Restaurant

 5.0 star(s)  (03/09/2005)
“Really beautiful place, great wine list, at very very reasonable prices. Food is great and the tasting menus with wine are sublime.”

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