South Loop · Chicago

Best lunch Restaurants in South Loop

The highest-rated lunch spots in South Loop, Chicago — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.

8 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Oliver’s
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

Oliver’s

Oliver’s is a contemporary restaurant in South Loop in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 453 reviews
2
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Dearborn
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

The Dearborn

The Dearborn is one of the better-known contemporary spots in South Loop in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.7
Based on 9300 reviews
3
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Gage
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

The Gage

The Gage is one of the better-known contemporary spots in South Loop in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.6
Based on 5077 reviews
4
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eleven City Diner
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

Eleven City Diner

Eleven City Diner is one of the better-known contemporary spots in South Loop in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.5
Based on 5667 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant is a contemporary restaurant in South Loop in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.5
Based on 2132 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lowcountry South Loop
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

Lowcountry South Loop

Lowcountry South Loop is a contemporary restaurant in South Loop in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 2425 reviews
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Half Sour
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

Half Sour

Half Sour is a contemporary restaurant in South Loop in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.4
Based on 966 reviews
8
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Exchange
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ContemporarySouth Loopmoderate

The Exchange

The Exchange is a contemporary restaurant in South Loop in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.4
Based on 319 reviews

Common questions

What are the best lunch restaurants in South Loop?

The top lunch restaurants in South Loop, Chicago include Oliver’s, The Dearborn, The Gage. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.

How many lunch restaurants are in South Loop?

TastyPals currently tracks 8 lunch restaurants in South Loop, Chicago.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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