Best central Restaurants in Chicago

The best restaurants for central in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.

11 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
central in Chicago
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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.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.8
Based on 453 reviews
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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
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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.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.6
Based on 5077 reviews
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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
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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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cindy's Rooftop
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ContemporaryThe Loopmoderate

Cindy's Rooftop

Cindy's Rooftop is one of the better-known contemporary spots in The Loop in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

The Looplunchbusiness dinner

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4.4
Based on 5501 reviews
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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.

South Looplunchdinner

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4.4
Based on 2425 reviews
8
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
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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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Elephant & Castle
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ContemporaryThe Loopmoderate

Elephant & Castle

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

The Looplunchbusiness dinner

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4.3
Based on 2953 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Beatnik On The River
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ContemporaryThe Loopmoderate

Beatnik On The River

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

The Looplunchbusiness dinner

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4.1
Based on 3073 reviews

Common questions about central in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for central in Chicago?

The top restaurants for central in Chicago include Oliver’s, The Dearborn, The Gage. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best central restaurant in Chicago?

Oliver’s is among the top-rated options for central in Chicago, with a 4.8 Google rating and 453 reviews.

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

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