Best easygoing Restaurants in Chicago

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

23 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
easygoing 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 Gino's East
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Gino's East

Gino's East is one of the better-known pizza spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Deep dishcasual nightfamily dinner

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4.7
Based on 19330 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Little Goat Diner
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ContemporaryLakeviewvalue

Little Goat Diner

Little Goat Diner is one of the better-known contemporary spots in Lakeview in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 10200 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
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Farm Bar Lakeview
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Farm Bar Lakeview

Farm Bar Lakeview is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 1937 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Coda di Volpe
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ContemporaryLakeviewvalue

Coda di Volpe

Coda di Volpe is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 1838 reviews
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ella Elli
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ContemporaryLakeviewvalue

Ella Elli

Ella Elli is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 734 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 Giordano's
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Giordano's

Giordano's is one of the better-known pizza spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Deep dishcasual nightfamily dinner

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4.5
Based on 12627 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 Gino’s East - South Loop
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Gino’s East - South Loop

Gino’s East - South Loop is a pizza restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Deep dishcasual nightfamily dinner

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4.5
Based on 3850 reviews
12
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 Angelina Ristorante
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ContemporaryLakeviewvalue

Angelina Ristorante

Angelina Ristorante is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 757 reviews
14
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake
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ContemporaryLakeviewvalue

The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake

The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 617 reviews
15
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pequod's Pizza
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Pequod's Pizza

Pequod's Pizza is one of the better-known pizza spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Deep dishcasual nightfamily dinner

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4.4
Based on 16324 reviews
16
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of the better-known pizza spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Deep dishcasual nightfamily dinner

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4.4
Based on 12831 reviews
17
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Labriola Ristorante - Chicago
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Labriola Ristorante - Chicago

Labriola Ristorante - Chicago is a pizza restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Deep dishcasual nightfamily dinner

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4.4
Based on 4593 reviews
18
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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Crosby's Kitchen
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ContemporaryLakeviewvalue

Crosby's Kitchen

Crosby's Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 1874 reviews
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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 Cleo's - Lakeview
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ContemporaryLakeviewvalue

Cleo's - Lakeview

Cleo's - Lakeview is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 70 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for UncommonGround - Lakeview
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UncommonGround - Lakeview

UncommonGround - Lakeview is a contemporary restaurant in Lakeview in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Lakeviewcasual nightgroup dinner

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4.1
Based on 667 reviews

Common questions about easygoing in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for easygoing in Chicago?

The top restaurants for easygoing in Chicago include Oliver’s, Gino's East, Little Goat Diner. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best easygoing restaurant in Chicago?

Oliver’s is among the top-rated options for easygoing 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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