Best lunch Restaurants in Chicago

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

47 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
lunch in Chicago
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago

Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago is one of the better-known chinese spots in Chinatown in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.9
Based on 7495 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ayayay - Mexican Eatery
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MexicanChicagovalue

Ayayay - Mexican Eatery

Ayayay - Mexican Eatery is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.9
Based on 1561 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago
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MexicanChicagovalue

Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago

Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.8
Based on 4420 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
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VegetarianChicagovalue

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.8
Based on 992 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Vegan Plate
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VegetarianChicagovalue

Vegan Plate

Vegan Plate is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.8
Based on 460 reviews
6
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 Chicago Diner, Lakeview
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VegetarianChicagovalue

The Chicago Diner, Lakeview

The Chicago Diner, Lakeview is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.7
Based on 3311 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Momento Cantina
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MexicanChicagovalue

Momento Cantina

Momento Cantina is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.7
Based on 1193 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Casa Tulum
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MexicanChicagovalue

Casa Tulum

Casa Tulum is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.7
Based on 937 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for EL TRAGON TAQUERIA
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MexicanChicagovalue

EL TRAGON TAQUERIA

EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.7
Based on 706 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mercadito
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MexicanChicagovalue

Mercadito

Mercadito is one of the better-known mexican spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.6
Based on 5852 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 Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.6
Based on 3254 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tzuco
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MexicanChicagovalue

Tzuco

Tzuco is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.6
Based on 2731 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Virtue Restaurant
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Virtue Restaurant

Virtue Restaurant is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.6
Based on 2409 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for PLANTA Chicago
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VegetarianChicagovalue

PLANTA Chicago

PLANTA Chicago is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.6
Based on 2272 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ascione Bistro Hyde Park
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Ascione Bistro Hyde Park

Ascione Bistro Hyde Park is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.6
Based on 1149 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Veggie House
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VegetarianChicagovalue

Veggie House

Veggie House is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.6
Based on 727 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 Broken English Taco Pub
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MexicanChicagovalue

Broken English Taco Pub

Broken English Taco Pub is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.5
Based on 4759 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for XOCO
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MexicanChicagovalue

XOCO

XOCO is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.5
Based on 3316 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for True Food Kitchen
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VegetarianChicagovalue

True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.5
Based on 2697 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 MCCB Chicago
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

MCCB Chicago

MCCB Chicago is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 1358 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kale My Name
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VegetarianChicagovalue

Kale My Name

Kale My Name is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.5
Based on 1178 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Roux
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Roux

Roux is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.5
Based on 1144 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Golden Bull Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Golden Bull Restaurant

Golden Bull Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 555 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 Medici On 57th
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Medici On 57th

Medici On 57th is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.4
Based on 3227 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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Soul Veg City
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VegetarianChicagovalue

Soul Veg City

Soul Veg City is a vegetarian restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Plant-basedlunchdinner

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4.4
Based on 2392 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dawn A.M. Eatery
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Dawn A.M. Eatery

Dawn A.M. Eatery is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.4
Based on 987 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 MingHin Cuisine
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

MingHin Cuisine

MingHin Cuisine is one of the better-known chinese spots in Chinatown in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.3
Based on 8447 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Joy Yee
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Joy Yee

Joy Yee is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.3
Based on 4325 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 14 Parish
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

14 Parish

14 Parish is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.3
Based on 1536 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge

Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.3
Based on 922 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese

Triple Crown Restaurant | Dim Sum • Cantonese is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.2
Based on 4006 reviews
42
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chemistry Chicago
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Chemistry Chicago

Chemistry Chicago is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.2
Based on 1822 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park

Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.2
Based on 1816 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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Truth Be Told
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ContemporaryHyde Parkvalue

Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told is a contemporary restaurant in Hyde Park in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hyde Parkdinnerlunch

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4.1
Based on 331 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hing Kee
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Hing Kee

Hing Kee is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.0
Based on 1621 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ken Kee Restaurant Hong Kong
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Ken Kee Restaurant Hong Kong

Ken Kee Restaurant Hong Kong is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Chinatownlunchgroup dinner

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4.0
Based on 1274 reviews

Common questions about lunch in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for lunch in Chicago?

The top restaurants for lunch in Chicago include Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago, Ayayay - Mexican Eatery, Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best lunch restaurant in Chicago?

Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago is among the top-rated options for lunch in Chicago, with a 4.9 Google rating and 7,495 reviews.

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

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