Red Light Chicken

Technically I'd give 4.5 stars because the chicken tenders that say they're famous were just ok…read more But the burger is the closest thing to Au Cheval tastiness than going to the original! This is the sister chain restaurant to Au Cheval, and I decided to try it on my last trip to Chicago. So glad someone told me this place existed. I loved Au Cheval when I went years ago, but we waited 3 hours (for the best burger of my life), but probably would never wait that long again. Their classic double cheeseburger was only $11 and came out super quickly. The meat was seasoned so well, was juicy, and the combo of sauce, cheese, meat, lettuce was perfect. I don't usually love pickles or grilled onions, but I wanted to leave those on to eat the burger how it was intended. I think I added lettuce but no charge. We also got fries which might've been a mistake because I thought they were separate, but they were just ok. Burger was served hot, fries were lukewarm. Chicken tenders were ok but nothing too special or different. Cookies and cream milkshake was delicious, like drinking ice cream. Fast, friendly service, inexpensive but most importantly delicious! Would recommend. The place is small but a great location by the river, and there were tables around the side with a view of the river.

beautiful place and large seating area! I loved how the place had both standing countertop areas…read morefor eating, as well as large tables the back, giving the place a diner-like feel. I got the double cheeseburger w bacon and a cookies and cream milkshake. I greatly enjoyed the milkshake -- it was smooth and creamy. I would have liked to try the concrete to get more oreo flavor and chunks, maybe next time! the burger was tasty, but didn't like the bacon all too much. it had an extremely beefy taste that overpowered the taste of the burger. toward the final pieces of the burger, it tasted dry and heavy, especially considering how thick the bread is. the fries were decent, but lacked crisp and salt. definitely happy i tried this place but not sure if I'd go back!

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Boxcar Betty's

4.5(125 reviews)

I'm loving the grilled chicken sandwich. It's a great option for those of us who need to keep it…read moretip top healthy. I still add the homemade barbecue sauce. Sometimes I still have to splurge on those home cut fries. Delicious!!!

Great service employee Alex m deserves a raise. Sandwiches…read moreare delicious And employees are top tier

2.2 mi•River North, Near North Side

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Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

3.9(7.3k reviews)

I had a traditional Chicago-style hot dog, fries, and a slice of their famous chocolate cake. I'm…read morenot usually a big fan of hot dogs, but this one was better than expected. The real highlight for me, though, was the chocolate cake -- incredibly soft, rich, chocolatey, and moist. It was the perfect dessert after dinner. The restaurant itself is super cool and full of old Chicago memorabilia and vintage items that make the place feel unique and fun to explore. If you're visiting town, it's worth stopping by just for the atmosphere alone. They also have a huge food selection and a full bar, so there's something for everyone. The service was great, and despite how busy the place can get, they have plenty of lines for self-service and ordering at the counter, which keeps things moving smoothly. Overall, a really fun spot to grab food while visiting Chicago.

Came here at noon on a Monday and I was pleasantly surprised to find a table in this large place…read more They are well set up to handle large numbers of people. Chicago dog: 4/5. Solid dog and I really enjoyed the poppy bun. Cake shake: 4.5/5. Tastes just like you would expect if you blended a slice of chocolate cake into a shake. But don't bother with a straw, cuz this sucker is thick. Well done.

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Naf Naf Grill

3.8(55 reviews)

Decided to stop here for lunch and BOY AM I HAPPY I DID! The food was fresh. I ordered the kids…read moremeal and a bowl. It is definitely enough food in the kids meal for a great lunch. Their portions to me are dinner portions which serves you great for the price. (Hoping they don't read this and cut back) The steak is good but surely request well done if you like it cooked thoroughly because it does leave a bit of medium rare/well in middle of bigger pieces. The chicken flavor is amazing. The falafel was super tasty and fresh. The fries are to die for. The staff on 11/19 for lunch need an award. For a first timer, they presented the selections quite well. I even ordered again the next day. But they were not there. The restaurant was clean, Spacious and provided all of your condiments in a clean, fast food conscious manner. I will return with my family to THIS LOCATION for a special meal.

I had a manager who loved going here. Gave it another try but I don't think it's for me. I find the…read moretoppings to be really limiting and the flavor just depends a lot on the sauce. For the price, I think there are better bowls out there. The workers were nice though. They just forgot my pita bread when packing. It was empty and quiet when I went.

I'm sure these switch back lines are packed at lunch time! It's like waiting for a roller coaster.

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Luke's Lobster Chicago City Hall

4.4(748 reviews)

2.8 mi•The Loop

The warm lobster roll was amazing. Definitely recommend this place for a good lobster roll.read more

Love me some Luke's Lobster!! This place quite definitely hits the spot!…read more Before visiting the observation deck of the Willis Tower, we decided to pop into Luke's Lobster on a rainy day for some yummy lobster rolls and soothing clam chowder soup. Everything in here was prepared just right - the lobster roll had buttery, fluffy, soft rolls with delightful chunks of lobster inside. Them rolls were filled and overflowing!! The Lobster Rolls come with chips and a drink - the chips were great for dipping into the Clam Chowder Soup that you can order if you wish to make it a combo. And the soup itself was sooo soothing and yummy - I loved how creamy and rich it tasted without being too heavy. Everything is freshly prepared after ordering, but it still wasn't much of a wait at all to have everything come out and service in general was very efficient and friendly. The space is very intimate, cozy, and warm inside, with some Cape Cod/Lobster themed portraits on the walls and string lights providing a lovely glow. Luke's Lobster has their thing and they do their thing flawlessly - getting a Lobster Roll with Clam Chowder Soup here is ALWAYS a good move.

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Luke's Lobster Chicago City Hall - Lobster Roll Flight (three 2 oz half-rolls: lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter w/ chips and a soft drink)

Lobster Roll Flight (three 2 oz half-rolls: lemon butter, spicy honey butter, and truffle butter w/ chips and a soft drink)

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Seafood flight with crab, lobster, and shrimp

Noodles and Company

2.4(50 reviews)

2.9 mi•The Loop

Ordered through Uber Eats. Fast delivery. My order was half right. They got the no cabbage but…read moremissed the no green onions. I thought it was still pretty good though.

This locale is quick for anyone already in the Loop or near Wacker & Madison…read more I have tried a few times and so far no issues. The food has been fresh and made correctly. This visit was my first time trying a salad from Noodles. I had the med salad with added chicken. Overall, it was tasty. With the combined ingredients I didn't need the dressing. My usual go to's for Noodles is the buttered noodles or mac. I have also tried the chicken parm and the newly added tortellini.

2.5 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

4.0(4 reviews)

Hey! This used to be The Little Goat! Remember that. This is the smallest one out of the other…read moreChicago locations. I had the box combo of course. The staff and service are always caneriffic.

Canes oh canes, where do i even begin. you have been there for me at my lowest, helped me to my…read morehighest, and always made sure i was filled up with banging chicken and unfathomable delight. i still have dreams at night about the texas toast sliding through my stomach, greased by the wonderful sauce, and washed down with tea as sweet as a grandmothers warmth. already looking forward to my next visit, and my next experience of the breaded wonderland

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Blaze Pizza

4.2(263 reviews)

Omg! I apologize! I can never get a picture of my food. It's always fresh, made to order and ready…read morewhen in decent time. The toppings taste fresh. The dough tastes unfrozen. The cheese is ! The restaurant is clean. The staff is amazingly friendly. I say amazingly because not all customers are nice but they hold their composure well. Great team! The oven guys are super nice, when not busy they come out and check on the dine in staff. My fav is the Green Goddess salad and cheesy bread with their blood orange lemonade and a brownie. Great value. Great food. Highly recommend.

If blaze pizza doesn't have any fans I'm dead. "Why would you go to blaze if you live in Chicago…read morewhere there's so many other great places?" Yeah there are great places if you want to wait 30+ minutes or have a soggy underdone crust or pay $30 for a medium pizza plus an extra $3 for each additional topping (most often all of the above). Blaze Pros: - ready in under 10 minutes - $12.99 for 11 inch pizza with UNLIMITED toppings - friendly staff who cook my pizza to perfection - to go boxes are half the size of a normal box so you don't have to take home a giant box for 2 slices of pizza (blaze pizza is a friend to the environment) - the crust is a true thin crust - so many amazing deals through their app (big fan of loyalty rewards) Blaze Cons: - literally none I u blaze Blaze has scrumptious pizza, is conveniently located between west loop and the loop, is always very clean, and has plenty of seating if you want to enjoy your food at the restaurant. The employees are always so nice and helpful. My personal recommendations: - light cheese - extra well done makes it perfectly crispy (like almost burnt) - the roasted garlic - if you can, eat the pizza there while it's hot - if you're feeling a drink mix half & half sparkling water with their blood orange lemonade (half the sugar/calories but definitely still sweet enough) - if you have an air fryer you should air fry your leftovers until the cheese is bubbling it's

Build Your Own Pizza (11-inch)

Simple Pie (11-inch)

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S'more Pie

Stocks and Blondes

3.3(333 reviews)

2.8 mi•The Loop

excellent service, considering there seemed to be one person serving all the tables. prompt refills…read morewhen asked. prices are what I would expect. a little loud, but that's OK

A small, dive-style bar with a lot of personality. Just had a beer, but the experience was spot on…read moreengaging staff who were happy to chat and share local tips, and regulars who were friendly and easy to talk to. Unpretentious, welcoming, and exactly what you want from a great neighborhood dive.

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Five Guys

2.7(38 reviews)

I had a patty melt…read more Ehhh so so Nothing to write home to mom about Service was good Ambiance , inside tables were dirty and so were the floors Not impressed guys , c mon you can do better

The food was...ok? Our group of middle school girls were not really impressed. The service was…read moregreat. The employees were very friendly and welcoming to our group of 15.