My wife & I have never been disappointed. Food & service is always extraordinary. It's always a treat to go there. I may sound a little over board but, it is what it is. I go back to when Chew Chew's was located at the train crossing. There's NOT a better or even equal place in town. Thanks, Ray B read more

Always searching for new restaurants (to us) in the area and came about the Chew Chew. We were fortunate enough to be there during their Mardi Gras celebration and got to try unique Cajun type dishes. We started with the Hurricane Punches to drink - but they were a little too sweet for our liking. For food - we split the Red Fish Tacos and the Shrimp / Crab Cakes. We loved both dishes - me more so the crab cakes and my husband more so the tacos. I would highly recommend both - if they're on the special menu again! For dessert we split the Banana's Foster. The dessert was fine - had all the components that melded well together, but completely melted by the time it got to our table - so it was like a soupy ice cream. Still good - but I'm sure would have been better in a "gel" form! Overall - I would go back. read more

Quality drinks. I enjoyed the blue cheese olives with my vodka martini. The halibut was a small piece of OK fish with excellent accompaniments. The apple bread pudding was ample and delicious. Great service! Nice ambiance as always. read more

Good service and good food. White wine garlic mussels - they aren't cheap on the white wine. I almost got drunk after eating it. I'd try it with red sauce next time. read more

I absolutely loved the ambiance of this place. It is old school cozy and contemporary all at once. The service was friendly and informative for our two gluten free guests in our party of four. We had a gluten free ragu and polenta for a starter and it was amazing. As for the entrees there was a delicious flat bread, gluten free walleye and jumbo crab, a gluten free chimichurri steak, and I had a pork porterhouse gluten free style so my wife could try it. Everybody enjoyed their food and my taste of the chimichurri was very good. Personally, I thought the pork porterhouse was perfection. I see no need for me to tey anything else on my next visit. We ended the night sharing a creme brulee and berries which was excellent. What kept my rating from being a 5 was the fact that the appetizer could have been a little warmer, and my wife's chimichurri was definitely just warm. Overall it was a great experience and we look forward to our next visit. read more

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Bottom line: Definitely worth a try, in the quaint downtown, for some casual dining with real touches of higher end quality and service at relatively reasonable prices. The space is smartly designed with lots of warm wood tones and lighting making it an inherently relaxing and comfortable environment. American favorites are served with some real gastronomic flair all competently prepared, seasoned appropriately, and served freshly made. Our service however made the experience complete and is directly responsible for the extra star--"T"!--possesses the triple threat of servers: Super personable, super efficient, and super aesthetically pleasing. Will definitely be back! read more

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Our friends came back from Florida and they wanted to treat us for dinner. This place is very nice and most of the foods we ordered were very good. I ordered a cheese burger with grilled onions in rare, and just perfect burgers. The fires had way too much salt on them to really enjoy them. My wife's burger was very well made , but a bit undercooked for her liking. The pasta dishes our friends had looked amazing and delicious, they did say YUM. I would skip the pigs in a blanket, as just smoked sausage wrapped in dough, a bit greasy. Save room for dessert as the boulder dish was awesome. Our server was beyond good, as his service was as good as it comes, ask for Lucas, you will not be disappointed. read more

The Chew Chew - Cheese burger with fries. - American Near Me - Riverside, Illinois

I've been here twice now and I'm very impressed. Food, service and drinks are wonderful! Loved $10 Martinis on Wednesdays. read more

The Chew Chew - Cosmo martini - American Near Me - Riverside, Illinois

We've been coming here for over 20 years, starting back when it used to be in the old location near the train station. And since then, I have not had one bad meal here. It's always fun to come back here when I'm in town again and see what's new on the menu. There's always a good mix of new dishes and old classics, like the chimichurri skirt steak, which has been my favorite dish forever. The fries that come with it are always the perfect shoestring size and crispy. Also, the whipped herb butter they make is the best butter I've had either in or out of a restaurant, especially on the fresh baked hot bread they serve. The service is also always excellent, we've had the same waiter for years now as well and he remembers us when we come in. read more

This was a very delightful experience. The server was attentive and friendly. We ate outside on the nice patio. The food was delicious. We were given a complimentary sourdough bread with a delicious whipped butter spread. We had some tasty martinis that were a big size. They were $3 off for happy hour until 6. I had the salmon that came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Everything was cooked perfectly with good flavor. My sister enjoyed her Amish chicken special. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate torte, it was yummy and looked pretty, too. read more

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My family & I ate here on a Saturday night. We had an online reservation with a request to sit by the window. Chew Chew does actually honor those requests & we were seated by the window. I always appreciate restaurants that do that. We arrived just before the expiration of the 5:30pm happy hour and ordered drinks. I had a martini & my wife had a margarita. We've been coming here 3-4 times a year for over 20 years. The food, atmosphere and service were all very good. When the check arrived, I was surprised that my martini was $18 and there was a $4 fee for the use of a credit card. I did notice the menu had jumbo martinis for $18, but I did not order one and thought that during happy hour I would just get a regular size martini for about $10. My wife's margarita was only $7 -which had to be a happy hour deal. I also did not notice the policy of charging extra for the use of a credit card. I guess I should have examined the menu more thoroughly to be aware of their policies. The bottom of the menu did explain the extra charge for credit cards. It wasn't a big deal and I didn't question the charges. I will come back again but I will keep in mind these charges when planning our dinner venue. I'll also quiz the wait staff on what are the drink deals during happy hour. read more

1/2 wine on Wednesdays and meal options for every palate is what you'll find at Chew Chew. I ordered Sacchetti and Vodka Sauce with Italian Sausage entree and Chocolate Torte with candied pecans and Whiskey Cream gelato for dessert. Both were bursting with flavor. Will definitely return to try more items on the menu. read more

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Awesome. Don't forget Wednesday jumbo Tito's martinis for a measly 10 bucks. Worth it!!! Great atmosphere and super friendly people with good food!! Patio too!! read more

Oddly not a very currated prix fixe dinner special, but it was restaurant week and they were probably showing how deep their menu goes. That said, everything was absolutely delicious and the complexities of Flavoring was a delight. I will return again and again. read more

This place seems to have gone down in quality and service. Second time Food was just ok. Wagu in puff pastry app seemed like just smoked sausage in hard shell. Pot stickers were just ok. Service was meh. Not going back read more

I visited the Chew Chew for the first time and LOVED it! Me and my mom went for early dinner and it was great. We started with the southwestern egg rolls and the calamari, both were phenomenal. Then for our entrees, my mom has soup and salad and I had the sacchetti pasta in vodka sauce. The soup of the day was chicken basil and my mom loved it. Her garden salad was fresh and good too. My pasta was outstanding, fresh pasta pockets filled with cheese in a delicious vodka sauce that was herbaceous and delish. For dessert I had whiskey bread pudding which was good. The housemade whiskey ice cream was delicious. If you are in the western suburbs of Chicago, in the Riverside area, check out the Chew Chew! read more

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Food was delicious a bit pricey but if it is prepared right and cut of meat so tender then the price is worth it. We had the steak Diane it came with mashed potatoes, lovely carrots and mushrooms. So delicious. Unfortunately we also ordered salad which didn't make it out. Things like that happen no biggie. We will comeback read more

First time checking out this place and wow was I impressed. First, service was top notch. Jose our server was amazing. There was already bread and butter on the table when we arrived. They give you carafes of water and are constantly refilling them when out. Very well rounded menu- something for everyone and a good amount of daily specials. Lamb chop appetizer was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. For dinner, had the risotto with asparagus and salmon. Honestly, one of the best risotto I have ever tried. Salmon and asparagus also cooked perfectly. Can't wait to go back. read more

3 of us were there for dinner. Food and service were excellent. I had the dbl cut pork chop it was cooked to perfection. Everyone said their food was delicious. read more

Excellent service, nice outdoor seating, clean and of course delicious food. LOTS of interesting entrees and many outstanding desserts:) Will be back soon. read more

Baked Onion Soup was delicious! I had the macadamia crusted chicken breast & it was fantastic! I don't know if that is still on the menu because I haven't been there in a while. I had knee surgery. I hope it's still there on the menu! I would love to go back! read more

I am somewhat disappointed that we have lived in the area for 10 years and this is the first time we've dined here!! We got a Groupon and stopped in with last minute reservations on a Thurs night. It was busy, so thankfully we did! The CC has outdoor seating but we opted to sit inside. We sat at the bar for about 30 minutes before our reservation and had cucumber gin & tonics and they were amazing! It's very cozy in this space - good comfy stools, nice lighting, very friendly staff, doesn't feel crowded. Once seated, we ordered these delicious dates for an appetizer - they are chorizo stuffed and wrapped in bacon served with a spicy aioli drizzle. Then the server brings this warm bread loaf with garlic butter! It was heavenly. We ordered the warm spinach salad with fingerlings, roasted veggies, feta, eggs, avocado and a vinaigrette dressing. I got mine with steak, which was perfectly done. Hubby splurged for filet and these massive shrimp with mashed potatoes and asparagus. He ate every bite! I took some salad to go and paid two extra bucks for another loaf of that bread! This place felt familiar, with lots of regulars and great ambience. This should turn into our regular spot real soon. read more

Barely average food from a total piece of garbage owner. The servers were decent. It's too bad the owner talks down to them in front of the customers. read more

If you want overpriced mid food this is your place. The owner is renowned for his assholishness and slightly racial biases. The service is good and the ambiance is cute but I wouldn't spend money in a place that doesn't make me feel comfortable. It's the bigotry for me. read more

Stopped in before an event at the Brookfield Zoo and will absolutely go back again. My wife and sister-in-law both have celiac, and The Chew Chew had some of the best gluten-free pizza we've ever had. It was so on-point that we actually had to question whether we were given the wrong pizza crust. But after two pizzas and several hours, we were convinced that this was some of the best gluten-free pizza crust we've encountered. And given that the evening ended with neither of them having been glutened, it is safe to say that they're doing things the right way. read more

Has this been in Riverside all these years? I finally discovered this place and it was a very good experience. Service was exceptional. Drinks were very good. Food, well it was good not as great as the rest uit I love that this place exists so well be back to try some more of what they have to offer. read more

The food is simply awesome! Everything they make is golden! I have never had one bad anything (entree, drink, dessert, appetizer, complimentary bread and butter prior to the appetizers, etc.) They are simply the best restaurant in town at any price point! A local culinary legend! Enjoy! P.S.: The bacon-wrapped dates are the too-die-for go to appetizer! read more

This was our go-to for years and years. Their matchstick fries were mind altering and the quality of the food is always great.

I have been here many times and every time I am so happy with the service and specials! Love the half price wine, oyster/ mussel deals and my husband loves the martinis. Chew Chew feels like a night out without being intimidating or feeling like you have to get all dolled up for the night, it's a great go- to restaurant! read more

Solidly mediocre food but decent atmosphere. Staff seem unhappy overall but service to your face is good.

My husband and I came here for my birthday and had such a wonderful experience. It was my 30th birthday so I wanted to do something somewhat special and steak was on my mind. We decided on the chew chew after hearing about it from friends. It didn't disappoint! Their creme brûlée dessert was wonderful and so was my dish! My husband got one of their specials but I decided on the filet mignon with wild shrimp. I LOVED it and can't wait to go back! read more

The Chew Chew - Filet mignon and shrimp - American Near Me - Riverside, Illinois

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I was surprised to see that I never gave Chew Chew a review before. We've been going there for years always outstanding food, outstanding service, outstanding atmosphere, wonderful people. Lucky to have this restaurant in their community. read more

Great food, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Served at ideal temperature. Every morsel of every dish we tried was delectable. Warm and friendly service, great selection of wines and other beverages. Atmosphere was casual but elevated. read more

I have been going here for years. Great neighborhood find. My sister-in-law's baby shower was there and everyone who worked there was amazing. read more

Love the Chew Chew! Excellent food and service in a lovely environment. Long time customers.

I would give them 3.5 but I can't. The food was just ok. The service from Shawn was outstanding and I would give him 5 stars. I would only go back for drinks and appetizers but not for the meal. read more

Hamburger was raw in the middle which is a major problem. The French fry's were cold and tasteless and undercooked.

Solid, big city type bistro in a small town atmosphere in the town of Riverside. I've tried a few dishes, but if i had to recommend, it would be the pastas in the menu or in the specials. read more

I love the restaurant name.. don't you? I came here at around 6PM on Saturday evening with friends..it was not crowded since we got there just when they opened...:) ..we were immediately seated.. APPETIZER -Bread with Garlic Butter (free) - the garlic butter and the bread (SOFT & just baked) tasted good!!..I wanted more, but you won't want to fill your stomach with bread before a meal... -Butternut Squash & Goat Dip ($8.50) - contains goat cheese,candied pecans, syrup and flatbread... tasted good, not too sweet and not bland..I'm not a goat cheese fan so I didn't like that part, but the butternut squash was good and tasted good with the flatbread!! FOOD FOOD Saturday Special ($21) - Rainbow trout with spaghetti vegetables (thinly sliced veggies), and jasmine rice: tasted good (perfectly flavorful!) and portion was big... Mahi taco($19): make your own tacos..my friend has this and enjoyed it....portion was huge.. Spaghetti squash and vegetable Bolognese ($15) - yummy..a healthier version of spaghetti I would say...if you want spaghetti w/out the pasta try this!! Penne pasta ($17) - my friend enjoyed this pasta..big portion.. ATMOSPHERE: great to come with friends, on a date, family... COSTS: it is a little bit on the costly side as the appetizers would be up to $10/dish and the entrees range from ~$15-$30+ ...but the quality of the food is good.. PARKING: plenty of parking (street and lot) I would definitely come her again to try some of their other menu options if im in the area.. read more

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The Chew Chew is one of the top restaurants in IL, hands down. Even if you travel, it's worth the trek... Scott, the owner greets people himself. He's friendly, engaging a true operator, and a rarity. G-Man, our server was fun, informative engaging, and on-it! The food came quickly for the number of people there and it was fabulous. We had a dozen oysters (Amazingly fresh), A slightly dirty martini (Nice size and made perfectly) a glass of Malbec (I believe and great quality) and the Sacchetti Vodka sauce was to die for! Great atmosphere, outdoor patio, right downtown Riverside. I am so glad they made it through covid and we will continue to support them. If you have not been to The Chew Chew, make the time it will be worth it. read more