Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago, according to Tripadvisor

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April 12, 2021
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Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Chicago using rankings from Tripadvisor. Restaurants on the list may be closed due to COVID-19.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.

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#30. The Lobby

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (374 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 108 E Superior St Peninsula Hotel, Chicago, IL 60611-2508
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#29. Topo Gigio Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (478 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1516 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-1308
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#28. 3 Arts Club Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (225 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1300 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610
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#27. Lou Mitchell's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,241 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 565 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
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#26. Tanta

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (832 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Peruvian, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654-5206
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#25. Nookies Wells

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (419 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1746 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614-5807
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#24. Shaw's Crab House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,224 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 21 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611-3512
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#23. Avec

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (796 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661-2203
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#22. Sapori Trattoria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (499 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2701 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-1413
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#21. Lula Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (315 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647-2655
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#20. Alinea

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,550 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1723 North Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-5501
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#19. Roka Akor - Chicago

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (608 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 456 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4517
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#18. Batter & Berries

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-1321
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#17. Monteverde

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (345 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: Italian, European
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607-2008
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#16. Spacca Napoli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (288 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1769 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-5312
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#15. The Purple Pig

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (5,975 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 500 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3777
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#14. IO Godfrey

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (269 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 127 West Huron and LaSalle The Godfrey Hotel, Chicago, IL 60654
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#13. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,524 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654-4908
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#12. La Scarola

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (595 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Italian, Sicilian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 721 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654-5507
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#11. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (930 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 521 N Rush St Suite R01, Chicago, IL 60611-3646
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#10. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,064 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 633 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611-3234
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#9. Boka Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (675 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1729 N Halsted St Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60614-5537
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#8. Steak 48

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (402 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-2713
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#7. Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (295 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 196 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2101
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#6. Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,686 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-6207
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#5. Girl & The Goat

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,301 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-2310
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#4. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,323 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3533
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#3. The Chicago Diner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (298 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2924
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#2. The Polo Inn Bridgeport U.S.A.

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (342 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3322 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608-6727
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#1. Oriole

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (151 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 661 W. Walnut St., Chicago, IL 60661
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