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120

Best restaurants in The Loop, Chicago

restaurants within 1.5 miles of The Loop clear 4.5 stars and 300+ reviews.

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  1. SE

    S2 Express Grill Downtown

    $ · Restaurant · 0.2 mi
    1–2★i
    2.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,381
    3.6× median
  2. DH

    Dave’s Hot Chicken

    $ · Chicken · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    1.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,270
    3.5× median
  3. ZP

    Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

    $ · Restaurant · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,212
    3.4× median
  4. LB

    Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

    $ · Spanish · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    1.2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,017
    3.1× median
  5. AM

    Ayayay - Mexican Eatery

    $ · Mexican · 0.5 mi
    1–2★i
    1.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,592
    2.4× median
  6. AH

    Akiro Hand Roll Bar

    $ · Japanese · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    1.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,047
    1.6× median
  7. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    S

    Sushi-san

    $ · Sushi · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    1.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    10,957
    16.7× median
  8. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    ED

    Ed Debevic's

    $ · Diner · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    2.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,898
    15.1× median
  9. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    AV

    Alla Vita

    $ · Restaurant · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    2.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,156
    7.9× median
  10. BL

    Bar La Rue

    $ · French · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    2.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,987
    4.6× median
  11. AR

    AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

    Brunch · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    2.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,358
    3.6× median
  12. CT

    Crying Tiger

    $ · Restaurant · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,783
    2.7× median
  13. TV

    The VIG West Loop

    $ · Restaurant · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,402
    2.1× median
  14. CK

    Cairo Kebab

    $ · Mediterranean · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    2.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,262
    1.9× median
  15. QL

    Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown

    $ · Hot pot · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    4.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,128
    1.7× median
  16. BS

    Blue Sushi Sake Grill

    $$ · Restaurant · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    2.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    966
    1.5× median
  17. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    KK

    Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago

    $$ · Soul food · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    5.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    17,522
    26.8× median
  18. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    R

    RAMEN-SAN

    $ · Ramen · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    2.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    16,616
    25.4× median
  19. Hidden gem
    CC

    Chef Ciccio, Beef-Balls-Beer

    $ · Restaurant · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    393
    0.6× median
  20. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    B

    Beatrix

    $ · American · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    2.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,702
    14.8× median
  21. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    TD

    The Dearborn

    $ · American · 0.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,526
    14.5× median
  22. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    RI

    RPM Italian

    $ · Italian · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    2.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    8,387
    12.8× median
  23. TI

    Toast It IZ

    American · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    4.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    701
    1.1× median
  24. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    JS

    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    $$ · Seafood · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    2.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,520
    8.4× median
  25. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    DD

    Duck Duck Goat

    $ · Chinese · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,458
    8.3× median
  26. O

    Oriole

    $$ · Fine dining · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    3.2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    650
    1× median
  27. SS

    Sophia Steak Chicago

    $$ · Steak house · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    646
    1× median
  28. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    M

    Momotaro

    $$ · Japanese · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,884
    5.9× median
  29. DB

    Doc B's Restaurant (River North)

    $ · American · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,162
    4.8× median
  30. CC

    Chicago Chop House

    $$ · Steak house · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,138
    4.8× median
  31. Hidden gem
    ES

    Electric Shuffle Chicago

    $ · Brunch · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    1.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    314
    0.5× median
  32. BP

    Bonci Pizzeria

    $ · Pizza · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    2.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,555
    2.4× median
  33. ZT

    Zombie Taco

    $$ · Taco · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    3.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,408
    2.1× median
  34. CJ

    Chez Joël

    $ · French · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    603
    0.9× median
  35. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    WP

    Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

    $ · Brunch · 0.5 mi
    1–2★i
    5.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,808
    15× median
  36. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    GI

    Greek Islands

    $ · Greek · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    4.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,962
    9.1× median
  37. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    BS

    Bar Siena

    $ · Italian · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    4.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,949
    9.1× median
  38. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    RR

    River Roast

    $ · American · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    4.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,638
    8.6× median
  39. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    E

    Ema

    $ · Mediterranean · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    3.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,514
    8.4× median
  40. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    ST

    Siena Tavern

    $$$ · Italian · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    3.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    4,955
    7.6× median
  41. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    HC

    Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

    $$ · Steak house · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,803
    5.8× median
  42. S4

    Steak 48

    $$ · Steak house · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    7.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,813
    4.3× median
  43. T

    Tzuco

    $ · Mexican · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    6.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,766
    4.2× median
  44. AR

    avec Restaurant

    $ · Mediterranean · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    3.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,422
    3.7× median
  45. CC

    Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Streeterville)

    $$ · Bakery · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,397
    3.7× median
  46. SS

    Swift & Sons

    $$ · Steak house · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    3.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,347
    3.6× median
  47. LS

    La Scarola

    $ · Italian · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,154
    3.3× median
  48. OV

    Osteria Via Stato

    $ · Italian · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    4.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,968
    3× median
  49. MB

    Mr. Beef

    $ · Sandwich shop · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,896
    2.9× median
  50. RR

    RL Restaurant

    $ · American · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,540
    2.4× median

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