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1. Girl & the Goat
4.8
Exceptional(15038)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 139 times today
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.
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2. Duck Duck Goat
4.8
Exceptional(5676)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • West Loop
Booked 90 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.
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3. BLVD Steakhouse
4.2
Awesome(2983)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 80 times today
BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood's Sunset Blvd—the golden era's famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other seasonal favorites from Celebrity Chef/Partner Joe Flamm. Outside, our massive full season patio with a sprawling bar evokes an enchanted ‘secret garden’ look and feel with lush greenery, linen curtains, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting.
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4. El Che Steakhouse & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2164)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 61 times today
Located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's go-to destination for steak, seafood, and live-fire cooking. The restaurant is modeled after Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s fascination with Argentinean asados: traditional backyard barbecues surrounding the flame. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the centerpiece for this downtown asado which embraces South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and of course, steak. The hearth also serves as the heart of the restaurant’s experiences such as dining at the Hearth Table. Join us for happy hour at our cocktail bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che brings the heat seven nights a week.For large groups, private events, birthdays, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.
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5. Swift & Sons
4.7
Exceptional(4690)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 64 times today
Swift & Sons is an American Steakhouse brought to you by Boka Restaurant Group. The stunning multi-room space was designed by the world-renowned design firm AvroKO and is located in the heart of the Fulton Market District — the birthplace of Chicago meatpacking. Executive Chef Chris Pandel's menu is based in traditional ideas and elevated with a modern approach that makes it unique in the Chicago steakhouse landscape. Signature dishes include the Beef Wellington, a staple of traditional steakhouse dining showcased with expertise in the Swift dining room.
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6. Bar Siena - West Loop
4.5
Awesome(3312)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 60 times today
Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!
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7. Formento's
4.7
Exceptional(2873)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 43 times today
Located in Fulton Market District within Chicago’s bustling West Loop, Formento’s is an Italian restaurant steeped with the bright and fresh flavors of Italy. Created as a nod to the owner’s grandmother, guests will experience an array of dishes from house-made pastas, seasonal antipasti and wood-fired fish and steak. At Formento’s, Chef David Schwartz combines new world culinary creativity with generations past. Our world-class wine program offers guests more than 300 varietals from around world. Three private event spaces can accommodate parties of 10 to 200 guests in an intimate second floor loft overlooking Restaurant Row, featuring a private bar and amenities.
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8. The Publican
4.7
Exceptional(5931)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 36 times today
A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.
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9. Beatrix - Fulton Market
4.8
Exceptional(2675)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Loop
Booked 95 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, The Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners Andrew Ashmore, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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10. The Walnut Room - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(7772)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 12 times today
For Large Parties 21 or more: please contact us at http://macysrestaurants.com/contact-us/ For Holiday Questions and Menu: http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/holiday2024/The world famous Walnut Room has been a Chicago tradition since 1907. Located on the 7th floor of Macy's on State Street, the Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theater district, the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show. Enjoy our Famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and other well known favorites on the menu.

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  • Joe
    Memphis / West Tennessee •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our meal at Girl & the Goat was wonderful! The service was friendly and helpful. He knew the menu and ensured our experience delicious. We began our dinner with the naan. The dips served alongside were excellent. Next we enjoyed the chickpea fritters that we crisp with creamy inside, accented by pomegranate. We definitely wanted to try the goat empanadas, and were glad that we did. Our next course that we enjoyed were the wood-fired mussels. The broth was delicious. We ended with the roasted pig face. Our server enticed us with dessert. We finished our meal with the apple hand pie. Overall, we loved this place.
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    Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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    4.8
  • Joel
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I booked this reservation a month ago for my husbands birthday. I have celiac disease so it was important to find a place that was accommodating. They went above and beyond to make it an enjoyable experience for us all! From the staff signed birthday card to the personalized menu and all staff wishing him happy birthday throughout the meal, the attention to detail was incredible. The food? Oh my goodness! They walked me through the menu and let me know what could be made safe for my needs and provided everyone else the same attention based on what they were craving. Everyone enjoyed their dinner & I had the best gluten free dinner roll from a restaurant ever! Dessert was just as good as dinner if not better! My daughter loved the cookies and cream ice cream and she’s pretty picky. My husband and I shared the espresso brûlée and loved every bite even though we were full before ordering it. You don’t leave something like that behind! Overall, such a great experience! We highly recommend!
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    Swift & SonsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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    4.7
  • Keyala
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything was perfect. The only complaint is how they had a pre made menu for Valentines Day. The menu was very limited and I was ultimately disappointed with the options. Nothing that I would’ve enjoyed. So I had to settle.
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    BLVD SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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    4.2
  • Sam
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I just went here for our anniversary and it was an excellent experience. The food was amazing. The grilled shellfish platter was one of the best dishes I’ve had in my life. We had a little bit of a later reservation so the kitchen was closing soon after our appetizers but our server made sure to get our entree order in and did not make us feel rushed at all. He brought us out some desert and even a little toast to celebrate our anniversary. Our busboy as well noticed that our table was uneven and fixed it without being asked. Even the manager was attentive and stopped by the table to see how everything was. I will 1000% be back for the excellent service and amazing food.
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    El Che Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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    4.7
  • Laura
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Best meal I've had in a long time. We ordered everything off the vegan menu and it's so refreshing to have options that are so full of flavor and don't rely on faux meats. One of my favorite places to come in the city. And best green beans in the world!
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    Duck Duck GoatPrice: Expensive• Chinese• West Loop
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    4.8

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in West Loop

Discover the hidden culinary treasures of West Loop, Chicago with our curated selection of neighborhood gems. Each restaurant in this vibrant area offers a unique dining experience, reflecting the diverse and dynamic atmosphere of the West Loop. Whether you're craving modern Mediterranean fare, classic Italian dishes, or innovative American cuisine, these establishments are celebrated for their exceptional food, attentive service, and inviting atmospheres. The dining scene in West Loop is characterized by its eclectic mix of upscale eateries and cozy bistros, making it a perfect destination for both special occasions and casual outings. Guests consistently praise the creativity of the menus, the quality of the meals, and the personal touches that make each visit memorable. From trendy settings to traditional comforts, these neighborhood gems truly capture the essence of Chicago’s culinary excellence. With a focus on creating a satisfying dining experience, these West Loop restaurants ensure that every meal is not just eaten, but thoroughly enjoyed. Whether you're a local or a visitor, explore these gems for a taste of what makes West Loop a standout destination in Chicago's dining landscape.

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