Chicago welcomed a wave of new restaurant openings in August, adding fresh options for diners across the city. The lineup includes an Italian concept, a national chicken wing chain, a new bar, and a neighborhood brunch spot.
Highlights
- Multiple food destinations launched in Chicago in August.
- The new spots include a famous chicken wing chain, a brunch spot, a new bar, and others.
- The new restaurants also include two Japanese spots.
August Welcomes Fresh Flavors Across Chicago
The latest openings span quick-service spots, neighborhood hangouts, and elevated concepts, adding even more variety to the city’s culinary landscape. Here are a few restaurants that opened this month in Chicago:
TNT Ramen
- Where: 8929 S Commercial Avenue in South Chicago
- When: August 1, 2025
Formerly known as a Mexican restaurant, owners Antonio and Maricruz Macias have introduced the new TNT Ramen in its place. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, the new ramen place has three noodle flavors on the menu. It includes the simple vegetable flavor, tonkatsu and chicken paitan.
Guests can enhance their bowls with chili oil, brûlée egg, and other toppings. The dessert menu features shareable cakes and other treats like skillet-baked cookies paired with ice cream.
Bar Louie
- Where: 4800 Hoffman Blvd., Hoffman Estates
- When: August 5, 2025
Nestled in the recently renovated Chicago Marriott Northwest hotel, Bar Louie brings a stylish setting ideal for date nights, casual meetups, and group gatherings. The space features an open layout, a cozy fireplace, and a well-lit bar.
The menu spans shareable plates, handhelds, and Bar Louie’s signature martinis. The Hoffman Estates location is a local go-to, with booths and a vibrant bar atmosphere.
Omakase
- Where: 1533 N Wells Street
- When: August 12, 2025
Led by Michelin-starred chef Mari Katsumura, Omakase was introduced as a new concept in Old Town in August. The restaurant offers a multi-course Japanese meal. The omakase experience highlights seasonal ingredients such as premium sushi cuts, salmon, and fresh produce.
The restaurant has two phases of seating, one that starts at 5 PM and another that starts at 8 PM from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
Buffalo Wild Wings
- Where: Harwood Heights, 4715 N. Harlem Ave
- When: August 21, 2025
Buffalo Wild Wings GO debuted in Harwood Heights this month, marking the chain’s 10th Chicago-area location. The new location offers delivery, dine-in and take-out options. Guests can enjoy the chain’s staples, sandwiches, wings, burgers, sides and tenders along with its 26 main sauces.
Buffalo Wild Wings has been a staple in the sports bar scene since 1982, expanding to over 1,300 locations nationwide.
Piccolo Buco
Where: Block 59 development, 456 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540
When: August 25, 2025
Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk opened its second Naperville outpost on August 26, bringing handcrafted Neapolitan pizzas and Italian classics to the western suburbs.
The lunch menu offers Sardinian sandwiches along with other highlights like crisp calamari, Mama Luca’s meatballs and crunchy stuffed squash blossoms. With its modern Roman dishes and curated wine list, Piccolo Buco is a go-to place for Italian food lovers.
Egg Harbor Cafe
Where: 707 Green Bay Road
When: August 26, 2025
The 4,100-square-foot Egg Harbor Cafe has been launched at Optima Verdana, which seats about 140 guests. Known for its inviting atmosphere and wide-ranging menu, the restaurant serves a variety of egg-centric dishes, specialty coffees, gluten-free options, and crafted cocktails.
The family-run chain emphasizes premium, all-natural ingredients to create a wholesome dining experience.
From ramen and Japanese fine dining to Neapolitan pizza, brunch favorites, and a national wing chain, Chicago’s dining scene gained several new additions in August.
