Chicago’s food scene is among the most diverse in the U.S., from award-winning fine dining to neighborhood gems. The city’s restaurants showcase bold flavors and inventive chefs, drawing diners from across the city.
Top 5 Restaurants Booked in Chicago This Week
According to OpenTable, Chicago food lovers are on the hunt for the perfect dinner spot this week. Here’s a look at the top 5 most in-demand restaurants locals are trying to book right now.
1. Summer House – Chicago
Summer House features whitewashed accents, glass ceilings, and abundant greenery, creating a year-round beachy vibe. At the top of the most booked spot list, the restaurant focuses on California-inspired American dishes.
Signature dishes include wood-grilled seafood, seasonal specialties, artisan pizzas, pasta, and crisp salads. Other standouts are ahi tuna, squid-ink angel hair served with king crab, roasted cauliflower, and watermelon tartare. More details about the restaurant are available here.
- Where: 1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
2. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
The 3 Arts Club Café is tucked inside the iconic Three Arts Club building, nestled within its stunning central garden courtyard. The café combines casual elegance with a glass-ceilinged dining space, a central fountain, sparkling chandeliers, and striking architecture.
The menu is focused on the classics like charcuterie, brunch staples, lobster roll, RH burgers and truffle fries. The menu also accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners. More information for reservations is here.
- Where: 1300 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
3. Girl & the Goat
Girl & the Goat was one of the first restaurants to kick off the casual dining era in Chicago in 2010. It was called one of the Top 5 Restaurant Openings in America in 2012 and was nominated for Best New Restaurant for the James Beard. It also featured as a Top Chef Restaurant in Foods & Wines.
The menu features globally inspired dishes designed for sharing, organized into vegetables, meat, goat, and fish. Other specials feature roast pig face, confit goat belly, and empanadas. Seasonal offerings include sautéed oysters and fresh green beans. More details about the restaurant is available here.
- Where: 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
4. Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company
Located right on the Ogden Slip waterfront, Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company is an artisan pizzeria with a cozy vibe and delicious pizzas. Robert’s began with a dough perfected over 20 years of mixing, resting, and fermenting, achieving a crisp exterior and chewy interior. After perfecting it through mixing, resting, and fermenting until it hits a balance of crunch on the outside and chewy in the middle.
The menu features innovative seasonal toppings, including signature pizzas like The Duck a Rita and The Fennel, as well as Detroit-style pies available on select days. Detailed information on the pizzeria is available here.
- Where: 465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
5. River Roast
Running along the Chicago River, River Roast offers delicious roast dishes, a cozy interior, and a beautiful view of the downtown skyline. The venue offers scenic river views along with two service bars, a patio, and ample indoor seating.
As the name suggests, the menu focuses on European-style roasts, including slow-roasted beef, whole chicken, and pork. The eatery has six spaces for large events, hosting guests from 10 to up to 1,000 people. More insights on River Roast are available here.
- Where: 315 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Other sought-after eateries in Chicago include Rose Mary and Bar Mar, which fall under the sixth and seventh positions. The list highlights new neighborhood hotspots and Chicago mainstays that continue to draw diners.
