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Best Restaurants in River North
28 restaurants analyzed · Chicago
River North is Chicago's most established upscale dining neighborhood, with a strong American and contemporary American restaurant scene running from the gallery district toward the Chicago River. Prices are firmly high-end across the board, and the area is well-known for its cocktail bars alongside serious restaurants covering steakhouses, Latin American, and Mediterranean cooking. It's where Chicago's restaurant industry takes its own special occasions.
Restaurants
- Roka Akor - Chicago A · Japanese steakhouse, Sushi
- Bavette's Bar & Boeuf A · Steakhouse, American
- Gilt Bar A · Restaurant & bar, Cocktail bar
- XOCO A- · Mexican restaurant, Latin American restaurant
- Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna A- · Pizzeria, Italian
- The Franklin Room A- · Restaurant, Cocktail bar
- River Roast A- · American restaurant, Brunch restaurant
- Tanta Cocina Peruana A- · Peruvian restaurant, Bar
- Matilda Restaurant A- · Latin fusion restaurant, Mexican
- Untitled Supper Club B+ · Supper club and live entertainment venue, American restaurant
- The Hampton Social - River North B+ · Restaurant, Cocktail bar
- Sunda New Asian - River North B+ · Asian fusion restaurant, Southeast Asian restaurant
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria B+ · Pizza restaurant, Deep-dish pizza
- AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago B+ · Restaurant, Brunch restaurant
- Ema B+ · Mediterranean restaurant, Small plates
- Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! B+ · Spanish restaurant, Tapas bar
- avec River North B+ · Mediterranean small plates, Wine bar
- Kerryman Irish Bar & Restaurant B+ · Irish pub restaurant, Bar
- Mercadito B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar
- Barrio B+ · Mexican restaurant, Brunch
About This Area
Trendy, nightlife-heavy River North corridor with cocktail bars and casual-chic dining; draws after-work crowds and weekend visitors.
River North: River North is a vibrant district just north of the Chicago River, known for its bustling nightlife, art galleries, and a dense concentration of restaurants and bars. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking diverse dining and entertainment options.
Safety: Busy, well-trafficked entertainment district; generally safe with typical urban nightlife considerations.
Parking: Urban parking constraints typical of River North
Getting around: Close to CTA and central city access
Top Cuisines
- American — 11 restaurants
- Latin American — 2 restaurants
- Pizza — 2 restaurants
- Mediterranean — 2 restaurants
- Irish — 2 restaurants
- Mexican — 2 restaurants
- Japanese — 1 restaurants
- South American — 1 restaurants
- Asian — 1 restaurants
- Serbian — 1 restaurants
Find Your Next Meal in River North
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- Solo Dining restaurants in River North — Comfortable spots for dining alone
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