Chicago

Best American Restaurants in Chicago

Looking for the best American restaurants in Chicago? We've gathered 626 spots serving American food in Chicago, ranked by real diner reviews and ratings. Browse photos, check menus, and request a free reservation — all in one place. Updated June 2026.

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Best American Restaurants in Chicago

The Original Babas

OutKast

jimmys

Maxwell Street Grill - State

Sammy's Grill and Restaurant

Great Steak

Load a Spud

Union sub

Cheesecake Factory Chicago Ill

S2 Express Grill

Legacy Soul & Seafood City

Hook Fish & Chicken

Jimmys Best

John's Drive-In

The Chili Bar

Joe's Grill

Quarantine Kitchen Canaryville

Johnnyo's

Parkside Cafe

Maxwell Street Depot

Harvey's

Taste of Chicago Restaurant

The Fat Pickle

Boo Coo Roux

Dusek's Tavern

S.K.Y.

Pilsen Breakfast & Grill

Urban Union

Bascule

Busy Burger

The Goddess and Grocer

David's Grill

Chef Dominique Leach

Memo's Hot Dogs

Metropolitan Club (Globe Room)

Momty’s Grill

Harry Caray's Shortstop Midway

Nightwood Restaurant

Silas's Kitchen

Rebel Wings

MrBeast Burger

BurgerFi

Little Caesars Pizza

L & G Sunny Up

Shor Chicago Grill

Steve's Bite

Lou Mitchell's

Morgan's Bar & Grill