Reset

Illinois

  (148 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Restaurant What to Get Show / Episode /
Recommended By
Yelp!
Rating
Yelp! rating descending order
Restaurant Notes
Ruby's Fast FoodSee Ruby's Fast Food Video ($)
(360 ratings)

3740 W Montrose Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-2669
www.rubysfastfood.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"
  • Crispy Pata
    roasted, crispy whole pork shank and foot, boiled, cooled and deep fried in soybean oil; takes a day to make; "best pig product available in the U.S. that nobody's ever heard of...it's pretty, pretty rockin'"-Andrew Zimmern; looks good
4.5 out of 5
360 ratings
Filipino eatery
Saucy Porka ($)
(684 ratings)

335 S Franklin St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 285-2303
saucyporka.com
  • Asian Style Paella
    served w/ Chinese Lap Chang pork sausage, spicy sausage, pork carnitas, edamame, bean sprouts, scallions; looks good
  • Pork Pozole
    soup w/ smoky guajillo peppers & tomato base soup served w/ pickled cabbage, cilantro & corn tortillas; looks good
4.5 out of 5
684 ratings
serving Asian Latin fusion comfort foods; celebrity chef Richard Blais made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Soy Marinated Pork Carnitas
Smoque BBQSee Smoque BBQ Video ($$)
(4736 ratings)

3800 N Pulaski Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-7427
www.smoquebbq.com
  • St. Louis Rib
  • Texas Beef Brisket
    top seller; looks good
  • Baked Beans
    cooked in smoker
4.5 out of 5
4736 ratings
variety of sauces: Tennessee, NC, and others
Swedish Bakery [CLOSED]See Swedish Bakery Video ($$)
(406 ratings)

5348 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-8919
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Nutty"
  • Marzipan
    "Kermit" & Marzipan Log
4.5 out of 5
406 ratings
[CLOSED]Other Recipes: Andersonville Coffeecake | Swedish Limpa (Rye Bread)
Tempesta Market ($$)
(281 ratings)

1372 W Grand Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-2551
tempestamarket.com
  • "The Dante" Sandwich
    hot soppressata, mortadella, finnochinoa, hot coppa, porchetta, provolone, giardiniera, 'nduja aioli, lettuce & tomato on a baguette; "mind blown so hard!...new frontier of sandwiches!" -Jeff Mauro
4.5 out of 5
281 ratings
est. 2017; "family-owned Chicago marketplace rooted in an immersive Italian legacy of making unapologetically authentic & inspired foods" (from its website)
Walker Bros. The Original Pancake HouseSee Walker Bros. The Original Pancake House Video ($$)
(830 ratings)

153 Green Bay Rd Map It!
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-6000
www.walkerbros.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"
  • Bacon with Cheese Oven Baked Omelette
    comes with pancakes; looks good
4.5 out of 5
830 ratings
90 Miles Cuban CafeSee 90 Miles Cuban Cafe Video ($)
(849 ratings)

3101 N Clybourn Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 248-2822
www.90milescubancafe.com
  • Fricassee de Pollo
    seasoned chicken seared & boiled in tomato-potato-olive based sauce; served w/ yellow rice & sweet plantains; try eating rice, plantains & chicken together; looks good
  • Puerco Roast de Asado
    shredded roasted pork shoulder rubbed in prune-bacon-brown sugar-malta mix & finished on flattop w/ carmelized onions; served w/ black beans, white rice & plantains; looks good
4.0 out of 5
849 ratings
opened in 2008; husband-and-wife team; family left Cuba on a shrimp boat on June 13, 1980 to reach Key West only 90 Miles away
Ann Sather RestaurantSee Ann Sather Restaurant Video ($$)
(1104 ratings)

909 W Belmont Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-2378
annsather.com
  • French Toast Fantasy
    use sliced pecan rolls as "toast"; topped w/ toasted oats, fruit & powder sugar; looks good
  • Pecan Rolls
    small plate-sized; looks good
  • Cinnamon Rolls
    plate-sized
4.0 out of 5
1104 ratings
Swedish cuisine & catering; multiple locations in Chicago; Other Recipes: Swedish Meatballs
Bandera [CLOSED]See Bandera Video ($$)
(1884 ratings)

535 N Michigan Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 644-3524
  • Banana Cream Pie
    also in AZ, CA
4.0 out of 5
1884 ratings
[CLOSED]; also located in Scottsdale, Sacramento, Corona del Mar and Brentwood
Bertolli's River Pizza ($$)
(178 ratings)

7973 Lake St Map It!
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-2820
bertollispizza.com
  • Pepperoni Panzerotti
    house dough, red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella; folded, sealed & baked (fried on request); "everything that you ever craved in a pizza x10!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
178 ratings
est. 1963; family owned & operated pizzeria known for home-style food, alongside sister deli next door
BIG & little's [CLOSED]See BIG & little's Video ($$)
(1246 ratings)

860 N Orleans St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-0000
  • Fish and Chips
    beer-battered deep fried cod; fries are double-fried; looks good
  • Foie Gras & Fries
    pan-fried foie gras on double-fried fries topped w/ duck fat (rendered from foie gras); looks good
  • Pork Belly Po'Boy
    deep-fried cubed pork belly w/ Louisiana hot sauce, homemade maple glaze, shredded lettuce, sliced dill pickle served on sub roll; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1246 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; gourmet fast food 12-seat joint; created by 2 best friends since 3rd grade; cash only
Blue Springs CafeSee Blue Springs Cafe Video ($$)
(283 ratings)

3505 George St Map It!
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-5788
  • Foot-Hi Lemon Meringue Pie
    each pie uses 12 egg whites to create the foot-high meringue topping
4.0 out of 5
283 ratings
country kitchen decor
Bongo RoomSee Bongo Room Video ($$)
(1687 ratings)

1470 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-0690
thebongoroom.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Chocolate Tower French Toast
    French toast w/ mascarpone-banana pudding-infused chocolate-chunked bread served on banana brulee sauce & topped w/ slices of banana, white & black chocolate shavings; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1687 ratings
Bop N GrillSee Bop N Grill Video ($$)
(953 ratings)

6604 N Sheridan Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 654-3224
bngrill.com
  • Philly Cheesesteak Eggroll
    east-meets-west fusion; grilled marinated sliced rib eye, American cheese wrapped in eggroll wrapper and deep-fried; sliced length-wise & topped w/ cheese sauce & seseme seed; looks good
  • Umami Burger
    80-20 Angus burger w/ truffled mushroom duxelle, sun-dried tomato confit, togarashi mayo, bacon, smoked gouda; "it is in the top best burgers I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good; #6 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
4.0 out of 5
953 ratings
opened in 2009; Korean burger joint
Can't Believe It's Not Meat - Orland Park ($$)
(118 ratings)

24 Orland Square Dr Map It!
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 645-4077
www.cantbelieveitsnotmeat...
  • London Supreme Pizza
    Italian vegan sausage, mushrooms, onions, giardiniera peppers & vegan cheese or dairy cheese; "so layered & so thick" -Tabitha Brown
4.0 out of 5
118 ratings
opened in 2019; vegan, vegetarian & plant-based restaurant w/ 3 locations
Charlie ParkersSee Charlie Parkers Video ($)
(393 ratings)

700 North St Map It!
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 241-2104
www.charlieparkersdiner.n...
  • Horseshoe
    2 slices of toast topped w/ hamburger, ham, bacon, sausage, turkey, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, walleye or buffalo chicken topped w/ cheese sauce & fries or tater tots; top lunchtime seller is hamburger w/ cheese sauce; looks good
  • Pancakes
    16-inch pancake
4.0 out of 5
393 ratings
est. 1992; located in a Quonset hut (manufactured during World War II that was meant to house people & protect materials)
Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder CoSee Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co Video ($$)
(3044 ratings)

2121 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-2570
www.chicagopizzaandovengr...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Pizza Pot Pie
    making since 1972; "one of the weirdest and tastiest things I've ever had"-Marc Murphy; baked as a pot pie w/ cheese on the bottom, then sauce and crust on top... when served, it's inverted onto the plate to form the pizza pie; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3044 ratings
opened in 1972; across the street from the notorious "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" (February 14, 1929)
Chuck's Southern Comforts CafeSee Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe Video ($$)
(915 ratings)

6501 W 79th St Map It!
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 229-8700
www.chuckscafe.com
  • Cochinita Pibil
    slow-roasted (12-hrs) shredded pork dish originating from the Yucatan Peninsula; looks good
4.0 out of 5
915 ratings
Cozy Dog Drive In ($)
(244 ratings)

2935 S 6th St Map It!
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-1992
www.cozydogdrivein.com
  • Cozy Dog
    corn dog
4.0 out of 5
244 ratings
opened in 1949; American landmark; birth of corn dog; serving up to 1,000 corn dogs & 300-lbs fries every day
D'arcy's Pint ($$)
(623 ratings)

661 W Stanford Ave Map It!
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 492-8800
www.darcyspintonline.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Springfield"
  • Horseshoe
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
623 ratings
Delia's Kitchen [CLOSED] ($$)
(463 ratings)

1034 W Lake St Map It!
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 358-1300
  • Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
    fresh blueberries in the batter, lemon ricotta on top & blueberry compote; "best thing I ever ate...breakfast-style" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
463 ratings
[CLOSED]; cafe serving homestyle breakfasts & lunches w/ gluten-free & vegetarian options
Dell Rhea's Chicken BasketSee Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket Video ($$)
(752 ratings)

645 Joliet Rd Map It!
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-0780
chickenbasket.com
4.0 out of 5
752 ratings
Dimo's Pizza ($)
(1042 ratings)

3463 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-4580
dimospizza.com
As Seen On:
Pizza Party
  • Chicken n' Waffles Pizza
    fried chicken, melted butter, mozzarella & homemade mini waffle bites on a creme fraiche base topped w/ maple syrup
  • Chilaquiles Pizza
4.0 out of 5
1042 ratings
Diner Grill ($)
(326 ratings)

1635 W Irving Park Rd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2030
  • Double Cheeseburger
    looks good
  • The Slinger
    hash browns, two hamburger patties, grilled onions, two eggs over easy all covered w/ chili; looks good
4.0 out of 5
326 ratings
old-style railroad-car diner w/ counter service
DMK Burger BarSee DMK Burger Bar Video ($$)
(2074 ratings)

2954 N Sheffield Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 360-8686
www.dmkburgerbar.com
  • Bison Burger
    served w/ fresh goat cheese, pickled red onions, blueberry BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Salmon Burger
    ground salmon, ginger & scallion; served w/ red Thai curry sauce and Asian slaw; looks good
  • Truffle Fries
    french fries tossed in Parmesean cheese and topped w/ truffle aioli; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2074 ratings
opened in 2009; recognized in multiple publications including Bon Appetit, Chicago Tribune; 8 blocks from Wrigley Field; Other Recipes: Truffle Cream Sauce
Illinois   (148 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6