50 Best American Restaurants near Chicago Ridge

“I absolutely love it! No matter what I have it's always Great! I don't go to any other Smokehouse and I work at North Riverside!“

“I ate at Top Buns on Friday and the employees were Professional and Friendly!!! Yummy Food !!! Highly Recommended by me!!! Thank You for a Great Meal!!!“

“Friendly staff. Delicious food. Quesaberria tacos, avacado burger & jalapeño poppers are top notch. Lots of screens to enjoy big games.“

“Came here on taco Tuesday and Happy Hour and they didn’t disappoint. The bartender was also the server for all of the tables in the establishment and did she hustle! Very knowledgeable of the menu with questions I had.

On Tuesday it’s $2 steak or chicken tacos with cilantro, onion and cheese. It comes with a side of homemade salsa Verde and you can get pico de gallo for an extra fee. Domestic beers are $1.50 during happy hour from 3 to 6. With two beers, seven tacos and a side of pico the bill was $18. Well worth it.

Wednesday is half price pizza. This is a nice little local place with good food and drink options. If you’re in the area it’s worth a stop.“

“Been to Jenny's about 10 times and they never disappoint. Brought my fiance here for the 1st time and have been here 2 tines within the month. She loves it. We live in Indiana and pass many steakhouses to come here.“

“great service and food!!!“

“Each time I visit this location, I enjoy it more and more. Stopped by for a quick dinner and the service was great. From the host seating us, to the server, to the manager who thanked us as we exit. Food was great and they offer a good variety.

I believe Avante was our server - he was kind and courteous. Thank you!“

“Absolutely delicious!! Can't wait to come back“

“I ordered the avocado chicken curry with rice! It was absolutely delicious. Very flavourful. Just perfect. My friend got the avocado mac and cheese. I tasted it and loved that too. The portions are large and we brought some home. We got the avocado cheesecake cup for desert and wow! Yummy yummy yummy. They have a kids menu too! I will be a regular customer in the future. You have to try this place!“

“We dined at Topaz in August 2024 and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. We were seated in a comfortable booth. A special mention goes to our server, Sasa, who was incredibly attentive and provided great suggestions. He even surprised us with complimentary limoncellos, which were absolutely delicious. For appetizers, we had the grilled octopus and hummus—both prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor. For the main course, we chose the Dover sole and Amish chicken. These dishes were exceptional and stood out as some of the best we've ever had. The potatoes served with the sole were also a delightful surprise. Portions were generous, and the prices were quite reasonable considering the quality and quantity of the food. We highly recommend Topaz and will definitely be returning!“

“The Chew was an amazing restaurant! Not only was the food amazing but the owners, Linda and Landy, and the staff were spectacular! We miss it so much! Truly an icon in our community!“

“We recently got married at The Elm this past weekend (10/13/2024) and can't express in words how satisfied we were with their service. Starting from the first day that we went to see The Elm we were treated with the upmost respect and professionalism. We had our ceremony in the Kensington room, and our reception in the Madison room. The atmosphere and vibe of both rooms was everything that we could hope for. The staff was incredible, the food/drinks were AMAZING, and our guests had nothing but positive feedback. WE HIGHLY RECOMMED THIS PLACE FOR A WEDDING AND/OR ANY OTHER EVENT.“

“Listen, this was a very great restaurant, I’m shocked that it’s not getting more buzz! You all should come down and try out their rodeo cheeseballs which are packed with lots of flavor, and if you want chicken tryout their Dubai chicken sandwich, they put it on this really great tasting bread from Dubai. Don’t want to eat a ton of carbs? That’s alright try their Flying Dutchman burger without the shame or guilt of not leaving here without a meal! It’s something for everyone and if you have a sweet tooth get you a shake. 🥰not sponsored but I really enjoyed my time here and I hope you will as well.“

“The sweet sixteen is a must have!!!!!“

“The food is delicious the service is great! I also enjoy the music and Daves singing 🎶 @ the Sunday Gospel breakfast very entertaining! The breakfast portions are very hearty!“

“Last Tuesday, after my overnight shift, I stopped into Pappas and ordered a sausage and egg on wheat with hashbrowns...... and it was nothing short of AWESOME!!!! I can not WAIT to go back. Thank you Mrs. Sofe!!!“

“We have been to Melinda’s a couple times now and we absolutely love this place!!!! The atmosphere is welcoming and the service is amazing! Great live music on the weekends and trivia night was fun as well!“

“We happened to be working in the small town of Hodgkins and stumbled upon this place. It has a small town feel where everyone is super friendly and everything we have tried so far on the menu was AMAZING! The burgers are the best Around! Chicken Dumping Soup is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Bartenders are super friendly and on top of their game! HIGHLY Recommend this place! 💪🤘🇺🇸“

“Their amazing cheeseburger. My favorite of all time.“

“Fine folks - Good staff workers that take photographs as well“

“Food and drink- awesome - awesome!“

“The ambiance, friendly atmosphere, quirky and yet comfortable vibe as well as absolutely exceptional beers. From porters, sours and mixed drinks… sets the standard of what kind of brewery I want to be at.“

“So I visited this place at least three times with a carry out order and customer service was awesome first time. Second I decided to go due to the good food and definitely the customer service, again awesome. Third, I enjoyed my food as always with recommendations from the young lady ( forgot her name). All three times I was either on crutches or knee brace. They were so sweet they helped me with my food to car an even told me to pull up to place and they’ll have my order ready for me! They were very nice to help me and for that I’m grateful. They went above and beyond. They made sure I was taken care of. So I brought my daughter there and she agree with the great customer service. Thank you guy so much. We will see you guys soon.“

“We go a few times a year between Schaumburg and downtown Chicago. We love the food and the service. Keep up the stellar work!“

“Great staff. Excellent service. Breakfast available all day.“

“I've been here several times in the past and I really love their food selections. However this time the service was not very friendly and the booths are getting to look very shabby. They are stained and need to be reupholstered. Doesn't make me want to go there again any time soon“

“I just recently started going there since last year. No negative reviews here. Every single experience has been great alongside with the food. When it’s your birthday, the staff sings to you. You pay what you get and it’s worth every penny. Keep up the great work Alexander’s!! As busy as it gets: even when people are standing room only: it goes by quickly and the staff greets you with their kindness and smiles.“

“great burgers 🍔, dogs and gyros“

“Everything on the menu is fabulous I recently ordered grecian steak. The quality of the meat dont compare to even the fancy overpriced meat at these big name steak house. It was tender juicy seasoned just enough to enjoy the real flavor of the meat. It was enough for 4 meals. And the price is unbelievably right“

“Are you searching for a great place to have breakfast 🥞 STOP by John’s Drive-IN
There is no space to dine-in, you can only place your order to go. Very friendly staff & all orders are prepared at the time it’s placed.“

“Had our holiday celebration and had an extraordinary experience - great food and excellent service.“

“Great Food , Great Service, Clean and very welcoming and relaxing ! Very Nice people ! I've eaten many of the items on the menu and haven't been disappointed !“

“We had a large group just before lunchtime on a Saturday, and they were great about squeezing us in. Our server D was amazing, truly, and the other staff were helpful and attentive, too. The food was delicious, hot, fast, priced affordably. They have a large menu. We had some special diets in our group and there were enough options for them to find what they needed. I definitely would return and would recommend it to friends.“

“Friendly service, good food“

“Catered Easter dinner from Bella Mia and everything was exceptional - the food and the wonderful customer service. We will definitely be ordering again.“

“Great service. The catfish(filet/whole) was delicious. Our waitress Pamela was so nice and professional. I was there yesterday 3/15/22 party of 6 with my line dancing sisters. I will definitely be back!!!!“

“Great atmosphere with friendly service and delicious food.“

“The atmosphere is nice. The food and drinks are delicious and the service was on point.“

“This place is great, but what makes it truly fantastic is the people-from the owner to the servers. You can feel the love between them and they go out of their way to make you feel like family.“

“More than enough for you to eat, food was definitely on point. Good customer service to all customers who comes into the establishment.“

“Came here today for the brunch with the Grinch. It was a great experience for me and my family. My toddler really enjoyed the Grinch. He was interactive and great with the kids. The food and atmosphere were great also. Hope this becomes an annual event because we will be there every time.“

“I was robbed there by the wait staff on my wedding night. the evidence is in, the idiot deposited the checks in his own account and it traced back to this place. it's a disgrace and a curse that will not go away. How many of you out there have been robbed and don't even know yet ? how many of my attendees need to review this place? thousands of dollars stolen !“

“All around great food, great atmosphere..“

“This is a wonderful little restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the food is good.“

“Great customer service , food was fresh and good and the restaurant is clean“

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I came before they were closing and he took care of me , I absolutely love JJ Fish & Chicken! Every time I go, I order the chicken tenders, and they are always fresh, hot, and perfectly seasoned. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The customer service is excellent—everyone is friendly, welcoming, and quick to help. It’s hard to find a spot that consistently delivers great food and service, but JJ Fish & Chicken nails it every time. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious food and a great experience!“

“Fun, down to earth, good food and the owner rocks!“

“I like going to Culver's Lyons, IL location with my SEASPAR Eagles Brookfield site group. Their burgers and fries are delicious. They are very friendly and kind staff too.“

“That Ribeye Steak Sandwich is absolutely amazing! 🔥🔥🔥“

“I very much recommend this place to go for dinner! It’s very nice and cool on the inside. Yummy food, great desserts, great staff. 10/10 rating.“