50 Best American Restaurants near Lincolnwood

“Small and mighty. Had a fantastic bacon cheese burger and fries! Much needed in our neighborhood. My new spot.“

“our friend/landlord brought us to you all and it was so good and fresh and juicy and it was the best food I've ever had in a long time! I really recommend this place!!“

“The family loves T’s grand slam. Great food, great environment, Great Owners. All around amazing place to eat.“

“I was honestly surprised to see a 3.6-star rating because my experience at GC Buffalo in Lincolnwood. The service has been nothing short of amazing! The staff was incredibly professional and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. Now, let’s talk about the wings—simply the best! The buffalo wings are the last original buffalo wings out there, genuinely packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. My son says the buffalo wings are "bussin," and I have to agree. But my personal favorite has to be the lemon pepper wings, bursting with the perfect blend of zest and seasoning. We’ve tried wings from plenty of other places, and nothing compares to GC Buffalo. If you're a wing lover, this spot is a must-try. Bottom line: the wings are top-tier, and the service was spot on. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“This place is great--a family fave of ours for special occasions. The food is always a hit, the vibe super cozy--especially when it's otherwise freaking cold 9 months out of the year in these parts--and the staff is seasoned and excellent. Also good for takeout and delivery when you don't feel like cooking.“

“Pleasant waitress . Friendly atmosphere n cleanliness of the place“

“By far the best 🍔 I’ve ever had! The fusion of flavors 🤯“

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“I love this American restaurant, the food is delicious, satisfying and enjoyable. I especially love the burgers and fries, they are freshly made and very authentic. In addition, the environment here is also very comfortable and spacious, which makes people feel very relaxed and happy. The waiters are also very friendly and welcoming, they always greet guests with a smile and provide many useful tips and recommendations. All in all, this is a very good American restaurant and I will come here often to enjoy the food and time.“

“We went last night for the first time… Great menu options, food was delicious, portions were perfect, staff was really nice. I had the Grilled Salmon, he had the Braised Pork Shoulder…definitely recommend both.“

“soy de puerto rico es la primera vez que los visito y fue la mejor experiencia gastronómica de todo mi viaje en este espectacular restaurante, El gerente MIGUEL excelenteeeee el mejorrrrrr gerente, servicio de excelencia 100%, el trato fue increible ademas de Luis que fue sin duda alguna mas que excelente tambien. En fin todos muy amables y la comida omg ! divina !!!!!!!“

“Esme is truly an experience to have. We did the menu and the wine pairing and it was amazing. From the presentation to the food was unbelievable and will definitely do it again as it changes quarterly“

“Went with my daughter and her bestie for brunch.. cute place, my food was really good(avocado toast) and they enjoyed their food and the endless mimosas.. friendly staff,relaxed atmosphere , overall pleasant experience for us😊“

“10/10 experience with Eddie! Had a birthday event for some friends and he was super helpful and accommodating! Definitely would recommend this place! Can’t wait to come back!“

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun“

“The best food !!!Thank you guy.“

“Wonderful food, really would suggest adding the beverage package to the experience. If you haven’t been to the after bar that’s also a good addition to the experience. Really enjoyed the complexity of the flavors, creativity of the dishes and plating, if you’ve not experienced a Michelin star restaurant yet, definitely give ever a try. 10 courses and they do fill you up.“

“Beautiful food and wine. Great atmosphere. Staff that were attentive without being overbearing. Michelin stars. And a 5m walk from the apartment. This could become an expensive habit!“

“The food was great. The wait staff was courteous and professional.“

“In August, my friend and I stayed in Chicago for a few days. One of our acquaintances recommended visiting this restaurant. It's an amazing place! Tender meat, flavorful wine, fresh vegetables, and outstanding service.
If you're ever in Chicago, make sure to visit this restaurant.“

“The Evie had a great variety of food options! We got the carrots, signature roll and bread to start. Incredible choices! For dinner we got the salmon, white fish and cornbread (which is a sleeper-def get it!!) and Chicago dog which were all incredible! Highly recommend!“

“Loved the shrimp cocktail! The patio is romantic! My ribeye was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The whipped potatoes are delicious. The staff is attentive. My husband enjoyed his grits. You won’t be disappointed.“

“We are visiting from Indiana and my husband, myself and our toddler had a wonderful experience! Our food was great and came very quickly. Our pomegranate margaritas were delicious. My husband ordered a side of bacon to go with his salad and the kitchen took the extra step to cut it up for him when they didn't have to. And while the restaurant is an upscale mature environment, they were extremely accommodating to our toddler and were so very friendly and warm to our family. From the hosts, to our waiter, to each employee who passed by everyone was so warm and welcoming. We will 100% return!“

“A very creative kitchen serves up surprising dishes in every course, even dessert, where many restaurants just go through the motions. They also serve up cocktails that you are not likely to see anywhere else. What comes as no surprise, is that they are a Michelin starred restaurant.“

“I had one of the best dinner experiences ever, the food was outstanding but the service was extra special. We will be back! Congratulations“

“Absolutely loved this place. My wife and I try to find local places, when possible. The service was fantastic, and the severs were so nice and enjoyable to talk with as well. The food was fantastic. We had breakfast. Great value for the money! My omelette had tons of bacon, sausage, and ham. My wife had pancakes and eggs. Huge bonus, they had amazing coffee! Dark Matter brand.“

“What a great experience! All four of us enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was delicious and fresh and the service was friendly. We are going putting Blue Door on our list for when we are in Chicago next.“

“Enjoyed the Christmas pop-up, very festive and the food is fantastic!“

“We came to celebrate my husband’s birthday last night. The service was great and the food was perfect. If we ever come back to town this will be a must do. We weren’t sure what to expect since his brother planned the dinner but I couldn’t have asked for anything better.“

“Great food, family friendly!“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“Gilt Bar "gets it". A foodies playground. Top notch flavor and beautiful decor throughout. The Ron Zacapa 23 Rum is 🤌🏾 Oh, and don't forget to take a few pics in the photo booth downstairs 📸“

“Amazing, a perfect evening.“

“A truly personal experience!
We were warmly welcomed on our Anniversary for dinner and had the most amazing experience! Our waiter Carlos was superb and made sure every aspect of our meal was perfection!
We had a preset menu with some of the best of those items we have ever experienced! The dinner rolls were light and dangerously delicious, the lobster bisque was the best lobster anything we've ever had, the wedge salad had the most amazing dressing (and I don't even like blue cheese!), the steaks were cooked beautifully, and our dessert put us over the edge!
The servings were generous, nobody could eat it all...wish we could've taken home leftovers.
A perfect spot for a special celebration....we loved every moment!“

“Have never had a bad meal here. Service is top notch for such a busy spot.“

“Very nice clean place nice and professional staff , delicious fresh food . We always come here and enjoy the food . We will recommend people to come here and enjoy the delicious fresh chicken . It’s very convinient one stop shopping mall . Rest rooms are very clean“

“Amazing food. Great atmosphere. What more can be said?“

“My favorite restaurant! Have been going for years. Live a block away, so it’s quite convenient. Food and atmosphere are wonderful.“

“Best place to eat in Chicago! I started going there when the owner became a client of the company I was working for in the mid-90s, setting up cash registers in the restaurant he opened for his nephew. I no longer live in Chicago, but make it a point to stop there and speak with the owner every chance I get. Always great food and exceptional service! You may have to wait in line, though. Understandably, it's a very popular place!“

“Stopped by for a brunch date with my husband. We had bottomless mimosas which was a great option. The breakfast nachos and churro French toast were both very good. The views were beautiful and you can’t heat that. Service was a tad slow but overall a good experience and would come back!“

“Wonderful evening! We had an amazing dinner & dessert with attentive service with care.“

“Nice spot for a quiet drink at the bar, plus they have a small but mighty menu. The birria eggrolls and pretzel crusted chicken definitely live up to the hype. If you're looking for a late night bite or a quiet place to catch a game, you found it.“

“LOVE Gemini. Their bottomless has a great variety, and my food has been amazing every time!“

“I went for a friends graduation brunch, and it was definitely a hopping spot in the city, and I can see the appeal for the rooftop views alone, but I think it’s a bit overpriced for what you’re getting in my opinion. I had the biscuits and gravy ($25) which was fine but also strange in that it tasted more like a chowder than gravy. I also got the chocolate chip cookies which were and came in an order of 3 for $12. As I said, a bit overpriced for cookies, but actually felt worth it for their size and deliciousness. Of course, part of why you’re coming here is for the views and this place did not disappoint! Despite it being a very hot day outside, there was a good crowd out there especially because there’s a bar on the patio as well. And even though it was very busy throughout the entire time there, my party and I had fairly consistent service, although I did have my drink order forgotten, but the server ended up comping me for it, which made up for it.“

“I had visiting out of town and recommended this place for us to eat. Entire staff was very welcoming and sat us an hour before our reservation since we were directly from another event that ended early. Sweet potato fries are one of the best in the city! The seared ahi tuna salad was delicious and I'm not even that much of a fan of ahi tuna. Bartender made great drink and menu recommendations to top off our fabulous night!“

“Girl & the Goat completely exceeded my expectations! very good food“

“Today was my first time trying this place and I was impressed with my big and delicious Merkts cheeseburger and waffle fries. I'm definitely going back to try other things. The staff was very friendly and helpful, too. I was too hungry to remember to take pics.“

“Great food and ambience! Can’t wait to come back! 👍“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“