50 Best American Restaurants near North Riverside

“great service Friendly staff“

“Greeted by Brian, the manager, headed to the bar where Marquis took care of me. Has the chicken and shrimp fiesta bowl. Really good! Looked great,tasted fresh and really enjoyed it. Overall great dining experience by Brian and Marquis! Can't wait to come back again!“

“Great food and service from server Francisco at riverside location“

“amazing place! great staff!“

“Been coming here for 21 years never a disappoint meant Very Good food The staff is wonderful.thank you so much“

“El Milagro tacos are my favorite. I've been eating them since they were by Maxwell Street. The tacos here are the same. The only thing is I'm not fond of the atmosphere. It's a mall. They also ran out of steaks. In all the years I've been eating at El Milagro (60+), they never ran out of the #1 taco, carne asada. ?But if you get there earlier and you don't mind the mall, you will be having some awesome tacos. All the fillings are delicious, and it's not your little tacos either.“

“It is a nice cozy spot and you get good food for great prices“

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

“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.“

“Excellent food and customer service“

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

“A not so hidden gem as of late now that reviews are catching up with the imaginative menu and exceptional dining experience Community Tavern has been consistently providing over the past several years. Menu is full of unique dishes… elevated dumpling and noodles are a signature. Beautifully plated and generous- but not overly. Cocktail menu is fun, with zero proof options that are spot on. Save room for baked Alaska. Oh, and ambiance is chic but allows the focus to be where it belongs. On the food. Upscale West Loop experience in modest Portage Park for a lot less and no pretense.“

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

“I loved my experience at Gather. It was so cozy and quaint for a Sunday night dinner. Our server was so helpful and nice without being pushy at all. He let us take our time and enjoy the meal. We got the Brussel sprouts, meatballs, ravioli and the apple donuts. All of which were spectacular- the ravioli was the star. Definitely worth a visit and now it’s going to become a regular in the rotation for me.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“First off Antonio and Dee were amazing! Friendly, acted like they knew us. The food... I don't have enough good things to say. Wings, medium heat, okra Foghorn sando hot, everything was so good. Mac and cheese.. amazing. If you like chicken you need to go here! Tender, juicy, FRESH and so flavorful! Thank you for showing me what I have been missing!“

“The food here is FANTASTIC. We ordered the stuffed banana peppers, coconut shrimp, salmon that’s on corn tamale cake (oh my goodness), seafood linguine, and lobster mac n cheese. We were both really impressed with how delicious all of the food was. Our waiter Jorge was so kind and attentive. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended.“

“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“

“Man I have had some good food in my time. I have NEVER had a chicken sandwich like that before. I got the spicy honey butter fried chicken sandwich, which was not only the best chicken sandwich I have ever had but one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. And don’t even get me started on the seasoned fries. Just the smell alone was worth it but the flavor was unbelievable. Definitely worth the short wait and the drive. Will be eating here again.“

“Great variety and unique flavors. Great vibe.“

“there is a fantastic rock and roll brunch menu. the service is excellent. and I can highly recommend the Long Island Iced Teas.“

“I'm from Iowa, took a little weekend trip to Chicago. A friend told us we HAD to try Lula's. SO thankful we did. I will be traveling back to Chicago just to take my mom here. Outstanding service from every single employee, incredible food, and just overall 10/10. Absolutely recommend.“

“Food is unique and tasteful.“

“Hello, this joint is so cool and cozy. Big restaurants are not always the best.... this place is small but poppin..... our customer service was over the top... sorry doll I forgot your name but you were awesome.... the food was yummy.... will definitely be back.... thank you Spooky Country House.... love it!!!

Parking: Great parking in back of joint.... so soothing and relaxing back there...“

“The best cheeseburgers ever!“

“The wait staff and cooks are fast and friendly...the owners are outstanding! Can't wait to come back!“

“I wanted to try some mediterranean food and it was my frist time at this place grillicious i walk up to the cashir i belive her name was brittny ask her whats good here what would she recomand she said the chicken shawarma and i did try it and omg it was great loved the place great service friendly people and the cashir brittny was nice and helpful“

“best crepes I've ever had,will be going back“

“On August 16, 2024 my dear friend Eberta Wright celebrated her 103 birthday. We celebrated it at The Lazy Dog Restaurant in the Highlands were we used to go for lunch every Sunday after church. Our waiter was always Carlos. One Sunday he told me to let him know when she was to celebrate her next birthday because he wanted to do something special for her. I called him and told him it was here so he talked to his manager and WOW!!!!! Kyla, Alexa, Andrea and Carlos put together a spectacular birthday celebration. Mrs. Wright and I both were so surprised and delighted with what they did. The decorations, the gorgeous flowers the cupcakes that Kyla made and decorated to spell out her birth year. Everything was just wonderful. Carlos came in on his day off and got to have lunch with us. He is a very special young man. In fact everyone there is very special. The Lazy Dog will always be my number one restaurant not just because of the good food but because they are a group of very special people.“

“They make the absolute, hands down, best meatball grinder I've ever had. Everything about it is otherworldly.
The meatballs are well flavored and have the ideal texture and consistency one could ask of a meatball. There's an herby, garlicky flavor which is very noticeable without being overwhelming.
The sauce is just a little sweet, just enough to contrast with the meat. There was mozzarella and it seemed like a little bit of ricotta too, but not too much to make it gloopy.
The bread was perfect, really more of a hard, crusty, fresh baked roll. It provided a crunchy contrast while standing up to the healthy heaping of ball and sauce and cheese.
It was the best sandwich I've had all year and the best meatball sandwich I've ever had.“

“I was really excited to try this place and when my order came and the bag felt super heavy i was dying to have my lunch. I got a combo with 3 wings and catfish. Everything tasted great but i felt like there wasn't a ton to eat and this is coming from someone who completely strips their chicken wings. The catfish was mostly odd and hard to eat parts. The meat i could get to did taste great and i enjoyed the lemon pepper on top that i paid extra for. Came with a lot of hot sauce and ketchup. The price was good for a delivery order.

I want to order again and try a lot of other stuff on the menu so i will be back“

“Awesome atmosphere and possibilities“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“This is a neighborhood staple! Good food great people!“

“Delicious always had a great meal at Grill 89“

“stuff is friendly,,food is really good ,we ate outside ,definitely coming back“

“This place has a cool, hip vibe and it’s fun to eat at the communal tables. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great variety of beer and creative craft cocktails. Food is beautifully plated and delicious - make sure to try the potatoes, baby gem salad and hanger steak.“

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

“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.“

“I loved food, and very good variety of drinks and service is extraordinary Ana M. It was very attentive and gave us an excellent service [Original] Me encanto la comida, y muy buena variedad en bebidas la atencion y servicio es extraordinario ANA M. fue muy atenta y nos dio un excelente servicio“

“This place is amazing. I got the Mexican omelette and it was everything I hoped it would be. The wait staff is outstanding and treat you how you want to be treated. They were very fast and the Mimosas are a huge draw. It’s worth every penny I don’t miss one cent of it. It’s always a good feeling when you don’t leave a restaurant disappointed with the taste. I’ll be coming here at least once a week from now on!“

“The food and the service was fabulous!!!“

“Very nice restaurant with healthy food options and gluten-free dishes.
It is very pricey $$$$

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free items on menu.

Parking: Good food, but very overpriced $$$.
Be prepared to spend a lot of money.“

“After a long day of travel, we were welcomed by Sid our amazing server! He made delicious suggestions and made sure we enjoyed them. Amazing service!“

“Great food, shakes and beer selection! Fast and friendly service. Wish the fries were thicker but that’s my personal preference. We also enjoyed the music selection.“

“Blueberry Wine is awesome!!“