Nando's Peri-Peri is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

1. Nando's Peri-Peri

8.0
22 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · The Loop · 38 tips and reviews

Emily H.Emily Harnish: Absolutely obsessed with the Lemon-Herb marinade! I do the chicken sandwich or the boneless chicken breast. No matter what I get, I always get the fries and perinaise!

Elaine C.Elaine Clark: The Chicken with the Mango Lime Marinade is to die for. For an extra flavor kick I add the Garlic Marinade on my own that’s located by the additional sauces found near the pop machine.

MaritaMarita: All was delicious: French fries, chicken, garlic bread, service... will definitely come back in my next Chicago stop

Chicago Kalbi Korean BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

2. Chicago Kalbi Korean BBQ

7.9
3752 W Lawrence Ave (at N Hamlin Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Albany Park · 14 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s Korean barbecue with a slight twist at Chicago Kalbi. The menu offers traditional meats such as kalbi and bulgogi, but the Japanese-style marinades give them unique flavor profiles. Read more.

Cindy K.Cindy Kurman: Ask for a semi private room. Awesome appetizers Kakitama, pancake w/oyster & 2x cooked dumplings, Kalbi (marinated short rib) Japanese or Korean style cooked tableside. Waitress helpful. Romantic!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: For a unique dining experience, head to Chicago Kalbi. This Japanese-style Korean BBQ restaurant allows you to grill and prepare meats and veggies at your table. Read more.

Yassa African Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

3. Yassa African Restaurant

9.1
3511 S King Dr, Chicago, IL
African Restaurant · Bronzeville · 11 tips and reviews

Th3 G.Th3 Glow: Dibi lamb, dibi chicken both with djolof rice! Unbelievably delicious!!!

David W.David Weathersby: This place is amazing. Love the fish!

Linda I.Linda Izadi: Yassa chicken and Yassa fish were both amazing! Here's Yassa chicken.

Itoko is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

4. Itoko

8.3
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lakeview · No tips or reviews
Kameya is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

5. Kameya

8.5
806 W Webster Ave (Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · North Side · 6 tips and reviews

Michelle M.Michelle Moomey: Amazing! Best sushi in the city!

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Try the spicy tuna tartare tower with house-fried tortilla chips and sweet sauce to start — the hot stone bibimbap entree ($15.95) pops with color and flavor in any iteration. Read more.

Melissa E.Melissa E: Really wonderful ramen!! Never disappointed. Good rolls to be had as well. Truly a hidden neighborhood gem.

Aba is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

6. Aba

9.4
302 N Green St (Fulton St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 21 tips and reviews

Justin K.Justin Kadis: Gorgeous rooftop. We ate like kings and everything was delicious. The meat + creme brûlée pie were stand out dishes. Salad and hamachi were very refreshing. Try the Aloe It's Me cocktail.

Miro V.Miro Vejchoda: Great food and atmosphere

BiancaBianca: The perfect place for an afternoon bite. All the dishes are fresh and tasty-spreads served with warm pita, slices of beef, grilled brussels sprouts. The octopus was disappointing (too mushy)

Crisp is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

7. Crisp

8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: The Seoul Sassy fried chicken is undeniably amazing. It's twice-fried in a pressure cooker, and drizzled with a soy, garlic, and ginger marinade and tossed with crunchy scallions. Read more.

Christopher B.Christopher Bell: Amazing. Seoul sassy wings were the best

Vithida S.Vithida Sueblinvong: Good korean fried chicken

Lillie's Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

8. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: After a fire, the smoked-meat haunt returned less than three months later to serve Charlie McKenna’s award-winning barbecue. Bonus: Grab his addictive, spicy marinades, sauces, and rubs to go.

Chris S.Chris Shackleton: My favorite BBQ spot in Chicago. Love the fried chicken and bacon grits.

ThrillistThrillist: Smoked beef tri-tip on brioche kicked with BBQ rub-dusted fries. Read more.

The Izakaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

9. The Izakaya

8.1
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 10 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: A great informal alternative to upstairs. The chicken karaage and the spaghetti were standouts.

David B.David Benjamin: If you ask, they split the ramen into two little bowls for you to share!

Tunisia C.Tunisia Carter: The Sake and Whiskey Flights are great.

The Monkey's Paw is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

10. The Monkey's Paw

8.6
2524 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 26 tips and reviews

Tim D.Tim D: Awesome food, drinks, and vibe. A great addition to the neighborhood.

Lauren O.Lauren O'Malley: Awesome, home-y + great food and drinks that rotate often!

Joe S.Joe S: Great place to watch a game or chill with friends!!! Service was awesome !!!!

Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

11. Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant

8.0
5744 N California Ave (at N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Ridge · 9 tips and reviews

Vithida S.Vithida Sueblinvong: Love the charcoal grill Kalbi and the pork belly....yum!

Anselma M.Anselma Marroquin: What is the purpose of going here to grill your own foods?

EaterEater: At Woo Chon, the pajeon (pancake), tofu soups and bibimbap are all worthy dishes to complement the carnivorous feast of meat that one inevitably orders. Read more.

Candlelite Chicago Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

12. Candlelite Chicago Restaurant

9.1
7452 N Western Ave (at Howard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · West Ridge · 37 tips and reviews

Jack D.Jack Dogs: Great food, good beer, good atmosphere, great specials. Booths by windows are cold in winter. Can be loud. Service is good. Late-nighters beware: kitchen closes @10 on weekdays! Read more.

Bob B.Bob Brown: The cookie skillet is addictive. Really.

Scott F.Scott Falcone: Some of the best thin crust pizza in Chicago! Try the "white pizza"...only hold the onions. Garlic feta fries are amazing too.

Subway is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

13. Subway

7.8
6555 N Clark St (clark and albion), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Rogers Park · 1 tip

Tony H.Tony Hernandez: Best Subway by far.

Pasta D'Arte is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

14. Pasta D'Arte

8.2
6311 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Norwood Park · 16 tips and reviews

Bethany U.Bethany Ulrich: Wonderful lobster ravioli and lemon mascarpone cake. Can't wait to come back to try other things on the menu!

CompartirPasion.comCompartirPasion.com: Mark is a great chef, no dobut at all

Doug M.Doug Moss: Food was ok, service terrible. Be prepared to hear your neighbors conversation because you are literally 6 inches away from them.

Cira is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

15. Cira

8.0
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews

Manoj A.Manoj Ambalavanan: incredible vibe - great place to start or end your night. great shareables for food

Angeline C.Angeline Chen: I still dream about the fried olives - don’t miss them!!

Thierry L.Thierry Levenq: Also a nice place for breakfast