1. Velvet Taco
8.9
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews
Sarah Smith: I really enjoyed the shrimp and grits taco! The rotisserie chicken taco could have had a little more seasoning. Margs are also not too sweet just right!
Stephanie Livingston: The tots!!! My dream. Falafel Taco in shrimp and grits Taco amazing
Weilyn: Tacooooos!! Raw tuna, cheeseburger, shrimp and grits, and steak were our favorites. Cool soda choices too
2. Beatrix
8.8
671 N Saint Clair St (Erie and N. St. Clair), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 62 tips and reviews
PureWow: Nosh on cauliflower grits at brunch, turkey and sweet potato meatloaf come lunch and amazing pastries no matter the hour. Read more.
Morgan McKee: Classic diner brunch done GREAT! This place caters to any of your tastes, tinga tacos pictured. Other dishes to be enjoyed include cauliflower grits, egg white omelette daily specials and steak chimi!
Colin Lee: Prefer this location over the other. Cauliflower grits are delicious; the chia pudding is a bit too sweet
Jenny Majamaki: Pear smoothie is very refreshing! Try breakfast Grit is an excellent comfy food.
Terry Majamaki: Ted's organic grits are awesome, add a fresh smoothy and french press coffee and you'll be set.
Ricky Potts: When here, try to get a table near the windows. The seats are comfy and you get an impressive view of the city. They also have a daily brunch buffet for $19 per person.
4. Chicago Q
8.7
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 167 tips and reviews
Gables Maven: BBQ shrimp n grits? Yeah, they go awf. Chopped brisket and pulled pork? Yeah, they go awf. Mac n cheese? Mmhmm...they go awf too. Great beer selection, friendly staff & great ambiance top it off.
Tess Vismale: @chicagoqBBq Omg, Dan is a great bartender/server. The shrimp and grits r 2 die 4 and the pickles & chips r amazing. It ended with a hot aromatic towel. Thnx!!!
ISC Chicago: Shrimp & Grits (Southern Grits, Tasso Ham Cream Sauce, Scallions)
5. Gilt Bar
9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 186 tips and reviews
Tammy Gordon: Fondue w fried egg, pork meatballs with anson mills grits & orechiette pasta - all fab!
Mike McGee: This place is amazing. Key things to order: Bone Marrow, Orechiette, Shrimp & Grits. Also the Old Fashioneds are to die for. Well, they are pretty good.
Suli Chong: Quite a gem. The shrimp & grits transformed my generally negative impression of grits. The Pork Belly was fall off the bone to die for and the truffle pasta complimented everything else very nicely.
ISC Chicago: Shrimp & Grits (white corn grits, andouille, okra, tomato stew)
Morgan McKee: Elevated southern = honey goodness. Apps will satisfy your southern cravings (deviled eggs / potato pierogies). Try southern with a twist by going for salmon for main, cooked impeccably 👍🏻
Bianca: The chicken is delicious, the space is nice, but the service was low quality and weird.
7. Beatrix
9.0
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews
Erika Davis: Cherry chia cooler was refreshingly delicious. I got cauliflower grits & eggs and loved it. Personally I like their brunch menu because they offer unique dishes.
Josh W: I alternated between the braised pot roast/egg sandwich & fluffy lemon pancakes. Great sweet and savory combination. Washed it all down with the blueberry Tom Collins cocktail. All delicious 👍.
Time Out Chicago: The caramel pie at Beatrix is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
8. Untitled Supper Club
8.4
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews
Cyndi Berzow: Best drinks of the night: Bootlegger's breakfast and Firewater No.3 hands down. Get the fried grits and short ribs. Skip the oysters Rockefeller and avoid the skate. Live band all night!Giatdiniera
JenKudu: It seems the food is overlooked by the whiskey menu. Had the 2 course tasting menu and it's great. Devils on horseback and oysters Rockefeller are decadent. This menu def holds its own. Well done!
Eater: This 1920s-era speakeasy offers a swank lounge, private cabanas, live entertainment space and an enormous whiskey library with over 300 choices.
9. House of Blues
9.0
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews
Hiedi E: Wonderful atmosphere. One of the best places to catch some Blues in Chicago.
Explore Chicago: Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.
VH1: Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation
14. Harvest
7.8
540 N Michigan Ave (Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 6 tips and reviews
Steve P: Orange juice is fresh squeezed! Crunchy French toast is amazing! Highly recommend buffet!
Time Out Chicago: This Mag Mile restaurant turned its rooftop into a garden, which grows hops and houses beehives. Chef Myk Banas plans to create house wines each year, including a viognier, a zinfandel and a cabernet. Read more.
Mario Marchesi: Great food and service
15. Travelle
8.4
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews
Brock Wanless: If having brunch, order the signature Travelle Benedict for a delicious combo of eggs Benedict, lobster, spinach, and potatoes!
M. Katie Hunter: Eric and James are true gentlemen -- the bar staff here is unparalleled. Come in on Thursday nights for a signature cocktail and to listen to the live lounge act! They take requests!
David Smith: The flatbread is excellent, and the cheese plate comes with an impressive array of accompaniments.