2. Epic Burger
7.4
517 S State St (btwn E Congress Pkwy & E Harrison St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 104 tips and reviews
Thrillist: The small-rancher-procured patties are hormone/antibiotic free, never-frozen, cooked-to-order 100% chuck, and topped with like cage-free organic fried eggs, nitrate-free bacon, Wisconsin cheeses. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: Burgers are cooked to a nice medium. Opt for aged cheddar, bacon and egg toppings, and be sure to add the rustic, skin-on fries. Try the Lemon Squeeze, a blend of fro-yo, strawberries and lemonade.
Time Out Chicago: Burgers are cooked to a nice medium. Opt for aged cheddar, bacon and egg toppings, and be sure to add the rustic, skin-on fries. Try the Lemon Squeeze, a blend of fro-yo, strawberries and lemonade. Read more.
3. Cafe Bionda
8.2
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 30 tips and reviews
Joshua "LEGO" lohrman: Try the veal parmesan and the calamari
Robin's Travels:: The best eggplant parm.
Lan Le: best meal I’ve ever had; wonderful service, amazing and flavorful food and very nice interior. I got the stuffed ricotta shells, eggplant rotolo, and chocolate lava cake. All were incredible.
4. Tapas Valencia
8.0
1530 S State St, Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Dearborn Park · 55 tips and reviews
Tommy Thornton: I highly recommend the Pomegranate Martini, skirt steak w/ bleu cheese and the stuffed mushroom caps.
Lindsay Reed: I loved the salmon with goat cheese...its been a whole day and its still on my mind lol
Luiz Eduardo: cazuelita de pollo, queso fundido, Carnes del pueblo.
5. The Burger Point
7.8
1900 S State St (Archer & State), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 59 tips and reviews
AskMen: Burgers such as the "Jersey Shore" topped with pepperoni, mozzarella and marinara are available, as well as a slew of sides such as wings, chili and fresh-cut russet fries. Read more.
Ashanti Adams: I used to really love this place. few weeks back they made my sandwich but touch raw meat and then our cheese as they were cleaning to close. Even had our cheese on a grease pan.
Chicago Tribune: GTL? The Jersey Shore burger at The Burger Point piles marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella and pepperoni on top of grass-fed beef, all on a brioche roll. Read more.
7. Flo & Santos
8.8
1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 109 tips and reviews
Anoosh Cooksey: mmmmm....best pizza (order it crispy). Cheddar fries. Beer.
Jason Silverman: The Italian beef sandwich is great! Get it with cheese and hot peppers. Great beer list, but check what is available with your server as things seem to rotate faster than the menu can keep up with.
Heather Folsom: Great thin crust pizza! The sausage, spinach, & goat cheese was a winning combination. The bar was out of several beers on the menu however.
10. Giordano's
8.4
1340 S Michigan Ave (at E 14th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 47 tips and reviews
Ed S.: I know this will seem sacrilegious, given it is Chicago, but the thin crust pizza here is great. The crust is buttery, and the cheese compliments it perfectly.
Mirko Pintar: All the same again and again, our favorite thin crust artichoke, spinach and feta pizza, tonigh with 312
Sarah Dineen: Expect to wait awhile but the deep dish pizza is excellent! The Leaning App Tower and Family Style Salad is a great deal, too. Ask for Zuri as your waitress - she's the best!
Chris Canary: The 3 cheese garlic bread is awesome and enough to appetize anyone.
Sexy LF: If you think Pizza Hut is the best deep dish you've had, head to Lou's an get the classic. Loved that the sausage was just above the crust and under the perfectly oozing cheese and fresh tomato sauce.
Thalia Abreu: Mozzarella sticks could use a little more time being heated. The cheese inside wasn't gooey the way I expected them to be. Nonetheless they were yummy still
Jenni Lubke: The Mac & Cheese may look strange, but its awesome!
Elena Jacobs Lopez: The corned beef sandwich is big enough for two, better yet, take it to go w/extra rye bread; pair that with some sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing to make three or four reuben sandwiches!
Michael Lanski: OMFG! Always insanely good! A bit pricey, but worth the price!
John Reiger: Get some bacon popcorn upstairs, then head down to cover it in white cheddar! Mmmmm......
howard thomas: The real butter popcorn and fresh pretzels with cheese are off the chain!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Try the barbecue chicken flatz pizza, a flatbread-based pie with cheese and buffalo sauce ($5.50). Parents can check out the 21+ VIP section with a full bar and food like paninis or cheese plates.
14. Binny's Beverage Depot
9.2
1132 S. Jefferson St. (at W Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · South Loop · 33 tips and reviews
Roosevelt Collection: Sign up for membership card for great discounts, cheese bar, a walk-in cigar humidor and sit down bar area.
Shannon Jeropke: Check out the bar... Yes they have a bar! They have several great craft beer on tap and they'll let you taste different wines, liqueurs, or beers for free!
LyVonna Brown: Worth going to
15. First Draft
8.2
649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Printer's Row · 22 tips and reviews
Heather Folsom: Once again, the bacon mac & cheese was excellent. We also tried the basic burger on brioche with egg & Gouda- effing amazing & perfectly cooked!
Ryan Sponseller: Might be my favorite wings in the city! Incredible!
Heather Folsom: Simply put, we will be back ASAP. Poutine, wild boar meatballs w/cheddar grits, mac, & gnocchi were all phenomenal. Impressive beer list and server Amanda was spectacular- so funny & knowledgeable!