Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago, according to Foursquare
Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago, according to Foursquare
With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Chicago using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.
#30. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Tapas
- Address: 2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago
#29. Smoque BBQ
- Rating: 9.1
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago
#28. Luella’s Southern Kitchen
- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 4609 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Eastwood Ave & W Wilson Ave), Chicago
#27. Alinea
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Molecular Gastronomy
- Address: 1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago
#26. RL Restaurant
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: American
- Address: 115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago
#25. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago
#24. Del Seoul
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Korean
- Address: 2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago
#23. Kai Zan
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Japanese
- Address: 2557 W Chicago Ave (at Rockwell Ave), Chicago
#22. Same Day Cafe
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Café
- Address: 2651 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago
#21. La Boulangerie
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 1945 W Wilson Ave, Chicago
#20. Two Hearted Queen
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Café
- Address: 1201 W Roscoe St (Racine), Chicago
#19. Toro Sushi
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Sushi
- Address: 2546 N Clark St (btwn W Wrightwood Ave & W Deming Pl), Chicago
#18. Dove's Luncheonette
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Diner
- Address: 1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago
#17. All Together Now!
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 2119 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
#16. Small Cheval
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 1345 N Wells St (Schiller St), Chicago
#15. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago
#14. Superdawg Drive-In
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Hot Dogs
- Address: 6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago
#13. Ella Elli
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: American
- Address: 1349 w Cornelia (Southport), Chicago
#12. Rootstock
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: New American
- Address: 954 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago
#11. Green Street Smoked Meats
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago
#10. Shaw's Crab House
- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago
#9. Maude's Liquor Bar
- Rating: 9.3
- Category: French
- Address: 840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago
#8. Yassa African Restaurant
- Rating: 9.3
- Category: African
- Address: 3511 S King Dr, Chicago
#7. Mon Ami Gabi
- Rating: 9.3
- Category: French
- Address: 2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago
#6. Aba
- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 302 N Green St (Fulton St), Chicago
#5. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago
#4. Weber's Bakery
- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 7055 W Archer Ave (at Nottingham Ave), Chicago
#3. Bari
- Rating: 9.5
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago
#2. Publican Quality Meats
- Rating: 9.5
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 825 W Fulton Market (at Green), Chicago
#1. Lost Larson Bakery
- Rating: 9.5
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 5318 N Clark St, Chicago
