Recently Opened Restaurants in the Chicago Area

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Recently opened restaurants in the Chicago area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Chicago using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

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Metro Wings

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 15 West Washington St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sanctuary

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 10 West Hubbard St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Aroma Hot Pot

- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2026 South Clark St. Unit D & East Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

Crust Tap Room

- Rating: 3.8/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3000 West Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Madame Puffs and Thai Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 4825 North Western Ave. Unit C Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Sharpie's Pizza and Cocktails

- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1721 North Elston Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

5800 North Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5800 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

- Rating: 4.3/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2105 South Jefferson St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Felix: Modern American Dining

- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3301 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Capriccio

- Rating: 4.2/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 4771 North Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Elston Electric

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 1357 North Elston Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Arcades, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pancake House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 4048 North Pulaski Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Cowabunga! Pizza Pies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1117 West 31st St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Kanin

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 5131 North Damen Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Hawaiian, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Dialtone Cafe Wine Bar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1136 North Wells St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Wine Bars, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Arepa Pa Los Pana

- Rating: 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 6752 North Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

Yoo Yee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4925 North Broadway Unit East Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Trilokah

- Rating: 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2239 North Clybourn Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Anatolia

- Rating: 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2349 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

NADC Burger

- Rating: 3.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1426 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Ayayay

- Rating: 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 60 East Lake St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Lucky Trendy Sushi

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2735 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Mabu Generation

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2022 South Archer Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Taiwanese, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Sophia Steak - Chicago

- Rating: 4.4/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 748 North State St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Layla and Ringo's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 920 North Wells St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Grocery, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Rendang Republic

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3355 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Indonesian, Pan Asian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

SeoulSpice

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 North Michigan Ave. Ste 100 Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp