Best American Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
Southern comfort cooking in a charming, garden-accented setting.
Notable Picks
8.4
A Gold Coast standby for Southern-leaning American comfort in a warm, garden-y room that works for brunch or an easy dinner. The kitchen’s sweet spot is classic comfort done with restraint—crispy chicken, rich sides, and desserts that feel built for lingering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk fried chicken, Shrimp and grits, Beignets
What makes it special: Southern comfort cooking in a charming, garden-accented setting.
#2
Alpana
8.3
A Gold Coast wine-driven bistro from master sommelier Alpana Singh that pairs a deep list with bistro-leaning comfort and a polished dining room. It lands best when you treat it as a share-and-sip spot: a couple of savory starters, one main, and a bottle recommendation that fits the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter chicken meatballs, Filet mignon au poivre, Short rib Benedict (brunch)
What makes it special: Wine-first bistro cooking guided by a master sommelier’s pairing mindset.
Worthy Picks
7.8
An Old Town tavern with serious history and a smaller, more intimate feel than the neighborhood’s bigger sports bars. It’s best as a snacks-and-drinks destination where the comfort menu supports the main event: lingering over beer, wine, and conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Potato pancakes, Schnitzel sandwich, Chicken fritters
What makes it special: Historic Old Town tavern energy with a focused food-and-drink program.
7.7
A high-energy Old Town bar-and-grill with an American menu that’s designed for steady ordering rather than a single knockout dish. It works best for sports, brunch-y daytime hangs, and group dinners when you want dependable classics and a lively room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger, Chicken tenders, Mac and cheese
What makes it special: Big, lively Old Town bar for American classics and games.
7.6
A Wells Street Irish-American bar built for groups who want familiar pub food with a little more polish than the average game-day stop. The menu is strongest in shareables—wings, pretzels, and snacky plates that hold up with beer and a loud room.
Must-Try Dishes:
LG's wings, Bavarian pretzel with cheese fondue, Irish potato skins
What makes it special: Irish-American bar food designed for sharing with beers.
#6
Old Town Pub
7.5
A classic Old Town neighborhood pub where the draw is straightforward comfort food, TVs, and the steady rhythm of a long-running local hangout. It’s best when you treat it like a burgers-and-pizza utility stop rather than chasing anything elaborate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger sliders, Tavern-style pizza, OTP calzone
What makes it special: Neighborhood pub comfort food anchored by burgers and pizza.