Best Trendy Restaurants in Greater Grand Crossing
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
No Sauce AZ Smokehouse
A modern South Side smokehouse aiming for big flavor without relying on sauce.
Notable Picks
A newer-school smokehouse with a modern menu feel—ribs, tips, and wings built for bold seasoning and strong smoke presence. The room runs casual and the reputation is still growing, but it’s one of the most interesting BBQ plays in the ZIP for people who want something beyond legacy counters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rib tips, Smoked wings, Ribs
What Makes it Special: A modern South Side smokehouse aiming for big flavor without relying on sauce.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A modern hibachi-style pickup-and-delivery spot on 79th serving sauce-forward bowls built around noodles or rice and a rotating cast of proteins. The best orders lean into their signature flavor profiles—garlic steak, bang bang salmon, and wings—rather than chasing a traditional teppanyaki experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Steak hibachi bowl (noodles or fried rice + vegetables), Korean Strawberry Wings, Bang Bang Salmon hibachi bowl
What Makes it Special: Modern hibachi bowls with bold, signature sauces in a South Side pickup-and-delivery format.