Best Late Night Restaurants in Chicago
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Au Cheval
Burger-focused Chicago institution where diner classics get maximalist treatment.
Notable Picks
#1
Au Cheval
8.9
Au Cheval is a dimly lit Randolph Street diner famous for one of Chicago’s most talked-about cheeseburgers, plus hearty plates and a deep beer list. Long waits are common, but locals still line up for rich, throwback comfort food in a bustling, bar-adjacent space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Single cheeseburger with egg and bacon, General Jane’s honey-fried chicken, Chopped chicken liver on toast
What Makes it Special: Burger-focused Chicago institution where diner classics get maximalist treatment.
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Carbon runs a late-hours counter-service taqueria where steak, barbacoa, and veggie tacos come off the grill fast for dine-in or takeout. Locals lean on it after games or late shifts for affordable plates, salsas with some heat, and reliable hours that stretch to 11 p.m. most nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Barbacoa Taco, Veggie Taco
What Makes it Special: High-volume, late-night counter spot known for fire-grilled tacos at budget prices.
8.9
Andersonville’s late-night benchmark for a bar-built burger: charred edges, stacked toppings that stay coherent, and fries that hold up even when the room is packed. The move is a focused order—one flagship burger and one side—then let the bar handle the rest of the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wolf Burger, Bad Burger, Mac N Cheese Unroll
What Makes it Special: A high-volume late-night burger bar that still lands crisp, balanced burgers.
8.9
Pequod's is the Lincoln Park deep-dish institution where pan pizzas come with a signature caramelized cheese crust and serious heft. Crowds, waits, and a busy bar underscore how essential this spot is for both locals and out-of-towners chasing classic Chicago pan pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage pan pizza with caramelized crust, Pepperoni deep-dish pan pizza, Pequod's house salad
What Makes it Special: Signature caramelized-crust pan pizzas that define Chicago deep-dish for many.
Shabu Plus brings conveyor-belt Japanese shabu shabu to Chinatown, with personal hot pots, premium meats, and 60+ ingredients circulating around the room. Happy hour pricing on set menus and drinks makes it a strong value play for groups looking to linger over DIY hot pot near McCormick Place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature shabu broths with personal hot pot setup, Premium beef and pork combo plates from the conveyor, All-you-can-eat hot pot spread during peak evenings
What Makes it Special: Conveyor-belt Japanese hot pot with personal shabu setups and busy happy hours.
8.8
A classic, fast-moving Italian beef stand where fries are a mandatory side—salty, crisp, and built to ride shotgun with a dipped beef. The order stays simple and repeatable: beef (hot or sweet), fries, and an Italian ice to reset the palate.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Fries, Italian Beef (dipped, hot or sweet), Lemon Italian Ice
What Makes it Special: Old-school Chicago beef-and-fries execution built for speed and repeat visits.
#7
The Dearborn
8.8
A Loop tavern built for downtown pacing, with burgers that stay structured and hot even during peak volume. The move is the house burger or the Burger Wellington—rich, composed, and designed to eat cleanly with a drink after work.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Dearborn Burger, Burger Wellington, Parmesan Truffle Fries
What Makes it Special: High-volume Loop execution where the burger still lands composed and juicy.
8.7
A South Loop deep-dish anchor built around buttery crust, bright tomato sauce, and a dependable bake that rewards planning ahead. It’s one of the neighborhood’s most reliable late-night sit-down options when you want classic Chicago pizza with a full-service rhythm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Malnati Chicago Classic (deep dish), The Lou (deep dish), Thin crust sausage & giardiniera
What Makes it Special: A butter-crust deep-dish standard that stays consistent at massive volume.
#9
Ramen-San
8.7
Ramen-San is a high-volume River North noodle joint from Lettuce Entertain You, serving tonkotsu, kimchi fried chicken ramen, and late-night fried rice alongside Japanese beer and whisky. Bowls lean rich and satisfying, and the hip-hop soundtrack and bar energy make it as much a casual night-out spot as a reliable ramen fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
10 Hour Tonkotsu, Kimchi & Fried Chicken Ramen, TanTan-San
What Makes it Special: High-energy ramen bar with late-night hours and serious volume-backed consistency.
#10
Ricobene's
8.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Late Night Legends
A Bridgeport institution dating back to the 1940s, Ricobene's is famous for its overstuffed breaded steak sandwich, Italian beef, and pizza in a cafeteria-style space under the viaduct. Thousands of multi-platform reviews and national shout-outs cement it as a must-stop for Chicago-style Italian-American comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
King-Size Breaded Steak Sandwich, Chicken Vesuvio Sandwich, Deep-Dish Pizza Slice
What Makes it Special: Legendary Bridgeport counter known citywide for its saucy breaded steak sandwiches.
8.7
Sushi-san runs a loud, high-energy sushi bar where happy hour brings discounted maki, snacks, and drinks before the late-night rush. Regulars use it to pre-game downtown with strong Japanese-leaning cocktails, upbeat hip-hop, and reliable rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tuna Maki, Wagyu Steak Skewers, Crunchy Avocado Maki
What Makes it Special: Hip-hop-fueled sushi bar with discounted rolls and drinks at happy hour.
8.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Angela’s Burrito Style is a family-run counter spot famous for hulking California-style burritos, late-night hours, and fast-moving lines of bar-goers. It’s the move when you want a stuffed burrito or tacos at 2 or 3 a.m. without spending much or sitting down for a full service meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burrito Grande, Carne Asada Burrito Grande, Steak Quesadilla with Meat
What Makes it Special: A late-night burrito counter turning out huge, California-style burritos until 5 a.m.
#13
Bird's Nest
8.6
Bird's Nest is a DePaul-area sports bar that has been serving meaty, ultra-crisp wings and cold beer since the mid-1990s. Regulars treat it as a default game-day spot where baskets of wings in Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, honey BBQ, or hot teriyaki land at crowded tables and the room stays loud and casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings Wings Wings (Bird's Nest Hot Sauce), Honey BBQ Wings, Hot Teriyaki Wings
What Makes it Special: A long-running Southport dive bar where big, crispy wings headline every game day.
8.6
Dolo runs a modern dim sum and seafood dining room where carts, table-side ordering, and banquet-style platters share space with a full bar. Diners use it for more polished dim sum outings, with a reputation for variety, fresh seafood, and later-evening meals compared with most peers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soup dumplings (xiao long bao), Fried shrimp dumplings, Sesame spare ribs
What Makes it Special: Contemporary dim sum with strong seafood focus and a full bar.
Federales’ Logan Square outpost is a sprawling tequila-and-taco bar built for rowdy happy hours, with ice-shot bell ringing, a retractable-roof space, and a big patio. Tacos, nachos, and margaritas move fast enough to serve crowds that treat it as a group meet-up spot before longer nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grande Nachos, Al Pastor Tacos, Chicken Fajitas
What Makes it Special: High-capacity tequila and taco bar with retractable roof and late-night energy.
#16
Firecakes Donuts
8.6
Firecakes is a long-running River North donut shop turning out rich, creative donuts and ice cream sandwiches from early morning through late night. Lines move quickly at the walk-up counter, and the menu leans indulgent with flavors like pistachio old fashioneds and maple-glazed pineapple bacon rings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian Pistachio Old Fashioned, Maple Glazed Pineapple Bacon Donut, Valrhona Chocolate Espresso Cake Donut
What Makes it Special: High-volume donut counter known for inventive flavors and late-night hours.
#17
High Five Ramen
8.6
High Five is a basement-level ramen bar known for intense tonkotsu broths, slushy cocktails, and a tightly packed room that leans loud and lively. Long lines and limited seating keep it a destination for serious ramen fans and late-night industry crowds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonkotsu Bowl, Maitake Bowl, Shoyu Bowl
What Makes it Special: Subterranean ramen bar with big, porky broths and strong drinks.
8.6
A 24/7, big-menu American diner with a Greek backbone where the best move is to treat it like a dependable all-hours comfort stop: one skillet or classic entrée, then let the bakery case finish the job. It wins on consistency at scale, generous portions, and the kind of late-night reliability that keeps regulars rotating back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Souvlaki, Greek Lemon Potatoes, Cinnamon Horn
What Makes it Special: A true 24/7 diner-plus-bakery built for reliable, big-portion comfort.
8.6
Paulie Gee’s Wicker Park runs like a classic New York slice shop, slinging 20-inch pies and creative slices into the early-morning hours on weekends. It’s where neighborhood regulars and industry folks end the night with hot honey-drizzled pepperoni or crisp grandma squares.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hellboy Pepperoni Slice with Hot Honey, Vodka Roni White Pie, Garden Party Veggie Slice
What Makes it Special: NY-style slices and 20-inch pies served counter-style until bar close on weekends.
8.6
Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant is a compact, late-night Thai spot just off the Magnificent Mile, known for deeply flavored curries and noodle dishes served next to the Royal Thai Consulate. High-volume delivery traffic and steady dine-in business make it a reliable choice for pad thai, red curry, and other standards long after many neighboring kitchens close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Red Curry with Chicken, Crab Rangoon
What Makes it Special: Authentic-feeling Thai cooking favored by consulate staff and locals with late-night hours.
8.6
A 60630 anchor for Yemeni comfort—rice-and-meat platters, slow-cooked stews, and fresh bread—built for groups who want one big, shared table moment. Order in the mandi lane, add a couple of dips, and finish with hot tea for the full experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken mandi, Lamb mandi, Red tea
What Makes it Special: Yemeni mandi-and-stew cooking built for big, shared platters.
8.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Opened in 2017 by River North Hospitality, Big Wig is the neighborhood’s high-volume, late-night taco counter built around grilled skirt steak and customizable vessels. With thousands of app ratings and steady bar-traffic demand, it’s the reliable move for fast tacos, burritos, and nachos before or after a night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Premium Skirt Steak Taco, Classic Everyday Tacos (onion and cilantro), Loaded nachos with queso and choice of protein
What Makes it Special: High-volume counter spot focused on skirt steak tacos, big portions, and late hours.
#23
Buona (Beverly)
8.5
A fast-casual South Side standby that’s built for late runs: beef sandwiches, fries, and a straightforward burger option when you want something hot and filling without a long wait. The drive-thru rhythm and extended weekend hours make it a reliable post-evening-meetup move in Beverly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Italian Beef Sandwich, Combo (Italian beef + sausage), Charbroiled Cheeseburger
What Makes it Special: Drive-thru friendly Chicago classics with late weekend hours.
#24
Chi Cafe
8.5
A late-night Hong Kong–style café established in 2008, Chi Cafe turns out an enormous menu of congee, noodle soups, and rice plates that stay comfortably under the $15 mark. Locals rely on it for dependable, after-hours comfort food when most of Chinatown has closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salt and Pepper Pork Chop on Rice, Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup, Egg White and Dried Scallop Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: Busy Hong Kong–style diner serving huge late-night plates for around ten dollars.
#25
Chubby Cattle
8.5
Chubby Cattle turns Chinatown into an all-you-can-eat wagyu playground, pairing yakiniku grills and hotpot with tiered wagyu-focused menus. Diners come for A5 beef, touch-screen ordering, and long, social meals that feel closer to a steakhouse experience than a typical KBBQ spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
A5 Wagyu Beef Cuts, Gold or Diamond AYCE BBQ Tier, Seafood and Wagyu Combo Selections
What Makes it Special: All-you-can-eat yakiniku and hotpot built around premium wagyu.
8.5
Jennivee’s is an LGBTQ-owned Lakeview bakery known for vivid layer cakes, late-night hours, and Filipino-inflected flavors folded into American bakes. The new Halsted flagship functions as both a slice shop and celebration cake studio, with glittery signatures that skew richer and more indulgent than neighborhood café fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mango Cream Cake, Chocolate Tres Leches Cupcakes, Little Princess Cupcake
What Makes it Special: A proudly queer, Filipina-owned cake shop where rainbow slices and mango-forward signatures run late into the night.
8.5
Since 2005, Kuma's Corner’s original Belmont location has built a national following for heavy-metal themed burgers loaded with toppings and cooked to order on pretzel buns. Lines form for combinations like the Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, backed by a tight craft beer list and loud, high-energy service that makes this feel more like a neighborhood rock bar than a typical burger joint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black Sabbath burger, Led Zeppelin burger, Plague Bringer burger
What Makes it Special: Heavy-metal themed burger bar turning over-the-top creations into a destination.
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
Qiao Lin Hotpot brings Chongqing-style hot pot to a modern, LED-lit dining room where tables fill with divided broths, sauce bars, and platters of sliced meats. It reads as an occasion meal for friends or family who want a long, interactive dinner with plenty of photo-friendly moments and a wide range of spice levels.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chongqing spicy broth, Beef and lamb hotpot platter, Handmade shrimp paste
What Makes it Special: Interactive Chongqing hot pot with polished design and a deep menu of broths and add-ins.
8.5
Open since 1992, Timothy O'Toole's is a basement-level Streeterville pub with dozens of TVs, a long tap list, and wings that regularly appear on local best-of lists. Bone-in and boneless wings come with sauces like traditional buffalo, Irish Ghost, and garlic parmesan, making it a dependable choice for late games and casual meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Wings, Irish Ghost Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings
What Makes it Special: A long-running Streeterville sports pub where big-screen games and customizable wing baskets define the experience.
8.5
Will's Northwoods Inn is a Wisconsin-themed West Lakeview institution from 1991 where game-day crowds crush pitchers, cheese curds, and saucy wings under cabin-style wood paneling and taxidermy. Wings sit alongside brats, walleye bites, and a Friday fish fry, with long-running Packers and Badgers watch parties anchoring its reputation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone-in chicken wings (BBQ or buffalo), Fried Wisconsin cheese curds, Friday walleye fish fry
What Makes it Special: A Packers-and-Badgers shrine where wings, curds, and beer drive long-running game days.
8.4
Aztec Dave’s Cantina is the brick-and-mortar evolution of a popular food truck, serving birria, guajillo shrimp tacos, and tortas alongside agave-heavy cocktails. Humboldt Park regulars use it as a game-day bar and dinner stop when they want upgraded tacos with a full bar and TVs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Guajillo Shrimp Taco, Carne Asada Torta
What Makes it Special: Food-truck-born cantina with standout birria tacos and a serious tequila program.
#32
Bar Sótano
8.4
Hidden beneath Clark Street, Bar Sótano is an agave-focused speakeasy with a serious small-plates kitchen. Mezcal-heavy cocktails meet tlayudas, aguachiles, and bar bites that feel more chef-driven than typical bar food, making it ideal for nights that start with drinks and end as dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black mole tlayuda, Bone marrow esquites, Shrimp and scallop aguachile
What Makes it Special: Mezcal-centric basement bar where inventive Mexican small plates match the cocktails.
Down on lower Michigan, Billy Goat Tavern is the legendary no-frills counter slinging thin Cheezborgers and beers late into the night. It’s more about fast, griddled burgers, Cubs lore, and SNL nostalgia than polish, but it remains one of downtown’s most reliable after-hours burger stops.
Must-Try Dishes:
Single Cheezborger, Double Cheezborger, Ribeye Steak Sandwich
What Makes it Special: A 1930s-born, subterranean burger counter famous for Cheezborgers, cheap beer, and Chicago lore.
8.4
A lively sushi-and-ramen room that works for dates when you want energy without sacrificing fish quality. The sweet spot is shareable: one hot item, one signature roll, then a handful of nigiri so the meal feels paced—not piled on.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crunchy Dynamite Roll, Tiger Shrimp Tempura, Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
What Makes it Special: Signature rolls plus ramen in one stop, executed with volume-proven reliability.
8.4
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A counter-service South Loop standby built for late-night cravings, with char-griddled burgers and Vienna Beef staples that hit fast and reliably. The best move is a straightforward burger-and-fries order, then add one sauce-heavy side only if you’re eating immediately.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kick Ass Burger, Backyard Slider (Double), Hand-Cut Fries
What Makes it Special: Fast, griddled burgers and Chicago-style classics served late on State Street.
8.4
Since 2014, Dough Bros has been the go-to New York–style slice window in 60654, staying open as late as 4 a.m. on weekends. Counter service, foldable slices, and subs make it the quintessential post-bar pizza stop near the State & Hubbard cluster of nightlife.
Must-Try Dishes:
Artichoke & Spinach Slice, Mushroom Slice, Custom Build-Your-Own Whole Pie
What Makes it Special: True late-night New York–style slices and subs steps from River North bars.
8.4
A Rogers Park standby that wins on burritos built for repeat orders: hearty fillings, balanced salsas, and a menu that stays reliably craveable late. It’s the kind of place locals use as a default move—especially when you want full flavor without the fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak burrito, Vegetarian burrito, Churros
What Makes it Special: Big, reliable burritos with a proven neighborhood following.
8.4
A Nashville hot chicken stop where the side dish quietly steals the show: beef-fat fries with a deep, savory crunch that pairs perfectly with heat-leveled sandwiches. It’s a fast order, but the fry execution is serious—best when you eat them immediately while the crisp is loud.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Fat Fries, Seasoned Fries, Loaded Beef Fat Fries
What Makes it Special: Beef-fat frying gives the fries a richer crunch and finish.
8.4
On 35th Street, this Harold's outpost channels the South Side fried chicken playbook into consistently crisp wings dunked in tangy mild sauce. It draws steady traffic for late-night wing dinners, half chickens, and gizzards boxed with fries and white bread.
Must-Try Dishes:
6-Piece Wing Dinner with Mild Sauce and Fries, Half Chicken Dinner with Mild Sauce, Gizzards & Wings Combo
What Makes it Special: Classic South Side-style fried wings drenched in Harold's mild sauce at a high-volume 35th Street shop.
8.4
A longtime Rogers Park pizza institution that wins on craveable tavern-style thin crust and dependable late-day delivery rhythm. Order the thin crust when you want the cleanest read on their strengths, then add a deep pan pie if you’re feeding a crowd and want extra heft.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style thin crust pizza, Deep pan pizza, Giant party-size pizza
What Makes it Special: A decades-old neighborhood pizza shop with cult-following thin crust.
Vibes:
Happy Hour Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
La Victoria is a high-energy Mexican bar-restaurant where margaritas, DJs, and salsa nights meet a full menu of tacos, fajitas, and brunch plates. Locals use it as a crossover between happy hour pregame, birthday dinners, and late-night dancing in the heart of Logan Square.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles Verdes, Breakfast Tlayuda, House Guacamole
What Makes it Special: Party-forward Mexican spot where happy hour bleeds into DJ nights and brunch.
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
A big, lively Mexican dining room built for groups: sizzling fajitas, saucy combo plates, and a bar program that keeps tables lingering. Portions run generous, and the kitchen’s best work shows when you stay in the grilled meats and classic platters lane for peak heat and texture.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fajitas platter, Steak & shrimp dinner plate, Enchiladas combo plate
What Makes it Special: A high-capacity Mexican bar-and-grill where fajitas and classic platters land hot and shareable.
#43
Little Village
8.4
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
A late-hours Little Village taqueria where the move is classic street-taco execution over extras—fast, direct, and built for repeat visits. Stick to their signature meat lanes (especially the house specials) and treat it as a reliable neighborhood anchor rather than a sit-and-linger spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al pastor, Atotonilco special taco, Tacos de lengua
What Makes it Special: A high-volume Little Village taqueria built for late-night, repeatable tacos.
The original Lou Malnati’s location is still the most dependable late dinner in the deep-dish lane: butter-crisp crust, heavy mozzarella pull, and a sauce-forward finish that holds up even when you’re ordering late. It’s busiest on weekends, but the kitchen is built for volume and keeps the pies coming until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage deep dish (Malnati Chicago Classic), Thin crust sausage & giardiniera, Chopped salad
What Makes it Special: The original Lou’s deep-dish workflow stays reliable even late-night.
#45
Melt n Dip
8.4
A late-hours dessert cafe built around warm-and-cold mashups: waffles and crepes alongside ice-cream-forward builds, designed for groups and after-dinner hangs. The move is committing to one base (waffle or crepe) and one cold element so texture stays crisp instead of turning into a syrupy pile.
Must-Try Dishes:
Waffle with ice cream, Crepe with ice cream, Chocolate-forward dessert build
What Makes it Special: A dessert-only room that pairs warm waffles/crepes with ice-cream builds late into the night.
8.4
Muan Jai Thai Kitchen brings a more polished take on Thai to the Near North Side, with a menu that runs from classic stir-fries and noodles to showier dishes like Sweet Home Crab Curry and hot pot-style plates. Longer hours and a full bar make it as viable for late-night dinners as for pre-theater meals or casual dates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Sweet Home Crab Curry, Pad See Ew
What Makes it Special: River North-adjacent Thai with hot pot, cocktails, and polished plates.
#47
NADC Burger
8.4
NADC runs a tight, two-item playbook—smash-style Wagyu burgers and fries—out of The Drop In’s Fulton River District bar. The focus on a single burger, late-night hours, and strong delivery presence make it a go-to when you want a quick, high-impact burger without extra decisions.
Must-Try Dishes:
NADC Burger (Wagyu smash burger with jalapeño seeds), Loaded Fries with cheese, pickles, and jalapeños, PB&J Combo (burger, shot, and beer special)
What Makes it Special: A single-minded Wagyu smashburger shop tucked inside a neighborhood bar.
A wings-first Wrigleyville sports bar where the move is ordering traditional wings in multiple sauces and treating everything else as support. The wings land best when you mix a dry rub like lemon pepper with a sticky sauce for contrast, then keep the table tight with one side and plenty of napkins.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional Wings (multiple sauces), Lemon Pepper Wings, Sweet & Spicy Wings
What Makes it Special: Sauce-driven wings program built for big orders and variety.
#49
Red Hot Ranch
8.4
Red Hot Ranch’s Bucktown/Logan outpost is a cash-only stand known for double cheeseburgers, Depression dogs, and fresh-cut fries served from a tiny counter with a few picnic tables. It’s been repeatedly highlighted by local and national writers as one of Chicago’s best cheap burgers, and high-volume reviews back up its reputation as a late-night and lunch staple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Red Hot Double cheeseburger with fries, Depression Dog with fresh-cut fries, Fried Shrimp by the half-pound
What Makes it Special: No-frills stand where a sub-$10 smashburger-and-fries combo still feels like a steal.
#50
Sushi Dokku
8.4
Sushi Dokku is a longstanding Fulton Market sushi bar known for creative rolls, chef-dressed nigiri, and a lively room that bridges date night and group hangs. High review volumes across platforms point to consistently fresh fish, upbeat service, and a companion cocktail lounge downstairs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Daisy roll, Chef-dressed nigiri bites, Matcha cheesecake
What Makes it Special: High-volume West Loop sushi spot pairing inventive rolls and chef-dressed nigiri with a stylish room and downstairs cocktail bar.