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Best Instagram Worthy Wonders American Restaurants in Near North Side

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Beatrix - Streeterville
An all-day cafe fusing comfort food, lighter plates, and serious coffee.

Notable Picks

$$ Near North Side American
Beatrix - Streeterville is an all-day neighborhood restaurant and coffeehouse where bakery cases, vegetable-leaning plates, and comfort classics draw hospital staff, hotel guests, and locals from early breakfast through late dinner. The menu leans on recognizable American dishes with health-conscious twists, plus standout desserts and a serious coffee program. It has become a default choice in Streeterville for reliable, slightly polished everyday dining.
Must-Try Dishes: Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich, Prime Cheeseburger, Mushroom & Quinoa Burger
What makes it special: An all-day cafe fusing comfort food, lighter plates, and serious coffee.
8.5
$$ Near North Side American
Marisol, set inside the Museum of Contemporary Art, serves vegetable-forward New American plates, a standout burger, and seasonal proteins in a dining room that mirrors the museum’s clean, contemporary aesthetic. It pulls a mix of museum-goers and neighborhood regulars who treat it as a calm, design-minded alternative to louder Streeterville spots. The cooking is more careful and market-driven than the casual setting might suggest.
Must-Try Dishes: House Smashburger, Seasonal Roasted Chicken, Farmers’ Market Vegetable Plates
What makes it special: Museum-adjacent, market-driven cooking in a calm, contemporary dining room.
$$ Near North Side American, Brunch
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.