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American Food in Chicago worth going out for.
I keep track of american food in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Sun, Oct 11 · 12:00 PM
Game Day Elevated
ROOF on theWit · Chicago Loop
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
Augustana Community Breakfast
Augustana Lutheran Church · Hyde Park
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Taste of Glenview 2026
Historic Wagner Farm · Glenview
Mon, Nov 16 · 12:00 PM
7th Annual S.T.A.R. Turkey Trot & Luncheon
Centennial Activity Center · Park Ridge
Holiday Ticketed Events
The Walnut Room · Chicago Loop
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Pumpkin painting
JoJo's Shake Bar - Chicago · River North
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TenderFest
Navy Pier · Streeterville
Karaoke Nights and Live Music
Uptown Lounge & Coffee Shop · Uptown
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Filipino American History Month Specials
Sunda New Asian · Fulton Market District
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Rise & Shine Gourmet
Millennium Park · Chicago Loop
Sporty Bird by Art Smith
Fulton Market District
Brûlée
Near South Side
Bronzeville Winery
Bronzeville
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Lincoln Park Corner Kitchen
Lincoln Park
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Drawing Room
Chicago Loop
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
River North
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VU Rooftop
Near South Side
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Carlyle Club
River North
Warlord
Avondale
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Near South Side
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The Warbler
Lincoln Square
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Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
Logan Square
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Marge's Still
Old Town Triangle
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Green Street Smoked Meats
Fulton Market District
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The Berghoff Restaurant
Chicago Loop
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Homewood Brewing Company
Homewood Brewing Company · Homewood
The Radicle
Logan Square
Motel Bar
Goose Island
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Lottie's Pub
Bucktown
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UncommonGround - Lakeview
Wrigleyville
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The J. Parker
Old Town Triangle
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Calumet Fisheries
South Deering
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Bar Louie
Bar Louie -University Village · Little Italy
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Ricobene's
Armour Square
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Frontier Chicago
West Town
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Ina Mae
West Town
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The Little Owl Social Pub
Brookfield
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Map Room
Bucktown
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The Walnut Room
Chicago Loop
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Redhot Ranch
Lake View
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Marriott Marquis Chicago
Near South Side
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
Bronzeville
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Oliver’s
Near South Side
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Miller's Pub
Chicago Loop
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Nettare
West Town
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Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
Old Town Triangle
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Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago
Streeterville
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Reunion by Chef Art Smith
Streeterville
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The Duck Inn
Bridgeport
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Bobby's Eastside
Forest Park
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Farm Bar Ravenswood
Lincoln Square
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Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar
Bucktown
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R.J. Grunts
Lincoln Park
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Storyville Chicago
River North
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Fatso's Last Stand
Lincoln Park
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Cindy's Rooftop
Chicago Loop
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Virtue Restaurant
Hyde Park
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Mordecai
Lake View East
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The Publican
Fulton Market District
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Rebel & Rye
West Town
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Frequently asked questions
How are these american food in Chicago chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.