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Best Restaurants in Des Plaines, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in Des Plaines, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 4 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Paradise Pup, Boston Fish Market Inc, and Rand Red Hots. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Seafood and Hot Dogs and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Des Plaines

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Paradise Pup

    Classic Hot Dogs

    A classic Chicago-style hot dog stand on River Road in Des Plaines.

    1724 S River Rd · Des Plaines

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 82.60
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  2. #2

    Boston Fish Market Inc

    Seafood Market & Restaurant

    A beloved north suburban seafood market and restaurant serving Des Plaines since 1978.

    1225 Forest Ave · Des Plaines

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 82.59
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  3. #3

    Rand Red Hots

    Classic Chicago Red Hots

    A classic Chicago red hot stand on Rand Road in Des Plaines.

    1441 Rand Rd · Des Plaines

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 81.84
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  4. #4

    Don's Dock Seafood

    Seafood Restaurant

    A classic neighborhood seafood restaurant on Northwest Highway in Des Plaines.

    1220 E Northwest Hwy · Des Plaines

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 78.04
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Best Food in Des Plaines

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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Des Plaines?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Des Plaines, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Paradise Pup, Boston Fish Market Inc, and Rand Red Hots.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Des Plaines?
We blend Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals into one FoodIndex Score. Rankings are independent and not paid placements.
Which foods can I filter in Des Plaines?
Open Best Food in Des Plaines for category rankings such as Seafood and Hot Dogs. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in Chicago.
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