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Best Restaurants in Lincoln Square, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in Lincoln Square, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 5 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Taco Boom Chicago, Q Sushi Bar & Omakase, and Budacki's Drive In. 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 Burgers, Sushi, and Tacos and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Lincoln Square

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

  1. #1

    Taco Boom Chicago

    Mexican Taqueria

    A neighborhood taqueria and Mexican eatery on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Lincoln Square.

    5116 N Lincoln Ave · Lincoln Square

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 82.20
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  2. #2

    Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

    Omakase Sushi

    An intimate omakase and specialty sushi bar in Chicago's Lincoln Square.

    4845 N Damen Ave Ste 1N · Lincoln Square

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.8 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 81.27
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  3. #3

    Budacki's Drive In

    Drive-In Hot Dogs

    A beloved Chicago drive-in and hot dog stand on Damen Avenue in Lincoln Square.

    4739 N Damen Ave · Lincoln Square

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 79.53
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  4. #4

    Del Sur Bakery

    Latin American Bakery

    A neighborhood Latin American bakery and panadería on Damen Avenue in Lincoln Square.

    4639 N Damen Ave · Lincoln Square

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.72
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  5. #5

    Halal Smash Burger

    Halal Smash

    Halal-certified smash burgers and Philly cheesesteaks in Lincoln Square.

    5019 N Western Ave · Lincoln Square

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 2.7 Uber Eats: 4.3

    FoodIndex Score 63.46
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Best Food in Lincoln Square

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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Lincoln Square?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Lincoln Square, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Taco Boom Chicago, Q Sushi Bar & Omakase, and Budacki's Drive In.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Lincoln Square?
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 Lincoln Square?
Open Best Food in Lincoln Square for category rankings such as Burgers, Sushi, and Tacos. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in Chicago.
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