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Best Restaurants in River North, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in River North, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 44 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Sushi-san, Fogo de Chao Brazilian, and Pizzeria Portofino. 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 Pizza, Burgers, and Coffee and other categories.

Top Restaurants in River North

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

  1. #1

    Sushi-san

    Creative Sushi

    Creative, chef-driven sushi and Japanese street food on Grand Avenue in River North.

    63 W Grand Ave · River North

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 91.35
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  2. #2

    Fogo de Chao Brazilian

    Brazilian Churrascaria

    The original Chicago churrascaria of the world-famous Fogo de Chão brand in River North.

    661 N La Salle Dr · River North

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 90.88
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  3. #3

    Pizzeria Portofino

    Italian Trattoria

    Elegant Italian trattoria-style pizza and pasta in River North.

    317 N Clark St · River North

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 89.76
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  4. #4

    Joe's Seafood

    Seafood & Steak

    A nationally acclaimed Chicago landmark famous for stone crab, prime steak, and seafood in River North.

    60 E Grand Ave · River North

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 88.80
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  5. #5

    Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

    Classic Steakhouse

    One of Chicago's most beloved steakhouses — a moody, intimate River North supper club since 2012.

    218 W Kinzie St · River North

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 87.03
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  6. #6

    RPM Seafood

    Upscale Seafood

    An acclaimed upscale seafood restaurant from Chicago's celebrated RPM Group on North Clark.

    317 N Clark St · River North

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 86.83
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  7. #7

    Zarella Pizzeria

    Italian Taverna

    Upscale Italian taverna with exceptional pizza in the heart of River North.

    531 N Wells St · River North

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 86.48
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  8. #8

    Levain Bakery

    New York Artisan Bakery

    The famous New York Levain Bakery's giant cookies and artisan breads on North Clark Street in River North.

    408 N Clark St · River North

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 85.92
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  9. #9

    RPM Steak

    Modern Steakhouse

    A nationally acclaimed modern steakhouse with Japanese Wagyu and global beef in Chicago's River North.

    66 W Kinzie St · River North

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 85.89
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  10. #10

    Gordon Ramsay

    Celebrity Burger

    Gordon Ramsay's acclaimed premium burger concept comes to Chicago's River North.

    2 E Ontario St · River North

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 85.78
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  11. #11

    Shaw's Crab House

    Classic Seafood

    A legendary Chicago seafood institution on Hubbard Street — one of the city's most celebrated crab houses since 1984.

    21 E Hubbard St · River North

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 85.07
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  12. #12

    STK Steakhouse

    Modern Steakhouse

    A bold, nightlife-forward modern steakhouse and entertainment dining destination in Chicago's River North.

    9 W Kinzie St · River North

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.3

    FoodIndex Score 84.52
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  13. #13

    Ground Up Coffee

    Coffee & Bites

    A specialty coffee and bites café on Erie Street in River North.

    363 W Erie St · River North

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 84.15
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  14. #14

    Kai Sushi

    Specialty Sushi

    Fresh, quality specialty sushi in Chicago's River North near Kingsbury Street.

    600 N Kingsbury St · River North

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 84.01
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  15. #15

    Taco Maya

    Fast-Casual Mexican

    Fast-casual Mexican tacos and burritos in Chicago's River North on West Ohio Street.

    22 W Ohio St · River North

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 83.99
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  16. #16

    Blue Sushi Sake Grill

    Modern Sushi

    A contemporary sushi and sake bar in Chicago's River North with creative rolls and an expansive sake list.

    415 N Dearborn St · River North

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.55
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  17. #17

    Roka Akor

    Japanese Robata

    An award-winning Japanese robata grill and premium sushi bar in Chicago's River North.

    456 N Clark St · River North

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 82.77
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  18. #18

    Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    Deep Dish

    Lou Malnati's famous butter crust deep dish in the heart of River North.

    439 N Wells St · River North

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 82.77
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  19. #19

    Shake Shack

    Premium Burger

    Shake Shack's premium burgers and concretes in the energy of River North.

    66 E Ohio St · River North

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.5 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 81.31
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  20. #20

    Wildfire

    American Steakhouse

    A beloved wood-fire American steakhouse and supper club in Chicago's River North.

    159 W Erie St · River North

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 80.94
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  21. #21

    Parlor Pizza Bar

    Craft Pizza Bar

    Creative craft pizza and cocktails in the energy of River North.

    405 N Dearborn St · River North

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 80.79
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  22. #22

    XOCO

    Mexican Street Food

    Rick Bayless's acclaimed Mexican street food and hot chocolate café in Chicago's River North.

    65 W Illinois St · River North

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 80.36
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  23. #23

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    Chicago Classic

    The flagship Portillo's Chicago experience in River North — Italian beef, Chicago dogs, and Barnelli's pasta since 1990.

    100 W Ontario St · River North

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 80.32
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  24. #24

    Brown Bag Seafood Co.

    Fast-Casual Seafood

    Fresh fast-casual seafood and grilled fish bowls in River North on Wells Street.

    414 N Wells St · River North

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 80.27
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  25. #25

    Roka Akor

    Japanese Robata

    An award-winning Japanese robata grill and sushi bar in Chicago's River North.

    456 N Clark St · River North

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 80.13
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Best Food in River North

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FoodIndex ranks restaurants in River North, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Sushi-san, Fogo de Chao Brazilian, and Pizzeria Portofino.
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