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Best Restaurants in South Loop, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in South Loop, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 19 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Kai Sushi, and Taco Maya. 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 South Loop

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

  1. #1

    Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    Deep Dish

    The gold standard of Chicago butter crust deep dish in the South Loop.

    805 S State St · South Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 83.60
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  2. #2

    Kai Sushi

    Specialty Sushi

    Kai Sushi's fresh, quality rolls in the South Loop on State Street.

    1255 S State St, Chicago · South Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.59
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  3. #3

    Taco Maya

    Fast-Casual Mexican

    Fast-casual Mexican tacos and burritos in Chicago's South Loop on South State Street.

    823 S State St · South Loop

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 82.40
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  4. #4

    Devil Dawgs on State

    Gourmet Hot Dogs

    A gourmet hot dog restaurant in Chicago's South Loop on South State Street.

    767 S State St · South Loop

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 81.52
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  5. #5

    The Chicago Firehouse

    American Classic

    A beloved historic Chicago dining landmark in the South Loop inside an 1905 firehouse.

    1401 S Michigan Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 79.62
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  6. #6

    Flo & Santos

    Tavern & Polish

    A rare combo of Chicago thin-crust pizza and Polish cuisine in the South Loop.

    1310 S Wabash Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 78.98
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  7. #7

    Art of Pizza

    Deep Dish

    Award-winning deep dish and stuffed pizza in the heart of the South Loop.

    727 S State St · South Loop

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 78.86
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  8. #8

    Niu B

    Modern Japanese Fusion

    Contemporary Japanese fusion and sushi on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop.

    888 S Michigan Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 78.35
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  9. #9

    Epic Burger

    Better Burger

    Fresh, all-natural better burgers in the South Loop.

    517 S State St · South Loop

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 76.83
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  10. #10

    Overflow Coffee

    Specialty Coffee

    A specialty coffee shop with a mission in the South Loop.

    1449 S Michigan Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.78
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  11. #11

    Lowcountry South Loop

    Southern Seafood

    Lowcountry Southern seafood and soul food in Chicago's South Loop on South Wabash.

    1132 S Wabash Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.4

    FoodIndex Score 76.51
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  12. #12

    Burger Bar Chicago

    American Burger Bar

    A full burger bar experience with craft patties and classic sides in the South Loop.

    1150 S Michigan Ave Near · South Loop

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.4

    FoodIndex Score 75.34
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  13. #13

    Sumi Sushi

    Modern Sushi

    Modern, design-forward sushi in the South Loop on Michigan Avenue.

    1303 S Michigan Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 75.07
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  14. #14

    Burger Alley Chicago

    Smash Burger

    Stacked, creative smash burgers in the heart of the South Loop.

    829 S Wabash Ave Floor 1 · South Loop

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 74.26
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  15. #15

    Chicago French Press

    Pour-Over & Espresso

    A French press and pour-over café serving quality slow-brewed coffee in the South Loop.

    1021 S Delano Ct · South Loop

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 74.23
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  16. #16

    Giordano's

    Stuffed Pizza

    Giordano's world-famous stuffed pizza in the South Loop.

    1340 S Michigan Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.15
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  17. #17

    Five Guys

    Classic Burger

    Fresh, hand-formed Five Guys burgers and fries in the South Loop.

    1146 S Wabash Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 2.6 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 71.39
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  18. #18

    Good Eats Group

    American Comfort

    Quality American comfort food with a casual, welcoming vibe in the South Loop.

    1150 S Michigan Ave · South Loop

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 59.92
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  19. #19

    Burger End Zone

    Sports Burger Bar

    Game-day burgers and bar fare near Soldier Field in the South Loop.

    1410 Special Olympics Dr · South Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 57.01
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in South Loop?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in South Loop, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Kai Sushi, and Taco Maya.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in South Loop?
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 South Loop?
Open Best Food in South Loop for category rankings such as Pizza, Burgers, and Coffee. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in Chicago.
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