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Best Restaurants in The Loop, Chicago

Looking for the best restaurants in The Loop, Chicago? FoodIndex ranks 38 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Ryo Sushi, Osaka Sushi, and Ayayay. 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 The Loop

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

  1. #1

    Ryo Sushi

    Specialty Sushi

    A specialty sushi bar on Madison Street in the heart of The Loop.

    62 E Madison St · The Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 90.17
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  2. #2

    Osaka Sushi

    Sushi & Smoothies

    A unique sushi and fresh fruit smoothie combination on Michigan Avenue in The Loop.

    400 S Michigan Ave · The Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 88.73
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  3. #3

    Ayayay

    Modern Mexican

    A lively modern Mexican eatery in the heart of Chicago's Loop on East Lake Street.

    60 E Lake St · The Loop

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 87.51
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  4. #4

    Luke's Lobster City Hall

    Lobster Roll

    Maine lobster rolls and premium East Coast shellfish in Chicago's Loop at City Hall.

    134 N LaSalle St · The Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 83.74
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  5. #5

    Ocean Prime

    Upscale Seafood & Steak

    A nationally acclaimed upscale seafood and prime steakhouse in Chicago's Loop on the Riverwalk.

    87 E Wacker Dr · The Loop

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.72
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  6. #6

    Ocean Prime

    Upscale Seafood & Steak

    A nationally acclaimed upscale seafood and steakhouse in Chicago's Loop.

    87 E Wacker Dr · The Loop

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.72
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  7. #7

    Five Guys

    Classic Burger

    Five Guys fresh burgers and hand-cut fries in the heart of downtown Chicago.

    180 N Michigan Ave · The Loop

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 83.16
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  8. #8

    Giordano's

    Stuffed Pizza

    The gold standard of Chicago stuffed pizza in the heart of The Loop.

    223 W Jackson Blvd · The Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 83.14
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  9. #9

    Magnolia Bakery

    New York Artisan Bakery

    The beloved New York Magnolia Bakery — famous for its banana pudding and cupcakes — in The Loop on North State Street.

    108 N State St · The Loop

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: — Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 82.99
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  10. #10

    Giordano's

    Stuffed Pizza

    Famous Giordano's stuffed pizza steps from Millennium Park in The Loop.

    130 E Randolph St · The Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.3

    FoodIndex Score 82.87
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  11. #11

    Jimmy's Gyros & Grill

    Chicago Gyros

    A classic Chicago gyros and American grill in the Loop on East Adams Street.

    20 E Adams St · The Loop

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 82.80
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  12. #12

    Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria

    Subs & Pizza

    Classic Chicago-style subs and pizza steps from Millennium Park.

    332 S Michigan Ave · The Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 82.38
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  13. #13

    Brown Bag Seafood Co.

    Fast-Casual Seafood

    Fresh fast-casual grilled seafood in Chicago's Loop at 233 S Wacker Drive.

    233 S Wacker Dr Unit L1-19 · The Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 82.11
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  14. #14

    Remington's

    American Steakhouse

    An upscale American steakhouse and cocktail bar on Michigan Avenue in Chicago's Loop.

    20 N Michigan Ave · The Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 81.86
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  15. #15

    Broken English Taco Pub

    Upscale Taco Pub

    A stylish elevated taco pub in the heart of Chicago's Loop offering creative tacos and craft cocktails.

    75 E Lake St · The Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 79.96
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  16. #16

    Hero Coffee and Bagel Bar

    Coffee & Bagel

    Specialty coffee and freshly made bagels in the heart of The Loop.

    22 E Jackson Blvd · The Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 79.33
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  17. #17

    Taste of Japan

    Traditional Japanese

    Authentic traditional Japanese cuisine in the heart of The Loop.

    201 N Wells St · The Loop

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.7 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 79.07
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  18. #18

    Kong Dog x Cotti Coffee

    Creative Hot Dogs & Coffee

    A creative hot dog and coffee concept in Chicago's Loop on East Adams Street.

    77 E Adams St · The Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 78.68
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  19. #19

    Sushi Nova

    Modern Sushi

    Sushi Nova's modern Japanese cuisine in River North on Franklin Street.

    160 N Franklin St fl 1st · The Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 78.37
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  20. #20

    ESPRESSO AND MILK

    Specialty Coffee

    A quality espresso and milk bar in The Loop at 20 N Wacker Drive.

    20 N Wacker Dr Suite 105 · The Loop

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 77.59
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  21. #21

    Shake Shack

    Premium Burger

    Shake Shack's premium ShackBurger steps from Millennium Park in The Loop.

    12 S Michigan Ave · The Loop

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 77.56
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  22. #22

    Dog Haus - Loop

    Elevated Hot Dogs & Burgers

    An elevated hot dog and burger concept in Chicago's Loop on North Wells Street.

    204 N Wells St · The Loop

    Google: 3.9 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 77.34
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  23. #23

    Bazaar Meat

    Celebrity Chef Steakhouse

    José Andrés' theatrical, globally inspired meat restaurant in the heart of Chicago's Loop.

    120 N Wacker Dr · The Loop

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.99
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  24. #24

    Small Cheval

    Smash Burger

    Small Cheval's iconic smash burger in the heart of downtown Chicago at Riverside Plaza.

    150 N Riverside Plaza · The Loop

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.81
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  25. #25

    Umi Sushi by Weight Chicago

    Sushi by Weight

    A unique pay-by-weight sushi concept in The Loop on Jackson Boulevard.

    60 E Jackson Blvd · The Loop

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: 4.3

    FoodIndex Score 76.09
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in The Loop?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in The Loop, Chicago by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Ryo Sushi, Osaka Sushi, and Ayayay.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in The Loop?
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Which foods can I filter in The Loop?
Open Best Food in The Loop for category rankings such as Pizza, Burgers, and Coffee. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in Chicago.
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