Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Frida Room - Pilsen

4.9

4.9 (60)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Pilsen

About the restaurant

A LOCALLY-OWNED CAFÉ OFFERING AN ARRAY OF MODERN MEXICAN & AMERICAN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FAVORITES. A PREFERRED WEEKEND BRUNCH SPOT WITH STAPLES LIKE CHILAQUILES, PANCAKES, AND PANINIS.

Top review

Gris

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Love coming this place! The food is always delicious and the service is great!

Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville

4.7

4.7 (44)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wrigleyville

About the restaurant

Moe’s Cantina is located in the heart of Wrigleyville just steps away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Moe’s offers a menu of shareable small plates, traditional full-sized entrees, signature tacos and a cocktail list featuring house-made sangria, handmade margaritas, premium tequilas, and more. The cantina features exposed brick walls, concrete-topped bars, an open kitchen with wood-burning grills, a stunning rooftop bar, retractable glass garage doors, a state-of-the-art sound system and a plethora of HDTVs showing the day’s top sporting events!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 20, 2024

The best place to have fun, really enjoyed my time & it was worth it spending a Friday night in there. Definitely going back soon.

Green Street Local

4.7

4.7 (293)

$30 and under

American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Green Street Local is the West Loop's Best Sports Lounge & Restaurant. We offer a Warm, Mature Setting, Where Patrons can Enjoy a Mindfully Crafted Menu Featuring New American Comfort Food, Craft Beers, Signature Cocktails & Premium Wines.

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LoraLee

Dined 3 days ago

Lupe was a great server! Food was great with plenty of variety for 8 people. Thank you!

Bar Cargo

4.6

4.6 (435)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

*Please note that all outdoor seating is first-come, first-served*
Bar Cargo is a Roman pizza bar concept brought to you by Anthony Stefani, the son of notable Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani. It was on a family trip to Italy that Anthony Stefani first fell in love with Roman-style pizza and where the concept for Bar Cargo came to life. After months of working with local chefs, pizzaiolos, and even a world pizza champion, the dough recipe and 96-hour rise process was perfected. The result is a thicker crust that is both light and airy. Topped with fresh & fun ingredients and baked in the Castelli ovens imported from Italy, the perfect Roman-style pizza is achieved.
Outside of the Roman pizzas, the menu includes a wide variety of bar bites, sandwiches, and salads. The name Bar Cargo is a nod to the shipping containers used throughout the concept’s structure and the many authentic Italian ingredients that are being shipped via cargo containers for their famous Roman-style pizza.

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Stevevip

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Always a great casual dinner. We enjoy bringing our dog for a family night. Pizzas are always great. Highly recommend!!

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Popular dish

The Chicago

Boqueria - Chicago

4.6

4.6 (305)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

West Loop

About the restaurant

An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space with a lively patio in the heart of Chicago's Fulton Market.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!

Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking.

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Frances

Dined 7 days ago

The food was awesome. A must try. Great service as well.

ISTMO Oaxacan Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (14)

$30 and under

Mexican

Lake View

About the restaurant

We celebrate the culinary connections between the Oaxacan region in Mexico and a neighboring international cuisine. It highlights the vibrant flavors, traditional techniques, and unique ingredients of Oaxaca, while also incorporating elements and influences from a neighboring culinary tradition.

Meet Carlos Lopez Muñoz, a culinary virtuoso hailing from the vibrant tapestry of Oaxaca, Mexico. His gastronomic odyssey began in the heart of his family's kitchen, weaving a narrative steeped in the rich culinary tradition of "El Istmo."

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KimberlyPadillavip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Everything was SO good! The service was excellent and it took me back to Oaxaca. Highly recommended

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Experience

Fiesta Istmeña

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

4.5

4.5 (46)

$30 and under

Brewery

West Loop

About the restaurant

The West Loop's original brewpub, Haymarket has been making Great Beer For Great Beer Drinkers in Chicago since 2010. Two bars and two dining rooms offer plenty of space for groups of all sizes. Along with a wide variety of beers and spirits, the eatery provides a diverse menu, which includes sandwiches, salads, pizza and house made sausages from our scratch kitchen. A convenient Chicago location, it is also a popular venue for private parties, showers and corporate meetings. Shoot pool and throw darts in our Tavern Bar.

We appreciate your patronage and support!

Top review

Erich

Dined 4 days ago

Haymarket's 4-6 Happy hour (even on Friday!) had terrific food and their outstanding Baltic Porter for $6 a pint. (all draft pints are this price) Three of us had food and drink and the bill came to 57 bucks, including tax and a 20% tip, and we sat at a delightful outdoor table to people-watch on Randolph Street. Staff was great and very friendly.

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Experience

Happy Hour $6 Menu, M-F 3pm - 6 pm

P.F. Chang's - Orland Park

4.5

4.5 (364)

$30 and under

Chinese

Orland Park

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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DiAnnevip

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Great service by Denny. He went out of his way to ensure a great dining . I am disappointed that I did not receive my open table points despite calling the restaurant

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Machine: Engineered Dining and Drink

4.5

4.5 (1538)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Wicker Park on Division, Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink serves globally-inspired, yet approachable cuisine, along with a renowned cocktail program of interactive, visually striking and photo-worthy drinks. While enjoying brunch, dinner or happy hour, guests can take advantage of the onsite florist by creating a table-side bouquet or purchasing one of Machine's stunning pre-made arrangements. With a vibrant, romantic ambiance and one of the largest patios on Chicago's west side, Machine is ideal for special events, bridal & baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and date nights. Menu highlights include: Tofu Volcano, Duck Gnocchi, Mushroom Pate, NY Strip, Chicken Tacos, Pork Belly Benedict, and Strawberry Shortcake French Toast.
Be sure to visit us for Happy Hour (Wed-Fri 4-6 pm) for half off communal cocktails & wine!

Top review

MaryM

Dined on Jul 12, 2024

Lovely evening with my Book Club. We ate inside so we had low noise levels for good conversation.

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Disco Pancake

4.2

4.2 (14)

$30 and under

American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

At Disco Pancake, we believe breakfast should be more than just a meal – it should be an experience. That’s why we’ve combined unique flavors with fun and funky vibes to create a one-of-a-kind dining destination. Our team is passionate about serving up delicious food and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. We strive to make every visit to Disco Pancake a memorable one.

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Dawnvip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Loved the service, food, and vibe! Will def come back.

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