Best Comfort Food Restaurants in South Side

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1. Jordyn’s Soul Cafe - Hyde Park

3.9

Excellent(160)

Price: Moderate

• Soul food • Hyde Park

Booked 6 times today

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2. The Gage

4.7

Exceptional(12003)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 71 times today

The Gage has become a perennial favorite of locals and visitors alike for over ten years by effortlessly blending European influence with American style. The restaurant serves refined, rustic cuisine, innovative libations and an award-winning wine list all in a lively, convivial setting. Known as a “must visit” among Chicago’s dining scene, The Gage continues to evolve by serving well-rounded food and beverage menus that feature classic dishes and drinks with contemporary twists rooted in tradition.

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3. Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(2549)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 28 times today

*PLEASE CALL TO SEE OTHER AVAILABLE RESERVATION TIMES*An authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of Chicago's lively West Loop neighborhoodWe offer an elegant and charming dining experience that keeps guests coming back again and again. Our large menu of regional Italian pastas, meats and fishes is rounded out by a selection of salads, soups, and decadent desserts. Popular staples like Rigatoni with Braised Pork Gravy and Eggplant Parmesan are served alongside Executive Chef Nicolas Biscaglio’s signature interpretations of classic Italian dishes. We use only the highest quality ingredients to ensure a deliciously memorable experience!As a hospitality-driven establishment, it’s our goal to make every guest that walks through the door feel like family. At Viaggio, we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

4. Roanoke

4.3

Awesome(1448)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 70 times today

Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

5. The L Station

3.9

Excellent(89)

Price: Expensive

• Soul food • River North (Chicago)

Booked 11 times today

The L Station is a vision personified by the owners. As a family, they have always enjoyed catering, hosting gatherings, and providing a rich experience for their family, friends, and guests. Now, they are sharing their love for great vibes and an even better dining experience with the entire Chicagoland area through their labor of love, The L Station, Luxe + Soul.

6. Atwood

4.2

Awesome(4558)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 32 times today

Atwood proudly offers alluring libations and a wildly guest-pleasing menu filled with your favorite all-day American cuisine courtesy of Executive Chef, David Fingerman. Whether for happy hour cocktails, a theater dinner, or the date of a lifetime, Atwood is Chicago’s premier spot to mix, mingle and delight in the joys of food and drink.Atwood’s soaring dining room is strikingly modern with white marble surfaces, glossy subway-tiled walls, and massive windows ideal for watching the State Street shoppers stroll by.

7. Dawn Eatery

4.5

Awesome(217)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Hyde Park

Booked 24 times today

Everyday begins at Dawn and we invite you to begin yours with us! At Dawn A.M. Eatery we offer an array of southern inspired dishes, cocktails, and bakery items that will delight the senses. Our goal is to bridge generations through recipes in our vibrant yet comfortable space nestled in the historic Hyde Park Neighborhood. Just steps from the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th street beach, and the new Obama Presidential Center let Dawn become your next favorite dining destination!

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8. The Berghoff Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2527)

Price: Moderate

• German • Downtown / Loop

Booked 24 times today

---The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago landmark, serving German-style cuisine and culture since 1898. One of the oldest family-run businesses in the nation, now run by the fourth generation, Pete Berghoff. Today's Berghoff menus have evolved to add newer, lighter, and more contemporary dishes, but it's still the same old Berghoff, down to the famous root beer. In December 2018, the Berghoff family opened Adams Street Brewery, aptly named after the street they have called home for over a century, to nod to their brewing roots and commemorate the restaurant's 120th anniversary.

9. Francois Frankie

4.6

Exceptional(179)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 4 times today

Francois Frankie is an American Brasserie featuring a rotating carousel bar and food from Executive Chef Matt Ayala in the heart of Chicago's Loop area. Perfect for dinner before the theater, the menu highlights French classics like escargot, steak tartare, mussels and steak frites, alongside contemporary American fare, including one of the city''s best cheeseburgers.

10. Grill on 21

4.5

Awesome(199)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 11 times today

A modern interpretation of the classic American Grill, Grill on 21 is an elevated dining experience within The LaSalle Hotel, an Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott.Our menu celebrates quality, seasonality, locality, responsibility, health, and authenticity. As a cohesive blend of classic style, contemporary cuisines, and highly personalized service, Grill on 21 turns the daily breakfast, lunch, or dinner into a moment worth savoring. Celebrate the holiday season with our exceptional buffets, coursed dinner and party options, available in the experience section below. Parking Validation is available for guests parked at 326 S Wells Self-Park Garage. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. On weekends and weeknights after 4pm park for FREE at 326 S Wells Self-Park Garage with a meal purchase of $25 or more. Please bring your parking slip with you to be validated at the restaurant. Not valid for valet parking.

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Patrick
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined today
We enjoyed are experience the food and atmosphere were both great highly recommend giving this place a try
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The GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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jonVIP
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place. The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal. We had a birthday dinner there for my wife and the staff was very accommodating. Definitely would put this place into our dining out rotation.
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Viaggio Ristorante and LoungePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Loop
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4.9
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Amy
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Making the reservation was easy and we were seated right away when we arrived. It took a little bit for a server to come at first but the food arrived very soon after we ordered. My salmon was hot and very delicious. My husband had the chicken Parmesan which he said was good but a little cold. I also had the French Alexander drink which was very good! Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience.
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RoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.3
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Talia
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great atmosphere, clean, great food and drinks, Brandon was a great server. Great place to go for a good time and meal.
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The L StationPrice: Expensive• Soul food• River North (Chicago)
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3.9
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KenVIP
Chicago / Illinois •39 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Service was good this time. They need consistency. Never know what you’re going to get. Food was very good. Cornbread needs work and the short ribs were less than lukewarm warm. Probably sitting waiting on fried chicken as that was piping hot.
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Jordyn’s Soul Cafe - Hyde ParkPrice: Moderate• Soul food• Hyde Park
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3.9

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74 restaurants available nearby

1. Jordyn’s Soul Cafe - Hyde Park

2. The Gage

3. Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

4. Roanoke

5. The L Station

6. Atwood

7. Dawn Eatery

8. The Berghoff Restaurant

9. Francois Frankie

10. Grill on 21

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