The Chew Chew

Name: The Chew Chew
Address: 33 East Burlington, Riverside, IL, United States, 60546
Telephone: (708) 447-8781
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1773 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

The Chew Chew is celebrating 28 years of great food & hospitality in the heart of Riverside, IL directed by original Chef/Owner Scott Zimmer. Located one-mile east of Brookfield Zoo, 5 miles northwest of Midway Airport and 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago. There is a Metra Train stop on our block for safe & easy access in/out of the City. We feature a multi-level dining room, vibrant full-bar & a cozy outdoor patio May-October (weather permitting). Happy Hour daily 4-6pm with beer, wine & cocktail specials. Make sure to try one of our famous Jumbo Martinis during your visit! We appreciate all the great reviews & voting us Chicago's #1 Neighborhood Restaurant on Open Table. If you cannot find a reservation online, please call us direct 708-447-8781. We look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 447-8781
Website
http://www.thechewchew.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Scott Zimmer
Catering
Full-Service, Carry-Out, Deliveruy
Private party facilities
The restaurant has a second level mezzanine for groups up to 50 people.

Location
33 East Burlington, Riverside, IL 60546
Area
Riverside
Cross Street
We are between Harlem & First Avenue on the south side of Burlington St
Parking details
Directly on Burlington Street and city lot nearby.
Public transit
Steps away from the Burlington Northern (Metra) train station in Riverside. After exiting the Metra, walk one block east on Burlington Street. Our front door will be on your right side. Look for our black awning over the sidewalk.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

BACON-WRAPPED DATESUSD 11.95
mexican chorizo-stuffed, arrabbiata-tomato sauce
POKE TUNA STACKUSD 17.95
sushi-grade tuna, avocado, cucumber, puffed-rice chips
FRIED CALAMARI + PICKLESUSD 16.95
cocktail sauce, zesty chili aioli, lemon
BRUSSELS SPROUTSUSD 10.95
candied pecans, asiago cheese, citrus vinaigrette
GRILLED MINI-LAMB CHOPSUSD 15.95
garlic confit, fresh rosemary, fig balsamic, lemon
- ThreeUSD 15.95
- SixUSD 27.95
PORK BELLY SLIDERSUSD 12.95
red wine mustard, cabbage slaw, garlic pickle, pretzel rolls
STEAMED EDAMAMEUSD 8.50
sesame oil, lemon, sea salt flake
GRILLED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPSUSD 18.95
cucumber, bean sprouts, wonton chips, macadamia nuts, dipping sauces
POTSTICKERS OF THE DAY
hand-folded dumplings, spicy-sweet soy, chili crunch, pickled ginger

SOUP OF THE DAY

BAKED ONION SOUPUSD 9.95

GREENS + BOWLS

HOUSE SALADUSD 7.95
baby lettuce, genoa salami, tomato, olive, sweet onion, basil vinaigrette
CAESAR SALADUSD 10.95
heart of romaine, house dressing, garlic croutons, asiago cheese
CHOPPED WEDGEUSD 13.95
iceberg lettuce, apple wood bacon, whipped gorgonzola, cherry tomato cucumber, sweet onion, bleu cheese dressing
WARM FARMER BOWLUSD 19.95
baby lettuce, asparagus, cauliflower, avocado, feta cheese, fingerling potato tomato, sweet onion, boiled egg, basil vinaigrette, balsamic syrup
CRAB + AVOCADO BOWLUSD 27.95
baby lettuce, lump crab meat, creamy dill dressing, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, tomato, spring onion, citrus vinaigrette

FLATBREAD

TOMATO + FRESH MOZZARELLAUSD 15.95
baby ribbons, tomato sauce, asiago cheese
ITALIAN SAUSAGE + PEPPERONIUSD 17.95
mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil ribbons, asiago cheese
APPLE WOOD BACON + GOAT CHEESEUSD 18.95
sunflower pesto, fingerling potato, caramelized onions, balsamic syrup

MAIN DISHES

8oz CHIMICHURRI STEAKUSD 32.95
grilled-skirt steak, chimichurri sauce, hand-cut fries, bearnaise aioli
8oz STEAK DIANEUSD 36.95
filet mignon, brandy, mushroom, demi-glace, mashed russets, baby carrots
16oz DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPUSD 24.95
grain mustard-bacon gravy, sweet potato, french beans, beer-battered onion
10oz SEARED JUMBO SCALLOPSUSD 36.95
sweet corn risotto, asparagus, lemon-beurre blanc, crispy sage, asiago
10oz BLACKENED CREOLE CHICKENUSD 21.95
avocado butter, french beans, mashed russets, corn-jicama pico de gallo
8oz GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMONUSD 25.95
forbidden rice, asparagus, mushroom, lemon-buerre blanc, spring onion
12oz CRAB-STUFFED RAINBOW TROUTUSD 26.95
hand-cut fries, house tartar sauce, cabbage slaw, lemon
8oz MACADAMIA NUT CHICKENUSD 23.95
mango-lime butter, sweet potato mash, broccolini, fresh fruit salsa

BURGERS + TACOS

10oz DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERUSD 17.95
cheddar, garlic pickle, sweet onion, mustard, basil mayo, brioche bun hand-cut fries add bacon 3. | sunny egg 3. | (GF) bun 2.
- BaconUSD 3.00
- Sunny EggUSD 3.00
- GF BunUSD 2.00
9oz FISH TACOSUSD 24.95
avocado butter, corn-tíla de gallo, salsa verde, ancho-chili sauce cabbage slaw, flour tortillas or -Butter lettuce (GF)
8oz PRIME RIB FRENCH DIPUSD 21.95
havarti cheese, caramelized onions, creamy horseradish hand-cut fries, au jus add truffled mushrooms 5.
- Truffled MushroomsUSD 5.00

PASTA + RICE

SHRIMP + SAUSAGE JAMBALAYAUSD 24.95
creole-style rice, blackened shrimp, chicken, andouille, spring onion
SMOKED-GOUDA *MAC + CHEESE*USD 20.95
lumacconi pasta, bacon, tomato, spring onion, asiago, zesty bread crumbs
RIGATONI + VODKA SAUCEUSD 16.95
basil ribbons, asiago cheese, zesty bread crumbs
SWEET CORN RISOTTO + ASPARAGUSUSD 20.95
lemon-beurre blanc, crispy sage leaves, asiago cheese

SIDES

TRUFFLE FRIESUSD 9.95
CAULIFLOWERUSD 9.95
BABY CARROTSUSD 9.95
BROCCOLINIUSD 9.95
CABBAGE SLAWUSD 7.95
ASPARAGUSUSD 9.95
FRENCH BEANSUSD 9.95
FORBIDDEN RICEUSD 11.95
MASHED POTATOUSD 7.95
ONION RINGSUSD 9.95

COCKTAILS

EL PRIMO MARGARITAUSD 14.00
milagro reposado, grand marnier, tacua, sour, agave
MOSCOW MULEUSD 11.00
titos, ginger beer, mint, lime, copper mug
CUCUMBER GIN + TONICUSD 11.00
fords, fresh cucumber, tonic, lime
BOURBON & BERRIESUSD 12.00
makers mark, strawberry, sour, oak, chilim rim
SAZERACUSD 12.00
templeton rye, absinthe, peychauds, sugar, twist
BURLINGTON SOURUSD 12.00
templeton rye, sour mix, wine, brandy cherry
NEW FASHIONEDUSD 12.00
maker's mark, bitter's, pale ale, orange, brandied cherry
BACK PORCH LEMONADEUSD 12.00
stoli vodka, lemonade, raspberry puree, sugar rim
MOJITOUSD 12.00
bacardi rum, fresh mint leaves, sour, lime

MARTINIS

CHEW CHEW BLUEUSD 16.00
gorgonzola olives, dry vermouth (vodka or gin)
GODFATHERUSD 16.00
stoli vanil, greek marnier, amaretto, brandy cherry
FRENCH KISSUSD 16.00
stoli citrus, pineapple, chambord, prosecco, lemon
DOWN + DIRTYUSD 16.00
olive juice, dry vermouth, olives (vodka or gin)
COSMOPOLITANUSD 16.00
stoli citrus, triple sec, sour, cranberry, lemon
ESPRESSOUSD 16.00
stoli vanil, kahlua, espresso, lemon
GREEN APPLEUSD 16.00
stoli, apple liquor, sour, apple slices
POMEGRANATEUSD 16.00
stoli citrus, cointreau, fresh sour, lime

SELTZER

BERRY SPRITZUSD 10.00
stoli vodka, watermelon, blackberry, orange twist
IRISH DANCERUSD 10.00
tullamore dew irish whiskey, ginger ale, fuji apple
OLD SAN JUANUSD 9.00
bacardi rum, gooslings rum, mango, pineapple, lime
RANCH WATERUSD 9.00
cabo wabo tequila añejo agave nectar, fresh sour, lime

DRAFT BEER

BUCKLEDOWN CACTUS PANTSUSD 6.00
light lager 4.5%
UPLAND WHEAT ALEUSD 9.00
belgian witbier 4.7%
POLLYANNA AMBER PINTSUSD 9.00
amber ale 5.7%
LEFT HAND MILK STOUTUSD 6.00
nitro stout 6.0%
HOPEWELL FIRST PILSUSD 9.00
czech pilsner 5.1%
3 FLOYDS GUMBALLHEADUSD 9.00
wheat pale ale 5.6%
LAGUNITAS LITTLE SUMPIN'USD 9.00
wheat ipa 7.5%
BUCKLEDOWN BELT + SUSPENDERSUSD 9.00
ipa 7.0%

BOTTLES + CANS

GOOSE ISLAND 312USD 6.00
MILLER LITEUSD 5.00
MODELOUSD 6.00
COORS LIGHTUSD 5.00
KROMBACHER (NA)USD 5.00
HEINEKENUSD 6.00
STELLA ARTOISUSD 6.00
ORIGINAL SIN CIDERUSD 5.00
FAT TIREUSD 6.00
BLUE MOONUSD 5.00

MOCKTAILS

APPLE-GINGER FIZZUSD 10.00
zero-proof whiskey, ginger beer, apple slices, cinnamon, lime, copper mug
STRAWBERRY-MINT MOJITOUSD 9.00
zero-proof rum, fresh sour, mint syrup, strawberry puree, seltzer, lime, mint
FIRE & ICEUSD 9.00
zero-proof tequila, habanero syrup, o.j., sour, seltzer, grenadine, salted rim

What 1,773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Near West
Best Overall
Near West
Best Food
Near West
Best Service
Near West
Best Ambience
Near West
Best Value
Near West
Child-friendly
Near West
Healthy
Near West
Great for fine wines
Near West
Great for outdoor dining
Near West
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Chew Chew is a neighborhood gem known for its "excellent service" and "consistently outstanding food." Guests rave about the creative menu, including the "spectacular Creole chicken" and "amazing redfish tacos." The restaurant offers a welcoming ambiance, perfect for date nights or family gatherings, with attentive staff ensuring a delightful dining experience.

1,773 Reviews

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Pam
VIP
Chicago
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to The Chew Chew for probably 10 years now. This visit was like most of the others - excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere. It's a great local gem!
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Donald
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Chew Chew is always a nice place to dine. I had the crab stuffed rainbow trout, while my wife had the scallops with risotto. Both were delicious!
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Barbara
VIP
Chicago
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual we had a very lovely experience at Chew Chew. We always sit at a table in the bar area. This time we went for the Thursday oyster special. We also had a cauliflower crust flatbread all just delicious. We always enjoy their cocktails too. We go out to eat often and Chew Chew is one of our favorites
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Alan
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous menu, again. Great choices. The best restaurant in the area.
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Nancy
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent, and our server was outstanding…engaging, made helpful suggestions from which we ordered additional selections, appropriately friendly and attentive.
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Daniel
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was spot on- especially the salmon entree.
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Betty
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chew Chew is a neighborhood gem. Never a bad meal. Service is really great, and Scott, the host, always takes great care of us.
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Donald
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoy dining at The Chew Chew. The food is delicious! My crab stuffed rainbow trout was excellent! Our server was very attentive, too.
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Sheila
Minneapolis
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The drinks were good and the food was pretty tasty. The herbed butter was a highlight.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great time. From checking in to the end of our evening there. My husband and I shared the delicious warm bread with the garlic butter. Then continued with fish n chips as well as calamari. They were accommodating about the pickles that come with the calamari so that was nice. Martini was stronger than I anticipated so only had a small portion of that. We will always return, so I will keep you posted on our next meal. Thank you Chew Chew, you are a favorite!!!
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FAQs

The Chew Chew offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 447-8781.

The Chew Chew is rated 4.8 stars by 1773 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

33 East Burlington, Riverside, IL 60546

Additional information

Cross Street
We are between Harlem & First Avenue on the south side of Burlington St
Area
Riverside
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Directly on Burlington Street and city lot nearby.
Public transit
Steps away from the Burlington Northern (Metra) train station in Riverside. After exiting the Metra, walk one block east on Burlington Street. Our front door will be on your right side. Look for our black awning over the sidewalk.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Scott Zimmer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thechewchew.com/
Phone number
(708) 447-8781
Catering
Full-Service, Carry-Out, Deliveruy
Private party facilities
The restaurant has a second level mezzanine for groups up to 50 people.

The Chew Chew

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CHEW CHEW BLUE

CAESAR SALAD

RIGATONI + VODKA SAUCE

START + SHARE

BACON-WRAPPED DATESUSD 11.95

POKE TUNA STACKUSD 17.95

FRIED CALAMARI + PICKLESUSD 16.95

BRUSSELS SPROUTSUSD 10.95

GRILLED MINI-LAMB CHOPSUSD 15.95

PORK BELLY SLIDERSUSD 12.95

STEAMED EDAMAMEUSD 8.50

GRILLED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPSUSD 18.95

POTSTICKERS OF THE DAY

SOUP OF THE DAY

BAKED ONION SOUPUSD 9.95

GREENS + BOWLS

HOUSE SALADUSD 7.95

CAESAR SALADUSD 10.95

CHOPPED WEDGEUSD 13.95

WARM FARMER BOWLUSD 19.95

CRAB + AVOCADO BOWLUSD 27.95

FLATBREAD

TOMATO + FRESH MOZZARELLAUSD 15.95

ITALIAN SAUSAGE + PEPPERONIUSD 17.95

APPLE WOOD BACON + GOAT CHEESEUSD 18.95

MAIN DISHES

8oz CHIMICHURRI STEAKUSD 32.95

8oz STEAK DIANEUSD 36.95

16oz DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPUSD 24.95

10oz SEARED JUMBO SCALLOPSUSD 36.95

10oz BLACKENED CREOLE CHICKENUSD 21.95

8oz GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMONUSD 25.95

12oz CRAB-STUFFED RAINBOW TROUTUSD 26.95

8oz MACADAMIA NUT CHICKENUSD 23.95

BURGERS + TACOS

10oz DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERUSD 17.95

9oz FISH TACOSUSD 24.95

8oz PRIME RIB FRENCH DIPUSD 21.95

PASTA + RICE

SHRIMP + SAUSAGE JAMBALAYAUSD 24.95

SMOKED-GOUDA *MAC + CHEESE*USD 20.95

RIGATONI + VODKA SAUCEUSD 16.95

SWEET CORN RISOTTO + ASPARAGUSUSD 20.95

SIDES

TRUFFLE FRIESUSD 9.95

CAULIFLOWERUSD 9.95

BABY CARROTSUSD 9.95

BROCCOLINIUSD 9.95

CABBAGE SLAWUSD 7.95

ASPARAGUSUSD 9.95

FRENCH BEANSUSD 9.95

FORBIDDEN RICEUSD 11.95

MASHED POTATOUSD 7.95

ONION RINGSUSD 9.95

COCKTAILS

EL PRIMO MARGARITAUSD 14.00

MOSCOW MULEUSD 11.00

CUCUMBER GIN + TONICUSD 11.00

BOURBON & BERRIESUSD 12.00

SAZERACUSD 12.00

BURLINGTON SOURUSD 12.00

NEW FASHIONEDUSD 12.00

BACK PORCH LEMONADEUSD 12.00

MOJITOUSD 12.00

MARTINIS

CHEW CHEW BLUEUSD 16.00

GODFATHERUSD 16.00

FRENCH KISSUSD 16.00

DOWN + DIRTYUSD 16.00

COSMOPOLITANUSD 16.00

ESPRESSOUSD 16.00

GREEN APPLEUSD 16.00

POMEGRANATEUSD 16.00

SELTZER

BERRY SPRITZUSD 10.00

IRISH DANCERUSD 10.00

SMOKED-GOUDA MAC + CHEESEUSD 20.95