Recently opened restaurants in the Chicago area
Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.
While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."
US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits. They found that the average person dines out about three times per month for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).
As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (62%), followed by fast food (57%) and fast casual (54%). Contemporary casual (32%) and bar and grills (25%) round out the top five.
Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Chicago using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
Archive Lounge
- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 228 East Ontario St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Casa Madai
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2023 South Racine Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Washington Hall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 15 West Washington St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Food Court
- Read more on Yelp
Dolce Arte
- Rating: 3.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3622 South Morgan St. MAC Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Omakase Shoji
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 1641 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Las Maria's Breakfast Club
- Rating: 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5501 North Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Drip Collective
- Rating: 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 172 North Racine Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Wave Sushi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1858 North Western Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Bonci
- Rating: 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3151 North Broadway Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 565 West Diversey Pkwy Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Miso & Nori
- Rating: 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 346 West Armitage Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Salad, Japanese
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Stefani's Bottega Italiana
- Rating: 3.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6075 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Teriyaki Madness
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4707 West Foster Ave. Ste B3 Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
Apna Indian Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4393 North Elston Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Soloway Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2275 North Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
Sunda - Fulton Market
- Rating: 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 333 North Green St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Professor Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1610 North Wells St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
Gaoku Izakaya
- Rating: 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2759 West Augusta Blvd. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Izakaya, Cocktail Bars, Thai
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Egg Tuck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2411 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beverage Store, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Egg O Egg
- Rating: 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 800 North State St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Sando Street
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1547 North Ashland Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sandwiches, Asian Fusion
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Swadesi Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 328 South Jefferson St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina
- Rating: 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1755 North Sheffield Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Greek, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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Gemini Grill
- Rating: 4.9/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 748 North State St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars, American
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Tama
- Rating: 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1952 North Damen Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Greek, Bars
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La Serre
- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 307 North Green St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: French, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Mirella's Tavern
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2056 West Division St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
Brasero
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1709 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Latin American, New American, Cocktail Bars
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La Grande Boucherie - Chicago
- Rating: 4.3/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 431 North Dearborn St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, French, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 74 metros.
