Best places: New us american restaurants in Illinois

Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.

An elevated American menu from a husband-&-wife team served in a narrow, elegant space.

Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.

100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.

Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates.

Modern brewpub with gourmet American fare plus craft beer flights, organic wines & spirits.

Bar & grill with globally influenced pub grub in a space with TVs, a fireplace & an outdoor patio.

Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

Seasonal, inventive, upscale American in a brick, tile & wood interior evoking classic Chicago.

Rustic-chic venue offering tasting menus of inventive, high-end New American fare & wine pairings.

Elegant spot for upscale New American fare, boutique wines, numerous whiskeys & seasonal beers.

Creative, wide-ranging American menu & brown booze, sake & tons of beers in a subterranean space.

Casual, brick-lined eatery serving farm-to-fork dishes with a Southern twist, plus craft cocktails.

👍👍 Finally the food the Southside deserves! It’s foodie-level, instagrammable food but all the menu items are still familiar favorites (just done more creatively). This place is stellar. They have a real cook in the kitchen who knows what they are doing. I only wish the menu was a little smaller and l...

👍👍 customer service is amazing ! Magdalena is super friendly. i definitely recommend the flaming chicken and beef kabob plate , full of flavor and it’s all cooked to order. The atmosphere is super clean and very welcoming. 10/10 definitely recommend!

New American dining room featuring elevated small plates & steaks plus a global wine list.

Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.

Low-key spot offering à la carte & tasting menus of creative American fare with Danish influences.

Restaurant/lounge featuring creative American food & craft cocktails in space with a speakeasy vibe.