Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Lower West Side

74 restaurants available nearby

1. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14834)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 161 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

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2. Quartino - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(10915)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 136 times today

Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.

3. The Gage

4.7

Exceptional(11928)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 147 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.

4. Bandit

4.7

Exceptional(1017)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Loop

Booked 12 times today

Bandit, located in the West Loop of Chicago, serves comfort food that is both nostalgic and elevated. Reviewers rave about the 'always fresh and delicious' food, the 'yummy' dishes, and the 'bomb' flavors. The menu features items like Churro Sandwich, The Diplomat Burger, and Crispy Chicken, that are classic, comforting, and made with quality ingredients. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its 'rustic materials', 'vintage paraphernalia', and 'polished décor', also adds to the comfort and warmth of the place.

5. Andy's Jazz Club

4.7

Exceptional(5005)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 65 times today

Admission is charged to all guests entering the venue and goes toward the musical entertainment that all will be enjoying while inside the club. All dining tables are good for 1 musical performance only. Please choose your reservation time according to your desired performance time. Andy's Jazz Club is a unique as a Jazz Room that offers full dining. We hope for a quiet room during all performances. We do ask that all guests be courteous to the artists while performing and keep conversation volume down during shows.

6. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(141)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 36 times today

Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Parties of 7 or more must contact Reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.

7. Hawksmoor Chicago

4.4

Awesome(302)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 65 times today

Welcome to Hawksmoor Chicago, where we bring our acclaimed steakhouse experience from the UK to the iconic LaSalle Powerhouse in River North. Our ethos is simple: ‘Buy the best and let it shine.’ We serve all-natural, pasture-reared, dry-aged beef from US family-run farms, cooked over charcoal and seasoned simply with sea salt. Our seafood, sourced from trusted Northeastern fishermen, is prepared with equal care.In our 16,500 sq ft space, featuring barrel-vaulted ceilings and touches from the Golden Age of Travel, Hawksmoor is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re stopping by for cocktails, a casual lunch or a special celebration, we make sure you leave full and happy. We also offer private dining for groups of 10 to full venue buy-outs for 500—ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.And don’t miss our Sunday Roast: dry-aged beef, beef-dripping potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and bone marrow gravy—something like a Thanksgiving dinner every Sunday.

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8. Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(2538)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 32 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!

9. Adalina

4.5

Awesome(2311)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 52 times today

Adalina is a refined hospitality destination serving a modern and engaging Italian menu in a timeless yet alluring setting in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Led by Michelin-starred and Top Chef alumni Soo Ahn. Adalina’s menu creates a balance between Northern and Southern cuisine, providing expertly staged shared plates along with strong statement items that satisfy a table. Guests can expect house made extruded and stuffed pastas. Adalina’s offerings will be accompanied with tableside services, and a well curated beverage and wine program that aims to evoke a sense of excitement for guests. Adalina makes the perfect venue for a romantic evening, business dinner or special occasion.For parties larger than 10 guests, please email events@adalinachicago.com to inquire about our Private Dining options and availability.

10. Elske

4.7

Exceptional(1199)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 30 times today

PLEASE NOTE: **We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.** Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

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Johnvip
Chicago / Illinois •71 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was extraordinarily good. Much better than you would think. Anthony our wait person was a true professional. Worth a stop without question.
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The GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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Matt
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We got the last 2 seats at the bar - last minute - and had a wonderful time. Full jazz ensemble, right volume, delicious food and the bar tender was awesome. We will be back!
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Andy's Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Jennifer
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Celebrated a friends birthday at this restaurant to start the night. Food was delicious, definitely recommend City Dipper. EVERYONE finished their dishes. Prices were alright, expected in the city but made up for their taste. They brought out a sparkler/desert for my friend & was perfect!
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BanditPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Loop
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4.7
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csnyder023
Cincinnati / Dayton •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lulu was very knowledgeable and attentive. We loved her guidance throughout the meal and would absolutely request her again! The food was divine and the wine selection was vast. I haven’t been back since 2018 and am so glad we got to visit this trip! We will be back :)
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Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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Kenvip
Chicago / Illinois •72 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I cannot count the number of visits we've had to The Girl and the Goat, but it continues to be a favorite for both personal and professional dining. I brought three colleagues, who have never been, to the restaurant for dinner. One diner is vegetarian, but there are menu offerings and options available to provide them with enough to eat. All three were quite impressed with the food. My only complaint would be our table was right next to the kitchen, which can be loud. However, we made due, and had an enjoyable meal. Service is always very good, and the cocktails are fun. If you're interested in dining, make sure you book way ahead, as there is almost no chance to get a table day of.
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8

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74 restaurants available nearby

1. Girl & the Goat

2. Quartino - Chicago

3. The Gage

4. Bandit

5. Andy's Jazz Club

6. Elina's

7. Hawksmoor Chicago

8. Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

9. Adalina

10. Elske

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