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Where to eat in Chicago, IL, by mood

We've mapped 200 cafés, restaurants, bars and bakeries around central Chicago. Pick a mood above to see which ones fit and are open right now. The lists below are matched by cuisine and type of place, not by review scores, so they surface spots that suit the moment.

Date night in Chicago

Worth dressing up for.

  • Rosetta Italian

    Italian · Restaurant · 1 South Dearborn Street, Chicago

  • Meli

    American · Restaurant

  • Amarit

    Thai · Restaurant · 600 South Dearborn Street, Chicago

  • Umi Sushi

    Sushi · Restaurant · 60 East Jackson Boulevard, Chicago

  • Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies

    Sushi · Restaurant

Cozy in Chicago

Warm, unhurried comfort.

Quick bite in Chicago

Fast, close, no fuss.

  • Subway

    Sandwich · Fast food · 120 South State Street, Chicago

  • McDonald's

    Burger · Fast food · 186 West Adams Street, Chicago

  • Luke's Italian Beef

    Pizza · Fast food · 209 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago

  • Arby's

    Sandwich · Fast food · 5 North Wells Street, Chicago

  • Shake Shack

    Burger · Fast food · 12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Sweet tooth in Chicago

Dessert, coffee & bakes.

Fresh & light in Chicago

Feel-good, lighter eats.

  • The Marq

    Burger · Restaurant · 60 West Adams Street, Chicago

  • Seedo’s

    Mediterranean · Restaurant · 181 West Madison Street, Chicago

  • Ryo Sushi

    Sushi · Restaurant · 62 East Madison Street, Chicago

  • Miller’s Pub

    Restaurant · 134 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago

  • Freshii

    Salad · Restaurant

The crew in Chicago

Room for everyone.

Lively in Chicago

Buzzing, full of energy.

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