Best Brunch Restaurants in River West

306 restaurants available nearby

1. Brunch

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

BRUNCH restaurant is your favorite breakfast and lunch spot. Nestled in River North we serve up delectable such as S'mores French Toast, California Club, Red Velvet Pancakes and an array of Skillets. Proudly serving Intellegentsia Coffee our Baristas whip up your favorite coffee drinks. Juices are fresh squeezed daily. Enjoy counter seating or anyone of our comfortable booths or tables. A friendly server will be right over to make your Brunch as enjoyable as possible.

2. Recess

4.7

Exceptional(1466)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 4 times today

Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.Recess is a 21+ establishment.

3. The Dawson

4.8

Exceptional(2735)

Price: Expensive

• American • River West

Booked 40 times today

The Fulton River District is home to The Dawson, an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level space providing a multitude of dining experiences. The Dawson includes one of Chicago’s best patios conveniently found in the middle of the city.

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4. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(114)

Price: Expensive

• Brewery • West Loop

Booked 60 times today

Where 260 years of Irish Brewing expertise meets American beer creativity. Inspired by Chicago, crafted by Guinness. Look out, Chicago.The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago features a Taproom, Restaurant, and the first ever Guinness Bakery, all located right in the heart of Chicago's West Loop. Come indulge both your curiosity and your tastebuds, while experimenting with a new world of flavor.

5. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2682)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 264 times today

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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6. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(3593)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 198 times today

The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. RH Chicago also features the 3 Arts Club Wine Vault.For group dining inquiries, please email: chicagohospitality@rh.com

7. Brass Tack

4.3

Awesome(674)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 21 times today

Brass Tack, located on the 3rd floor of the famous Waldorf Astoria Chicago, offers a unique dining experience with its classic American cuisine. The menu features the freshest and finest ingredients, sourced from local farmers and purveyors, expertly fused by Executive Chef Nicholas Marino. Highlights of the reviews include the excellent food and service, as well as their impressive bottomless rosé brunch offer. Many guests also appreciated the great vibe and view of Chicago.

8. Cabra - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3062)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • West Loop

Booked 79 times today

Perched atop the Hoxton Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market, Cabra Chicago is a lively rooftop escape, inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Led by James Beard Award and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, alongside longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra serves up crave-worthy dishes in a colorful and energetic setting. The restaurant’s airy, plant-filled ambiance, paired with its open kitchen and sweeping city views, creates a dynamic dining experience. Guests can savor a variety of shareable plates, from ceviches to savory meats, all bursting with the rich, fresh flavors of Peru.

9. Tanta

4.7

Exceptional(5081)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 48 times today

Tanta is dedicated to sharing the flavors and culture of Peru with Chicago, serving authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages in an approachable, fun and casual downtown setting. We provide service that is casual yet knowledgeable, genuine and attentive, utilizing locally sourced products and vendors that are sensitive to sustainable farming and fishing.Tanta has two Chef’s Tables that each seat up to 10 people. These tables are located in our main dining room in between our open kitchen and cebiche bar which allows you and your guests to experience our chefs creating Peruvian cuisine while you dine.The menu, created by Acurio and Tanta Chicago Chefs Jesus Delgado and Jose Cubas, takes diners on a voyage through Peru via its food. From the Pacific Ocean, through the Andes, to the desert, to the Amazon, Tanta celebrates the diverse landscape and ethnicities that make up Peru’s culture.

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10. Boqueria - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(320)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • West Loop

Booked 22 times today

An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space with a lively patio in the heart of Chicago's Fulton Market.Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!Let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking. Please note that by making a reservation through OpenTable you are agreeing to receive marketing communications from Boqueria.

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Korinna
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great experience. My company team loved the ambiance, food and service. I love that the management team and Gage hospitality made it easy to arrange the reservation for our large party. I recommend the Dawson for date nights, special occasions as well as corporate events. Shout out to Rebecca and Stephanie! Thank you to their whole team.
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The DawsonPrice: Expensive• American• River West
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4.8
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Nancy
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A plus customer service… we knocked over a pint of beer. Staff showed up without being called, immediately clean up and provided gave us a replacement pint as well. Staff is knowledgeable on the beer selections and food. This is our 2nd visit and definitely not our last.
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Guinness Open Gate Brewery - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Brewery• West Loop
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4.5
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NanditaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time trying the Aba Happy hour food! The spreads sampler gave us a chance to try them all and the Crispy chicken had the perfect crispy skin and heat from the different peppers! Falafels and shrimp were really good. Carrot cake was overly spiced and a bit dry so going to skip that next time!
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Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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MeganVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A great place to meet up with friends for a fun, casual brunch with good food and cocktails or to get a group together to watch a game!
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RecessPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
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4.7
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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 2, 2017
Fantastic!! Service, food, ambience was all wonderful!! Had the signature French toast and it was wonderful!!
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BrunchPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.3

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306 restaurants available nearby

1. Brunch

2. Recess

3. The Dawson

4. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago

5. Aba - Chicago

6. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

7. Brass Tack

8. Cabra - Chicago

9. Tanta

10. Boqueria - Chicago

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