Best Casual Restaurants in West Loop

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1. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14834)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 165 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.

2. Cabra - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(3032)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • West Loop

Booked 38 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.

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3. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.6

Exceptional(890)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 46 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

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4. Bar Siena - West Loop

4.6

Exceptional(3258)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 44 times today

Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!

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5. The Izakaya at Momotaro

4.7

Exceptional(825)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 31 times today

The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.

6. HIDE + SEEK

4.4

Awesome(333)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 18 times today

Nestled in the heart of Randolph Row, HIDE+SEEK brings comfortable elegance and playful design to West Loop. Our creative American shared plates menu incorporates touches from Spain, France, and Italy. The beverage program follows suit, and features fresh takes on classic cocktails and hand selected wines. Please note: We are cashless and accept all major credit, debit cards, and Apple Pay.

7. The Publican

4.5

Awesome(5894)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 50 times today

A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.

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8. Beatrix - Fulton Market

4.6

Exceptional(2614)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 68 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, The Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners Andrew Ashmore, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.

9. Leña Brava

4.8

Exceptional(989)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 18 times today

Located in Chicago's West Loop, Leña Brava is a culinary gem celebrating the dynamic flavors of Baja California Norte. Our kitchen, devoted to the art of live-fire cooking, breathes life into dishes that embody the essence of Mexican culinary traditions and the diverse tastes of Baja. Influenced by a fusion of Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, our menu transcends conventional boundaries, offering an array of vibrant ceviche, tantalizing agua chiles, succulent flame-kissed Pacifico seabass, and hearty steaks.Under the skilled guidance of Chef Brian Enyart, with over two decades of innovation in Mexican cuisine, we showcase seasonal ingredients, capturing the essence of Mexico and Baja Norte's culinary landscape. Complemented by our open-plan kitchen and curated beverage program, spotlighting an immense mezcal collection and an array of Baja, New and Old World wines, Leña Brava invites guests on a culinary journey, where Mexican tradition harmonizes with innovation.

10. Bandit

4.7

Exceptional(1017)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Loop

Booked 11 times today

Bandit Is Located In The West Loop - Fulton Market Neighborhood Of Chicago. The Dineamic Hospitality Watering Hole Is A Polished-Casual Restaurant And Bar That Combines The Charm And Character Of A Local Neighborhood Bar, With The Sophistication And Quality Of An Upscale, Chef-Driven Restaurant. The Design Of The Restaurant Is A Juxtaposition Of Rustic Materials, Vintage Paraphernalia, And Polished Décor. It Is Lowbrow Meets High Style; Glamour Meets Grit With Warm Ambient Twinkle Lights, Combined With Edgy Neon Bar Signs Creating An Inviting Feel To The Restaurant. Nostalgic Elements Are Harmoniously Married To Elevated Attributes Throughout The Concept In Both Look And Feel, As Well As The Food And Drink Presentation.

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Omar
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Second time coming back, just as good as the first time.
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Costera Cocina TulumPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Loop
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4.6
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davidvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent dining experience along with superb service - a hidden gem in Chicago
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Cabra - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• West Loop
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4.7
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Angelavip
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was amazing, the food was so good and the service was top notch! We can’t wait to come back!
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The Izakaya at MomotaroPrice: Expensive• Japanese• West Loop
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4.7
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Rick
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Surcharge added to the bill, not sure purpose..so reduced tip
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Bar Siena - West LoopPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Loop
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4.6
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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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436 restaurants available nearby

1. Girl & the Goat

2. Cabra - Chicago

3. Costera Cocina Tulum

4. Bar Siena - West Loop

5. The Izakaya at Momotaro

6. HIDE + SEEK

7. The Publican

8. Beatrix - Fulton Market

9. Leña Brava

10. Bandit

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