Craving traditional American food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end traditional American restaurants around Chicago, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Prime & Provisions
Topping the list is Prime & Provisions. Located at 222 N. LaSalle St. in the Loop, the steakhouse and traditional American spot, which offers seafood and more, is the most popular high-end traditional American restaurant in Chicago, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,136 reviews on Yelp. The menu features items like chopped salad and crab cakes.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Prime & Provisions.
"From Chicago-based Dineamic Hospitality, the team behind the prominent Italian eatery, Siena Tavern, comes Prime & Provisions, a steakhouse concept positioned on the border of River North and the Loop," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
2. Carson's
Next up is Streeterville's Carson's, situated at 465 E. Illinois St. (between McClurg and Peshtigo courts). With 4.5 stars out of 192 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse and traditional American spot, serving barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Look for prime steaks and ribs on the menu.
As to what the business is known for, "A family-owned and operated restaurant with delicious hearty portions of famous award-winning barbecue ribs, char-grilled steaks, chops and salmon. Fantastic sides like au gratin potatoes and original coleslaw are included!"
3. Wildfire
River North's Wildfire, located at 159 W. Erie St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse and traditional American spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 1,079 reviews. According to the website, "the first Wildfire Restaurant opened in 1995 and set the standard of excellence that all others would follow."
Yelper William N. wrote, "Awesome atmosphere, fantastic food. Very pricey."
4. The Office
The Office, a lounge and traditional American spot in West Town, is another much-loved, pricey go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 247 Yelp reviews. Head over to 955 W. Fulton Market to see for yourself. The menu features items like beef tartare.
Yelper Christina T., who reviewed The Office on Feb. 13, wrote, "I had no complaints with the food we ordered and everyone liked their drinks as well which is always good. Quite pricey overall but it was a good experience."
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