Best Restaurants for Lunch in Illinois

Guest praise · Illinois

A search for best restaurants for lunch in Illinois begins with a particular idea of a good visit: the meal between a busy morning and the rest of the day. Lunch can be a break, a catch-up, or the centre of an afternoon out. The best choice is the one that suits the moment you want to make. Keep a meal that works with the timing of the outing in mind while choosing the kind of visit to Illinois you want to make. An Illinois shortlist can take you beyond the first restaurant name that comes to mind, toward a table that fits the actual occasion. The current list includes restaurants in Chicago and Brookfield.

Before choosing your table in Illinois, decide how much time you want at the table before choosing between a quick meeting and a longer lunch. Keep the journey in mind as you plan time in Springfield or Rockford; choosing the area before the restaurant makes the invitation easier to share. For another view of the same destination, explore Best for Business Dining in Illinois and Best for a Quick Bite in Illinois. For a wider restaurant discovery beyond Illinois, follow Best Lunch across the United States.

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#4

Ned's Shed

Vienna, Illinois

68.1
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#5

Smash IT Burgers

Morton Grove, Illinois

67.6
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#6

Smashburger

Chicago, Illinois

16.4
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#7

Top Notch Beefburgers

Chicago, Illinois

77.2
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#8

Burger Barge

East Peoria, Illinois

69.6
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#9

Big League Burgers

Chicago, Illinois

18.3
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#10

Caffè Baci

Chicago, Illinois

12.7
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#11

Goldyburgers

Forest Park, Illinois

67.2
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#12

Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

Chicago, Illinois

77.9
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#13

Burgers & Beer

South Wilmington, Illinois

15.2
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#14

Route No. 73 Brew & Chew

Pearl City, Illinois

74.2
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#15

D.M. Prime Burgers

Lake in the Hills, Illinois

64.4
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#16

Epic Burger

Barrington, Illinois

68.8
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#17

Schiraz Cafe & Wine Bar

Jacksonville, Illinois

56.0
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#18

Twisted Burger Round Lake

Round Lake, Illinois

73.0
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#19

The Picnic Basket Restaurant & Gourmet Food Works Catering

Libertyville, Illinois

78.2
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#20

Smashburger

Wheaton, Illinois

64.4
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#21

Epic Burger

Lake Bluff, Illinois

72.9
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#22

Wahlburgers

St. Charles, Illinois

15.9
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#23

Burger Shack

Casey, Illinois

65.5
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#24

The Original Burger King

Mattoon, Illinois

73.9
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#25

Urban Counter

St. Charles, Illinois

53.5
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