Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in Chicago, Illinois

Guest praise · Chicago, Illinois

Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in Chicago, Illinois, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in Chicago or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in Illinois.

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Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining
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78.8
#1

Chicago Illinois

BRGRBELLY

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18.3
#2

Chicago Illinois

Big League Burgers

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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
78.0
#3

Chicago Illinois

Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack inside The Emerald Isle

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Best for Casual Dining · Chicago, Illinois

Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining in Chicago, Illinois

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#1

BRGRBELLY

Chicago, Illinois

78.8
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Big League Burgers

Chicago, Illinois

18.3
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack inside The Emerald Isle

Chicago, Illinois

78.0
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#4

KRASA CRAFT RESTAURANT Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

83.3
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#5

Smashburger

Chicago, Illinois

16.4
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#6

Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

Chicago, Illinois

70.7
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#7

Egg Harbor Cafe

Chicago, Illinois

82.7
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#8

Top Notch Beefburgers

Chicago, Illinois

72.5
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#9

Manzo's Burger

Chicago, Illinois

79.6
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#10

Waffle Pancake House

Chicago, Illinois

67.7
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#11

Borelli's Pizzeria

Chicago, Illinois

70.7
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#12

Lou Mitchell's

Chicago, Illinois

83.9
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#13

Pancake Café Wrigleyville | Breakfast, Brunch, & Lunch

Chicago, Illinois

74.1
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#14

Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

Chicago, Illinois

83.0
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#15

Yolk - South Loop

Chicago, Illinois

76.1
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#16

Batter & Berries

Chicago, Illinois

80.5
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#17

Lusha Pizza

Chicago, Illinois

74.8
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#18

Yolk - Marina City

Chicago, Illinois

80.6
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#19

Gutenburg

Chicago, Illinois

80.2
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#20

Pizza Amelia

Chicago, Illinois

79.2
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#21

The StopAlong

Chicago, Illinois

84.4
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#22

Durum Doner Burger Salad

Chicago, Illinois

55.3
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#23

Crushed Pizzeria

Chicago, Illinois

74.2
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#24

Chicago's Pizza

Chicago, Illinois

84.5
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#25

Epic Burger

Chicago, Illinois

75.3
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