The best restaurants in Kankakee

Converted house offering custom pizza pies & slices, plus salads, sandwiches & sides.

3257, 2832 E 87th St (Chicago)

Wood-fired pies & sandwiches, plus draft beer & wine, served in an industrial, brick-lined space.

218 W 33rd St (Chicago)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

5311 S Blackstone Ave (Chicago)

Casual restaurant offering pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and other comfort food, plus a slot machine.

2819 W 63rd St (Chicago)

This snug pizzeria specializing in NYC-style pies also offers pasta, wings, sandwiches & salad.

1519 E 87th St (Chicago)

Relaxed joint offering traditional Mexican fare & margaritas in a standard setting.

8847 S Commercial Ave (Chicago)

Family-friendly spot serving pizza & Italian-American dishes in old-school digs for 50+ years.

3751 W 63rd St (Chicago)

Neapolitan pies from a special oven, pasta, antipasti & salads pair with cocktails & Cal-Ital wines.

1125 E 55th St (Chicago)

Low-key locale putting out sushi, oysters and other Japanese eats, plus karaoke.

3051 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Traditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.

1500 E 55th St (Chicago)

Comfortable, family-friendly restaurant with a kids' menu and playground, serving tacos and other Mexican dishes.

2746 W 59th St (Chicago)

Sleek, stylish cafe featuring pizza, sushi & sandwiches plus a full bar, smoothies & coffee drinks.

1312 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Upscale Italian meals served in an elegant, intimate space with stone walls, murals & a bar.

25 Old Frankfort Way (Frankfort)

Comfortable corner restaurant & bar serving thin-crust pizzas & American pub grub.

9956 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Casual restaurant offering Italian food such as chicken Parmesan in a cozy atmosphere.

40 Kansas St (Frankfort)

Neighborhood deli noted for its pizza sets (including thin-crust), plus a wide array of frozen pasta dishes.

3804 W 111th St (Chicago)

Authentic Mexican staples like enchiladas and tacos served in casual surroundings.

13307 S Brandon Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed eatery offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, and tamales.

10536 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Counter-serve Mexican pit stop offering familiar grub in a basic space with a few tables & take-out.

21016 LaGrange Rd (Frankfort)

Family-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.

742 E 79th St (Chicago)

Friendly taco joint featuring crispy tortillas, steak and carnitas, among other staples.

10656 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Bare-bones pizzeria with checkered tablecloths serving extra-large pies & classic Italian eats.

6021 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Trendy late-night eatery featuring creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine & a full bar.

1509 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Casual eatery popular for goat-meat birria and other Mexican comfort fare, plus consomé.

4007 E 106th St (Chicago)

Low-key Italian-American eatery turning out hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, burgers & more.

10180 S Indianapolis Ave (Chicago)

Casual, family-owned restaurant offering homemade Chicago-style pizza and other comfort food until late.

8550 S Commercial Ave (Chicago)

Counter-serve eatery serving Italian & American staples from deep-dish pizzas to burgers.

4300 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Neighborhood eatery for pizza and other comfort foods, plus friendly service.

1858 W Pershing Rd (Chicago)

Casual Italian eatery dishing up pizza and pasta, along with comfort staples.

13258 S Avenue O (Chicago)

U of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.

1327 E 57th St (Chicago)

Laid-back eatery serving straightforward Japanese dishes such as sushi and maki rolls, along with Latin-inspired fillings.

3508 W 26th St (Chicago)

Mexican eats & cocktails served in an upbeat, festive setting with whimsical decor & outdoor seats.

28 Kansas St (Frankfort)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

1348 E 55th St (Chicago)

White-tablecloth Italian eatery serving stalwart classics like veal piccata & pasta Bolognese.

10222 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Pizza & pasta, plus gourmet burgers, offered in a casual space that's part of a small local chain.

6545 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Local Italian chain serving traditional entrees & pasta dishes in a relaxed space.

1938 E Lincoln Hwy (New Lenox)

A variety of sushi & other Japanese eats served in a stylish, modern space with a big-screen TV.

3417 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Japanese noodle soups & skewered snacks in a classic izakaya with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.

3240 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Popular pizzeria, with thin-crusted pies and slices.

3822 W 111th St (Chicago)

Longtime pizzeria serving crispy-crusted pies, burgers and wings.

8512 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Vibrant restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine, including wood-fired pizzas, plus beer and wine.

5440 S Narragansett Ave (Chicago)

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

1155 W Court St

Laid-back place offering an all-you-can-eat buffet of Chinese favorites for lunch & dinner.

1545 W Court St

Family-run breakfast spot specializing in traditional food staples, omelets, waffles and pancakes.

3458 W 111th St (Chicago)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

983 N Convent St (Bourbonnais)

Family-owned standby with a variety of sandwiches, salads & sides, plus a drive-thru.

1514 E Court St

Casual restaurant and cafe serving a range of American standards, plus pancakes and burgers.

597 Kennedy Dr (Bradley)

Large, unfussy restaurant featuring unlimited portions of Asian & American comfort foods.

8059 S Cicero Ave (Chicago)

Family-owned, South Side institution serving up thin-crust pizza & Italian favorites since 1932.

8433 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Warm, dimly-lit outpost serving an array of Asian fusion dishes from noodles to sushi rolls.

906 N Convent St (Bourbonnais)

Easygoing eatery offering brunch & European-inspired Mexican dishes in a snug, colorful dining area.

2500 S Christiana Ave (Chicago)

Airy eatery serving soul food staples in a vibrant tavern setting.

3804 W 16th St (Chicago)

Family-friendly restaurant serving familiar American fare in a casual space with a bar and karaoke.

5214 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Old-school local chain serving an assortment of pizzas, pastas & burgers in casual environs.

4254 W 31st St (Chicago)

Longtime, casual spot serving soul food including signature sauce-laden fried chicken.

5611 W Madison St (Chicago)

Local joint serving a menu of pizza, pasta, American fare & homemade Italian ice, plus a full bar.

3350 W 47th St (Chicago)

Tacos, fajitas & Mexican seafood, plus tequila drinks, in lively digs with colorful arched walls.

5750 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Eden is all about seasonal, local flavors, with an on-site greenhouse feeding a menu of simple, clean dishes that actually taste like the…

2734 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

Make it your move this week with Pasta Palazzo, the cozy Italian spot with handmade pastas, jalapeno gnocchi, and daily specials like…

1966 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Small, cozy, and all about housemade pasta, Sapori Trattoria nails the classics with comforting sauces and the kind of plates that make you…

2701 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Diners can sign the ceiling at this upbeat place with burgers, sandwiches & hot dogs, plus a TV.

110 Bridge St (Wilmington)

Long-running pizzeria turning out specialty pies along with deep-dish and stuffed options.

205 E Baltimore St (Wilmington)

Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.

601 S 88th Ave (Peotone)

No-frills BBQ joint serving slow-smoked ribs, sandwiches, tacos & comfort sides, plus wine & beer.

665 N Convent St (Bourbonnais)

Relaxed family eatery serving traditional American dishes like burgers pancakes soup and omelets.

312 S Kennedy Dr (Bradley)

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

50 Ken Hayes Dr (Bourbonnais)

Casual, family-run restaurant offering Mexican fare such as burritos and tacos, plus margaritas.

120 N Walnut St (Manteno)

Stylish brewpub serving gourmet American bar food & house beers in a loftlike setting.

557 William R Latham Senior Dr (Bourbonnais)

Family-run Mexican eatery plating tacos and other staples.

533 E River St

Casual hangout serving a large selection of craft beer, plus whiskey, and comfort food such as BBQ.

135 N Bradley Blvd (Bradley)

Established in 1985, this casual spot offers an extensive menu and a full bar, plus a fireplace and river views.

112 E 1st St (Aroma Park)

Casual Mexican restaurant dishing up fajitas, chimichangas, burritos, and other comfort eats.

7 Village Square (Bradley)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

1290 N Kinzie Ave (Bradley)

Pub chain for the whole family, with Irish-inflected grub plus TVs & sports memorabilia.

547 Main St NW (Bourbonnais)

Casual restaurant serving a variety of classic Mexican fare, including tacos and burritos.

18 S Locust St (Manteno)

Laid-back eatery and bar dishing up eggs, pasta, beef dishes and burgers, plus a selection of craft beers.

500 S Washington Ave

Casual restaurant with colorful decor serving familiar Mexican dishes & jumbo-sized margaritas.

503 Riverstone Pkwy

American comfort food served throughout the day in an easygoing setting with a fireplace.

102 E Taylor St (Grant Park)

Upscale Japanese restaurant & bar supplying steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.

456 N Clark St (Chicago)

Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics.

3325 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

Upscale French-Vietnamese fare in a Gold Coast row house with balcony seating & an outdoor patio.

57 E Oak St (Chicago)

Casual, Nashville-style, chicken-focused chain serving tenders, sliders, fries, and crispy wings in a laid-back spot.

3643 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.

2657 N Kedzie Ave (Chicago)

Straightforward Vietnamese storefront cafe with traditional fare including pho with coffee.

1019 W Argyle St (Chicago)

Casual place serving American breakfast standards, eggs and steaks amid a friendly atmosphere.

2753 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Italian American steakhouse with world-class cocktails, a glamorous vibe, and live entertainment.

318 N Sangamon St (Chicago)

Relaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.

567 W Lake St (Chicago)

California fare & wines, plus homemade breads, served in a breezy, beach house-inspired space.

1954 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.

2024 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Casual all-you-can-eat eatery featuring premium Japanese and Australian Wagyu beef, plus sushi.

2162 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Rustic-chic venue offering tasting menus of inventive, high-end New American fare & wine pairings.

177 N Ada St #101 (Chicago)

Counter-service eatery serving Korean fried chicken, burritos, and veggie bowls with a delivery option.

2940 N Broadway (Chicago)

Stylish spot with a long sushi bar specializing in sashimi, plus cocktails served in soda cans.

63 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Fast-casual chain featuring fried-chicken items such as tenders, sliders and sandwiches.

169 W Ontario St (Chicago)

American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.

52 W Elm St (Chicago)

Chain eatery whipping up Hawaiian plates, including chicken and pork, rice, macaroni salad and pineapple.

3517 N Spaulding Ave (Chicago)

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

185 N Morgan St (Chicago)

Bi-level pizzeria and bar with a waterfront patio, offering thin-crust pies with creative toppings and global flavors.

465 N McClurg Ct (Chicago)

Japanese eatery specializing in burgers, pizza, sushi, sashimi and wings, as well as sake and cocktails.

Lower Level, 820 W Lake St (Chicago)

Swanky restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel with a yacht-club feel, seasonal fare & cocktails.

1112 N State St (Chicago)

Casual restaurant dishing up generous portions of breakfast and lunch offerings, including Mexican specialties.

1924 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

730 N Rush St (Chicago)

Enduring chain for Chicago-style deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas, plus Italian sandwiches & salads.

162 E Superior St (Chicago)

Refined boutique for women's & men's clothing, beauty & grooming, with home decor & accessories.

200 E Chestnut St (Chicago)

Classic, high-end Italian dishes in a romantic, art-filled dining room that reminds of Venice.

710 N Wells St #12 (Chicago)

Upscale destination offering classic Italian specialties, small plates, pizza, and takeaway options.

340 N Clark St (Chicago)

Cozy, casual restaurant serving a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites.

4661 N Kedzie Ave (Chicago)

Plates of apple-and-oak-smoked pork & beef brisket plus sides flavor the menu at this rustic eatery.

1213 W 18th St (Chicago)

Napa Valley-inspired spot serving upscale Californian fare such as grilled avocado, and deviled eggs, plus wine.

163 N Green St (Chicago)

Black-owned eatery offering a menu of pasta and seafood dishes with Cajun and Creole influences in a stylish setting.

1523 W Chicago Ave (Chicago)

Casual burger joint with a menu focused on classic American fare and fries; burger fans say it’s similar to In-N-Out.

1920 W North Ave (Chicago)

Bar, patio & haven for Wisconsinites with cheese curds & other pub grub plus TVs tuned to the game.

3030 N Racine Ave (Chicago)

Hot noodle soups, clay pots & other Vietnamese classics served in easygoing surrounds.

1104 W Argyle St (Chicago)

Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.

626 N State St (Chicago)

Seaside-themed smokehouse and oyster bar featuring Carolina-style BBQ, seafood dishes and cocktails.

2577 N Clark St (Chicago)

Casual pizzeria serving traditional tavern-style pies, alongside Italian entrees and cocktails.

531 N Wells St (Chicago)

Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe.

671 N St Clair St (Chicago)

BBQ & bar fare plus lots of brews & keg cocktails in a laid-back, sports-pub setting with a patio.

41 E Superior St (Chicago)

Upscale customizable burgers & breakfast too in a retro counter-service BYOB with a butcher shop.

1021 W Armitage Ave (Chicago)

Sushi bar & Japanese standards, plus a full bar, in an airy, loftlike room. Delivery available.

730 S Clark St (Chicago)