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A guide to where the locals dine

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Back Seat Review, Chicago's ride-sharing restaurant recommendation site, a guide to where the locals dine, Chicago’s best Moderately Priced Restaurants, $11 to $30

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$11-$30
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90 Miles Cuban Café

$$, Logan Square, Cuban, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Ada St. Restaurant

$$, Noble Square, Mediterranean, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

Amitabul

$$, Norwood Park, Korean, Vegetarian, Vegan

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Andy's Thai Kitchen (ATK)

$$, Lakeview, Thai, BYOB, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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The Angry Crab

$$, West Rogers Park, Wicker Park, Southern, Seafood, BYOB

Anteprima

$$, Andersonville, Italian, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Athenian Room

$$, Lincoln Park, Greek, Mediterranean, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Au Cheval

$$, West Loop, Burgers, Brunch, Gluten-free

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Bad Hunter

$$, West Loop, Vegetarian, Vegan

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Bandera

$$, River North, American

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Batter & Berries

$$, Lincoln Park, Brunch, Gluten-Free, BYOB

Beatrix

$$, Fulton Market, River North, Streeterville, American, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Patio, and Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

bellyQ

$$, West Loop, Korean BBQ, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly

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Big Bricks

$$, North Center, BBQ, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Big Jones

$$, Andersonville, Southern, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

Big Star

$$, Wicker Park, Wrigleyville, Mexican, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Black Bull

$$, Wicker Park, Spanish and Tapas, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Bohemian House

$$, River North, Bohemian, Brunch

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Bongo Room

$$, Wicker Park, Andersonville, South Loop, Brunch

bopNgrill

$$, Rogers Park, Korean, Burgers, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly

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Bub City

$$, River North, BBQ, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

$$, Lincoln Park, Spanish and Tapas, Brunch, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Chicago Diner

$$, Logan Square, Lakeview, Diner, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Company

$$, Lincoln Park, Pizza, Vegetarian

Chicago q

$$, Gold Coast, BBQ, Brunch, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles

$$, Bronzeville, Southern, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Chilam Balam

$$, Lakeview, Mexican, BYOB, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly

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Cho Sun Ok

$$, Ravenswood, Korean BBQ, BYOB

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Coast Sushi Bar

$$, Bucktown, Sushi, BYOB

Crisp

$$, Lakeview, Korean

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Crosby’s Kitchen

$$, Lakeview, American, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

Cumin

$$, Wicker Park, Indian, Vegetarian

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D’Candela Restaurant

$$, Albany Park, Peruvian, BYOB, Vegetarian

Demera

$$, Uptown, Ethiopian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Dove's Luncheonette

$$, Wicker Park, Mexican, Diner

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The Duck Inn

$$, Bridgeport, Brunch, Gastropub, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Dusek's

$$, Pilsen, Gastropub, Brunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Michelin 1-Star, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk)

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Eleven City Diner

$$, South Loop, Deli, Brunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

Ēma

$$, River North, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Outdoor seating (Sidewalk)

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Ethiopian Diamond

$$, Rogers Park, Ethiopian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Farmhouse

$$, River North, Gastropub, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Fat Rice

$$, Logan Square, Asian Fusion, Chinese, Portuguese, Brunch

Flo

$$, Noble Square, Mexican, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly

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Flo & Santos

$$, South Loop, Pizza, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Folklore Argentine Grill

$$, West Town, Argentinian, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

Fork

$$, Ravenswood, Gastropub, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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The Gage

$$, Loop, Gastropub, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Gemini

$$, Lincoln Park, American, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Gilt Bar

$$, River North, American, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Go 4 Food

$$, Chinatown, Chinese, BYOB

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Grange Hall Burger Bar

$$, West Loop, Burgers, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Green Street Smoked Meats

$$, West Loop, BBQ, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Ground Control

$$, Logan Square, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Brunch

Handlebar

$$, Wicker Park, Vegetarian, Vegan, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Hash House a Go Go

$$, Gold Coast, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Patio Room and Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Havana Grill

$$, River North, Cuban, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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High Five Ramen

$$, Fulton Market, Ramen

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Honey Butter Fried Chicken

$$, Avondale, Chicken, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Hopleaf

$$, Andersonville, Gastropub, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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HUB 51

$$, River North, American, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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India House

$$, River North, Indian, Vegetarian

Irazu

$$, Bucktown, Costa Rican, Vegetarian, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Isla Pilipina

$$, Lincoln Square, Filipino, Vegetarian, BYOB

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Kai Zan

$$, West Town, Japanese, Sushi, BYOB

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Kaiser Tiger

$$, West Loop, Bar & Grill, Gastropub, Bohemian, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Beer Garden), Dog Friendly

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Kitchen 17

$$, Lakeview, Vegetarian, Vegan, BYOB

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Kurah Mediterranean

$$, South Loop, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly

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La Scarola

$$, West Loop, Italian

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Lillie's Q

$$, Bucktown, BBQ, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Little Bad Wolf

$$, Andersonville, Gastropub, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly

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Little Goat Diner

$$, West Loop, Diner, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Rooftop), Dog Friendly

LOKaL

$$, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Longman & Eagle

$$, Logan Square, American, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk and Patio), Dog Friendly

Luella’s Southern Kitchen

$$, Ravenswood, Southern, BYOB

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Lula Café

$$, Logan Square, American, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

Maison Parisienne

$$, L akeview, F rench, B reakfast, BYOB , Vegetarian, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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m.henry

$$, Andersonville, Brunch, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Mana Food Bar

$$, Wicker Park, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Medici on 57th

$$, Hyde Park, Deli, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk))

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Meli Cafe

$$, West Loop, River North, South Loop, Brunch, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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$$, Lakeview, Spanish, Seafood, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Mindy’s Hot Chocolate

$$, Wicker Park, American, Dessert

MingHin

$$, Chinatown, Loop, Chinese, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Mon Ami Gabi

$$, Lincoln Park, French, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Original Soul Vegetarian

$$, South Side, Southern, Soul Food, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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Owen & Engine

$$, Bucktown, British Gastropub, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Rooftop)

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Parlor Pizza

$$, West Loop, Wicker Park, Pizza, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Rooftop), Dog Friendly

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Parson's Chicken & Fish

$$, Logan Square, Chicken, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Pearl's Southern Comfort

$$, Edgewater, Southern, Outdoor Seating (Rooftop)

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Pequod's Pizza

$$, Lincoln Park, Pizza

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The Promontory

$$, Hyde Park, American, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Purple Pig

$$, River North, Mediterranean, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Small Dog Friendly

Quartino

$$, River North, Italian, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk)

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The Radler

$$, Logan Square, German, Brunch

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River Roast

$$, River North, American, Outdoor Seating (Patio-Riverfront)

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RL Restaurant (Ralph Lauren)

$$, River North, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

$$, West Town, Gastropub, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly

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Sam & George's (S&G)

$$, Lakeview, Diner, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Sapori Trattoria

$$, Lincoln Park, Italian, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

Scofflaw

$$, Logan Square, Bar & Grill, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

Serai

$$, Logan Square, Malaysian, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Siena Tavern

$$, River North, Italian, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Small Cheval

$$, Burgers, West Loop, Old Town, Wicker Park, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

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Smoke Daddy

$$, Wicker Park, BBQ, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Smoque BBQ

$$, Irving Park, BBQ, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Southport Grocery and Café

$$, Lakeview, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Spacca Napoli

$$, Ravenswood, Pizza, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio), Dog Friendly

Staropolska

$$, Logan Square, Polish, Vegetarian

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Stella Barra Pizzeria

$$, Lincoln Park, Pizza, Gluten-free

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Strings Ramen Shop

$$, Chinatown, Ramen, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Summer House Santa Monica

$$, Lincoln Park, American, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

Sunda

$$, River North, Asian Fusion, Sushi, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

Table, Donkey and Stick

$$, Logan Square, Bavarian, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Tango Sur

$$, Lakeview, Argentinian, Steakhouse, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Tank Noodle

$$, Uptown, Vietnamese, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

Taxim

$$, Wicker Park, Greek, Outdoor Seating (Rooftop and Sidewalk)

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Toro Sushi

$$, Lincoln Park, Sushi, BYOB

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True Food Kitchen

$$, River North, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Tweet

$$, Uptown, Brunch, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Twin Anchors

$$, Old Town, BBQ, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

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Twisted Tapas

$$, Rogers Park, Fusion Tapas

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Umami Burger

$$, Wicker Park, Burgers

Wasabi

$$, Logan Square, Sushi, Ramen, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk)

Whisk

$$, West Town, Burgers, Brunch, BYOB, Outdoor Seating (Patio and Sidewalk), Dog Friendly

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Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

$$, Loop, Brunch, Outdoor Seating (Patio)

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Wilde Bar & Restaurant

$$, Lakeview, Irish Gastropub, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Outdoor Seating (Sidewalk), Dog friendly