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Celebrating 28 years in Riverside, IL. - The Chew Chew, Riverside, IL

The Chew Chew

4.9
4.9
1800 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Chew Chew is celebrating 28 years of great food & hospitality in the heart of Riverside, IL directed by original Chef/Owner Scott Zimmer. Located one-mile east of Brookfield Zoo, 5 miles northwest of Midway Airport and 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago. There is a Metra Train stop on our block for safe & easy access in/out of the City. We feature a multi-level dining room, vibrant full-bar & a cozy outdoor patio May-October (weather permitting). Happy Hour daily 4-6pm with beer, wine & cocktail specials. Make sure to try one of our famous Jumbo Martinis during your visit! We appreciate all the great reviews & voting us Chicago's #1 Neighborhood Restaurant on Open Table. If you cannot find a reservation online, please call us direct 708-447-8781. We look forward to serving you.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Directly on Burlington Street and city lot nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Zimmer

What 1,800 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Near West Side

    Best Overall

  • Near West Side

    Best Food

  • Near West Side

    Best Service

  • Near West Side

    Best Ambience

  • Near West Side

    Best Value

  • Near West Side

    Child-friendly

  • Near West Side

    Innovative

  • Near West Side

    Healthy

  • Near West Side

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Near West Side

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Chew Chew delights with a diverse menu and standout seasonal specials. Guests rave about the "best gluten free flatbread," "amazing trout," and "perfectly cooked scallops." Service is consistently praised as "attentive" and "friendly." Located in a charming neighborhood, it's a "hidden gem" offering a memorable dining experience.

1,800 Reviews
  1. SusanS

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Never disappoints!

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  2. LtngMD VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very busy so the server was not at our table frequently. However, she was efficient and very pleasant. Food was good but not exceptional. thankfully we were seated ina corner so we escaped most of the noise.

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  3. Mark

    Chicago29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mardi Gras menu is the best!! Blackened Red Fish outstanding, as usual. Excellent service, ambience and food.

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  4. Karin

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a cozy atmosphere…had the calamari, chimichurri steak and poke bowl. The cocktails were also delicious!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to The Chew Chew for over 20 years and it is one of my favorites. Great good, service and ambiance.

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  6. stanley

    Chicago103 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to chew chew and everything was good. Even though we had reservations we had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated it it was worth it. The food was delicious and our waiter Gene was great. We shall be back.

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  7. Jane

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we come here we have a great meal with great service. First, the chopped wedge was fabulous with a lovely whipped gorgonzola. Wow! The only note we'd make was that the scallops with risotto was a tad salty. Other than that, they were quite nice and cooked perfectly so as not to go tough/rubbery. The trout was delicious and a plate of broccolini was crisp and particularly delicious. A simple thing but worth noting. Always a nice experience here.

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  8. Raymond

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    we sat in a booth by the kitchen which was noisier that I would have liked.

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  9. Monik

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great customer service always. The food is made fresh and high quality. A great family or date night restaurant!

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  10. Marianne

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was delicious and the service was wonderful. Will definitely be going back

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FAQs

The Chew Chew offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 447-8781.

The Chew Chew is rated 4.9 stars by 1800 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Chew Chew

33 East Burlington, Riverside, IL 60546

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Directly on Burlington Street and city lot nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Zimmer
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