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Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Portage

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4.8
Exceptional(16281)
££££
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 175 times today
Amazing service we ended up having the server pair wine to the dish’s and it was amazing. Definitely recommend!!!
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4.6
Exceptional(6693)
££££
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 68 times today
Bright & welcoming, Mercadito River North did not disappoint. We were quickly greeted and seated upon entering the restaurant. Our server came over with waters not long after we were seated and gave us time to peruse the menu, following up a couple minutes later asking if we wanted any apps or chips with salsa. We did habanero salsa which was amazing. The enchiladas that I ordered as my main were so good, and hit just right! I left feeling stuffed and very pleased with the cuisine we enjoyed. In all, this was a great choice for our last dinner while visiting Chicago!
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4.6
Exceptional(458)
££££
• Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 62 times today
The food was incredible and the music created a great vibe!
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4.3
Awesome(1325)
££££
• Cajun • River North (Chicago)
Booked 15 times today
Beautiful time! Live music was great. The food was even better.
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4.8
Exceptional(5072)
££££
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 170 times today
Fantastic service and ambiance but the real treat was the food! So good!
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4.7
Exceptional(5635)
££££
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 190 times today
Service is always exceptional. The food is consistent and delicious with just enough options to appeal to most. There were some interesting patrons that made our experience a little different, but overall we had a nice time.
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4.3
Awesome(116)
££££
• German • Valparaiso, IN
Booked 27 times today
Amazing experience from top to bottom! Celebrated my birthday here. We ordered different cocktails each and they were fantastic. The pretzel is to die for, and don’t even get me started on the entrees. 100% the best German restaurant in the area! Check it out if you haven’t yet!
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4.5
Awesome(2828)
££££
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 37 times today
Lamb chops were fabulous! Nice to be able to hear yourself talk!
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4.8
Exceptional(12968)
££££
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 188 times today
Our server was Outstanding! Would go back again for sure
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4.2
Awesome(1208)
££££
• American • Lakeshore East
Booked 18 times today
We usually eat here after seeing a play at the Chicago Shakespeare theatre. The food is consistently good and the restaurant isn't too crowded when we go. A special callout to our waiter, Pau. He was informative, engaging, and ensured we got out discount.

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  • Sean
    Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing service we ended up having the server pair wine to the dish’s and it was amazing. Definitely recommend!!!
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    Girl & the Goat$$$$• Contemporary American• West Loop
    •
    4.8
  • NickGold
    Greater Boston •57 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Bright & welcoming, Mercadito River North did not disappoint. We were quickly greeted and seated upon entering the restaurant. Our server came over with waters not long after we were seated and gave us time to peruse the menu, following up a couple minutes later asking if we wanted any apps or chips with salsa. We did habanero salsa which was amazing. The enchiladas that I ordered as my main were so good, and hit just right! I left feeling stuffed and very pleased with the cuisine we enjoyed. In all, this was a great choice for our last dinner while visiting Chicago!
    More info
    Mercadito - River North$$$$• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
    •
    4.6
  • Iryna
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience! Desert Velvet Tiger is a must-have!
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    Crying Tiger$$$$• Southeast Asian• River North (Chicago)
    •
    4.7
  • Tatjana
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Amazing experience from top to bottom! Celebrated my birthday here. We ordered different cocktails each and they were fantastic. The pretzel is to die for, and don’t even get me started on the entrees. 100% the best German restaurant in the area! Check it out if you haven’t yet!
    More info
    Alpen Haus$$$$• German• Valparaiso, IN
    •
    4.3
  • Wendy
    Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We usually eat here after seeing a play at the Chicago Shakespeare theatre. The food is consistently good and the restaurant isn't too crowded when we go. A special callout to our waiter, Pau. He was informative, engaging, and ensured we got out discount.
    More info
    Chef Art Smith's Reunion$$$$• American• Lakeshore East
    •
    4.2
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