Nando's Peri-Peri is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

1. Nando's Peri-Peri

8.0
22 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · The Loop · 38 tips and reviews

Emily H.Emily Harnish: Absolutely obsessed with the Lemon-Herb marinade! I do the chicken sandwich or the boneless chicken breast. No matter what I get, I always get the fries and perinaise!

Elaine C.Elaine Clark: The Chicken with the Mango Lime Marinade is to die for. For an extra flavor kick I add the Garlic Marinade on my own that’s located by the additional sauces found near the pop machine.

Gabrielle R.Gabrielle Rosas: Some of the best grilled chicken on the city. Top 5 for sure. Like El Pollo Loco, but waaaay tastier.

Chicago Kalbi Korean BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

2. Chicago Kalbi Korean BBQ

8.4
3752 W Lawrence Ave (at N Hamlin Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Albany Park · 14 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s Korean barbecue with a slight twist at Chicago Kalbi. The menu offers traditional meats such as kalbi and bulgogi, but the Japanese-style marinades give them unique flavor profiles. Read more.

Sheila C.Sheila Cheng: Really great korean bbq place. One of the few that uses actual coals. Recommend getting Kalbi (Japanese style). Comes with free soup. Best comfort food.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: For a unique dining experience, head to Chicago Kalbi. This Japanese-style Korean BBQ restaurant allows you to grill and prepare meats and veggies at your table. Read more.

Yassa African Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

3. Yassa African Restaurant

9.2
3511 S King Dr, Chicago, IL
African Restaurant · Bronzeville · 11 tips and reviews

Eiman A.Eiman Abdelmoneim: Authentic Senegalese and West African menu. You haven't had lamb until you try the Yassa lamb

Th3 G.Th3 Glow: Dibi lamb, dibi chicken both with djolof rice! Unbelievably delicious!!!

David W.David Weathersby: This place is amazing. Love the fish!

Itoko is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

4. Itoko

8.3
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lakeview · No tips or reviews
Kameya is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

5. Kameya

8.5
806 W Webster Ave (Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · North Side · 6 tips and reviews

Melissa E.Melissa E: Really wonderful ramen!! Never disappointed. Good rolls to be had as well. Truly a hidden neighborhood gem.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Try the spicy tuna tartare tower with house-fried tortilla chips and sweet sauce to start — the hot stone bibimbap entree ($15.95) pops with color and flavor in any iteration. Read more.

Beata Y.Beata Yang: Salmon tartar

Aba is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

6. Aba

9.4
302 N Green St (Fulton St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 21 tips and reviews

RamsenRamsen: The Aloe it’s Me drink is probably best on the menu. Spicy and sweet. Shawarma and the hummus are awesome too (shawarma is basically a sliced steak and not actually shawarma but still fantastic).

Miro V.Miro Vejchoda: Great food and atmosphere

BiancaBianca: The perfect place for an afternoon bite. All the dishes are fresh and tasty-spreads served with warm pita, slices of beef, grilled brussels sprouts. The octopus was disappointing (too mushy)

Crisp is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

7. Crisp

8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: The Seoul Sassy fried chicken is undeniably amazing. It's twice-fried in a pressure cooker, and drizzled with a soy, garlic, and ginger marinade and tossed with crunchy scallions. Read more.

AngelaAngela: By far, the best Korean wings in Chicago. This place really lives up to their name. Crispy chicken no doubt. Seoul Sassy is the way to go. Really friendly service too.

Vithida S.Vithida Sueblinvong: Good korean fried chicken

Pasta D'Arte is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

8. Pasta D'Arte

8.7
6311 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Norwood Park · 17 tips and reviews

Bethany U.Bethany Ulrich: Wonderful lobster ravioli and lemon mascarpone cake. Can't wait to come back to try other things on the menu!

CompartirPasion.comCompartirPasion.com: Mark is a great chef, no dobut at all

Doug M.Doug Moss: Food was ok, service terrible. Be prepared to hear your neighbors conversation because you are literally 6 inches away from them.

The Thai Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

9. The Thai Room

8.0
4022 N Western Ave (Irving and Western), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Horner Park · 4 tips and reviews

Arielle I.Arielle India: If it's not Sticky Rice, than it's Thai Room. Best northern Thai in Chicago. Warm and inviting (just remodeled!) venue, authentic dishes, and reasonable prices. A million/10.

Douglas B.Douglas Bermudez: Make sure to try the fried tofu and Tom yum soup! Their roast duck is delicious as well.

Angela M.Angela Motola-Donofrio: We've been going here for years. If you are in the neighborhood and want Thai food, check out the Thai Room. Read more.

Lillie's Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

10. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: After a fire, the smoked-meat haunt returned less than three months later to serve Charlie McKenna’s award-winning barbecue. Bonus: Grab his addictive, spicy marinades, sauces, and rubs to go.

Alex M.Alex Muench: Tri-tip sandwich and smokey BBQ, is the way to go. So damn good. Fries are awesome too!

ThrillistThrillist: Smoked beef tri-tip on brioche kicked with BBQ rub-dusted fries. Read more.

The Izakaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

11. The Izakaya

8.1
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 10 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: A great informal alternative to upstairs. The chicken karaage and the spaghetti were standouts.

David B.David Benjamin: If you ask, they split the ramen into two little bowls for you to share!

Tunisia C.Tunisia Carter: The Sake and Whiskey Flights are great.

The Monkey's Paw is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

12. The Monkey's Paw

8.7
2524 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 26 tips and reviews

David F.David Farris: Very impressive Single Malt Scotch list for Chicago as well as American Whisky. Friendly bartenders

Lauren O.Lauren O'Malley: Awesome, home-y + great food and drinks that rotate often!

Joe S.Joe S: Great place to watch a game or chill with friends!!! Service was awesome !!!!

Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

13. Woo Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant

8.0
5744 N California Ave (at N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Ridge · 9 tips and reviews

missreccamaykmissreccamayk: Everything we've had here is great including the hospitality. Service is great, keeps us coming back!

Anselma M.Anselma Marroquin: What is the purpose of going here to grill your own foods?

EaterEater: At Woo Chon, the pajeon (pancake), tofu soups and bibimbap are all worthy dishes to complement the carnivorous feast of meat that one inevitably orders. Read more.

Candlelite Chicago Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

14. Candlelite Chicago Restaurant

8.9
7452 N Western Ave (at Howard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · West Ridge · 37 tips and reviews

Scott F.Scott Falcone: Some of the best thin crust pizza in Chicago! Try the "white pizza"...only hold the onions. Garlic feta fries are amazing too.

Bob B.Bob Brown: The cookie skillet is addictive. Really.

Tom H.Tom Hedeen: The special is free garlic fries. They are awesome! There's bits of garlic baked on them. Try it!

Colletti's is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinades in Chicago.

15. Colletti's

8.1
5707 N Central Ave (at N Elston Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 15 tips and reviews

Joe O.Joe OConnell: Great NEW patio!! Great place to relax and enjoy the summer!!

Eric S.Eric Schmitt: New patio is worth the visit

Monica W.Monica Wilson: Great atmosphere! Bartenders are attentive. Best thin crust pizza.