2. Mercat a la Planxa
8.0
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Crain's Chicago Business: Chicken, chorizo, rock shrimp and piquillo pepper aioli combine for bold, stew-like Arroz a la Cazuela, one of the finest soups in town. Read more.
ECava: The octopus a la planxa is legit divine. Baby octopus grilled, but still succelent and served with a bright, bracing sauce. Also, the pork belly and truffle cucumber slaw will make you see God.
Chris Avila: My favourite dish is the pulpo (octopus with confit yukon potatoes with olive oil) and gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp with guindilla chilies)
4. Lowcountry
8.0
1132 S Wabash Ave (E Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Loop · 10 tips and reviews
Monday Lisa: Get the shrimps with heads on and everythang sauce extra spicy! We also enjoyed the fried green tomatoes (delish) and garlic beignets for sopping up the extra sauce :)
Willie Baker: All the seafood
Luis Nunez: Finished at the point of tears .... sooo good! Skip the corn, potatoes and stuff and just add pounds of favorite sea food to your order!
8. Niu B
7.3
888 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · South Loop · 14 tips and reviews
Carlos Echeverria: Get the Yellow Mellow special maki! It's a delicious harmony of mango, salmon and ginger.
Ryan: They use real shredded Alaskan crab. Seared pepper salmon and lemon salmon signature rolls are delicious and respectful of the ingredients like classic sushi while being interesting. Fish very fresh.
Ramsen: Incredibly tasty miso sea bass appetizer.
10. Kai Sushi
7.8
1255 S State St (btwn 13th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · South Loop · 20 tips and reviews
Kari Lucero: Their miso is OK but the sushi is delicious! Our favorites were the crunchy crab & holiday roll. Great price point and awesome service. Love this addition to the South Loop!
Jessica Marhee: Best spicy tuna in town! They started charging a corkage fee which sucks. Don't drink here anymore, just get your sushi and go.
Ada Chiu: Delicious rolls and fresh fish. Prices aren’t bad either.
11. La Cantina Grill
8.6
1911 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Prairie District · 57 tips and reviews
Diana G: Try the shrimp cocktail, grilled arrecherra and Margaritas.
Heather Folsom: Best (stuffed) chicken quesadilla I've ever had. Tilapia tacos, guac, & pineapple margarita were also delicious. Good service too.
Marquita Hanus: Get the ceviche