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Best Soul Food Restaurants in Downtown / Loop

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A photo of The L Station restaurant
3.6
Very Good(280)
$$$$
• Soul food • River North (Chicago)
Booked 31 times today
Food was a 10/10, a good vibe/music & very good, consistent customer service. Would def return!
A photo of Soulé to Soulé (A Brunch of Fun) restaurant
4.4
Awesome(13)
$$$$
• Soul food • West Town
Booked 8 times today
From the time we walked in everything was great,from the service to the food,definitely a return trip 💯
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3.9
Excellent(7507)
$$$$
• Soul food • River North (Chicago)
Booked 121 times today
Everything was great, Destiny was an amazing server also
A photo of Southern Chicago restaurant
4.3
Awesome(734)
$$$$
• Soul food • South Side
Booked 36 times today
The food, service, and ambience was fantastic!! Everything we ordered was seasoned well (not salty. But seasoned). And the team (from the hostess to the busboys) were fantastic. I will be back!
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4.6
Exceptional(3200)
$$$$
• Soul food • River North (Chicago)
Booked 22 times today
Great place with the excellent service, delicious food and great cocktails.
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4.8
Exceptional(14905)
$$$$
• Soul food • River North (Chicago)
Booked 142 times today
I come to Shaw’s every time I’m in Chicago. It never disappoints!
A photo of Gingie restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(148)
$$$$
• Soul food • River North (Chicago)
Booked 93 times today
Gorgeous space—the lighting was beautiful and the mural, a homage to Chicago, was beyond! Attentive, friendly service and delicious food. We especially loved the spicy tuna dip and the strip steak. 10/10 recommend
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4.5
Awesome(5823)
$$$$
• Soul food • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 39 times today
Excellent food and Bottomless Mimosas. Money well spent!
A photo of ETC. restaurant
4.1
Excellent(285)
$$$$
• Soul food • Downtown / Loop
Booked 3 times today
The food was amazing. Great customer service. I'm an old fashioned gal and they made them just right. 10/10 experience
A photo of Black Briar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(81)
$$$$
• Soul food • West Loop
Booked 66 times today
Everything was excellent. Will definitely be back.

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