Dishes
Every dish the Chicago Lunch Club has rated.
Cheesesteak on D'Amato's Roll
Boeuf Haus
With diced onion — PERFECT score!
Mochi Donut Holes (Pandan Coconut)
Gaijin
PERFECT score!
Morcilla Taco
Taqueria Chingón
Gotta love that blood!
Carne Asada Taco
Taqueria Chingón
With chipotle chimichurri — stole the show.
Bistec Jibarito (Steak)
Jibaritos y Mas
Top notch! Perfect 10.
The Combo (Beef & Sausage)
Johnnie's Beef
Near-perfect score — it doesn't get better than this.
Italian Beef (Dipped w/ Hot Giardiniera)
Johnnie's Beef
A classic — the gold standard of Italian beef.
Sesame Chili Shrimp Taco
Del Seoul
Crispy shrimp, great balance of sweet and spicy — out of this world taste!
Haus Burger w/ Beef Fat Fries
Boeuf Haus
Double-smashed patty cooked in rendered beef fat with crispy fries that set the standard for Chicago burgers.
Pork and Chive Dumplings
Lao Peng You
Hand-pleated with a juicy pork filling and fragrant chive — perfectly thin-skinned and seared golden.
Quesabirria
Birrieria Zaragoza
The star — crisp homemade corn tortillas, melted cheese and fantastic birria flavors.
Egg Yolk Raviolo
Monteverde
The standout — rich egg yolk in aromatic brown butter sauce.
Foie Gras with Eggs
Au Cheval
The melt in your mouth goodness was the biggest favorite among this crowd!
Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen
Ramen Wasabi
The standout bowl — incredible depth of flavor.
English Cut Prime Rib Sandwich
Armitage Ale House
The highlight — flavorful, tender cut meat with perfect bread for soaking up au jus.
Super Garlic Feta Fries with Chicken Shawarma
Evette's
Best fries in Chicago? The unique crunchy shapes and amazing pink garlic sauce stole the show!
Cranberry Yuzu Meringue Pie
Spinning J
Tart cranberry and citrusy yuzu under a torched meringue cloud — one of the best desserts in the city.
Steak and Anchovy Tartare
Armitage Ale House
A hit with tender steak elevated by a creamy anchovy mayo and perfectly toasted sourdough bread.
Sunchoke & Artichoke Crostini
Monteverde
Creamy ricotta and fontina fonduta with shallots adding a hint of sweetness.
Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
GG Chicken Shop
Phenomenal!
Spinning J Breakfast Sandwich
Spinning J
On fresh baked biscuit with sausage.
Rib Tips
Lem's Bar-B-Q
Star of the show.
Zhong's Dumplings
Chengdu Bistro
Sichuan-style wontons bathed in chili oil and black vinegar — fiery, numbing, and impossible to stop eating.
'Nduja Arancini
Monteverde
Crispy exterior, gooey cheesy interior with rich, slightly spicy 'nduja pork.
Tiramisu
Monteverde
A unique twist with Marsala zabaglione adding sweetness and depth.
Double Cheeseburger
Au Cheval
What is probably Chicago's most famous burger did not disappoint!
Tribecca's Cubano
Tribecca's Sandwich Shop
Crowd favorite! Great combo of flavors with meats, chipotle aioli, mustard butter, and crispy ciabatta.
Steak and Potato Sandwich
JT's Genuine
Chargrilled skirt steak, caramelized onion, chimichurri, truffle mayo and manchego.
Honey Roll
Sushi X
White tuna, tempura flakes, cucumber and honey sesame mayo.
Cachapa Con Queso de Mano
El Rincon de Fabi
Sweet corn pancake with fresh cheese — outstanding.
Loaded Butter Masala Fries
Momo Spot
Crispy fries drowned in rich butter masala sauce — indulgent fusion done right.
Pho Bo
Pho & Viet Dip
Rice noodles, sliced ribeye and meatballs.
Viet Dip
Pho & Viet Dip
Thinly sliced ribeye, cilantro, onion, jalapeño w pho jus to dip.
Quesabirria y Consommé (w/ Cheese)
Taco Tlan
Birria-stuffed tortilla griddled until crispy, served with a deeply flavored consommé for dipping.
Birria Fries
Taco Tlan
Seasoned, topped with melted Muenster cheese, birria, aquacate salsa and queso fresco.
Consommé
Taco Tlan
Slow-simmered beef broth with layered spice — dangerously good on its own.
Reuben (w/ Sauerkraut)
Clinton Street Smoked Meats
Elevated by toasted buttery bread and vinegar kick.
Short Rib Beignets w/ Natural Jus
Boeuf Haus
Braised short rib in a light fried shell, dunked in its own jus — a perfect bite.
Tartare de Boeuf
Boeuf Haus
Classic French beef tartare with capers and a silky egg yolk — clean, bright, and luxurious.
Beef Noodle Soup
Lao Peng You
Rich bone broth with hand-pulled noodles and tender braised beef — deeply satisfying.
Green Monster Salad
Lardon
Loaded with avocado, greens, seeds, and a punchy dressing — the salad that converts salad skeptics.
Blue Line Bahn Mi
Lardon
House-smoked pork with pickled veg and jalapeño on a crisp baguette — a perfect lunch sandwich.
Gaijin Sunomono
Gaijin
Delicate cucumber salad with rice vinegar and sesame — refreshing and precisely dressed.
Duck Carnitas Taco
Taqueria Chingón
Crispy and full of flavor.
Reina Pepiada Arepa w/ Chicken
Taqueria Chingón
Venezuelan arepa stuffed with creamy avocado chicken salad — rich, satisfying, and perfectly balanced.
Pork Fried Noodle
Havens (Maui)
Best of the day with tons of flavor!
Lechon Jibarito (Pork)
Jibaritos y Mas
Second favorite.
Birria Tacos
Birrieria Zaragoza
Tender, flavorful goat did not disappoint.
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Publican Quality Meats
House-smoked turkey piled high on fresh bread with sharp mustard — simple and flawless.
Banana Cream Napoleon
RPM Seafood
Layers of crisp pastry, vanilla cream, and caramelized banana — delicate and decadent.
Choela Momo
Momo Spot
Hot chili peppers, Himalayan pickled tomatoes, szechuan pepper, garlic, ginger.
Chicory, Mango & Paneer Salad
Armitage Ale House
Unique and memorable flavor profile that stood out.
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Chengdu Bistro
Sichuan-spiced broth with a serious chili kick over springy noodles and braised beef.
Pork Xiao Long Bao
Chengdu Bistro
Thin-skinned soup dumplings with a burst of hot pork broth inside — classic execution.
Corn Esquites
El Califa de León (Pop-up)
Charred street corn off the cob with mayo, cotija, lime, and chili — creamy and smoky.
Butter Chicken
Kabobi Persian & Mediterranean Grill
Tender chicken in a velvety tomato-cream sauce with warm spices — the benchmark comfort dish.
Chicken Parm
Daisies
Crispy breaded cutlet under bubbling mozzarella and bright marinara — elevated comfort food.
Sambal Fish Taco
Del Seoul
Huge piece of crispy, flaky tempura fried fish with spicy aioli.
Crispy Carnitas Tacos
Frontera Grill
Perfect crispiness outside, tender inside.
Miso Black Cod
RPM Seafood
Buttery cod glazed in sweet white miso — delicate, caramelized, and melt-in-your-mouth.