Looking for pescatarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Meli, Himalayan Restaurant and Cafecito, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry pescatarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 19 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in South Loop with pescatarian options. Budget-friendly pescatarian dining.
South Loop's Affordable Pescatarian Destinations
Discover a wealth of budget-friendly dining options in the South Loop that cater perfectly to a pescatarian lifestyle. This diverse collection spans the globe with everything from authentic Greek dishes at Meli and bold Indian spices at Chicago Curry House to classic Italian favorites at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at Cafecito or a sit-down meal at Señoritas Cantina, these local gems offer high-quality experiences without the premium price tag.
22 restaurants in Best Affordable Pescatarian Restaurants in South Loop | Affordable & Pescatarian
- Meli · rated 4/5: 41 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Himalayan Restaurant: 49 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Cafecito: 40 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Little Branch Cafe: 28 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Half Sour: 25 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Molly's Cupcakes: 24 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicago Waffles: 24 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fontano's Pizza and Subs: 20 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Necessary Coffee: 16 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Señoritas Cantina: 16 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Flo & Santos: 16 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lowcountry South Loop: 14 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mercat a la Planxa: 13 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- AO Hawaiian Hideout: 12 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mikami: 12 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: 11 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sofi Restaurant: 8 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Chicago Curry House: 7 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Peet's Coffee: 6 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sumi Japanese Restaurant: 5 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Nepal House: 4 pescatarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Chengdu Bistro: 1 pescatarian-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.


















