Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are O'Shaughnessy's, Irish Times and Fatpour Tap Works, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best irish restaurants in Chicago. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated irish dining.
Chicago's Premier Irish Destinations
Chicago’s culinary landscape is rich with Irish-inspired destinations that seamlessly blend traditional hospitality with a variety of American and British influences. This curated collection invites you to explore everything from the classic pub atmosphere of O'Shaughnessy's and Corcoran's Grill & Pub to the unique artisanal flavors found at Publican Quality Bakery and Pleasant House Pub. Whether you are seeking a lively spot for a game or a quiet corner for a hearty meal, these local favorites offer an authentic taste of the Emerald Isle right in the heart of the city.
18 restaurants in Best Irish Restaurants in Chicago | Top Rated Irish Food
- O'Shaughnessy's · rated 5/5: American.
- Irish Times · rated 5/5: American.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: American.
- Ryan's Public House · rated 4/5: American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Publican Quality Bakery · rated 4/5: American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Printer's Row Brewing · rated 4/5: American.
- Corcoran's Grill & Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Pleasant House Pub · rated 4/5: British.
- Haymarket Pub & Brewery · rated 3/5: American.
- Kelly's Pub · rated 3/5: American.
- The Publican: American.
- The Gage: American.
- No Vacancy: American.
- Timothy O'Toole's Pub: American.
- Miller's Pub: American.
- Harry Caray's Tavern: American.
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.
