Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Intelligentsia Coffee, Streeter's Tavern and The Library, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 22 upscale dining experiences
Discover upscale restaurants in River North with paleo options. Budget-friendly paleo dining.
River North's Upscale Paleo Destinations
River North is home to some of the city's most sophisticated dining rooms, offering a wealth of upscale options perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle. From the prime cuts at Mastro's Steakhouse and Chicago Chop House to the vibrant Peruvian flavors of Tanta and refined Mexican fare at Topolobampo, this collection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape. Whether you are craving a classic Italian meal at Gibsons Italia or fresh seafood and American favorites, these establishments prove that eating clean never means sacrificing luxury or flavor.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Paleo Restaurants in River North | Upscale & Paleo
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Library · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique · rated 3/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 28 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Chicago Chop House: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- RPM Steak: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Benny's Chop House: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Mojo Coffee: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- RPM Italian: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Stan's Donuts & Coffee: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Wildfire: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- River Roast: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eataly: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Prime & Provisions: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pizzeria Portofino: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Big Shoulders Coffee: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Smith & Wollensky: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Shaw's Crab House: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- NAHA: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Billy Goat Tavern: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Devil Dawgs: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- One North Kitchen: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blackwood BBQ: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atwood: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dearborn: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. 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.
