5 Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Riverside

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Hoja Santa

4.7

Exceptional(85)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Oak Park

Booked 15 times today

We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome

2. Taxim

4.5

Awesome(1085)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 15 times today

Taxim, which is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, features regionally-inspired Greek dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. The stunning dining room is fitted with soaring 16-foot ceilings, travertine marble floors, dramatic Byzantine-style lamps and artwork, and the rooftop dining area lined with Greek flowering herbs.The restaurant was chosen as one of of Chicago's Best New Restaurants in 2009/2010 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Reader. Additionally, Taxim's housemade yogurt with young favas and lamb confit was selected as one of the Best Bites of 2009 by the Chicago Reader, the house-cured sardines were mentioned in Time Out Chicago's 2009 "100 Best Things We Ate (and drank) This Year" feature, and the wood-grilled octopus was selected as 2010's "Best New Dish" by Chicago magazine. Additionally, chef-owner David Schneider appeared on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in April 2011 going head-to-head with Iron Chef Cat Cora.

3. Enso Sushi & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(336)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 9 times today

Explore mouthwatering seafood dishes at Enso Sushi & Bar. This restaurant serves creative Japanese fusion cuisine in spacious surrounds that include a sleek bar. The extensive menu runs the gamut, featuring hot plate dishes, teriyaki, sashimi, ramen and maki sushi. Visit for lunch and indulge in some donburi, served with miso and your choice of salmon, escolar, tuna and albacore. The menu at Enso sushi & bar also features beef-, pork-, and chicken-based dishes for guests who prefer an alternative to seafood cuisine.With its friendly service and warm ambiance, Enso Sushi & Bar is an ideal pick for everything from a leisurely casual meal to a fun outing with a date. The drink menu comes with an extensive selection of liquor, wine, sake and Japanese beers. This restaurant is open Mondays through Sundays.

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4. Devon Seafood + Steak - Oakbrook Terrace

4.7

Exceptional(6269)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Oak Brook

Booked 40 times today

With an indulgent menu focused on superior quality seafood, Devon Seafood + Steak crafts its dishes with exacting standards & pampers its guests in a comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a generous cellar selection, an oyster bar & creative cuisine, Devon delivers culinary excellence at a surprising value. Open for dinner.

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5. Pinstripes - Oak Brook

4.6

Exceptional(468)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Brook

Booked 8 times today

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Hoja Santa

2. Taxim

3. Enso Sushi & Bar

4. Devon Seafood + Steak - Oakbrook Terrace

5. Pinstripes - Oak Brook

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