Illinois is home to three of America's best new restaurants, according to one of the biggest foodie review sites on the planet.

Yelp just published its Best New Restaurants 2025 list, and the 25 joints featured all have plenty to give to their customers. Illinois ' best new restaurant got a special mention from Yelp , saying "America's enthusiasm for high-quality meats has inspired this year's chefs to serve it in more creative ways."

Butcher and the Bear: Chicago’s Buzzy “Steak-Easy” in Lincoln Park

The 10th best new restaurant in America is Butcher and the Bear , located in Chicago .

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This buzzy “steak-easy” is elevating the Lincoln Park food scene with steak flights

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