The 5 Highest-Rated Restaurants in Illinois for 2022

From the pandemic to labor issues and now rising costs of just about everything, restaurants have had to endure a lot these past couple of years, and they could use all the support they can get. 

Treat yourself to a night out, and let someone else do the cooking, and the dishes, for you. It’s a win-win for both you and the restaurant! 

Luckily, if you are in the Illinois area, we have recently announced our 2022 Top Rated Local® award winners for restaurants in Illinois. 

#1. Mixteco Mexican Grill

Mixteco Mexican Grill is a fast, casual restaurant located in Chicago that specializes in tacos, burritos, nachos and much more.  

Mixteco Mexican Grill has received 5,629 reviews on 5 different verified review sites, with an average rating of 4.93 stars. Overall, Mixteco Mexican Grill has earned a Rating Score™ of 99.33 and the honor of being the number one award winner for restaurants in Illinois.

This is the third year in a row that Mixteco Mexican Grill has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in the state of Illinois.

Learn more about Mixteco Mexican Grill!

#2. Long Nine Junction

Long Nine Junction is a modern mom-and-pop kitchen located in the heart of downtown Springfield. 

Long Nine Junction has received 1,004 reviews across 6 different verified review sites, with an average rating of 4.91 stars. Overall, Long Nine Junction has earned a Rating Score™ of 99.14 and the honor of being the number two award winner for restaurants in Illinois.

This is the third year that Long Nine Junction has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in the state of Illinois

Learn more about Long Nine Junction!

#3. Siam Terrace

Siam Terrace serves authentic Thai cuisine and sushi, and is located in Urbana. 

Siam Terrace has received 2,804 reviews on 7 different verified review sites, with an average rating of 4.85 stars. Overall, Siam Terrace has earned a Rating Score™ of 98.51 and the honor of being the number three award winner for restaurants in Illinois.

This is the third year in a row that Siam Terrace has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in the state of Illinois.

Learn more about Siam Terrace!

#4. Grecian Kitchen

Grecian Kitchen is located in downtown Waukegan and specializes in Middle-Eastern cuisine.  

Grecian Kitchen has received 1,797 reviews on 7 different verified review sites, with an average rating of 4.84 stars. Overall, Grecian Kitchen has earned a Rating Score™ of 98.37 and the honor of being the number four award winner for restaurants in Illinois.

This is the third year in a row that Grecian Kitchen has won a Top Rated Local award for restaurants in the state of Illinois.

Learn more about Grecian Kitchen!

#5. Chicken Works & Salad Company

Chicken Works & Salad Company is located in Chicago, and offers flame-broiled chicken, soups, salads and a variety of sandwiches and wraps. 

Chicken Works & Salad Company has received 1,971 reviews on 8 different verified review sites, with an average rating of 4.75 stars. Overall, Chicken Works & Salad Company has earned a Rating Score™ of 97.52 and the honor of being the number five award winner for restaurants in Illinois.

Learn more about Chicken Works & Salad Company!


Congratulations to all of the Top Rated Local award-winning restaurants in Illinois for 2022! These restaurants truly are the best of the best, and we salute their dedication to excellence in everything they do.

Learn about the other Top Rated Local award winners in Illinois for 2022.

Show your support locally and turn to Top Rated Local for the highest-rated restaurants in Illinois for 2022.

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