Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

1. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.1
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Raskin: Everyone loves the corned beef, but next time try something original like beef stew or meat loaf.

wigtronwigtron: Beef stew - just like Momma makes. It's actually a little better!

VeronicaVeronica: Get the beef stew or a corned beef sandwich. The best!

Handlebar is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

2. Handlebar

9.0
2311 W North Ave (btwn Oakley & Claremont), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 130 tips and reviews

David K.David Kadavy: Have the ground nut stew. It's delicious!

mark r.mark roth: Ground nut stew, fish tacos, black bean maduro. It's all sooo good!

Evan K.Evan Kuchar: I can't stop ordering the Ground Nut Stew. Read more.

Tortillería El Milagro is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

3. Tortillería El Milagro

8.5
3050 W 26th St (at Albany St.), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Little Village · 22 tips and reviews

Marquitta H.Marquitta Herrera: Love the beef stew

Derek K.Derek Kucynda: The steak and steak quesadillas are some of the best in town. Homemade tortillas top it off at this gem.

Nancy R.Nancy Rodriguez: Best tortillas at a great price; get here early Sunday for nopales!

Pozoleria San Juan is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

4. Pozoleria San Juan

8.1
1523 N Pulaski Rd (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 7 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Posole verde from our 100 Best list: The hearty green hominy stew rules our winters, with its hunks of pork, grassy broth and mess of add-ins alongside.

Mo N.Mo Najera: Get the green pozole... Or Caldo de res... So so so good!

Lucky PeachLucky Peach: WHAT TO EAT: Pozole verde, aka “the green one”. For full review, click Read more. Read more.

Garifuna Flava - A Taste of Belize is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

5. Garifuna Flava - A Taste of Belize

8.9
2516 W 63rd St (at S Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Caribbean Restaurant · Chicago Lawn · 29 tips and reviews

Angela S.Angela Stewart: Food was great. Ox tail stew, potato salad and Angela was super!

Ben H.Ben Handy: AMAZING!!! Great food and super friendly service. I usually order the stewed chicken lunch special with rice/beans and potato salad. Yummy.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Add up the great hospitality, relaxing atmosphere, and the chance to experience one of the world's rarer cuisines, and you got a spot that's a true city treasure.

Cafe Central is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

6. Cafe Central

7.6
1437 W Chicago Ave (at Bishop St), Chicago, IL
Caribbean Restaurant · West Town · 19 tips and reviews

Tim F.Tim Fogarty: Pork jibaro on Saturday, bacalao stew on Friday.

Jeffrey W.Jeffrey Wright: Great PR food. Try the fried pork chops, sweet plantains and chicken stew.

Jeffrey W.Jeffrey Wright: FYI - this a Puerto Rican restaurant not Cuban.

Las palmas Comida Criollas is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

7. Las palmas Comida Criollas

7.3
1340 N Homan Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Humboldt Park · 10 tips and reviews

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hipwell: Great Food & friendly service! Our favorite here is the beef stew, arroz con gandules & beans. Yum!!!

Paige K.Paige Kaliski: jibarita, mofongo, yuca, chicken stew... all delicious.

Maribel S.Maribel Suárez: The food was savory and fresh, but I considered it was kind of expensive.

Ssyal Korean Restaurant and Ginseng House is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

8. Ssyal Korean Restaurant and Ginseng House

8.4
4201 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Mayfair · 11 tips and reviews

Sabina K.Sabina Kajtezovic: Fresh kimchi, great food, awesome ginseng tea. The kimchi bean paste stew is fantastic

GenieGenie: The Samgyetang is my favorite in Chicago! Also amazing homemade radish kimchi

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This small Korean restaurant is mostly known for their Ginseng Chicken soup and other excellent traditional (purportedly a hangover cure) and authentic dishes. Read more.

Kie-Gol-Lanee is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

9. Kie-Gol-Lanee

8.4
5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown · 14 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: GUISADO DE CONEJO (stewed rabbit with a homemade pale yellow color mole sauce, green beans, chayote-mexican squash, topped with salad)

Keith M.Keith Mazanec: Great Oaxacan food! Try the tostadas, the namesake soup (kie gol lanee), and definitely the tres leches cake!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: FLAN VAINILLA (homemade vanilla custard)

Half Shell is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

10. Half Shell

8.2
676 W Diversey Pkwy (at Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 61 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Grab a table in the tiny, Christmas light–strewn room, and start with the Mulligan stew. For more fried goodness, have the “Thirty-Two Pointer”--a crunchy pile of frog legs, perch, clams and shrimp. Read more.

Derek K.Derek Kucynda: Amazing king crab legs and just about everything else. Mulligan stew also the best in the US. Cash only.

Serra G.Serra Geris: You have to go. Super dive-y, good southern feels. Best King Crab legs in the city - worth the $35! I heard the outdoor patio is clutch in the Summer. Looking forward to my next visit!

Gene’s Sausage Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

11. Gene’s Sausage Shop

9.3
4750 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence Ave & Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Butcher · Ravenswood · 71 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rappley: The prepared foods are the best. Pierogis and soups are delicious and easy. My favorite is the lima bean stew

Debra J.Debra Jackson: What is not to love.... The cuts of meat, the variety of smoked foods, the other items you need and know you will always find here. Our go to for food and cooking.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: In summer, pick enjoy brats from “Gene's Bier Garden” on the third-floor roof, where long picnic tables and four taps add to the German beer-garden setting. http://tmout.us/maA24 Read more.

Dublin's Bar And Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

12. Dublin's Bar And Grill

7.6
1050 N State St, Chicago, IL
Pub · Near North Side · 56 tips and reviews

Cassandra K.Cassandra Klebs: order the irish beef stew. simply amazing. pair it with a pint of stella.

Rob D.Rob Dusseau: A Chicago staple. A great place. Try the Irish stew, it’s more than you can handle.

Steve P.Steve Poland: Get the beef stew silva says

Russian Tea Time is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

13. Russian Tea Time

7.7
77 E Adams St (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Russian Restaurant · The Loop · 66 tips and reviews

Diana D.Diana Davies: Vegetarian stuffed eggplant, Uzbek vegetable layer stew, the black bread, Russian tea, vodka flights (especially the coriander)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Lamb Shank (Braised lamb shank in a rich stew of carrots, red peppers, celery, tomatoes and garlic, served over mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach)

Echo T.Echo Tong: The decoration is belong to Russian style. Fancy and classical. It is very enjoyable to share an afternoon tea with friends here.

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

14. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

8.5
52 W Elm St (Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Cioppino (potatoes, mussels, scallops, shrimp, snapper, crostini, green onions, tomato stew)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Shrimp & Grits (white corn grits, andouille, okra, tomato stew)

Morgan M.Morgan McKee: Elevated southern = honey goodness. Apps will satisfy your southern cravings (deviled eggs / potato pierogies). Try southern with a twist by going for salmon for main, cooked impeccably 👍🏻

Staropolska Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Stew in Chicago.

15. Staropolska Restaurant

8.6
3030 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Eastern European Restaurant · Logan Square · 28 tips and reviews

EdEd: The stew was great. So was the eggplant thing with goat cheese. When they ask about your salad option, take all three. They are all good.

JenniferJennifer: Super affordable, great atmosphere, and delicious. Try the Ukrainian borsht!

Henryk S.Henryk Sarat: Try the "Polish Plate".. It's a little bit of all of the popular polish dishes