The Chew Chew - Riverside, Illinois

Beth C.

My family had dinner and drinks here last week and we had a wonderful time! The atmosphere was warm and cozy, and we loved being at a table by the window. We had a disabled person in our group, so I did not get to see the second floor. Our servers were very professional and all staff were nice and helpful. We ordered the Friday fish and chips special which everyone liked. Note: the coleslaw is very onion-y which some didn’t care for. I had the pepperoni and sauce sage flatbread with added balsamic glaze. So delicious and definitely could be shared. Another highlight was the dumpling of the day appetizer which had beef and cabbage with ginger. I will definitely be back to try new things in the future, probably as a date night.

Lisa G.

My partner & I came to scope out this restaurant as one of our options for post-marital ceremony dinner. The service was excellent; our waiter was very attentive & friendly. The vibe was elegant & chill; tho there were a handful of loud kiddos that were driving me nuts. The food was also quite tasty; I ordered the rigatoni + vodka sauce (added chicken) & my partner got the grilled salmon. I enjoyed my meal though would’ve liked more chicken & my partner said her mashed potatoes were fairly salty.

Mike W.

Update 1/8/23

Still great! It's become one of our favorite places. Recent menu changes, the Hazelnut Trout much more amazing than I expected, the salmon was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The side of roasted cauliflower was a great appetizer as well

Original review:

A culinary delight!

Where to begin? This has been in my places to visit for almost a year, and when some friends wanted to get dinner together it was suggested. The service was great, the drinks were fantastic, and the food, oh my god, so delicious!

I could go on raving, but just go and taste the food and see for yourself. Maybe we'll see you there, we'll definitely be back!

Ronald M.

The meal here was pretty good and our server, Lucas, was a notch next to perfection. He helped with questions we all had. He made sure our drinks never got low, and all with a great attitude.
The foods we're all good for the most part, just salt on fries was way too much. Our friends enjoyed their meals. My burger was a bit short of the mark, as they could not make it how I wanted it done. We might go back for another take of the menu.
The desserts were delicious and topped off the meal.

Roxanne P.

What a great place for a Tuesday night birthday celebration with friends! I've been a long-time fan of this gem of a restaurant and I was excited to share it with my two friends for their birthday. We started with an exceptional red wine, Napa Valley 'Quilt,' then proceeded with the grilled baby lamb chops and freshly baked bread. The lamb chops were amazing! Our main courses were the Jambalya and the grilled Chimichurri skirt steak with bearnaise aioli; everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. Each meal had a creative balance of unique flavors and ingredients and was beyond delicious! From the moment we walked through the door, we were warmly greeted by the host and server. We spent 2.5 hours savoring our meal(s) and this wonderful restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, which helped us forget how cold it was outside. Thank you Chew Chew for a delightful experience!

Juan V.

Beef Wellington and New York strip steak were awesome! Isaac our waiter was very friendly and the atmosphere was great. The place is a 5 minute walk from my house and I always wanted to try it out. Worth it!

V T.

Love this local place!!! All of their food is so good especially the filet mignon, & the crispy creamy wild shrimp! Also love half off oyster Thursdays & the mussels. Rainbow trout special was also very tasty. Great execution of food, ambiance & service! Their holiday menus are also great.

JB B.

Great restaurant. Our server had the best attitude. The god was really nice and the price was ok.