American · $$ · River North
American Express Gold Card + inKind
inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+10 more
512 restaurants in Chicago that pay TrueBlue Dining
TrueBlue Dining pays TrueBlue points at these restaurants on top of whatever your card earns. Join once, link a card, and pay with it — values below are what each card earns here. Top neighborhoods: West Loop (41), Logan Square (25), and Loop (20).
512 restaurants
Cardozo's Pub
up to20%American · $$ · Loop
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+10 moreCheesie's Pub & Grub - Lakeview
up to20%American · $$ · Lake View
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreAmerican · $$ · Wrigleyville
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreCoalfire - (Grand Ave)
up to20%Pizza · $$$ · West Loop
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreCostera Cocina Tulum
up to20%Mexican · $$$ · West Loop
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+8 moreEpic Burger - Evanston
up to20%American · $$ · Evanston
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+7 moreEpic Burger - Gold Coast
up to20%American · $$ · Gold Coast
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+8 moreEpic Burger - South Loop
up to20%Burgers · $$ · South Loop
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+8 moreEverest Indian Cuisine
up to20%Indian · $$$ · Downtown
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inKind20%Upside14%Hilton Honors Dining8x+11 moreEverything Bar
up to20%American · $$ · West Town
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+9 moreFire Bowl Hibachi
up to20%Asian · $$ · Near North Side
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+8 moreFirehouse Grill
up to20%American · $$$ · Evanston
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+10 moreFlat Top Grill
up to20%Asian · $$ · Loop
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+10 moreGaleria
up to20%Bar/Club/Lounge · Gold Coast
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreGold Coast Social
up to20%Bar/Club/Lounge · $$ · Gold Coast
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreHalaleez
up to20%Halal · $$ · Loop
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreHideaway
up to20%Bar/Club/Lounge · $$$ · Gold Coast
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreHome Away From Home
up to20%Bar/Pub Fare · $$ · Wrigleyville
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+10 moreHubbard Inn
up to20%European · $$ · River North
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+10 moreIguana Cafe
up to20%European · $$$ · Fulton River District
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inKind20%Upside12%Hilton Honors Dining8x+11 moreKama Bistro - La Grange
up to20%Indian · $$$ · La Grange
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreKama Bistro - Wicker Park
up to20%Indian · $$$ · Wicker Park
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inKind20%Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 moreLa Rosa
up to20%Italian · $$$ · West Skokie
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- Restaurants
- 512
- Neighborhoods
- 141
- Cuisines
- 93
- Dining programs
- 14
- With a card perk
- 23
The 3 best cards to bring to dinner in Chicago
Ranked by what each card earns at restaurants per dollar at our point valuations — before any dining program or credit.
American Express Gold Card
$325 annual fee
≈$6.00 on a $100 dinner
Perks at 23 restaurants hereCard details
Chase Sapphire Reserve
$795 annual fee
≈$5.40 on a $100 dinner
Card details
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
$95 annual fee
≈$5.40 on a $100 dinner
Card details
14 dining programs that pay in Chicago
Dining programs pay on top of your card. Join one, link a card, and every meal at a participating restaurant earns twice.
- TrueBlue Dining512 restaurants1–3 points per $1
- MileagePlus Dining508 restaurants0.5–5 miles per $1
- IHG Dine & Earn508 restaurants1–8 points per $1
- AAdvantage Dining506 restaurants1–5 miles per $1
- Eat Around Town506 restaurants4–6 points per $1
- SkyMiles Dining506 restaurants0.5–5 miles per $1
- Hilton Honors Dining503 restaurants2–8 points per $1
- Dine Out with Wyndham497 restaurants1–5 points per $1
- Rapid Rewards Dining493 restaurants0.5–3 points per $1
- Atmos Rewards Dining490 restaurants0.5–5 points per $1
- Bilt Dining448 restaurants1 point per $1
- Rakuten Dining361 restaurants5% back
- Upside346 restaurantsUp to 15% back
- inKind93 restaurants20% back
93 cuisines in Chicago
- American140
- Pizza63
- Italian56
- Breakfast42
- Mexican36
- Bar/Pub Fare35
- Bar/Club/Lounge27
- Café24
- Asian22
- Brunch21
- Mediterranean19
- Sushi18
- Latin18
- Dessert/Bakery18
- Cocktail18
- Japanese17
- Seafood16
- Indian16
- Sandwiches15
- Wings15
- Burgers14
- Southern13
- Coffee/Tea13
- Middle Eastern12
- Steakhouse12
- Barbecue10
- Salads10
- Thai9
- Greek8
- Bagels8
- Vietnamese7
- Halal7
- Chicken7
- Deli7
- Chinese7
- Vegetarian6
- French5
- European5
- Wine bar5
- FUSION5
- Healthy4
- Juices/Smoothies4
- Brew Pub/Brewery4
- Gastropub4
- Puerto Rican4
- Colombian3
- Pakistani3
- Vegan3
- Caribbean3
- Cheesesteaks3
- Irish3
- Farm to Table3
- Noodles3
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt/Gelato3
- African3
- Nepalese3
- Cajun & Creole3
- Korean2
- Wraps2
- Doughnuts2
- German2
- Polish2
- Gluten Free2
- Entertainment2
- Brazilian2
- Eastern European2
- Soups2
- Turkish2
- Modern Latin1
- Peruvian1
- Cuban1
- Venezuelan1
- Subs1
- Pasta1
- Eclectic/Fusion1
- South American1
- Donut1
- Southwestern/Tex Mex1
- Speakeasy1
- Buffet1
- Malaysian1
- Ethiopian/Eritrean1
- Korean/Korean BBQ1
- Hawaiian1
- Filipino1
- Spanish1
- Russian1
- Cocktail bar1
- Rooftop Lounge1
- Bubble/Boba Tea1
- Italian & Pizza1
- Organic1
- Mediterranean Italian1
216 neighborhoods in Chicago
- West Loop41
- Logan Square25
- Loop20
- South Loop20
- Irving Park19
- River North17
- Evanston14
- Gold Coast11
- Lake View10
- Lincoln Square10
- Wrigleyville10
- Berwyn9
- Far North9
- Sheffield & DePaul9
- Wicker Park9
- Fulton River District7
- Lake View East7
- Lincoln Park7
- Old Town7
- La Grange6
- Oak Park6
- Streeterville6
- Andersonville5
- Bridgeview5
- Downtown5
- Franklin Park5
- Garfield Ridge5
- Niles5
- Oak Lawn5
- Des Plaines4
- Douglas4
- Humboldt Park4
- Melrose Park4
- West Skokie4
- Belmont Cragin3
- Bensenville3
- Beverly3
- Broadview3
- Brookfield3
- Cicero3
- Dunning3
- Elmhurst3
- Evergreen Park3
- Fulton Market3
- Glenview3
- Grand Crossing3
- Harwood Heights3
- Hinsdale3
- Lyons3
- Rush & Division3
- Skokie3
- Uptown3
- West Town3
- Winnetka3
- Argyle Park2
- Austin2
- Avondale2
- Burbank2
- Chicago Ridge2
- Countryside2
- East Village2
- Edison Park2
- Elmhurst City Centre2
- Forest Park2
- Goose Island2
- Grand Boulevard2
- Jefferson Park2
- Lakeview2
- Little Italy2
- Lower West Side2
- McCormick Square2
- Montclare2
- Morgan Park2
- Morton Grove2
- Near North Side2
- Noble Square2
- North Center2
- Norwood Park East2
- Oak Park Arts District2
- Ogden Avenue District2
- Park Ridge2
- Rosemont2
- Schiller Park2
- Wabash Corridor2
- West Ridge2
- Albany Park1
- Ashburn1
- Auburn Gresham1
- Bedford Park1
- Boystown1
- Bucktown1
- Buena Park1
- Canalport1
- Central St1
- Chatham1
- Chicago1
- Chinatown1
- Downtown Western Springs1
- East Side1
- Edgewater1
- Elmwood Park1
- Garage Park1
- Gary1
- Hazel Green1
- Hodgkins1
- Hyde Park1
- Justice1
- Kinzies Addition1
- Lee1
- Lincolnwood1
- Magnificent Mile1
- Mayfair1
- Maywood1
- Norridge1
- North Kenwood1
- North Park1
- North Riverside1
- Northlake1
- Oakbrook1
- Palos Hills1
- Portage Park1
- Printer's Row1
- Ravenswood1
- River Grove1
- River North (Chicago)1
- River West1
- Riverview1
- Rogers Park1
- Roscoe Village & Lakeview1
- Samuel A Rothermel Houses1
- Schorsch Forest View1
- Sheridan Park1
- Southport Corridor1
- Stone Park1
- The Loop1
- Truman Square1
- Ukrainian Village1
- Westchester1
- Wilmette1
- Worth1
- Wrightwood Neighbors1
291 more cities and towns in Illinois
- Naperville51 restaurants
- Schaumburg31 restaurants
- Aurora30 restaurants
- Orland Park22 restaurants
- Lombard21 restaurants
- Rockford21 restaurants
- Springfield20 restaurants
- Tinley Park20 restaurants
- Peoria19 restaurants
- Algonquin17 restaurants
- Hoffman Estates17 restaurants
- Champaign16 restaurants
- All 292 in Illinois
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