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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Joliet, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Metro Grill & Bar with a 4.5-star rating from 1,663 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Hamburgerseria and Merichka's Restaurant. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Joliet is 4.5 stars from 1,096 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Joliet range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,096
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Metro Grill & Bar
2019 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
Hamburgerseria
1015 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
Merichka's Restaurant
604 Theodore St, Crest Hill, IL 60403, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Joliet, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Metro Grill & Bar2019 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA | 4.5★ | 1,663 |
| #2 | Hamburgerseria1015 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA | 4.5★ | 2,014 |
| #3 | Merichka's Restaurant604 Theodore St, Crest Hill, IL 60403, USA | 4.5★ | 3,023 |
| #4 | All That And A Touch of Soul318 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60436, USA | 4.7★ | 175 |
| #5 | Casa Catrina50 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA | 4.5★ | 120 |
| #6 | Juliet's Tavern205 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA | 4.4★ | 1,037 |
| #7 | Al's Steak House Restaurant1990 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA | 4.4★ | 1,882 |
| #8 | Kuira Ba Kitchen1003 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA | 4.7★ | 19 |
| #9 | CUT 158 Chophouse110 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA | 4.5★ | 595 |
| #10 | McBride's on 522727 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA | 4.4★ | 1,317 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Joliet
All That And A Touch of Soul
318 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60436, USA
Casa Catrina
50 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
Juliet's Tavern
205 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
Al's Steak House Restaurant
1990 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
Kuira Ba Kitchen
1003 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
CUT 158 Chophouse
110 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
McBride's on 52
2727 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
Barrel & Vine
24027 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA
Jameson's Pub Joliet
2755 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
Mousa
158 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
Tony bar and grill
926 Gardner St, Joliet, IL 60433, USA
The Reserve
151 N Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
Whiskey River Bar & Grill Joliet
411 S Larkin Ave Building A, Joliet, IL 60436, USA
Urban Kitchen
2424 Plainfield Rd ste 100, Crest Hill, IL 60403, USA
Anthony's Restaurant and Pub
3151 Voyager Ln, Joliet, IL 60431, USA
Texas Roadhouse
3151 Tonti Dr, Joliet, IL 60431, USA
Red Crab - Juicy Seafood
2314 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
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