

The 100 top-rated appetizers in Near South Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Crispy, airy puff bread topped with fragrant truffle sauce and Parmesan cheese is consistently described as a must-try delight.
Crispy, flavorful samosas filled with spiced ground chicken and served with delicious chutneys received high praise for their generous portions.
Bacon wrapped dates are praised for their delicious flavor, crispy texture, and the perfect balance of sweetness and savory.
Oven-baked goat cheese in rich tomato basil sauce paired with warm garlic bread consistently delights diners.
Appetizers impress with great flavors and variety, making them a highlight alongside delicious desserts and a unique wine selection.
Delicious pierogis with various fillings, praised for their flavor and texture, make a standout appetizer alongside the pizza.
Spam musubi impresses with its savory flavors and perfect seasoning, making it a must-try appetizer for many.
Truffle puff bread is praised for its warm, savory flavor and unique qualities, making it a must-try dish.
The tapas feature a great selection of fresh, flavorful dishes, with standout items like skirt steak and delicious sangria.
The truffle bread impresses with its great texture and rich flavor, making it a must-try for diners.
Short rib nachos feature tender beef, melted queso, and crunchy cashew nuts, creating a delicious and addictive flavor combination.
Crispy wings with flavorful BBQ and buffalo sauces receive high praise for their taste and perfect cooking.
Large vegetable samosas are praised for being stuffed with fragrant herbs and delicious, moist potato and peas.
The wing flight impresses with its crispy exterior, tender meat, and a variety of flavorful sauces that guests rave about.
Wings are praised for their crispy texture and flavorful sauces, with favorites including buffalo and teriyaki options.
The pierogi sampler, featuring potato & cheese, meat, and sauerkraut & mushroom, is praised for its delicious flavors and homemade sauerkraut.
Pork wings are praised for their tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone, available in flavorful BBQ, Buffalo, and teriyaki sauces.
Firecracker shrimp impresses with its perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it a popular choice among diners.
Crispy money bag dumplings with juicy pork and shrimp filling receive high praise for their flavor and perfect texture.
Mussel toast is praised for being rich and loaded with flavor, making it a standout favorite among diners.
Foie gras is praised for its rich, fatty flavor, often complemented by fruity and acidic elements in the dish.
The pupu platter offers generous portions of varied appetizers like crab rangoon and teriyaki chicken, though some found it overly sweet.
Fried zucchini is praised for its delicious flavor and Dijon dipping sauce, though some found it inconsistently cooked and too thick.
Patatas bravas are praised for their flavor and manchego cheese, but some found them rubbery, bland, or overly cheesy.
Chips and salsa receive praise for their warmth and flavor, though some found the chips stale or hard.
Fried green tomatoes are crispy and flavorful, but some found the crab topping unnecessary and the portion sizes small.
The Siam Platter offers delicious money bag dumplings and chive cakes, but some found it overly greasy and lacking flavor overall.
Puff bread is praised for its unique and buttery flavor, though some found it overly greasy or inconsistent in quality.
Kielbasa is praised for its smoky flavor and generous portions, though some noted it could be better browned.
Appetizers are generally tasty and well-presented, though some found them a bit plain and experienced slow service.
Stuffed mushrooms are praised for their rich flavor and texture, though some found them lacking seasoning or too Italian in style.
Bacon-wrapped dates are praised for their sweet and salty flavor, though some found them overly mushy or too sweet.
Goat cheese is praised for its savory tomato flavor and good bread, though some dishes were served cold and service inconsistent.
Onion rings are well-fried and praised for their flavor, though some found them too sweet or insufficient in quantity.
Elote features a nice mix of mayo, cheese, and chile powder, though some found it too heavy on mayo.
Potstickers received praise for their flavor and texture, but some found them inconsistent or not as impressive as other dishes.
Tender chicken satay paired with flavorful peanut sauce receives praise, though some found the portions small and prices high.