Real restaurants within walking distance of the United Center, on Chicago’s West Side. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
Sinhá
2018 W Adams St, Chicago · Tue-Fri 11:30 AM-2:00 PM, Sun 2:00-6:00 PM, closed Mon-Sat. A Brazilian restaurant, but its hours are limited to lunch — check ahead, since it likely won’t be open before a night game.
La Lagartija Taqueria
132 S Ashland Ave, Chicago · 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (Thu-Sat until 11:00 PM-12:00 AM). A casual Mexican taco spot.
Billy Goat Tavern (near United Center)
1535 W Madison St, Chicago · open daily 6:00 AM-10:00 PM. A famous Chicago cheeseburger tavern chain.
Goose Island Taproom
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago · Wed-Thu 12:00-8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 12:00-10:00 PM, Sun 12:00-8:00 PM, closed Mon-Tue. Chicago’s flagship brewery taproom, but note it’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Harold’s Chicken Shack West Loop
1501 W Madison St, Chicago · 9:30 AM-10:00 PM (Tue-Thu until 2:00 AM, Fri until 5:00 AM, Sat 11:00 AM-5:00 AM). A legendary fried chicken chain that started on Chicago’s South Side, open into the early hours so it works after a night game.
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St, Chicago · 11:00 AM/12:00 PM-12:00 AM (Fri-Sat until 2:00 AM). A German butcher-shop-meets-beer-hall concept.
Lillie’s Q
417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago · Tue-Thu 3:00-9:00 PM, Fri-Sat 12:00-11:00 PM, Sun 12:00-8:00 PM, closed Mondays. A South Carolina-style barbecue spot. Note it’s closed Mondays.
Rosebud Taylor Street
1500 W Taylor St, Chicago · 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (Fri until 10:00 PM, Sat 4:00-10:00 PM, Sun 4:00-9:00 PM). The flagship of a beloved Chicago Italian restaurant group, with reliable evening hours. It’s a bit farther from the arena than the others on this list.