Indian Garden Restaurant in Chicago, IL

4.1(4,671)$20–30Chicago, IL
DirectionsWebsite
Good value

Rated 4.1 stars based on 4671 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Chicago, IL • Price $20–30 • 4.1★
Indian Garden Restaurant in Chicago, IL, offers an Indian buffet experience. Located in the River North neighborhood, this establishment has a rating of 4.1 stars based on 4671 reviews. The price range is between $20 and $30. Indian Garden Restaurant provides dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. Visitors can find more information on their website. This buffet is a substantial option for those seeking Indian cuisine in the area.

Good to know

  • Indian Garden Restaurant has a listed address in Chicago, IL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.1-star rating from 4,671 reviews.
  • A website is listed for checking current details before visiting.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
247 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, River North, Chicago, IL
Today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.1 (4,671 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

View reviews →

Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 31/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score31/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
6/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🏆 4.1 weighted · 4,671 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.1 from 4,671 reviews
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median4,671 / 450 median
02,250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.1) with the city average (4.18) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–11 PM
monday
11 AM–10 PM
saturday
11 AM–11 PM
sunday
11 AM–10 PM
thursday
11 AM–10 PM
tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
wednesday
11 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayModerate noise

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet TrendyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

8 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Murgh Chicken Tikka Masala Combo$12.0068 mentions
  • Basmati Rice$5.0027 mentions
  • Paneer Makhani$20.0018 mentions
  • Chana Masala$20.0013 mentions
  • Nawabi Goat Curry$27.0013 mentions
  • Chicken Korma$22.0013 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$20.0013 mentions
  • Gulab Jamun$6.0012 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

4,671 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

Loading full reviews...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Indian Garden Restaurant?

Indian Garden Restaurant has a 4.1-star rating based on 4671 customer reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
34
Retail & Shopping
26
Transportation & Automotive
8
Financial Services
7
Healthcare & Medical
6
Miscellaneous Services
4

96 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

96 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Cinemas

AMC River East 21

Cinema

322 East Illinois Street

~0.2 mi
Website
AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9

Cinema

600 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website

Librarys

Northwestern University Law Library

Library

750 North Lake Shore Drive

~0.3 mi

Museums

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

Museum

376 North Michigan Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website

Post Offices

Streeterville Post Office

Post Office

355 East Ohio Street

~0.2 mi
Website

Banks

First American Bank

Bank

643 East Erie Street

~239 ft
Chase

Bank

605 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 312-787-1900Website
BMO

Bank

352 East Illinois Street

~0.2 mi
Website
Chase

Bank

549 North McClurg Court

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 312-494-1550Website
Bank of America

Bank

500 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website
Chase

Bank

875 North Michigan Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 312-664-4600Website
PNC Bank

Bank

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Indian Garden

Restaurant

247 East Ontario Street

~14 ft
+1 312-280-4910Website
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub

Restaurant

622 North Fairbanks Court

~94 ft
+1-312-642-0700Website
Dao

Restaurant

230 East Ohio Street

~253 ft
Gyu-Kaku

Restaurant

210 East Ohio Street

~427 ft
+1-312-266-8929Website
Grand Lux Cafe

Restaurant

600 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 11:00-23:30; Sa 09:00-00:30; Su 09:00-23:30
+1-312-276-2500Website
Lao Sze Chuan

Restaurant

520 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi
The Purple Pig

Restaurant

444 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-312-464-1744Website
Robert's Pizza Company

Restaurant

465 North McClurg Court

~0.3 mi

Fast Foods

Potbelly

Fast Food

277 East Ontario Street

~34 ft
Chipotle

Fast Food

291 East Ontario Street

~65 ft
+1 312-587-7753Website
Burrito Beach

Fast Food

200 East Ohio Street

~493 ftMo-Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa 10:30-20:00, Su 10:30-19:00
Panera Bread

Fast Food

201 East Huron Street

~0.1 miMo-Th 06:30-16:00; Fr 06:30-14:00
+1-312-660-3017Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

250 East Superior Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 312-202-8715Website
Shake Shack

Fast Food

66 East Ohio Street

~0.3 miSu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
+1-312-667-1701Website
M Burger

Fast Food

835 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 mi
Caffè Oliva concession

Fast Food

550 East East Grand Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

633 North Saint Clair Street

~0.1 mi
+1 312-787-2038Website
Dollop Coffee

Cafe

345 East Ohio Street

~0.1 miMo-Su 07:00-17:00
+1-312-929-4007Website
Yolk

Cafe

355 East Ohio Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-14:30
+1-312-822-9655Website
Starbucks

Cafe

401 East Ontario Street

~0.2 mi
+1 312-951-7242Website
Cafe Descartes

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Cafe L'Appetito

Cafe

30 East Huron Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:30-18:30; Sa 08:30-18:30
+1-312-787-9881Website
Peet's Coffee

Cafe

400 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-312-625-5531Website
Starbucks

Cafe

600 North State Street

~0.4 mi
+1 312-573-0033Website

Bars

Upstairs at Gwen

Bar

521 North Rush Street

~0.3 mi
+1-312-645-1500Website
Pops For Champagne

Bar

601 North State Street

~0.4 miSu-Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 13:00-02:00
+1-312-266-7677Website
Three Dots and a Dash

Bar

435 North Clark Street

~0.5 miSu-Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 14:00-03:00
+1-312-610-4220Website
Bernard's Bar

Bar

~0.6 mi
City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk

Bar

11 West Riverwalk South

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-312-229-5593Website

Pubs

Billy Goat Tavern

Pub

430 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-312-222-1525Website
Elephant & Castle

Pub

185 North Wabash Avenue

~0.6 mi11:00-02:00
+1-312-345-1710Website
Harry Caray's Tavern

Pub

700 East Grand Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-312-527-9700Website

Ice Creams

Pinkberry

Ice Cream

635 North State Street

~0.4 miSu-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr 11:00-02:00
+1-312-475-0641Website

Bakerys

Glazed and Infused

Bakery

201 East Delaware Place

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-14:00

Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

~449 ft
Walgreens

Pharmacy

342 East Illinois Street

~0.2 mi
Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

680 North Lake Shore Drive

~0.2 mi
Walgreens

Pharmacy

757 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 mi24/7
Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

410 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

205 North Columbus Drive

~0.5 mi
Website

Studios

Univision Chicago

Studio

541 North Fairbanks Court

~523 ft

Ferry Terminals

Shoreline Sightseeing

Ferry Terminal

401 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 mi

Lockers

Beach Lockers

Locker

~0.4 mi

Hairdressers

Medinah Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Website

Bowling Alleys

Lucky Strike Downtown Chicago

Bowling Alley

322 East Illinois Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00, 11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00, 11:00-23:00
Website

Picnic Tables

Chess Table

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi

Conveniences

7-Eleven

Convenience

201 East Ohio Street

~0.1 mi24/7
+1 312-329-0251Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

600 North McClurg Court

~0.1 mi
+1 312-649-9671Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

418 North State Street

~0.4 miSu-Th 07:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 07:00-02:00
+1 312-467-9483Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

35 East Wacker Drive

~0.5 mi24/7
+1 312-759-1501Website
7-Eleven

Convenience

58 East Lake Street

~0.6 mi
+1 312-263-0156Website

Supermarkets

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

255 East Grand Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 312-379-7900Website
Trader Joe's

Supermarket

44 East Ontario Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 312-951-6369Website
Jewel-Osco

Supermarket

550 North State Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 06:00-24:00
+1 312-527-2162Website
Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

3 West Chicago Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 312-932-9600Website
Bockwinkel's

Supermarket

222 North Columbus Drive

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-23:00
+1-312-228-9920Website
Mariano's Fresh Market

Supermarket

333 East Benton Place

~0.5 mi06:00-22:00

Outdoors

Orvis

Outdoor

142 East Ontario Street

~0.1 mi

Cosmetics

Sephora

Cosmetics

605 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00

Clothes

Zegna

Clothes

645 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi
Uniqlo

Clothes

600 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi
Zara

Clothes

700 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi
Chicago Sports & Novelty

Clothes

332 North Michigan Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website
Peter Millar

Clothes

877 North Rush Street

~0.5 mi
Wilson

Clothes

60 East Walton Street

~0.5 mi
Aritzia

Clothes

923 North Rush Street

~0.5 mi
Saint Laurent

Clothes

11 East Walton Street

~0.6 mi

Bags

Tumi

Bag

645 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi

Shoes

Salvatore Ferragamo

Shoes

645 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi

Vacants

AT&T

Vacant

600 North Michigan Avenue

~0.2 mi

Wines

Uncork It!

Wine

~0.2 mi

Department Stores

Saks Fifth Avenue

Department Store

700 North Michigan Avenue

~0.3 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Fairbanks Ct & Grand Ave

Bicycle Rental

~496 ft24/7
St Clair St & Erie St

Bicycle Rental

~0.1 mi24/7
McClurg Ct & Ohio St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Cityfront Plaza Dr & Pioneer Ct

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi24/7
Mies van der Rohe Way & Chicago Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Wabash Ave & Grand Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
Michigan Ave & Pearson St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi24/7
State St & Kinzie St

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi24/7

Artworks

Nathan Hale

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Benito Juárez

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Viewpoints

360 Chicago

Viewpoint

875 North Michigan Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website