Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1146 W. Cermak St., Chicago, IL 60608

Omakase Yume

Having earned a Michelin star in 2021, Omakase Yume has solidified its place as one of the best-known and finest spots in Chicago for Japanese cuisine.

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Momotaro

820 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607

Three levels of spectacular modern Japanese dining can be experienced at this sprawling West Loop project from Boka Restaurant Group (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, Girl and the Goat). The top level is for private dining, the main level is designated for the full dining experience, and the lower-level izakaya

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Holu

2101 S. Jefferson, Chicago, IL 60616

Holu is an Asian Prime Steakhouse with tableside preparation of some of the finest beef you've ever had.

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avec

615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

An instant success when it debuted in 2003, avec is the second restaurant from One Off Hospitality, the group behind Blackbird, Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria. The restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes, vino and beer.

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Piccolo Sogno

2 locations in Chicago

On Chicago’s near north side, Piccolo Sogno is the “little dream” of Chef Tony Priolo, whose goal has been to serve the very finest in rustic Italian cuisine, using locally...

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Bar Goa

116 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.

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Marchesa

535 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

Kathryn Sullivan Alvera (Narcisse, Domaine and Prosecco) and partner Jason Clark are behind this sleek, multi-level River North establishment with a vintage Parisian vibe.

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Casa del Pueblo

Their name says it all; we are your neighborhood grocer with a large selection of ethnic products at a friendly price. We strive to carry brand name product you grew up with and still love. The established relationships with significant manufactures allow us to purchase in large quantities so we can pass on our savings to our customers.

DeColores

This Pilsen BYOB serves family recipes like chicken poblano mole and shrimp diablo. The restaurant doubles as an art gallery, with works by Pilsen-based artists for sale.

Fig Catering

Small event catering services for groups from 2-150, in your home, a recommended venue or their Pilsen headquarters, plus cooking classes and special events.

Tack Room

Drawing inspiration from the 1890’s, when every local Czech tavern owner had a carriage house, John Dusek had one of his own at Thalia Hall.

Jiang Niu BBQ House

Jiang Niu BBQ House offers Korean grilled meat and other traditional dishes to those who already know and love the food as well as those who may never have had it before. It’s accessible, but still appealing to those seeking authenticity or perhaps just a little something out of the ordinary.

Simone's Bar

The team behind Black Beetle, Streetside Bar and Grill, and The Northside take on Pilsen with this casual neighborhood bar.

Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery

Renowned for their tres leches cake and "chocoflan," this cozy Pilsen cafe is a popular hangout and coffeeshop on the near south side. The famed tres leches cakes are also sold at Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, Simone's Bar, De Colores Mexican Restaurant, Del Toro tequila Bar, and Pepes Restaurants.

Canton Regio

The people of Mexico eat a fair amount of meat, so it’s rather surprising that it’s not easier to find a Mexican steakhouse in Chicago; however, if you’ve been looking for steak with south-of-the-border flavors, you can end your search at Canton Regio.

Pleasant House Pub

Specializing in savory meat pies for dine-in or carry out, this cafe by day and pub by night also offers daily specials, desserts

Cafe Jumping Bean

Old-timers, artists and students populate this Pilsen coffeehouse known for sandwiches and bottomless cups of coffee.

Joy Yee's Noodles - University Village

Joy Yee's Noodles combines different dishes and styles from across Asia with fresh-fruit smoothies and bubble teas.

Lawrence's Fisheries

Lawrence Schweig and his wife, Elia, opened this seafood spot in 1950, offering shrimp, fried, boiled or smoked; Lake Michigan fish smoked on site and more. The family expanded its business to 24 hours to meet the needs of shift workers in the area. Today, the carryout spot sells some 10,000 pounds of Gulf shrimp monthly.

Honky Tonk BBQ

Honky Tonk is a family-run operation located in the Pilsen neighborhood just a couple miles southwest of the Loop in downtown Chicago.

Dusek's Board & Beer/Punch House

The team behind The Empty Bottle and Longman & Eagle have restored an old Pilsen opera house to its original state, but with contemporary updates. Originally named Thalia Hall, Dusek's Board & Beer and lower-level Punch House

Pilsen Yards

Pilsen Yards is a “bar-centric and music-driven hangout in the heart of Pilsen,” with a Latin-inspired street food menu and a drinks list showcasing excellent tequila, mezcal and whiskey.

Connie's Pizza

Built in 1985 after moving from our original 1963 location on 26th St., our flagship location on Archer Avenue is an icon in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.

S.K.Y. Restaurant Chicago

Located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, S.K.Y. is the first restaurant from Chef Stephen Gillanders, who previously worked with chef Jean Georges Vongerichten for 10 years.

El Milagro Store and Taqueria - Pilsen

El Milagro's tacos, burritos and more are all made on their own fresh tortillas, which start with whole corn, stone-ground at the factory.

The Duck Inn

Former Four Seasons Chicago Executive Chef Kevin Hickey left his post of almost 20 years to join forces with Rockit Ranch Productions (Rockit Bar & Grill, Sunda, Underground) to open two chef-focused projects. Bottlefork is his effort in River North, and The Duck Inn is Hickey's tribute to his old stomping grounds of Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Bakery

Americana bakery in Bridgeport.

Pl-zen

Former Kuma's Corner chef Albert Benitez is behind the menu at this offbeat American eatery in Pilsen. Burgers, of course, are one of the highlights with such offerings as an eight-ounce, grass-fed beef burger with grilled pineapple; lamb with mint and fresh oregano; and crab with sweet corn citrus relish.

Skylark

One of Vince Vaughn's favorite hangs that was also featured in "The Breakup."

La Catrina

La Catrina Cafe is located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. A "mom-and-pop shop" founded in the spring of 2013, La Catrina Cafe has quickly established a presence in Pilsen.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1146 W. Cermak St., Chicago, IL 60608

Omakase Yume

Momotaro

Holu

avec

Piccolo Sogno

Bar Goa

Marchesa

Casa del Pueblo

DeColores

Fig Catering

Tack Room

Jiang Niu BBQ House

Simone's Bar

Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery

Canton Regio

Pleasant House Pub

Cafe Jumping Bean

Joy Yee's Noodles - University Village

Lawrence's Fisheries

Honky Tonk BBQ

Dusek's Board & Beer/Punch House

Pilsen Yards

Connie's Pizza

S.K.Y. Restaurant Chicago

El Milagro Store and Taqueria - Pilsen

The Duck Inn

Bridgeport Bakery

Pl-zen

Skylark

La Catrina

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