Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1344 W. Newport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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Andros Taverna

2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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Alinea

1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.

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Armitage Alehouse

1000 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.

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Esme

2200 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60614

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.

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Julius Meinl Cafe - Lakeview

Julius Meinl Chicago proudly serves globally sourced coffees, teas and espressos, as well as a mouthwatering menu full of savory meals and sweet treats. We also feature live music and events weekly!

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen presents a "a more traditional, yet elevated take on Vietnamese cuisine," which translates into some of the most excellent southeast asian cuisine you will find anywhere in Chicago.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

The first Chicago location of Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams sets up shop on Southport. The whimsical ice creamery specializes in offbeat, creative flavors that include perennial picks and seasonal supplements. Salty caramel, black coffee, Queen City cayenne, brambleberry crisp, and pistachio-honey are just a few of the flavor options stocking the lengthy case.

Cubby Bear - Wrigleyville

From old-school hip-hop bands to up-and-coming local acts, this Wrigleyville venue supports them all. A full menu extends beyond pub grub to items like fish and chips, baby back ribs and fish tacos.

Candyality

Bright, old-timey candy shop with bulk bins selling sweets from jelly beans to dark chocolate.

Crosby's Kitchen

The Dunlays folks make a move to the Southport Corridor with this casual sports lounge catering to women with an expanded wine list. The rotisserie is the centerpiece here, with chicken, pork chops, leg of lamb and prime rib roasting on apple, cherry and oak wood. Additional menu highlights include lobster Deviled eggs, iron-skillet cornbread and BBQ Baby Back ribs.

Bulerias Tapas Bar

Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese, garlicky shrimp and spicy potatoes figure among the small plates available at this Spanish-style tapas joint.

Vines on Clark

Sports bar & beer garden with American eats in a wood-trimmed interior across from Wrigley Field.

El Tapatio

Established in 1974 Cafe El Tapatio has become a Chicago Staple for Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Drinks.

D'Agostino's - Wrigleyville

Opened in 1968 by Joe and Jan D'Agostino, and known especially for its thin-crust pizza, D'Agostino's also serves pan and stuffed pizzas, sandwiches, salads, pastas and entrees such as steaks, Broasted chicken, stuffed peppers, veal parmesan and fried shrimp.

The Butcher's Tap

Housed in a former butcher shop, The Butcher's Tap bridges the gap between bygone classics and contemporary modernity in terms of dining and drinking. This farm-to-table bar and restaurant features 60 beers on draft, and over another 40 beers in the bottle.

Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar

The casual sibling to Fulton Market District's Swift & Sons steakhouse, Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar is in the former home for Dutch & Doc's. The Boka Restaurant Group is also behind this venture.

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.

Coda di Volpe

Opened in summer 2016 in the Southport/Lakeview neighborhood, Coda di Volpe is a neighborhood favorite and a dining destination serving Southern Italian fare. Coda di Volpe brings casual sophistication to the neighborhood.

WineStyles Belmont

Lakeview wine shop offers weekly tastings that attract wine lovers from all over town.

Big Star Wrigleyville

A hit the first day it opened in Wicker Park, Big Star is finally getting an outpost. The second location is set to open spring 2018 in Wrigleyville, just across the street from the revered Wrigley Field.

Dinkel's Bakery

Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.

Music Box Theatre

For 30 years the Music Box Theatre has been one of the premier venues in Chicago for independent and foreign films and festivals. It currently offers the largest cinema space operated full time in the city. It is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation.

Southport Grocery & Cafe

Southport Grocery and Cafe offers an exciting array of specialty food groceries and a charming cafe serving modern comfort food in the middle of the burgeoning shopping and dining destination that is the Southport Avenue corridor.

Wild Hare

The best live reggae music, Jerk Shack Caribbean Barbecue, late kitchen and friendly vibes!

Casey Moran's

Casey Moran’s, near the corner of Waveland Ave, and Clark St., is Wrigleyville’s Premier Sports Bar. Come Join us for the best food, drinks and staff in the shadow of Wrigley Field.

Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos

Sports bar with second floor batting cages, skeeball & other games, along with a dueling piano bar.

Schubas Tavern

This brick and masonry neo-Gothic tavern was built in 1903 by Schlitz Brewery. Chris and Michael Schuba bought the building in 1988, and undertook extensive renovation including restoring the 30-foot Brunswick mahogany bar, tin ceilings and walnut wainscotting in the bar room, and a full makeover of the back music hall where today Schubas presents a diverse line-up of live music seven nights a week.

Tuco & Blondie

Tuco and Blondie is a Mexican-style, fajita-eatin’, margarita-drinkin’, good time in the heart of the Southport Corridor. A part of 4 Star Restaurant Group.

Mordecai

Named for legendary Cubs pitcher Mordecai Brown, this new bi-level cocktail bar is a change of pace from Wrigleyville's longstanding reputation for sports bars and cheap bear. Located in the Hotel Zachary, the bar and restaurant comes from Matthias Merges, the chef/owner behind other spots like

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1344 W. Newport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret

Andros Taverna

Alinea

Armitage Alehouse

Esme

Julius Meinl Cafe - Lakeview

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Cubby Bear - Wrigleyville

Candyality

Crosby's Kitchen

Bulerias Tapas Bar

Vines on Clark

El Tapatio

D'Agostino's - Wrigleyville

The Butcher's Tap

Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

Coda di Volpe

WineStyles Belmont

Big Star Wrigleyville

Dinkel's Bakery

Music Box Theatre

Southport Grocery & Cafe

Wild Hare

Casey Moran's

Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos

Schubas Tavern

Tuco & Blondie

Mordecai

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