Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1636 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60613

Cultivate by Forbidden Root

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a restaurant with a brewery attached, taking up residence in the space vacated by Band of Bohemia in Ravenswood.

Byron's Hot Dog Haus - Ravenswood

Chicago-style hot dogs plus burgers, subs & salads served in a no-frills, counter-serve spot.

Ten Cat Tavern

Glenn's Diner

Despite the downmarket moniker, blackboards at this reinvented diner list unusually sophisticated fare, usually including at least 10 fresh seafood choices. The dressed-up diner decor features glossy wooden tables, stained a deep red, and heavy oaken chairs replacing the usual Formica and chrome.

Amy's Candy Bar

Ravenswood sweets shop specializing in all things candy. Amy's Candy Bar is an homage to nostalgic confections as well as housemade snacks, international goodies, and offbeat treats such as gummy turkey feet.

Mixteco Grill

Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center

The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater Company is to eradicate racism and its devastating effects upon society through the theater arts. The Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center includes a 299-seat main stage theater and a150-seat theater, which will serve as an experimental stage for the work.

O’Shaughnessy’s Public House

Upscale Irish tavern featuring bar food, multiple TVs, weekly live music & a patio.

Carol's Pub

Honky-tonk bar featuring live country-western music, line dancing & karaoke since 1973.

Munno Pizzeria & Bistro

Anna Maria Pasteria

When it comes to classic Italian fare, this quaint Edgewater cafe has it covered. We're particularly fond of their house-made pastas; you cannot go wrong with more than 15 choices on the menu.

Aroy Thai Restaurant

Great neighborhood traditional authentic Thai restaurant. Intimate and relax atmosphere with dishes full of flavor and spices! BYOB

Long Room

This Irving Park pub at the corner of Irving Park Road and Ashland Avenue has been around for almost 20 years. During that time, it's maintained a respectable rep for local live entertainment.

O'Shaughnessy's Public House

Authentic Irish Bar in the northside of Chicago serving full menu and a great selection of domestic and import beers

Real Kitchen - Uptown

Chef-driven prepared meals and a la minute sandwiches form the crux of the operations at this small, sunny storefront.

Gold Coast Dogs (Ravenswood)

Urban Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant · Thai Restaurant · Asian Fusion Restaurant

First Slice Pie Cafe

Casual cafe serves sandwiches, soup and, yes, pie, with proceeds benefiting the needy.

Half Acre Beer Company

Stop in to Half Acre's tasting room and store for samples of their local brews. Half Acre varieties and a changing selection of "guest" beers are for sale in 6-packs and 22-oz. bottles, as well as 64-oz. growlers of whatever's on tap that day, which can be refilled on your next visit. T-shirts, beer glasses and even beer soap are also for sale.

Steingold's

Steingold’s in North Center has been a leader of the deli avant garde, a “newish” kind of delicatessen that features traditional menu items – pastrami, matzoh ball soup, bagels – with a twenty-first century twist.

Always Thai

Thai favorites with lots of vegetarian options & bubble teas plus BYOB in a colorful, casual space.

Caro Mio

Candlelit BYOB restaurant serving homestyle Italian fare in a cozy, art-filled space.

Spacca Napoli

The Creation of Spacca Napoli: Spacca Napoli came out of Jonathan Goldsmith’s profound love for Italy, a cherished place that he, partner Ginny Sykes and daughter Sarah have considered a second home for many years.

Diner Grill

One of the rare Chicago diners in an old train car, this 24-hour spot is a top destination when the bars shut down, but it's equally popular at breakfast time. The specialty of the house is the Slinger, a mighty cheeseburger with hash browns, grilled onions, two cheese-topped meat patties and two eggs over easy covered in chili.

Chicago's Pizza - Ravenswood

Chicago style pizza and Italian grub.

Sam & Gertie's

Sam & Gertie's bills itself as the world's only vegan Jewish deli.

Margie's Candies (Montrose)

Since 1921, Margie's chocolatiers and confectioners have been producing luscious house-made candies, including hand-dipped chocolates, fudge, toffee and mints, as well as 18-percent-butterfat ice cream, famous fudge sauce and sundaes that even The Beatles raved about.

Phosphates are mixed with soda water and fresh fruit; only the chocolate uses a syrup — and even that's made from scratch.

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Ravenswood

Breakfast, American eats & soda-fountain favorites served around the clock in basic diner digs.