Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 2233 W. Howard St., Chicago, IL 60645

Oceanique

Oceanique is an eclectic seafood restaurant in the French-American style. Oceanique continues to garner acclaim as one of the Chicago area's finest restaurants. Since 1993, Oceanique has been ranked as the number one seafood restaurant in the Chicago metropolitan area by the prestigious Zagat Guide.

JR Dessert Bakery

We've come a long way since 1979, but there are somethings that haven't changed. We still use the finest quality ingredients and we still make everything by hand.

XO Marshmallow

Whimsical cafe serving gourmet marshmallows & related treats with a full array of coffee drinks.

Khan B.B.Q.

Kebabs, naan, tandoori fish & chicken & other standards dished in an unassuming counter-serve space.

Taste of Peru

This small Peruvian restaurant serves authentic South American fare in large portions. Seafood i a specialty.

Brothers K Coffeehouse

Buzzy coffee shop serving Chicago-roasted Metropolis java, Italian-style espresso & baked goods.

Badou Senegalese Cuisine

Senegalese cuisine gets the spotlight at this Rogers Park storefront eatery. Badou also specializes in soul food, Jamaican and vegetarian fare.

Union Pizzeria

At thirteen, Vince was determined to figure out how his favorite pizza was made so he got a job in that pizzeria. He was hooked. He spent the next ten years developing his skills in kitchens around Chicago.

North Shore Kosher Bakery

Family-owned, certified-kosher bakery known for breads, custom cakes & pastries such as rugelach.

Campagnola

Hotspot Grill

Pizza and sandwiches.

Trattoria D.O.C.

Italian favorites plus wood-fired pizzas served up in an open, bright space popular with families.

Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining

Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining is one of the few places serving Cambodian food in the Midwest, and they do a wonderful job of it.

Gold Coast Dogs (Rogers Park)

Fish Keg

Decades-old counter-serve fish market with fresh & fried seafood plus chicken in a no-frills space.

Few Spirits

Few is a grain-to-glass distillery located in Evanston. Named Whisky Advocate's Craft Whisky of the Year, Few is sold in 15 states and across 4 continents, not to mention featured prominently behind bars throughout Chicago.

The Lucky Platter

Casual space for globally inspired comfort food & breakfast, with American folk-art decor.

Mullen's Bar and Grill

Sports bar featuring pub food, multiple TVs, pool & darts in a classic tavern setting.

Hamachi Sushi Bar

Small, minimalist and modern, this sushi bar offers kosher sushi — so don't look for eel or octopus, althought they do have faux shrimp and crab. Vegan sushi available, too. Kosher supervision by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

Sabri Nehari - Chicago

Since 1977, this Pakistani restaurant has served a wide range of interesting and authentic dishes in a friendly atmosphere.

Good to Go!

Full-service cafe dishing up classic Caribbean fare plus beer & juices in a bright, casual space.

Cary’s Lounge

A great little neighborhood bar. No thirst is too big or too small here at Cary's Lounge!

Siam Pasta - Chicago

Pad Thai noodles & other homey Southeast Asian grub in a basic setting with Asian art on the walls.

Taste Food & Wine

Weekly tastings and more await discerning customers at this food, wine and spirits shop.

Belgian Chocolatier Piron

Master chocolatiers Robert and Fred Piron have been handcrafting confections by traditional methods for more than 20 years at this Evanston shop. Ganache, chocolate buttercreams, Grand Marnier, Cognac, creme caramel and much more

Arya Bhavan

Casual vegetarian/vegan eatery serving Northern Indian eats in an unpretentious setting.

Kuni's Japanese Restaurant

Mainstay lures locals with sushi & traditional Japanese cuisine in a warm space with light wood.

Romanian Kosher Sausage Co.

A full-service butcher shop, opened by the Loeb family in 1957 and now in the hands of the third and fourth generation, Romanian makes all of its own glatt-kosher deli meats and sausages. Along with meat by the pound, you can also get sandwiches made to order. Service can be brusque.

Lifeline Theatre

This intimate theater known for staging literary adaptations also offers shows & camps for kids.

Gulliver's Pizzeria & Restaurant

Since 1965, Gulliver's has been serving North Siders an eclectic menu of legendary pizza and burgers, Mexican, Italian and other fare amid a dining room chockfull of antique lamps — 430 chandeliers! — leaded glass and sculpture.