Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 2834 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

Esme

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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Margeaux Brasserie

11 E. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611

One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.

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Le Colonial - Chicago

57 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611

Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,

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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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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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Dear Margaret

2965 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657

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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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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Four Shadows Tavern & Grill

Pub · Bar & Grill · Sports Bar

Farm Bar

The team behind Farmhouse in River North and Evanston branch out to Lakeview with this cozy new neighborhood fixture. Farm Bar bills itself as a farm-to-bar concept focused on ingredients sourced from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana.

Juno

Former Arami chef B.K. Park teams up with Jason Chan (Butter, Urban Union) for a neighborhood-friendly Japanese and sushi eatery.

Avli Taverna

A second location for this Winnetka, Ill.-based eatery has opened in Lincoln Park. Avli Taverna is a modern Greek destination offering traditional Greek barbecue, small plates and larger dishes. The restaurant serves brunch and dinner.

Racine Plumbing Bar & Grill

Named for the owner's family business, this Lincoln Park bar and grill serves up traditional bar fare like wings, burgers and quesadillas alongside more refined offerings like seared ahi tuna, bison sliders and blackened salmon tacos.

The Art of Pizza

Voted #1 Deep Dish Pizza by Chicago Tribune!

La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Since 1984. Fresh family-style Italian, just like grandma used to make. That's what you can expect from La Gondola Italian Restaurant. Serving the best Chicago-style pizza and homemade Italian food, La Gondola Italian Restaurant is Zagat-rated since 1991.

Bakin' & Eggs

The Lakeview breakfast/brunch spot offers an upscale approach to early morning dining.

Lincoln Tap Room

The Lincoln Tap room is an original Chicago bar located in Lincoln Park. Awesome everyday drink specials and the BEST party package prices in Chicago. Also Chicago's #1 Pittsburgh Steelers bar.

Pat's Pizza

"It was originally established in 1950 at 3114 N. Sheffield Ave. by my father, Nick Pianetto, Sr. My name is Nick. My son's name is Nick. My nephew's name is Nick. My grandson's name is Nick. My nephew's son's name is Nick, and my dog's name is Nikko."

El Presidente Restaurante

Mexican Restaurant · Family Style Restaurant · Spanish Restaurant

Kirkwood Bar & Grill

Wood-accented sports bar draws Indiana & Nebraska college fans for beers, games & American eats.

Lokal

From a 9 a.m. weekend breakfast featuring blueberry blintzes with white chocolate and lavender and modern Continental European fare at dinner, Lokal transforms into a lounge with DJs,

Delilah's

You'll find no average white bands booming from the speakers of this unassuming watering hole that's famous for the largest bourbon selection in the Midwest.

Batter & Berries

Pro tip if you're planning to check out this popular Lincoln Park brunch, lunch and breakfast nook: Don't go if you're on a diet.

Paddy Longs

We feature a full menu every day of the week for lunch and dinner, and we offer brunch every weekend. Open our Paddy Long’s Menu or check out our full menu here.

WineStyles Belmont

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

Bird's Nest

For the thirtysomething professional who's still a frat-boy at heart.

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.

Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

Local chain with a huge menu including tons of pizza, plus pasta, burgers & more, all served late.

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.

Will's Northwoods Inn

Will's Northwoods Inn is a home of all things Wisconsin in Chicago!

Que Rico! - Lincoln Park

Enchiladas & other Mexican favorites dished in a festive space, with patio seating & sombrero decor.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 2834 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

Esme

Margeaux Brasserie

Le Colonial - Chicago

Andros Taverna

Armitage Alehouse

Dear Margaret

Alinea

Four Shadows Tavern & Grill

Farm Bar

Juno

Avli Taverna

Racine Plumbing Bar & Grill

The Art of Pizza

La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Bakin' & Eggs

Lincoln Tap Room

Pat's Pizza

El Presidente Restaurante

Kirkwood Bar & Grill

Lokal

Delilah's

Batter & Berries

Paddy Longs

WineStyles Belmont

Bird's Nest

Schubas Tavern

Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Will's Northwoods Inn

Que Rico! - Lincoln Park

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