Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3256 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Alinea

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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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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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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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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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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Turquoise

Turquoise Cafe showcases contemporary Turkish cuisine in an upscale setting.

Hot Woks Cool Sushi - Roscoe Village

The third location of this pan-Asian mini chain offers a full bar to accompany its array of sushi, stir fries and other Thai, Japanese and Chinese fare. Specialty rolls include the Fukudome

Village Tap

The hipster bar with a year-round beer garden.

Dinkel's Bakery

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

Kitsch'n on Roscoe

Since 1998, Kitsch'n on Roscoe has featured a casual neighborhood-style space offering a full bar with a hip 70's "funk-ploitation" theme and too many tongue-in-cheek cultural decor references to mention.

Waterhouse

Neighborhood Bar and Grill in the heart of Lakeview offering up some delicious food and creative specialty cocktails. Extensive Beer and Wine List. Wednesday Night Trivia Night.

Le Sud

Le Sud in Roscoe Village serves Mediterranean food, with a strong French influence, healthful but, just as importantly, quite delicious.

Beat Kitchen

Local bands and comedy shows are the attraction at this neighborhood venue with a full kitchen.

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

Jon Young and Stephen Dunne's Volo has been named by numerous Chicago food and drink media as having one of the best neighborhood wine lists, date spots and outdoor patios.

Four Moon Tavern

Local bar for burgers, bar food, beer & billiards in a classic pub setting with a jukebox & patio.

Orange - Roscoe Village

Chicago's #1 INNOVATIVE BRUNCH DESTINATION! Open 7 days a week, serving our world famous Frushi and Pancake Flight!

Lucy's Cafe

Vegetarian & vegan fare in a bright, casual space where the staff follow the late Guru Sri Chinmoy.

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

The casually upscale pizza lounge in Lakeview offers Neapolitan-inspired pies as well as a well-curated list of wines by the glass and bottle. Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar is from the team behind such popular North Side destinations as Crosby's Kitchen, Ella Elli, The Smoke Daddy and Tuco & Blondie.

The Green Lady

Relaxed bar offering an extensive beer list, including many craft brews on tap, plus weekly trivia.

Lush Wine and Spirits - Roscoe Village

Neighborhood wine shop specializing in deliciously eclectic wines, eccentric spirits, and brews. Join us for a tasting or let us host your next event!

Piazza Bella

Situated in beautiful Roscoe Village, Piazza Bella and our house chef, Tina Maggi, have been bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Chicago since 2000.

The Pony

Popular watering hole Lottie's gets a sibling in the Lakeview neighborhood with this multi-level sports lounge boasting a sophisticated edge. Cool upstairs party room and mini flatscreen monitors at each booth add a touch of class.

Thai Thank You

Thai fare with vegetarian options & smoothies are on offer at this simple storefront BYOB.

John's Place (Roscoe Village)

Kid-friendly fave John's Place serves as a favorite for Roscoe Village families. It's an outpost of the Lincoln Park favorite and offers specialized menus for notoriously picky palates. It's also inexpensive enough to visit more than once a week.

Finley Dunne's Tavern

Named for 19th-century Chicago Evening Post columnist Finley Peter Dunne, Finley's offers burgers, sandwiches, 17 beers on tap and the signature Orange Whip.

Cork Lounge

Located directly under the Brown Line, this casual neighborhood bar just added a low-key coffeehouse right next door.

Pizzeria Serio

Lakeview pizza joint serves thin crust specialties including sausage and peppers, margherita con carne and the "Meat Your Heart Out,"

Commonwealth Tavern

Contemporary American fare with a locally sourced and seasonal tilt take the stage at this Roscoe Village tavern, helmed by Owen & Engine vet Kevin Church.

Paulina Meat Market

Beef, pork & veal sausages plus smoked meat & poultry are on offer at this veteran butcher shop.

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3256 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Alinea

Dear Margaret

Armitage Alehouse

Andros Taverna

Esme

Turquoise

Hot Woks Cool Sushi - Roscoe Village

Village Tap

Dinkel's Bakery

Kitsch'n on Roscoe

Waterhouse

Le Sud

Beat Kitchen

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

Four Moon Tavern

Orange - Roscoe Village

Lucy's Cafe

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

The Green Lady

Lush Wine and Spirits - Roscoe Village

Piazza Bella

The Pony

Thai Thank You

John's Place (Roscoe Village)

Finley Dunne's Tavern

Cork Lounge

Pizzeria Serio

Commonwealth Tavern

Paulina Meat Market

Scooter's Frozen Custard

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