Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3443 N. Sheffield 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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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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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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Houndstooth Saloon

The Southern-themed bar moves from its original, smaller location to a roomier space in Lakeview.

Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos

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

El Jardin

A traditional Mexican-American restaurant in Wrigleyville with a great outdoor patio. Not to be confused with the El Jardin cafe and bar up the street.

Hydrate

House music and hip-hop rule this after-hours dance club in the heart of Boys Town. The front room's reserved for dancing, so if you're trying to have an audible conversation (good luck with that!), head to the rear.

Stretch Bar & Grill

Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville

Al's #1 Italian Beef - Wrigleyville

Chicago-based chain known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs in a bare-bones space.

Blarney Stone

Chicago Blarney Stone is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!

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.

Roadhouse 66

Steps to Wrigley Field, patio, bar, brunch, lunch, dinner & kids menu serving American food with at twist! Private Event

Jennivee's Bakery

Late-night hours, cakes by the slice, Filipino flavors and a distinctly LGBTQ-friendly business focus are a few of the aspects that set this Lakeview/Wrigleyville sweets shop apart from the pack. Owned by (and named for) Filipino native Jennifer Vailoces, the unique bakery spotlights cakes and pastries inspired by ingredients from around the world.

Underground Lounge

Subterranean nightspot featuring live goth, metal & industrial acts, DJs, a dance floor & drinks.

Old Crow Smokehouse

Asian-influenced BBQ pairs with Southern cocktails & live country music in a large urban-chic space

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.

Deuce's and the Diamond Club

Hand-crafted burgers made from their own blend of beef on local artisanal kummelweck buns feature in the ground-floor Deuce’s Beer & Burger Bar,

Mia Francesca

The flagship, original location of the local chain, opened in 1992, and now with with some 20 locations serving rustic, Northern Italian dishes and house-made pastas in casually elegant surroundings.