Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3458 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

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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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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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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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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Village Tap

The hipster bar with a year-round beer garden.

El Tapatio

Established in 1974 Cafe El Tapatio has become a Chicago Staple for Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Drinks.

Four Moon Tavern

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

Thai Thank You

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Lucy's Cafe

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

Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe

Not very often does eating baked goods make you feel good about yourself. But at this North Center bakery, purchasing a muffin, sandwich, brownie or scone means you're helping the at-risk youth who work there develop job skills. Run by the nonprofit association Blue Sky Inn, the bakery also offers catering and sells its goods at local farmers markets.

Orange - Roscoe Village

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

Pizzeria Serio

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

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.

Paulina Meat Market

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

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.

Tuco & Blondie

Tuco and Blondie is a Mexican-style, fajita-eatin’, margarita-drinkin’, good time in the heart of the Southport Corridor. A part of 4 Star Restaurant Group.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

The first Chicago location of Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams sets up shop on Southport. The whimsical ice creamery specializes in offbeat, creative flavors that include perennial picks and seasonal supplements. Salty caramel, black coffee, Queen City cayenne, brambleberry crisp, and pistachio-honey are just a few of the flavor options stocking the lengthy case.

Scooter's Frozen Custard

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

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.

Late Night Thai

If you've got late-night cravings, this Lakeview eatery is open 9pm-5am, just like your favorite after-hours bar.

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.

The Green Lady

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

Cork Lounge

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

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.

Dinkel's Bakery

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

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3458 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

Alinea

Esme

Andros Taverna

Dear Margaret

Armitage Alehouse

Village Tap

El Tapatio

Four Moon Tavern

Thai Thank You

Commonwealth Tavern

Hot Woks Cool Sushi - Roscoe Village

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

Finley Dunne's Tavern

Lucy's Cafe

Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe

Orange - Roscoe Village

Pizzeria Serio

The Pony

Paulina Meat Market

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

Tuco & Blondie

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Kitsch'n on Roscoe

Late Night Thai

Waterhouse

The Green Lady

Cork Lounge

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

Dinkel's Bakery

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