Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3561 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

North End

Longtime, low-key gay sports bar with flat-screen TVs, darts, billiards & occasional karaoke.

Lark

Lakeview newcomer Lark is in the heart of Boystown, and owned by the same people behind Elixir and Replay Beer & Bourbon. They're all on the same block, in fact, but Lark is the only venue boasting a fireplace.

Wang's

Intimate, gay-friendly cocktail lounge with vintage China-inspired decor, low lighting & DJs.

IHOP - Lakeview

Roscoe's Tavern

Neighborhood gay & lesbian bar dating back to 1987 with a dance floor, pool table & outdoor spaces.

Scarlet Bar

Scarlet is where the young and stylish meet up for late-night fun in Boystown. The bar features weekly specials, but one of the biggest daytime events is Sunday's "Liquid Brunch," starting at 2pm, and featuring $12 bottles of champagne, $4 bloody marys, $4 screwdrivers, with complimentary juice bar and cereal.

Angelina Ristorante

Loyal neighborhood clientele flock to the warm, yellow-hued dining room for the Sunday champagne brunch and weeknight specials such as Tuesday's three-course prix-fixe menu and Wednesday's Neighborhood Night 20% off your bill. - Metromix

Rollapalooza

COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.

Wakamono

A casual neighborhood sushi and Japanese restaurant by Kai Togami-san.

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.

D.S. Tequila Co.

Sip on fishbowls and frozen margaritas at this Boystown bar, which opened in Summer 2010, and is sourcing its own brand of tequila from Guadalajara, Mexico. Food options range from burgers to tacos.

Pingpong

Asian fusion food & cocktails in a stylishly minimal space with clubby music & an outdoor patio.

Las Mananitas

Festive eatery serving standard Mexican favorites & margaritas in casual digs with patio seating.

The Closet

Opened in 1978, this tiny, unpretentious lesbian & gay bar features dancing, games & karaoke.

Tutto Fresco Trattoria

A nice new addition to a Lakeview neighborhood that is starving for more restaurants for the locals to enjoy.

Rocks Lakeview

Local bar with basic pub food & dozens of beers & whiskeys plus TV sports & outdoor seating.

The Chicago Diner

"Meat Free Since '83," The Chicago Diner features an extensive all-vegetarian, mostly vegan menu and offers local craft beers, organic wine, juice bar, margaritas, bloody marys and vegan shakes as well as vegan baked goods and gluten-free options.

Sidetrack

Sidetrack has welcomed Chicago's LGBTQ+ community, and the world, for 38 years with a unique mix of your favorite music videos. Join us for our famous Frozen Cocktails, Show Tunes 3 times a week, Boystown's only rooftop deck and our fun nightly parties.

Diva Thai and Sushi Bar

Casual, late-night BYOB spot serving a menu of Thai faves & sushi with many vegetarian options.

Wood

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

Kit Kat offers a well-crafted menu of American cuisine and more than 70 cocktail choices, but the reason to head to this Boys Town spot is the entertainment.

Replay Beer & Bourbon

Owned by the team behind Halsted's, Hydrate and Elixir, this bourbon-focused nightspot offers old-school and contemporary arcade games. The original location is in Lake View, with outposts in Andersonville and Lincoln Park.

Charlie's Chicago

Live out a "Brokeback Mountain" fantasy at this mostly male country Western club.

Ann Sather Cafe - Broadway

Casual, colorful BYOB mainstay for hearty Swedish-American meals & housemade cinnamon buns.

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

The only kosher restaurant in Lakeview, Milt’s, opened in January 2013, nourishes the body and the mind with house-smoked beef and chicken and regular speakers on politics, history, spirituality, humor and more. There's a full bar, too. Kosher supervision by cRc.

Jacqueline's Corner Tap

This place feels more than a friend's home than a divey hangout as bartenders whip up food for the crowd and pour some of the most potent drinks in town. They're also known best for their jukebox.