Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3600 N. Recreation Dr., Chicago, IL 60613

The Closet

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

Dollop Coffee & Tea

The friendly neighborhood atmosphere of this local coffeehouse encourages guests to stay as long as they'd like. They also specialize in showcasing local artisans coffee, tea and pastries.

Charlie's Chicago

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

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill

Tutto's menus feature the best italian cuisine with a focus on the freshest od seasonal produce available. Renowned for our exceptional seaffods and daily house made pastas.

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.

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.

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.

Lakeview Baseball Club

Experience the game in comfort with indoor AC/heat & three tiers of outdoor rooftop space. Beautiful panoramic views, top notch food & drinks, and great company can all be found at the rooftop that started it all.

Tutto Fresco Trattoria

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

North End

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

Wakamono

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

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.

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.

Pingpong

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

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.

IHOP - Lakeview

Ann Sather Cafe - Broadway

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

Las Mananitas

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

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.

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.

Rocks Lakeview

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

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

PR Italian Bistro

Authentic Italian fare gets a boost with this North Side eatery by a Venetian-born chef. Stefano Roman has transformed his former Pizza Rustica into PR Italian Bistro, featuring more sophisticated offerings to complement Italian comfort cuisine.

Diva Thai and Sushi Bar

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

Murphy's Bleachers

This sports bar across from Wrigley Field has its roots in the 1930s, with Ernie's Bleachers, a drive-up hot dog stand that sold beer by the pail. Ernie Pareti rebuilt it into a real tavern during World War II.