Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 4557 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60640

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Ravenswood

Breakfast, American eats & soda-fountain favorites served around the clock in basic diner digs.

Half Acre Beer Company

Stop in to Half Acre's tasting room and store for samples of their local brews. Half Acre varieties and a changing selection of "guest" beers are for sale in 6-packs and 22-oz. bottles, as well as 64-oz. growlers of whatever's on tap that day, which can be refilled on your next visit. T-shirts, beer glasses and even beer soap are also for sale.

Wild Goose Bar & Grill

The Wild Goose is a fun, neighborhood sports bar located in North Center. We've got friendly people, awesome food, & a top notch beer selection. The dining room is kid friendly until 9pm.

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits - Ravenswood

Logan Square's famed Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits has branched out with a new location on the north side. The Ravenswood outpost carries over the beloved pies and biscuits that made the original such a hit, but with a few additions and twists in regards to rotating flavors and biscuit sandwiches.

Urban Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant · Thai Restaurant · Asian Fusion Restaurant

Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center

The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater Company is to eradicate racism and its devastating effects upon society through the theater arts. The Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center includes a 299-seat main stage theater and a150-seat theater, which will serve as an experimental stage for the work.

Cultivate by Forbidden Root

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a restaurant with a brewery attached, taking up residence in the space vacated by Band of Bohemia in Ravenswood.

Sam & Gertie's

Sam & Gertie's bills itself as the world's only vegan Jewish deli.

O'Shaughnessy's Public House

Authentic Irish Bar in the northside of Chicago serving full menu and a great selection of domestic and import beers

Chicago's Pizza - Ravenswood

Chicago style pizza and Italian grub.

Gold Coast Dogs (Ravenswood)

Byron's Hot Dog Haus - Ravenswood

Chicago-style hot dogs plus burgers, subs & salads served in a no-frills, counter-serve spot.

Anna Maria Pasteria

When it comes to classic Italian fare, this quaint Edgewater cafe has it covered. We're particularly fond of their house-made pastas; you cannot go wrong with more than 15 choices on the menu.

First Slice Pie Cafe

Casual cafe serves sandwiches, soup and, yes, pie, with proceeds benefiting the needy.

Spacca Napoli

The Creation of Spacca Napoli: Spacca Napoli came out of Jonathan Goldsmith’s profound love for Italy, a cherished place that he, partner Ginny Sykes and daughter Sarah have considered a second home for many years.

Pick Me Up Cafe

Around-the-clock coffeehouse caters to Lakeview's lounge lizards.

Munno Pizzeria & Bistro

Over Easy Cafe

Over Easy offers a wide variety of unique breakfast, lunch and brunch options each with their own delicious twist.

Caro Mio

Candlelit BYOB restaurant serving homestyle Italian fare in a cozy, art-filled space.

Amy's Candy Bar

Ravenswood sweets shop specializing in all things candy. Amy's Candy Bar is an homage to nostalgic confections as well as housemade snacks, international goodies, and offbeat treats such as gummy turkey feet.

Margie's Candies (Montrose)

Since 1921, Margie's chocolatiers and confectioners have been producing luscious house-made candies, including hand-dipped chocolates, fudge, toffee and mints, as well as 18-percent-butterfat ice cream, famous fudge sauce and sundaes that even The Beatles raved about.

Phosphates are mixed with soda water and fresh fruit; only the chocolate uses a syrup — and even that's made from scratch.

Glenn's Diner

Despite the downmarket moniker, blackboards at this reinvented diner list unusually sophisticated fare, usually including at least 10 fresh seafood choices. The dressed-up diner decor features glossy wooden tables, stained a deep red, and heavy oaken chairs replacing the usual Formica and chrome.

Real Kitchen - Uptown

Chef-driven prepared meals and a la minute sandwiches form the crux of the operations at this small, sunny storefront.

Mixteco Grill

Royal Thai

Royal Thai is located in Lincoln Square / North Center neighborhood. Our restaurant is family owned and the Thai food served is based on authentic family recipes.

O’Shaughnessy’s Public House

Upscale Irish tavern featuring bar food, multiple TVs, weekly live music & a patio.

Aroy Thai Restaurant

Great neighborhood traditional authentic Thai restaurant. Intimate and relax atmosphere with dishes full of flavor and spices! BYOB

Me dee Cafe

Carol's Pub

Honky-tonk bar featuring live country-western music, line dancing & karaoke since 1973.