Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 5545 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640

Pasteur

What's old is new all over again. The iconic French-Vietnamese restaurant reopened in 2012 after a five-year hiatus with original chef Dan Nguyen at the helm.

Pho 777

One of the foremost restaurants in Uptown's Vietnamese enclave along Argyle Street, Pho 777 flies more under the radar than its popular counterparts like Tank Noodle. But don't let its modest motif fool you. Pho 777 serves some of the best noodle soups in the neighborhood, bracingly herbaceous and brimming with beef. Other Vietnamese delicacies like dumplings are abundant here as well, all for a bargain.

Tweet ... Let's Eat!

Born in 2003 as the sister restaurant to Big Chicks and nestled within a vintage art deco building, Tweet serves you a wide range of both classic and non-traditional dishes made from fresh, organic-when-possible ingredients.

La Patisserie P

For a truly satisfying and one of a kind pastry, treat yourself to a delight from LaPatisserie Euro-Asian Bakery. Owner and classically-trained baker Peter Yuen will astound you with artisan bread, French pastries or a custom cake.

Moody's Pub

In the summer come for the amazing beer garden; while winters are ideal for cozying up to the fireplace. Regulars also claims that Moody's serves the best burger in town.

City Lit Theater Company

Established in 1979, City Lit specializes in stage adaptations of literary works and plays by language-oriented playwrights.

Sun Wah BBQ

A local favorite for its huge menu of barbecued meats, noodles and other authentic Cantonese and Hong Kong-style fare.

Fiya

Fiya, a 2020 addition to Chicago’s dining scene, brings together the cuisine of the Arab world, North Africa, and Israel into one melting pot of deliciousness.

The Little India Restaurant

Tiny Indian spot with a big menu of dishes like biryani, Goan fish curry, Kashmiri pullao, goat korma and tandoori chicken.

Tanoshii

At Tanoshii, we strive to provide you with the highest quality, most elegant, and most artistic of sushi experiences. Please come see us!

Indie Cafe

Executive Chef Iggy Waranon and Co-Owner Gui Prasartkul came to Chicago in 1998 to study the arts of photography(Governor State University) and film making(the School of the Art Institute of Chicago)

Herb

Herb is Thai food redefined for an audience that demands quality ingredients and a caveat of health in their adventures of haute cuisine.

APart Pizza

...Apart serves awesome thin crust pizza – perhaps the best in Chicago – Chicago Tribune

My Private Chef

My Private Chef creates elegant memories for you...and your guests A unique dining experience from world-class chefs Professional...Private... from your home or chosen location

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets

Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is an oasis of confections in Edgewater. Creamy, buttery frozen custard is the centerpiece of this homey cafe, available in cones, concretes, sundaes, and shakes. The rest of the menu sports a variety of cupcakes and pastries, chocolates, candies, and other desserts.

Cookies & Carnitas

Cookies & Carnitas rose in prominence as a vendor at Green City Market, using locally sourced ingredients to prepare cookies, carnitas sandwiches, pork rinds, and everything porky in between. The company expanded into its own storefront in Edgewater in 2013.

Big Jones

Coastal Southern cuisine gets an update in Andersonville with potato-herb croquettes and sweet-tea infused pork chops, plus a focus on locally grown, sustainably-farmed food.

Más allá del Sol

The owners of Los Nopales have set up shop in Edgewater with this Latin American- and Mexican-influenced restaurant. Traditional dishes such as chicken mole, tamales and carne asada (grilled skirt steak) may be found on the menu. There's also a number of Latin libations, including margaritas with house-made ingredients, sangria and mojitos.

Cafe Hoang

With locations in Chinatown and Uptown (plus a brand new one near Oak Park), Cafe Hoang has quietly become one of the most popular and esteemed Vietnamese eateries in Chicago. The best location is in Uptown, where the restaurants fits right in with the rest of the Vietnamese neighborhood. That being said, the restaurants stands out boldly as among the best restaurant options in Uptown, revered for its noodles, meat dishes and more.

Francesca's Bryn Mawr

Traditional Italian fare such as pastas, pizzas and roasted meats served in comfy but polished digs.

Calo Ristorante

Italian & American cuisine such as pizza, seafood & steak served in a casual, Old World setting.

Edgewater Beach Cafe

Housed inside the 1920s Edgewater Beach Apartments, this intimate, family-owned restaurant is one of the North Side's hidden gems. The dining room is quiet and classic and the food is classic.

Burke's Public House

Casual neighborhood pub with 2 bars, sports on TV & a menu of upscale bar eats.

Hai Yen - Argyle

Chef/Owner Hien Ngo founded her two Vietnamese restaurants (the second is in Lincoln Park) to offer consistent and authentic Vietnamese cuisine, made from traditional family recipes, using quality ingredients.

A Taste of Heaven

"The best Cafe and Bakery you can find in Chicago for good old fashioned homemade comfort food! Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and desserts!"

Vincent

Named for the famous one-eared painter, this European bistro also boasts New American influences. Brunch is also a popular attraction for the Andersonville crowd.

Atmosphere

Neon-filled gay bar offering male go-go dancers, drag shows, DJs, stripper bingo & other events.

Big Chicks

A fun-loving crowd of young and old party people come out to this Uptown dance club. Owner Michelle Fire also is behind the popular next-door brunch spot Tweet.

Ben's Noodles & Rice

Bright nook offering Thai staples for delivery, carry-out & dine-in in relaxed surrounds.

Ras Dashen

Casual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.