Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Harold Washington Cultural Center

Goree Cuisine

The authentic Senegalese eatery is open daily and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in its South Side establishment. Goree Cuisine showcases the best of the West African country's fare, which includes lots of seafood.

Shinnick’s Pub

The Promontory

The guys behind Michelin-starred Dusek's and Longman & Eagle bring their magic touch to the South Side. The Promontory is their contribution to the Hyde Park neighborhood, and it's located in the center of the area's action at 53rd Street.

Ramada Lake Shore Cafe

The dining room of the Ramada offers traditional American menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Pizza Capri - Hyde Park

Thin-crust pies & Italian sandwiches, wraps, pastas & salads in a casual setting.

Nicky's Gyros

Chicago-style fast food.Classic fast-food place offering gyros, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, hot dogs, milkshakes & more.

Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles - Bronzeville

Patterned after Los Angeles' famed Roscoe's, this Bronzeville spot has made a name for itself for its signature fried chicken served with waffles.

Court Theatre

Court Theatre is a professional theatre company located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, where it was established in 1955. Court Theatre is affiliated with the University of Chicago, receiving in-kind support from the University and operating within the larger University umbrella.

Norman's Bistro

You'll find a host of house-made dishes on the menu at this Bronzeville restaurant specializing in Southern and South American cuisine. Signature items include shrimp and lobster pot pie, Turducken Chili Mac and a baby back ribs platter.

Valois Restaurant

A favorite spot of Pres. Barack Obama's, this venerable cafeteria has been a Hyde Park standby since William Valois opened it in 1921. Its slogan is "See your food," and service is lightning fast

Chant

Chant is located in the heart of Hyde Park, 1509 E. 53rd St. Directions from the north, along Lake Michigan, go southbound on Lake Shore Drive (U.S. 41), exit right to 53rd St, continue 0.2 mi, Chant will be on the left.

Virtue Restaurant & Bar

MK the Restaurant alums Erick Williams and Jesus Garcia have joined forces to open this upscale Hyde Park eatery specializing in reinvented Southern fare. Virtue Restaurant & Bar boasts Williams as executive chef and Garcia as general manager, and they've assembled a talented team of seasoned and up-and-coming culinary artists.

The Sit Down

A Hyde Park Staple for Over 10 Years Offering Up a Variety of Food from Fresh Prepared Sushi, Sandwiches, Pizza, Soups and Salads. Dine In, Take Out, Catering and Delivery. Drink Specials Available Monday through Thursday. Come by and Sit Down With Us.

Renaissance Bronzeville

Half sports bar/half entertainment venue, Renaissance Bronzeville was previously the Jokes N Notes comedy club before it merged into this establishment in late 2016. It attracts a mostly neighborhood crowd who likely visit after dining at one of the nearby restaurants.

Plein Air Cafe & Eatery

Plein Air Cafe & Eatery bolsters Hyde Park's culinary scene with the help of Kevin Heisner, one half of the team responsible for such hot spots as Trenchermen, Lone Wolf, and Sportsman's Club. Opening this March, the cafe abuts the University of Chicago, filled with food curated by Pleasant House Bakery, a precise coffee selection, and locally sourced art.

Allen Brothers

Allen Brothers has supplied prime beef to the top steakhouses in America for generations. Home cooks can order the same quality meat through the company's catalog.

Binny's Express - Hyde Park

A smaller store of the Binny's chain, selling fine wines, premium spirits and imported and domestic beers.

Pearl's Place

White-tablecloth restaurant serving Southern/soul food classics such as fried chicken & catfish.

The Medici on 57th

U of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.

Maravilla's (Hyde Park)

Mexican Restaurant

Seven Ten Lanes

Seven Ten Lanes is an Art Deco bowling and billiard mecca sure to please even your most discerning of party guests. Seven Ten Lanes has various private party rooms that accommodate many types of private functions, for groups from 20 to 400.

35th Street Red Hots

Hand-cut fries served on top of natural casing hot dogs are the big draw at this little spot near U.S. Cellular Field, but they also also offer fried shrimp and Italian lemonade.

Two Fish

Seafood boils had been trending for a couple of years before Yasmin Curtis decided to throw her hat into the pot with Two Fish. Located in Bronzeville, the tiny BYOB spices up the concept with original "secret" seasonings, a soulful approach and lines out the door every weekend.

Cedars Mediterranean Restaurant

Flatbreads, kebabs, steaks and more feature at this Hyde Park mainstay. Cedars was born in the back of a southside grocery store in 1987, introducing much of Chicago to falafel. Cedars' creator, Sudki Abdullah, officially opened its restaurant doors at 53rd & Cornell in November 1992.

Yassa African Restaurant

Leona's - Hyde Park

Leona’s Italian catering in Chicago offers a delicious and affordable approach to entertaining. All of our Italian catering buffet packages come complete with place settings, serving utensils and safe, disposable heating ware.

Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken

Informal Caribbean cafe specializing in jerk chicken, seafood dinners & classic side dishes.

la petite folie

La Petite Folie is a Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant featured as a Bib Gourmand recommendation for great cuisine at a reasonable price. From the 2011 Michelin Guide, "the kitchen cooks up classic French fare made with the best seasonal, local ingredients available", where "dinner can be a bargain during the $32 three-course prix-fixe...

C'est Si Bon!

C’est Si Bon! Ltd. opened in Harper Court for the 1990 Holiday season, specializing in tailor-made gourmet gift baskets and catering. C’est Si Bon!, Ltd. is now a full service catering company and can service from a few to several thousand guests.

Just Turkey - Kenwood

Casual counter-serve space, part of a small chain, serving turkey-based burgers, "ribs" & barbecue.