Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Montrose Cemetery & Crematorium

Chris's Billiards

Martin Scorsese filmed "The Color of Money" at this rough-around-the-edges watering hole.

Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill

Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill in Albany Park specializes in the tlayuda, a flat corn meal disk spread with beans and covered with many different toppings, popular in Oaxaca, Mexico, and sometimes called “the Mexican pizza.”

Gogi

GOGI is Chicago’s Korean Barbecue. Here, barbecue aficionados and culinary thrill-seekers become acquainted with the very finest meats and flavors. Picture the glow of burning charcoal right at your table, the sounds and aromas of sizzling juices all adding to the anticipation of what is about to hit your taste buds. This is the magic of GOGI, a truly beautiful and unique cultural experience.

Tre Kronor Svensk Restaurang

A traditional rustic room provides the backdrop for hearty Scandinavian meals all day long.

Mee Mah Chinese Cuisine

Mee Mah is a family-run restaurant that has served the community for many years. Mee Mah not only offers great food but great service as well.

Fondue Stube

"A fondue experience in the classic European tradition." Classic cheese fondue and fondue bourguignonne, with bargain prices on weekdays.

Susie's Drive-Thru

Tiny counter-serve stand serving burgers, hot dogs, subs & a vast milkshake menu.

Rabbit's

Unpretentious haunt offering American grill fare, rotating craft beers, a pool table & sports on TV.

Noon O Kabab

Noon O Kabab specializes in the cuisine of Iran.

RUK

Located in the Jefferson Park, Albany Park, Edgebrook neighborhood. Our menu is inspired by Thai and Japanese cusine offering the best of both worlds. It doesn't matter if it's pad thai, tom yum, curry or sushi, we have a dish to suit almost any taste.

Colletti's Restaurant

The essence of fine dining begins at Colletti's. For more than 60 years and three generations, the Colletti family has provided only the highest quality cuisine at a modest price. Our vast experience, modern cooking facilities, and professional staff, combine to assure you of an enjoyable and memorable event. Our Great Room is an ideal fit for limited size groups of 75 up to 150 guests.

Shokran

Classic Moroccan dishes such as chicken bastilla, lamb couscous and tagines bring big flavor to this intimate eatery.

Pride Sushi and Thai

Torn between sushi and Thai cuisine? You can order a little of both at this cheery Far North Side eatery that's family owned. Specialties include fried rice, curry dishes, noodle dishes and a host of classic maki rolls.

Gale Street Inn

Since 1963, Gale Street Inn has been serving fall-off-the-bones ribs and other hearty American fare.

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IHOP - Portage Park

Breakfast served all day includes hearty omelets, french toast, waffles, crepes and pancakes, but this national chain also offers soups, salads, burgers, and a variety of entrees. This branch stays open 24 hours.

La Pena

La Peña means a place where people can have different choices — Ecuadorian food, drinks, live music, poetry and dance — all at the same time. It means a place for gatherings.

Ruby's Fast Food

Ruby's Fast Food has been serving home-style filipino food since 1997. Lutong Bahay Talaga, Masarap Na, Mura Pa!

Paddy Mac's

Festive joint with an eclectic pub grub menu, multiple TVs for sports fans, darts & shuffle board.

Fifth Province Pub

Chicago is the fifth province of Ireland, some say, and this weekends-only bar in the Irish American Heritage Center pays tribute to all things Irish, with beer and a menu of fish and chips, Irish sausage and other pub grub. Call for the schedule of live music and ceili dancing.

IHOP - West Rogers Park

Breakfast served all day includes hearty omelets, french toast, waffles, crepes and pancakes, but this national chain also offers soups, salads, burgers, and a variety of entrees. This branch stays open 24 hours on the weekends, midnight during the week.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Lincolnwood

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.

Midori Japanese Restaurant

Established sushi house with sake & private rooms for larger groups, plus cooked Japanese dishes.

Old Irving Brewing Co.

What was originally envisioned as Crooked Fork Brewery by Homaro Cantu became Old Irving Brewing Co. in the wake of his death. Longtime Cantu friends and colleagues helped envision the far northwest side taproom, which features unique brews along with a bevy of equally original dishes.

Windsor Tavern

Homey bar & grill offering daily drink specials plus a menu featuring tacos, wraps & quesadillas.

Wellfleet | The Fishguy Market

Bill "The Fishguy" Dugan offers fresh catch, smoked seafood, caviar and select seasonal produce and gourmet items at this retail store. The store also contains Wellfleet, a restaurant serving items like fish tacos, a Kobe beef burger, and the celebrated lobster roll, and offers regular cooking and sushi-making classes.

Rapa Nui Restaurant

This Chilean storefront serves empanadas and a variety of Latin-style sandwiches, plus Chilean-style mixed grills, corn pie and seafood stew. Cuban sandwiches, jibaritos and other pan-Latin fare features as well.

Makki Fast Food & Grill

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! l. Come on down and enjoy a variety of delicious options like Juicy Gyros, the Best Philly in the Midwest, Cheeseburgers, or try our Chicken, Beef or Veggie Biryani. The Famous (Footlong) Super Philly is coming soon!!!

Wolfy's

Wolfy's has been proudly serving Chicago-style hot dogs to the Far North Side since Mickey Becker founded the hot dog stand in 1967.

Avvio American-Italian Kitchen

Chicago mourned when Sabatino’s, a beloved Chicago Italian restaurant, closed. Then, the collective heart of the city rose hopefully when Chef Joel Piedra, who worked in Sabatino’s kitchen for thirty years, opened Avvio to serve classics like Shrimp DeJonghe and Baked Alask

Tel-Aviv Kosher Bakery

Unassuming counter-serve featuring kosher pastries & desserts such as roshki, cookies & cakes.