Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Bokuchan restaurant

Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant - Chicago

Opened in the fall of 1999 by All-Ireland musicians Brendan and Siobhan McKinney, Chief O'Neill's celebrates the Celtic music preserved by its namesake. An Irish and American menu features in the dining room and the extensive outdoor cafe.

Wherewithall

Chef/owners Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim describe their restaurant Wherewithall as “contemporary American with a menu that reflects Chicago’s evolving diversity.”

Sfera Sicilian Street Food

Italian food, like the foods of every country in the world, looks different in different regions of the same country; Avondale’s new Sfera focuses on the distinctive street food of Sicily.

Leona's - Old Irving

Leona’s is a family-friendly, traditional Italian pizzeria and restaurant. The restaurant features a classic Italian menu emphasizing homemade, fresh cuisine that is easy on the wallet.

Angie's

Local neighborhood bar. Affordable prices and interesting character's. A great shot and beer joint on the north side of Chicago.

Ludlow Liquors

Kuma's Corner

Hard-rocking burger bar made its mark on the scene for its signature Kuma Burger, which is made with bacon, cheddar and topped with a fried egg. There are so many burgers from which to choose and most have a heavy metal theme, and named in honor of bands like Pantera and Iron Maiden.

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Now open in Avondale, Honey Butter Fried Chicken is the first brick-and-mortar restaurant from Sunday Dinner Club chefs Christine Cikowski and Joshua Kulp. Inspired by their most popular Sunday Dinner Club menu, the focus is simple: fried chicken with honey butter, seasonal sides, and desserts, all made with local and sustainable ingredients.

Smoque BBQ

Smoque BBQ proffers baby-back pork ribs, St. Louis-style spare ribs, pulled pork shoulder, chopped and sliced beef brisket and chicken, all slow smoked with apple and oak wood, and available in sandwiches, a la carte and in platters. The Smoque style harkens to Missouri, Texas and the South without quite matching any specific region.

Bristol Lounge

This is a polish deli, grocery, liquor store, bar, restaurant and pool room all rolled into one delicious pastry that they sell in front and are delicious.

Son of a Butcher Tavern

Prop Thtr

Established in 1981, Prop Thtr Group is the oldest surviving off-Loop, non-Equity troupe in Chicago. The theater focuses on original works and new adaptations from literature.

Hopewell Brewing Company

Unpretentious, fresh, good beer is the bill of fare at Hopewell Brewing Company, a newcomer to Logan Square's booming brewery scene. Owned by three longtime friends (two of them now married), Hopewell is already making a name for itself with its polished and sunny space and it's impeccable roster of ever-changing seasonal brews.

Cellar Door Provisions

This humble bakery and cafe in Logan Square is one of the best in Chicago, churning out meticulous baked goods, breads, and composed plates in elegant presentations. Ingredients are sourced locally and sustainably, and great care goes into each and every unique product.

Chicken Works & Salad Company

Chicken Works & Salad Company, located at Irving Park Road & Elston Avenue, just three blocks East of the Kennedy Expressway @ Pulaski in Chicago. 773.588.5488 Grilled Farm Fresh Marinated Chicken, Multi-item Salad Bar including Chicken, Shrimp, Cheese, Nuts, Seafood, and a cast of wholesome vegetables. Home made soups, Chicken Noodle, Cream of Mushroom - Specials Daily

En Passant

En Passant offers "Old World Comfort Food," with a menu that includes such simple things as a Grilled Cheese (with several cheeses: fantastic) as well as "fancier" dishes like Black Sesame Glazed Halibut and Duck Confit & Apricot Terrine.

Friendship Chinese

See our new restaurant opening soon at 200 East Lake Shore Drive, 60611 312.228.5080 Fax.312.228.5081 (OPENING THIS SUMMER)

Arun's Thai Restaurant

Opened in 1985, Arun's was the first high-end Thai restaurant in Chicago. Opened in 1985, Arun's was the first high-end Thai restaurant in Chicago

Revolution Brewing Tap Room

Revolution Brewing creates much of its beer and hosts tours at this sprawling Avondale brewery. The Tap Room also contains a bar and space to linger and drink.

Con Todo Cantina y Cocina

Chef Jonathan Zaragoza -- chef at Con Todo Cantina y Cocina -- is probably best known as one of the members of the Zaragoza family, who have for years owned and operated the nationally famous Birrieria Zaragoza.

Cermak Produce - Kedzie

Regional supermarket chain offering local foods, plus imported Polish, Greek & other ethnic foods.

Bokuchan

Avondale’s Bokuchan, Chicago’s first dedicated Japanese curry shop, opened recently for takeout and delivery only, and the food is designed to travel well without everything sloshing together. It’s that kind of thoughtfulness that sets Bokuchan apart.

Giordano's (N. Milwaukee Ave.)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

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.

Superkhana International

Superkhana International represents the next step in the evolution of Indian-American cuisine in Chicago, a clear break with the more traditional offerings on Devon Avenue.

SmallBar (Logan Square)

A friendly neighborhood bar that is sure to please the beer lover.

Parachute

The tiny, award-winning 40-seat restaurant serves globally inspired, Korean American fare in Avondale. Parachute's menu is designed to be shared, and dishes are proportionate to ordering a variety of items for the table.