Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Carol's Pub restaurant

Real Kitchen - Uptown

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

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.

Caro Mio

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

First Slice Pie Cafe

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

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.

Chicago Magic Lounge

Upon entering Chicago Magic Lounge, guests are greeted by a small room filled with “active” laundry machines which concealed a hidden door.

Brass Heart

Chef Matt Kerney, formerly of Michelin-starred Longman & Eagle, heads up the kitchen in this fine dining restaurant that specializes in 9- and 12-course tasting menus, two of which are fully vegan.

Fat Cat

This slick, retro lounge, from the teams behind Silver Cloud and Five Star Bar & Grill, is just what the neighborhood needed.

Urban Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant · Thai Restaurant · Asian Fusion Restaurant

Byron's Hot Dog Haus - Ravenswood

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

Annoyance Theatre & Bar

Edgy theater and improv, including The Annoyance's signature, long-running musical, "Coed Prison Sluts."

Bongo Room (Andersonville)

The duo behind the popular breakfast nook opens a third location in Andersonville. Expect the same menu of offbeat pancakes, waffles and overstuffed sandwiches.

Agami Contemporary Sushi

Agami features amazingly fresh sushi, inventive rolls, friendly service in a great atmosphere!

Carol's Pub

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

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

Iyanze

Bustling cafeteria concentrating on Nigerian and Ghanaian dishes.

Munno Pizzeria & Bistro

Mixteco Grill

Gold Coast Dogs (Ravenswood)

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Ravenswood

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

Pick Me Up Cafe

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

Silver Seafood

Located in the heart of Uptown Chicago at Argyle, we've been in business for more than 20 years! We are known for our seafood cuisines with its authentic Asian flavor as well as other Asian traditional delicacies.

O’Shaughnessy’s Public House

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

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.

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Green Mill

People come from all over to hear some of the best jazz around from local and traveling acts.

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.

Sam & Gertie's

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

Thai Pastry & Restaurant

Amidst a cozy and classy interior at Thai Pastry & Restaurant, we serve authentic Thai cuisine, a creative combination of delicate herbs and distinctive spices, market-fresh ingredients and delicious tastes plus selections of homemade Thai pastry that we are named the best in town.