Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Charleston restaurant

Izakaya Mita

Izakaya Mita is a restaurant in Bucktown that exhibits a Japanese-American take on this traditional Japanese “Pub” concept. This family-run restaurant features Japanese plates and an ample selection of sake in a cozy dining room setting.

Brasil Legal

Small storefront grocery specializing in the foods of Brazil.

Floyd's Pub

This is a higher-end dive, where velvet Elvis posters line the walls and the mojito is the drink of choice.

Le Bouchon

Le Bouchon has been thriving in Bucktown since 1993, serving classic French Bistro food in a dining room that will transport you to Paris. Voted one of the best French Restaurants in America by Timeout Magazine.

En Hakkore

Casual, Korean-focused eatery also specializes in sushi, rice bowls and sandwiches. Some of the more interesting offerings include the likes of a sweet potato sandwich, Asian-style tacos, and a number of maki rolls like the black eel garlic and sweet BBQ beef.

Lottie's Pub

Sketchy past no more, this Bucktown bar is a neighborhood favorite with the post-collegiate set.

Charleston

Cozy corner bar offering cocktails & a large craft beer list plus weekend live music & DJs.

Red June

Red June Cafe is an off the beaten path cafe. We love our locals who have been enjoying our coffee and treats for years. Julius Mienl is our coffee brand that has been a staple.

Rio's d'Sudamerica

An eclectic fusion of South American cuisine from Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

The Map Room

An extensive beer list and "International Tuesdays" buffet keeps bar in spotlight.

Ipsento Coffee House and Roaster

Direct trade, in-house roasted coffee, tea & sandwiches served in a cozy space.

Ipsento

Gallery Cabaret

Live performance shows and obnoxiously cheap drinks make this place a novelty.

The Bristol

You'll find an eclectic, ever-changing menu of seasonal small plate- and large-plate dishes at this semi-casual Bucktown eatery. Daily specials can be found on the chalkboard in the back of the dining room, which is designed to look like an updated cafeteria. Expect plenty of game dishes.

Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant

Royal Grocer & Co.

New American restaurant/bar with ample veggie dishes & weekend brunch plus frosé & a huge patio.

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar

Bucktown's Chef's Special Cocktail Bar is a Chinese American throwback, serving up excellent renditions of American-influenced Chinese food and some truly excpetional cocktails.

Ed & Jeans

Start your night early at this beer-and-a-shot joint... no cocktails though.

Coast Sushi Bar

Japanese entrees & creative sushi in a group-friendly setting with a bring-your-own-alcohol policy.

Antico

Seasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.

WhirlyBall

Everything from elevated bar fare and an impressive craft beer selection to laser tag, bowling, and whirlyball are present and accounted for at WhirlyBall's massive new Bucktown facility.

My Pie Pizza / Li'l Guys Deli

Unique pan pizzas from a historic Chicago company.