Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near El Jardin restaurant

Mia Francesca

The flagship, original location of the local chain, opened in 1992, and now with with some 20 locations serving rustic, Northern Italian dishes and house-made pastas in casually elegant surroundings.

Yoshi's Cafe

Opened in 1982, Yoshi's remains a local favorite for its creative, globally influenced fare and friendly atmosphere.

Sheffield's

One of Lake View's most popular summer hangs, Sheffield's is known for its massive outdoor beer garden and large beer selection. Now they have slow-smoked barbecue, too: chicken, ribs, pork and brisket, plus mac 'n' cheese, greens and baked beans.

Dimo's Pizza

Quirky, vegetarian-friendly pizzeria offers offbeat specials such as pork and cabbage pizza, beef stroganoff pizza and Madras lentil pizza.

Scarlet Bar

Scarlet is where the young and stylish meet up for late-night fun in Boystown. The bar features weekly specials, but one of the biggest daytime events is Sunday's "Liquid Brunch," starting at 2pm, and featuring $12 bottles of champagne, $4 bloody marys, $4 screwdrivers, with complimentary juice bar and cereal.

Matsuya

Compact choice with a sushi bar, offering up classic rolls & other Japanese fare.

Rollapalooza

COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.

The Chicago Diner

"Meat Free Since '83," The Chicago Diner features an extensive all-vegetarian, mostly vegan menu and offers local craft beers, organic wine, juice bar, margaritas, bloody marys and vegan shakes as well as vegan baked goods and gluten-free options.

Ann Sather Restaurant - Lake View

Longtime Chicago diner serving Swedish-American breakfasts & lunches plus the famous cinnamon rolls.

Hutch

Hutch was conceived based on two ideas; people want to be comfortable where they eat and what they eat and drink has to be cravable.

Home Run Inn

Continuing the Tradition. Home Run Inn pizzas are made from our original family recipe created in 1947 by Mary Grittani and Nick Perrino. We take great pride in serving the highest quality products to our customers. Home Run Inn pizzas are made with all-natural ingredients. We never compromise our quality with preservatives.

Roscoe's Tavern

Neighborhood gay & lesbian bar dating back to 1987 with a dance floor, pool table & outdoor spaces.

Al's #1 Italian Beef - Wrigleyville

Chicago-based chain known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs in a bare-bones space.

Penny's Noodle Shop (Sheffield Ave.)

Local chain featuring quick-serve pan-Asian favorites in an open, bright space with limited seating.

Blarney Stone

Chicago Blarney Stone is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!

D.S. Tequila Co.

Sip on fishbowls and frozen margaritas at this Boystown bar, which opened in Summer 2010, and is sourcing its own brand of tequila from Guadalajara, Mexico. Food options range from burgers to tacos.

Wood

P.S. Bangkok

Thai restaurant serving traditional dishes in a casual wood-accented space with Asian art.

Trader Todd's

Who says kitsch is bad? Here you get the Cubs, karaoke and a Caribbean atmosphere. Imagine the madness.

Kanela Breakfast Club

Houndstooth Saloon

The Southern-themed bar moves from its original, smaller location to a roomier space in Lakeview.

Sidetrack

Sidetrack has welcomed Chicago's LGBTQ+ community, and the world, for 38 years with a unique mix of your favorite music videos. Join us for our famous Frozen Cocktails, Show Tunes 3 times a week, Boystown's only rooftop deck and our fun nightly parties.

Jennivee's Bakery

Late-night hours, cakes by the slice, Filipino flavors and a distinctly LGBTQ-friendly business focus are a few of the aspects that set this Lakeview/Wrigleyville sweets shop apart from the pack. Owned by (and named for) Filipino native Jennifer Vailoces, the unique bakery spotlights cakes and pastries inspired by ingredients from around the world.

Underground Lounge

Subterranean nightspot featuring live goth, metal & industrial acts, DJs, a dance floor & drinks.

El Jardin

A traditional Mexican-American restaurant in Wrigleyville with a great outdoor patio. Not to be confused with the El Jardin cafe and bar up the street.