Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Finley Dunne's Tavern restaurant

Esme

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.

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Dear Margaret

2965 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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Alinea

1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.

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Andros Taverna

2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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Armitage Alehouse

1000 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.

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The Pony

Popular watering hole Lottie's gets a sibling in the Lakeview neighborhood with this multi-level sports lounge boasting a sophisticated edge. Cool upstairs party room and mini flatscreen monitors at each booth add a touch of class.

Commonwealth Tavern

Contemporary American fare with a locally sourced and seasonal tilt take the stage at this Roscoe Village tavern, helmed by Owen & Engine vet Kevin Church.

Hot Woks Cool Sushi - Roscoe Village

The third location of this pan-Asian mini chain offers a full bar to accompany its array of sushi, stir fries and other Thai, Japanese and Chinese fare. Specialty rolls include the Fukudome

Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe

Not very often does eating baked goods make you feel good about yourself. But at this North Center bakery, purchasing a muffin, sandwich, brownie or scone means you're helping the at-risk youth who work there develop job skills. Run by the nonprofit association Blue Sky Inn, the bakery also offers catering and sells its goods at local farmers markets.

Dinkel's Bakery

Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.

Village Tap

The hipster bar with a year-round beer garden.

Pizzeria Serio

Lakeview pizza joint serves thin crust specialties including sausage and peppers, margherita con carne and the "Meat Your Heart Out,"

The Green Lady

Relaxed bar offering an extensive beer list, including many craft brews on tap, plus weekly trivia.

Waterhouse

Neighborhood Bar and Grill in the heart of Lakeview offering up some delicious food and creative specialty cocktails. Extensive Beer and Wine List. Wednesday Night Trivia Night.

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.

Late Night Thai

If you've got late-night cravings, this Lakeview eatery is open 9pm-5am, just like your favorite after-hours bar.

Orange - Roscoe Village

Chicago's #1 INNOVATIVE BRUNCH DESTINATION! Open 7 days a week, serving our world famous Frushi and Pancake Flight!

Finley Dunne's Tavern

Named for 19th-century Chicago Evening Post columnist Finley Peter Dunne, Finley's offers burgers, sandwiches, 17 beers on tap and the signature Orange Whip.

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.

Cork Lounge

Located directly under the Brown Line, this casual neighborhood bar just added a low-key coffeehouse right next door.

Four Moon Tavern

Local bar for burgers, bar food, beer & billiards in a classic pub setting with a jukebox & patio.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

The first Chicago location of Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams sets up shop on Southport. The whimsical ice creamery specializes in offbeat, creative flavors that include perennial picks and seasonal supplements. Salty caramel, black coffee, Queen City cayenne, brambleberry crisp, and pistachio-honey are just a few of the flavor options stocking the lengthy case.

Lucy's Cafe

Vegetarian & vegan fare in a bright, casual space where the staff follow the late Guru Sri Chinmoy.

Kitsch'n on Roscoe

Since 1998, Kitsch'n on Roscoe has featured a casual neighborhood-style space offering a full bar with a hip 70's "funk-ploitation" theme and too many tongue-in-cheek cultural decor references to mention.

Thai Thank You

Thai fare with vegetarian options & smoothies are on offer at this simple storefront BYOB.

Tuco & Blondie

Tuco and Blondie is a Mexican-style, fajita-eatin’, margarita-drinkin’, good time in the heart of the Southport Corridor. A part of 4 Star Restaurant Group.

Paulina Meat Market

Beef, pork & veal sausages plus smoked meat & poultry are on offer at this veteran butcher shop.

El Tapatio

Established in 1974 Cafe El Tapatio has become a Chicago Staple for Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Drinks.

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

The casually upscale pizza lounge in Lakeview offers Neapolitan-inspired pies as well as a well-curated list of wines by the glass and bottle. Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar is from the team behind such popular North Side destinations as Crosby's Kitchen, Ella Elli, The Smoke Daddy and Tuco & Blondie.

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

Jon Young and Stephen Dunne's Volo has been named by numerous Chicago food and drink media as having one of the best neighborhood wine lists, date spots and outdoor patios.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Finley Dunne's Tavern restaurant

Esme

Dear Margaret

Alinea

Andros Taverna

Armitage Alehouse

The Pony

Commonwealth Tavern

Hot Woks Cool Sushi - Roscoe Village

Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe

Dinkel's Bakery

Village Tap

Pizzeria Serio

The Green Lady

Waterhouse

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

Late Night Thai

Orange - Roscoe Village

Finley Dunne's Tavern

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Cork Lounge

Four Moon Tavern

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Lucy's Cafe

Kitsch'n on Roscoe

Thai Thank You

Tuco & Blondie

Paulina Meat Market

El Tapatio

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

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