Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near George Street Pub restaurant

Half Shell

King crab legs, oysters on the half shell and clams are the specialty at this down-scaled eatery that's been around since 1968. Half Shell observes first-come, first-served and cash-only policies.

Satay Restaurant

Thai Restaurant · Sushi Restaurant · Asian Fusion Restaurant

Sapori Trattoria

A childhood chef Chef/Owner Anthony lived part of his life in Italy on his grandfather's farm where he learned the Italian way — l'ambiente Italiano. Just after being established in 2001, Sapori Trattoria struggled and almost closed its doors in 2003. With persistence, perseverance, and most of all with God's help, Sapori Trattoria grew to be the neighborhood darling.

The Clark Street Dog

Since 1977, the Velliotis family has been serving the Chicagoland area delicious Chicago-style food and drink. The restaurant has become known for Vienna Beef hot dogs including the signature Clark Street Dog, a play on the Chicago Dog with mustard, onion, relish, tomato, pickle, and sport peppers.

Durkin's Tavern

There's nothing fancy about Durkin's, but neighborhood types like it for its laid-back energy and comfortable setting.

5411 Empanadas

The popular food truck with the crispy meat-, cheese- and vegetable-filled mini pastries now boasts a brick-and-mortar location.

Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar

Hibachi, Tepannyaki, Sushi, Thai, full service bar, Japanese kitchen menu, sidewalk cafe, plus FREE parking (in Walgreen's Lot) Free Teppanyaki Dinner and Tempura Ice-cream on your birthday with party of 4 or more

Wow Bao - Lakeview

The first Lakeview location of this Chicago mini chain features the same familiar, popular formula of classic steamed bao buns, potstickers, housemade ginger ales, salads, rice bowls, and more.

El Nuevo Mexicano

El Nuevo Mexicano is Chicago’s spot to find a mix of traditional and creative Mexican dishes. We offer authentic options such as homemade Poblano Mole Enchiladas, Chipotle Carnitas, and Carne Sada en Salsa Molcajete.

aliveOne

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park area, aliveOne combines the very best of music and spirits. Separated into two different rooms, the front bar offers a fully stocked bar and 16 different beers on tap. aliveOne’s front bar is also home to Chicago’s only “all-live” juke box, containing live recordings of rock n’ roll’s best bands from the past and present.

Jake's Pub

Local fixture since 1933, this cash-only bar offers a huge beer selection, free popcorn & a jukebox.

Select Cut Steakhouse

Family-friendly and family-operated since 1994, this casual steakhouse offers downtown-quality steaks at affordable neighborhood prices, plus ribs, seafood and highly lauded burgers.

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba

It’s been about 35 years since Café Ba-Ba-Reeba opened in Chicago and in doing so kicked off the tapas trend that’s become common in many restaurants, some of which are not even Spanish. Now, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba is opening a little further north, serving another community with the Spanish food that goes way beyond the tapas the Café helped popularize.

George Street Pub

Vintage tavern featuring seafood, burgers & bar food plus over 50 craft brews & a beer garden.

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Matisse

Snuggle up with a significant other at this garden-level lounge specializing in sophisticated nights.

Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview

Binny's superstores offer a huge selection of fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers, cigars and gift items. This location also offers gourmet groceries and cheeses, a walk-in humidor, a wine cellar and storage services.

Duke of Perth

Established in 1989, the duke brings the true essence of pub culture to chicago. Within it's cozy confines you will find the city's largest collection of single malt whiskeys and some of the finest beers in the world, accompanied by good old-fashioned comfort food. Be sure to try our fish and chips--they are the best you'll find the side of the Atlantic!

Trinity Bar

Trinity Bar is not your average bar. Rather, it's an Irish-accented dining and drinking den in Lakeview with an elevated approach to food and cocktails. The former can largely be attested to Mike Sheerin, the acclaimed local chef who came aboard to revamp the storied bar.

Parrots Bar and Grill

Modest watering hole offering American bites such as burgers & wings, plus a full bar, darts & pool.