Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Julius Meinl Cafe - Lakeview restaurant

Candyality

Bright, old-timey candy shop with bulk bins selling sweets from jelly beans to dark chocolate.

Smart Bar

You won't find anything "old school" about this legendary dance club that's been around since the early 1980s as it keeps contempo with some of the world's best deejays.

Southport Grocery & Cafe

Southport Grocery and Cafe offers an exciting array of specialty food groceries and a charming cafe serving modern comfort food in the middle of the burgeoning shopping and dining destination that is the Southport Avenue corridor.

Metro

Chicago's independent music venue since '82.

Coda di Volpe

Opened in summer 2016 in the Southport/Lakeview neighborhood, Coda di Volpe is a neighborhood favorite and a dining destination serving Southern Italian fare. Coda di Volpe brings casual sophistication to the neighborhood.

D'Agostino's - Wrigleyville

Opened in 1968 by Joe and Jan D'Agostino, and known especially for its thin-crust pizza, D'Agostino's also serves pan and stuffed pizzas, sandwiches, salads, pastas and entrees such as steaks, Broasted chicken, stuffed peppers, veal parmesan and fried shrimp.

Trace

With the best music playlist in the city, Trace's chill and loungy feel can provide a year-round haven from the "A-typical" Wrigleyville haunt without sacrificing its status as a premier spot to catch a game.

Crosby's Kitchen

The Dunlays folks make a move to the Southport Corridor with this casual sports lounge catering to women with an expanded wine list. The rotisserie is the centerpiece here, with chicken, pork chops, leg of lamb and prime rib roasting on apple, cherry and oak wood. Additional menu highlights include lobster Deviled eggs, iron-skillet cornbread and BBQ Baby Back ribs.

Bernie's Tap & Grill

Family-owned sports bar across from Wrigley Field.

Uncommon Ground on Clark

All-day eatery known for seasonal American fare, housemade organic beer, wine, drinks & live music.

Mordecai

Named for legendary Cubs pitcher Mordecai Brown, this new bi-level cocktail bar is a change of pace from Wrigleyville's longstanding reputation for sports bars and cheap bear. Located in the Hotel Zachary, the bar and restaurant comes from Matthias Merges, the chef/owner behind other spots like

Cell Block

This leather bar brings out all the boys.

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.

Bulerias Tapas Bar

Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese, garlicky shrimp and spicy potatoes figure among the small plates available at this Spanish-style tapas joint.

Big Star Wrigleyville

A hit the first day it opened in Wicker Park, Big Star is finally getting an outpost. The second location is set to open spring 2018 in Wrigleyville, just across the street from the revered Wrigley Field.

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

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

Julius Meinl Cafe - Lakeview

Julius Meinl Chicago proudly serves globally sourced coffees, teas and espressos, as well as a mouthwatering menu full of savory meals and sweet treats. We also feature live music and events weekly!

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.

The Butcher's Tap

Housed in a former butcher shop, The Butcher's Tap bridges the gap between bygone classics and contemporary modernity in terms of dining and drinking. This farm-to-table bar and restaurant features 60 beers on draft, and over another 40 beers in the bottle.

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern

Located in the Park at Wrigley and adjacent to Wrigley Field, this sprawling sports-focused eatery offers a unique Chicago experience by paying homage to legendary Chicago Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse. His legacy is honored with memorabilia throughout the establishment.

Bernie's Tavern

Long-standing bar & grill featuring burgers, bites & brews in relaxed digs since 1954.

Casey Moran's

Casey Moran’s, near the corner of Waveland Ave, and Clark St., is Wrigleyville’s Premier Sports Bar. Come Join us for the best food, drinks and staff in the shadow of Wrigley Field.

Music Box Theatre

For 30 years the Music Box Theatre has been one of the premier venues in Chicago for independent and foreign films and festivals. It currently offers the largest cinema space operated full time in the city. It is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation.

West Town Bakery + Tap

Yak-Zies Bar & Grill

Wings & a variety of other American pub food in a sports bar setting with TVs.