Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba restaurant

Dear Margaret

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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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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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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avec River North

141 W. erie street, Chicago, IL 60654

From One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group that brought you such Chicago classics as Blackbird, Publican and avec, comes avec River North, specializing in sophisticated yet casual Mediterranean-influenced cuisine

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Adorn

900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Adorn at the Four Seasons is a lively new restaurant from James Beard award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, serving exceptional food and full of surprises.

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Esme

2200 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60614

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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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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Margeaux Brasserie

11 E. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611

One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.

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Le Colonial - Chicago

57 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611

Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,

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TimeLine Theatre Company

TimeLine Theatre Company presents stories inspired by history that connect with today’s social and political issues. Our collaborative artistic team produces provocative theatre and educational programs that engage, entertain and enlighten.

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.

Mad River Bar and Grille

Massive, modern sports bar with multiple bars, booths, patio, TVs & basic American bar food.

Parrots Bar and Grill

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

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!

Barcocina

Barcocina fuses traditional Mexican cuisine and various multicultural cooking techniques into Mexican inspired fare. Our fresh ingredients and three distinct beverage categories will let out your sweet, smoky and spicy side while you drink to the joys of life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Briar Street Theater | Blue Man Group

The one-time stable for Marshall Field's horses, built in 1901, this building was turned into a theater with excellent sight lines and fine acoustics in 1985. It has been home to the long-running "Blue Man Group" comedy/performance-art show since 1997. There is limited parking in an adjoining lot.

Jake's Pub

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

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

5411 Empanadas

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

Durkin's Tavern

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

Nancy's Pizza

Chicago-style stuffed-crust pizza is the draw at this chain also offering thin-crust pies & pastas.

Matisse

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

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.

Cesar's Restaurant - Broadway

Spacious, family-owned Mexican bar & grill with classic dishes, margaritas & a festive atmosphere.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba restaurant

Dear Margaret

Andros Taverna

Alinea

avec River North

Adorn

Esme

Armitage Alehouse

Margeaux Brasserie

Le Colonial - Chicago

TimeLine Theatre Company

Half Shell

Mad River Bar and Grille

Parrots Bar and Grill

Duke of Perth

Barcocina

Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview

Select Cut Steakhouse

El Nuevo Mexicano

The Clark Street Dog

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba

George Street Pub

Briar Street Theater | Blue Man Group

Jake's Pub

Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar

5411 Empanadas

Durkin's Tavern

Nancy's Pizza

Matisse

Trinity Bar

Cesar's Restaurant - Broadway

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