Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Makki Fast Food & Grill restaurant

Daily Bar & Grill

Upscale comfort food, martinis & a lengthy beer list served in a classic bar & grill with a patio.

Shawarma Inn

Kebabs & other Mediterranean & Middle Eastern favorites dished up to eat in or take out.

Artango Bar & Steakhouse

Modern South American cuisine lays the framework for Artango Bar & Steakhouse, featuring a medley of Argentine, Venezuelan and Peruvian dishes, all with contemporary variations.

Bel Ami

Takeout

Hidden Cove

Karaoke, game nights and other activities make this neighborhood spot a great place to meet new friends.

Fork

Fork is a remake of Fiddlehead Cafe with a new menu, fireplace and couch seating in the lounge. House-smoked meats, many cheeses and local, organic ingredients are features, along with 140 beers and 30 wines by the glass and the flight.

Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

This Lincoln Square institution, opened in 1948, serves light fare, Austrian-style tortes and Viennese-style coffee presented in individual pots with whipped cream on the side. The dining room is behind the bakery, which sells European pastries and house-made marzipan and chocolates. In summer, there's a charming outdoor cafe.

Essence of India

Cozy, casual spot serving Indian food, wine & beer in a space decorated with Indian artwork.

Cafe Selmarie

The Lincoln Square venue is several places in one: a bakery, coffeehouse, lunch spot and romantic destination for dinner. Daily lunch and dinner specials are also an attraction.

D.A.N.K. Haus - German American Cultural Center

DANK Haus, home of the Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress, or German American Cultural Center, promotes German language and German-American culture. It offers cooking classes, German-language classes, cultural programs and party-room rentals. The 1927 building also houses the Midwest German Consulate General. After business hours, patrons may park in the MB Financial lot at Western and Gunnison.

Cermak Produce - Kedzie

Regional supermarket chain offering local foods, plus imported Polish, Greek & other ethnic foods.

Pizza Art Cafe

Casual spot for pizza, pasta & BYOB in a rustic loftlike setting with funky local art on the walls.

Huettenbar

The Huettenbar, located at 4721 N. Lincoln Avenue is the embodiment of the German word “Gemeuthlichkeit” meaning comfort, warmth, a sense of belonging and of being yourself. The Huettenbar, nestled in the heart of the German-influenced neighborhood of Lincoln Square, has been owned and operated by Irma Frolich since 1985.

Noon O Kabab

Noon O Kabab specializes in the cuisine of Iran.

Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill

Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill in Albany Park specializes in the tlayuda, a flat corn meal disk spread with beans and covered with many different toppings, popular in Oaxaca, Mexico, and sometimes called “the Mexican pizza.”

San Soo Gab San - Chicago

San Soo Gab San has been an institution in Chicago when it comes to Korean BBQ. Being recognized as the only Korean BBQ in Chicago with a Michelin BIB Gourmand award.

Jibek Jolu

Perhaps the only Kyrgyz restaurant in Chicago (Kyrgyzstan is a Russian-speaking country in Central Asia, thank you Wikipedia), Jibek Jolu serves traditional dishes like manty (meat dumplings) and lagman (noodles with meat and vegetables).

Tre Kronor Svensk Restaurang

A traditional rustic room provides the backdrop for hearty Scandinavian meals all day long.

Makki Fast Food & Grill

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! l. Come on down and enjoy a variety of delicious options like Juicy Gyros, the Best Philly in the Midwest, Cheeseburgers, or try our Chicken, Beef or Veggie Biryani. The Famous (Footlong) Super Philly is coming soon!!!

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block's claim to fame is that with proper instruction it can transform anyone into a gourmet cook. Classes vary and are seasonal, ranging from summer barbecue themes to flavorful vegan cuisine. Classes tend to be on the small side so that each student may get personal attention. Guests may also book private parties, and they also have occasional classes for kids. A second location is on the first level of the Merchandise Mart.

Elizabeth

This "tickets only" restaurant is owned by Iliana Regan, a talented, self-taught chef who gained a solid following after hosting a number of underground dinners at her North Side home.

Hub's Gyros II - Chicago

Hub's Restaurant in Chicago has been serving quality Greek & American food since 1976. Catch us in Saturday Night Live's classic 1993 sketches “You Like-a Da Juice, Ah?".

Rainbow Thai Cuisine

At Rainbow Thai Cuisine, in Lincoln Square, you'll find the usual Thai suspects (pad Thai, vegetable spring rolls, cucumber salad), but you'll also encounter specialty dishes you won't find elsewhere.

goosefoot

Former Les Nomades Executive Chef Chris Nugent breaks out on his own with this neighborhood-friendly offering in Lincoln Square. The restaurant’s focus is high-quality seasonal ingredients, and guests choose from the eight-course or 12-course menus.

Atlantic Bar and Grill

Informal spot for Irish chow & brews, plus live music nights & sports broadcasts in chill environs.

Himmel's

Located in the former Lincoln Square space for Pizza D.O.C., this Bavarian-accented restaurant fits right into the very German-focused neighborhood. The owners have wisely kept the wood-burning pizza oven to use for meats, veggies and pizzas, of course. The pizza offerings are actually quite overwhelming, with 20 to choose from.

Garcia's Restaurant (Lincoln Square)

Family owned and operated since 1991 located in the heart of Lincoln Sqaure. Thank you to all our faithful customers, we love you guys!

Spoon Thai Restaurant

Authentic Thai Cuisine

The Sixth

Lincoln Square is the epitome of a great Chicago neighborhood, offering plenty of personality, charm and a number of notable dining and drinking establishments. But what was missing was the sort of craft cocktail lounge one would typically find in Logan Square, River North or the West Loop.

Ricochet's Tavern

A neighborhood staple since the 1980s, Ricochet's is known for its cheap drinks, jukebox, dart boards and video trivia games.