Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Merkle’s Bar and Grill restaurant

Cubby Bear - Wrigleyville

From old-school hip-hop bands to up-and-coming local acts, this Wrigleyville venue supports them all. A full menu extends beyond pub grub to items like fish and chips, baby back ribs and fish tacos.

West Town Bakery + Tap

Tinker To Evers

Lakeview Baseball Club

Experience the game in comfort with indoor AC/heat & three tiers of outdoor rooftop space. Beautiful panoramic views, top notch food & drinks, and great company can all be found at the rooftop that started it all.

Old Crow Smokehouse

Asian-influenced BBQ pairs with Southern cocktails & live country music in a large urban-chic space

Merkle’s Bar and Grill

Relaxed neighborhood bar with a large & changing beer list plus American pub eats.

Houndstooth Saloon

The Southern-themed bar moves from its original, smaller location to a roomier space in Lakeview.

Murphy's Bleachers

This sports bar across from Wrigley Field has its roots in the 1930s, with Ernie's Bleachers, a drive-up hot dog stand that sold beer by the pail. Ernie Pareti rebuilt it into a real tavern during World War II.

Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos

Sports bar with second floor batting cages, skeeball & other games, along with a dueling piano bar.

Roadhouse 66

Steps to Wrigley Field, patio, bar, brunch, lunch, dinner & kids menu serving American food with at twist! Private Event

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.

Al's #1 Italian Beef - Wrigleyville

Chicago-based chain known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs in a bare-bones space.

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.

Dimo's Pizza

Quirky, vegetarian-friendly pizzeria offers offbeat specials such as pork and cabbage pizza, beef stroganoff pizza and Madras lentil pizza.

Vines on Clark

Sports bar & beer garden with American eats in a wood-trimmed interior across from Wrigley Field.

Deuce's and the Diamond Club

Hand-crafted burgers made from their own blend of beef on local artisanal kummelweck buns feature in the ground-floor Deuce’s Beer & Burger Bar,

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

Union Full Board

Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville

Blarney Stone

Chicago Blarney Stone is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!

Underground Lounge

Subterranean nightspot featuring live goth, metal & industrial acts, DJs, a dance floor & drinks.

Penny's Noodle Shop (Sheffield Ave.)

Local chain featuring quick-serve pan-Asian favorites in an open, bright space with limited seating.

Stretch Bar & Grill

Wild Hare

The best live reggae music, Jerk Shack Caribbean Barbecue, late kitchen and friendly vibes!

Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar

The casual sibling to Fulton Market District's Swift & Sons steakhouse, Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar is in the former home for Dutch & Doc's. The Boka Restaurant Group is also behind this venture.