Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Scarlet Bar restaurant

Kanela Breakfast Club

Hutch

Hutch was conceived based on two ideas; people want to be comfortable where they eat and what they eat and drink has to be cravable.

Roscoe's Tavern

Neighborhood gay & lesbian bar dating back to 1987 with a dance floor, pool table & outdoor spaces.

Houndstooth Saloon

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

Yoshi's Cafe

Opened in 1982, Yoshi's remains a local favorite for its creative, globally influenced fare and friendly atmosphere.

The Chicago Diner

"Meat Free Since '83," The Chicago Diner features an extensive all-vegetarian, mostly vegan menu and offers local craft beers, organic wine, juice bar, margaritas, bloody marys and vegan shakes as well as vegan baked goods and gluten-free options.

Jennivee's Bakery

Late-night hours, cakes by the slice, Filipino flavors and a distinctly LGBTQ-friendly business focus are a few of the aspects that set this Lakeview/Wrigleyville sweets shop apart from the pack. Owned by (and named for) Filipino native Jennifer Vailoces, the unique bakery spotlights cakes and pastries inspired by ingredients from around the world.

Lark

Lakeview newcomer Lark is in the heart of Boystown, and owned by the same people behind Elixir and Replay Beer & Bourbon. They're all on the same block, in fact, but Lark is the only venue boasting a fireplace.

Hydrate

House music and hip-hop rule this after-hours dance club in the heart of Boys Town. The front room's reserved for dancing, so if you're trying to have an audible conversation (good luck with that!), head to the rear.

Wood

P.S. Bangkok

Thai restaurant serving traditional dishes in a casual wood-accented space with Asian art.

Sidetrack

Sidetrack has welcomed Chicago's LGBTQ+ community, and the world, for 38 years with a unique mix of your favorite music videos. Join us for our famous Frozen Cocktails, Show Tunes 3 times a week, Boystown's only rooftop deck and our fun nightly parties.

Mia Francesca

The flagship, original location of the local chain, opened in 1992, and now with with some 20 locations serving rustic, Northern Italian dishes and house-made pastas in casually elegant surroundings.

Starbucks - Clark & Belmont

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Scarlet Bar

Scarlet is where the young and stylish meet up for late-night fun in Boystown. The bar features weekly specials, but one of the biggest daytime events is Sunday's "Liquid Brunch," starting at 2pm, and featuring $12 bottles of champagne, $4 bloody marys, $4 screwdrivers, with complimentary juice bar and cereal.

El Jardin

A traditional Mexican-American restaurant in Wrigleyville with a great outdoor patio. Not to be confused with the El Jardin cafe and bar up the street.

Jacqueline's Corner Tap

This place feels more than a friend's home than a divey hangout as bartenders whip up food for the crowd and pour some of the most potent drinks in town. They're also known best for their jukebox.

Matsuya

Compact choice with a sushi bar, offering up classic rolls & other Japanese fare.

2d Restaurant

2d restaurant transports people into their own comic universe using monochrome illusions.

Ann Sather Restaurant - Lake View

Longtime Chicago diner serving Swedish-American breakfasts & lunches plus the famous cinnamon rolls.

Replay Beer & Bourbon

Owned by the team behind Halsted's, Hydrate and Elixir, this bourbon-focused nightspot offers old-school and contemporary arcade games. The original location is in Lake View, with outposts in Andersonville and Lincoln Park.

Rollapalooza

COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.

D.S. Tequila Co.

Sip on fishbowls and frozen margaritas at this Boystown bar, which opened in Summer 2010, and is sourcing its own brand of tequila from Guadalajara, Mexico. Food options range from burgers to tacos.

Cesar's Restaurant - Clark Street

Family-owned Tex-Mex joint, known for its "killer margaritas" & tequilas in a colorful space.

Al's #1 Italian Beef - Wrigleyville

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

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.