Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Shawarma Inn restaurant

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!

Over Easy Cafe

Over Easy offers a wide variety of unique breakfast, lunch and brunch options each with their own delicious twist.

Joie de Vine

Very friendly neighborhood bar offers a host of cheese flights to accompany your wine selections.

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).

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.

Big Joe's

Old-school watering hole for beer & bar games including pool, darts & table-top turtle derby.

Atlantic Bar and Grill

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

Simi's

Located in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, Simi’s was founded based on our desire to find a West African cuisine in Chicago that prioritizes ambiance, taste, and customer service.

Gogi

GOGI is Chicago’s Korean Barbecue. Here, barbecue aficionados and culinary thrill-seekers become acquainted with the very finest meats and flavors. Picture the glow of burning charcoal right at your table, the sounds and aromas of sizzling juices all adding to the anticipation of what is about to hit your taste buds. This is the magic of GOGI, a truly beautiful and unique cultural experience.

Fireside Restaurant

Housed in an early 20th-century roadhouse, the Fireside offers home-style food with a Cajun kick in an ultra-casual setting. More than 60 beer brands are available, and the summertime patio is a neighborhood favorite.

Pride Sushi and Thai

Torn between sushi and Thai cuisine? You can order a little of both at this cheery Far North Side eatery that's family owned. Specialties include fried rice, curry dishes, noodle dishes and a host of classic maki rolls.

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.

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.

Bel Ami

Takeout

Hidden Cove

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

Uru-Swati

Corner eatery specializing in vegetarian provisions from Northern & Southern India.

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?".

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits - Ravenswood

Logan Square's famed Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits has branched out with a new location on the north side. The Ravenswood outpost carries over the beloved pies and biscuits that made the original such a hit, but with a few additions and twists in regards to rotating flavors and biscuit sandwiches.

Midori Japanese Restaurant

Established sushi house with sake & private rooms for larger groups, plus cooked Japanese dishes.

IHOP - West Rogers Park

Breakfast served all day includes hearty omelets, french toast, waffles, crepes and pancakes, but this national chain also offers soups, salads, burgers, and a variety of entrees. This branch stays open 24 hours on the weekends, midnight during the week.

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.

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!!!

Tre Kronor Svensk Restaurang

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

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.

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.

Fondue Stube

"A fondue experience in the classic European tradition." Classic cheese fondue and fondue bourguignonne, with bargain prices on weekdays.

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.

Udupi Palace

Neighborhood Indian eatery whipping up classic vegetarian specialties in an unassuming space.

Shawarma Inn

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

Wolfy's

Wolfy's has been proudly serving Chicago-style hot dogs to the Far North Side since Mickey Becker founded the hot dog stand in 1967.