Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Sony's Submarine restaurant

Buzz Cafe

Funky, kid-friendly coffeehouse serving organic comfort foods & featuring local art & music.

Trattoria 225

Family-friendly trattoria serving Italian fare, thin-crust pizzas & gelato in a rustic setting.

Amarind's

Casual Thai eatery serving noodles, curries & vegetarian fare, plus beer & wine amid exotic decor.

Sony's Submarine

One of Chicago's ubiquitous carry-out sub shops, with a selection of sandwiches, gyros, burgers, wings, fried fish and more, open till the wee hours.

MIlly's Pizza in the Pan

Chicago is a pizza town, and our signature deep dish variety is what many visitors to the city feel they simply must have. And they should; it’s good stuff. But the City of Big Shoulders also has a big appetite for variations on the basic pie, and that’s what they offer at Milly’s Pizza in the Pan: a pan-style pie, heavily dressed with vegetables and meat, with an edge of crusty cheese, fantastic.

Poor Phil's Shell Bar

Casual sports bar featuring seafood & Cajun cooking plus craft beers, multiple TVs & outdoor seats.

Jerusalem Cafe

Casual counter-serve eatery offering Middle Eastern grub plus smoothies & juices.

Citrine Cafe

Oak Park’s Citrine Café is a Mediterranean-inspired neighborhood restaurant that reflects a multi-cultural approach by bringing together different culinary traditions in clever and delightful dishes.

Jimenez Foods & Carnicernia

Outpost of a regional supermarket chain selling a wide range of mainstream & Hispanic grocery items.

Avenue Ale House

Diverse beers & pub grub served in a cavernous bar with sports on TV, a rooftop patio & live music.

Penny's Noodle Shop - Oak Park

Low-key eatery serving noodle dishes & Pan-Asian fare including Thai, Japanese & Vietnamese eats.

Rosa's Lounge

Since 1984 Rosa's Lounge is a family owned and operated blues club on Chicago's near Northwest Side, ten minutes from downtown.

Sabor Latino (Humboldt Park)

Casual eatery serving up traditional Puerto Rican fare for dine-in or carryout. Dine-in· Takeout·

Papaspiros

Well-known Greek entrees are the draw at this petite eatery with a warm ambiance & outdoor seating.

Roeser's Bakery

Opened in 1911, the family-owned Roeser's still handcrafts baked goods with Old World care. Check out their custom cakes, wedding cakes, tortes, cookies, the line of low-glycemic treats, and the adjoining Roeser's Party Palace offering party favors and decorations.

Robinson's No. 1 Ribs (Oak Park)

Casual eatery serving BBQ fare slathered in the Robinson family’s sauce since 1982.

Moo & Oink

Bodhi Thai Bistro

Neighborhood bistro serving a standard & secret menu of Thai favorites plus many vegan options.

Hemmingway's Bistro

Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz.

Saffron Street

Currently operating as a ghost kitchen, Saffron Street offers an exciting, contemporary twist on classic Indian dishes. It’s safe to say that at Saffron Street, you will sample traditional Indian foods in a way you never have before.

Hermosa Restaurant

Cambodian cuisine has never had much exposure in Chicago; Hermosa Restaurant is going to change all that. Though the name may suggest the food of Mexico, Hermosa is all about bringing the food of Cambodia, as well as other Asian cuisines, to Chicago.

Ørkenoy

Ørkenoy in Humboldt Park is part of a new generation of Chicago restaurants: recently opened in the Kimball Arts Center, this artist-influenced casual operation opened in mid-September, 2020, with a carryout window and a dining area, the better to serve us all during the pandemic.

3 Little Pigs

At Humboldt Park's 3 Little Pigs, chef Henry Cai serves up "untraditionally authentic Chinese American food."

Cucina Paradiso

Cucina Paradiso in Oak Park dishes up a true Italian experience with traditional fare and an unforgettable atmosphere. We're the ideal venue for everything from date nights to family dinners, and have special deals running all week long. For both dinner and lunch, stop by and try some of our favorite dishes like the Chicken Pistachio, Rigatoni Bolognese, and the famous Pear Pizza.

Maya Del Sol

Hip, lively spot featuring Latin American eats, creative cocktails & patio dining.

Weegee's Lounge

Get your fill of nostalgic nightlife at this unpretentious bar specializing in classic cocktails like sloe gin fizz, Manhattan or gin martinis.

Lake Street Kitchen + Bar

Farm-to-table American fare, craft beers & global wines in a rustic spot with late-night hours.

Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles - Oak Park

Soul food that includes big portions of its namesake & down-home sides in an exposed-brick setting.

Jimmy's Red Hots

Stand-up only, minimalist hot-dog spot serves a limited menu of franks, Polish sausages, tamales, fries and soft drinks.

Sun Submarine & Philly's

Gyros, Philadelphia-style cheesesteak, sub and other sandwiches, as well as fried shrimp and fish feature at this West Side carryout spot. No seating.