Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near The Chicago Diner restaurant

Yoshi's Cafe

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

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.

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.

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.

Ann Sather Cafe - Broadway

Casual, colorful BYOB mainstay for hearty Swedish-American meals & housemade cinnamon buns.

Rollapalooza

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

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.

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.

Kanela Breakfast Club

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roscoe's Tavern

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

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.

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

The only kosher restaurant in Lakeview, Milt’s, opened in January 2013, nourishes the body and the mind with house-smoked beef and chicken and regular speakers on politics, history, spirituality, humor and more. There's a full bar, too. Kosher supervision by cRc.

Houndstooth Saloon

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

Underground Lounge

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

Diva Thai and Sushi Bar

Casual, late-night BYOB spot serving a menu of Thai faves & sushi with many vegetarian options.

Las Mananitas

Festive eatery serving standard Mexican favorites & margaritas in casual digs with patio seating.

Angelina Ristorante

Loyal neighborhood clientele flock to the warm, yellow-hued dining room for the Sunday champagne brunch and weeknight specials such as Tuesday's three-course prix-fixe menu and Wednesday's Neighborhood Night 20% off your bill. - Metromix

Matsuya

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

Wood

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.

P.S. Bangkok

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

Rocks Lakeview

Local bar with basic pub food & dozens of beers & whiskeys plus TV sports & outdoor seating.