Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near The Duck Inn restaurant

Zaytune Mediterranean Grill

Dusek's Board & Beer/Punch House

The team behind The Empty Bottle and Longman & Eagle have restored an old Pilsen opera house to its original state, but with contemporary updates. Originally named Thalia Hall, Dusek's Board & Beer and lower-level Punch House

S.K.Y. Restaurant Chicago

Located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, S.K.Y. is the first restaurant from Chef Stephen Gillanders, who previously worked with chef Jean Georges Vongerichten for 10 years.

Tack Room

Drawing inspiration from the 1890’s, when every local Czech tavern owner had a carriage house, John Dusek had one of his own at Thalia Hall.

Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream

Guess what three items are served at Bridgeport’s Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream? That’s right, it’s those three things – pizza, fried chicken and ice cream – and very good versions of each, but if you’re looking for health food, this is the wrong place to be looking; if you’re looking for delicious food, done right, you’ve found it at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream.

Bridgeport Bakery

Americana bakery in Bridgeport.

Antique Taco - Bridgeport

One of the most famous contemporary taquerias in Chicago, Antique Taco, just expanded with a new location in Bridgeport. Unlike the original, this one sports a massive outdoor dining area that's sure to be a big hit for al fresco taco-lovers.

Skylark

One of Vince Vaughn's favorite hangs that was also featured in "The Breakup."

Honky Tonk BBQ

Honky Tonk is a family-run operation located in the Pilsen neighborhood just a couple miles southwest of the Loop in downtown Chicago.

Cafe Jumping Bean

Old-timers, artists and students populate this Pilsen coffeehouse known for sandwiches and bottomless cups of coffee.

Casa del Pueblo

Their name says it all; we are your neighborhood grocer with a large selection of ethnic products at a friendly price. We strive to carry brand name product you grew up with and still love. The established relationships with significant manufactures allow us to purchase in large quantities so we can pass on our savings to our customers.

Three Happiness - Halsted

This big, noisy eatery, sometimes called "new" Three Happiness to distinguish it from the smaller, unrelated restaurant with the same name across the street, is popular for its dim sum brunch service, offered from traditional carts.

El Milagro Store and Taqueria - Pilsen

El Milagro's tacos, burritos and more are all made on their own fresh tortillas, which start with whole corn, stone-ground at the factory.

Pl-zen

Former Kuma's Corner chef Albert Benitez is behind the menu at this offbeat American eatery in Pilsen. Burgers, of course, are one of the highlights with such offerings as an eight-ounce, grass-fed beef burger with grilled pineapple; lamb with mint and fresh oregano; and crab with sweet corn citrus relish.

fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery

In 1981, young Fred Bertucci opened a meat market in suburban Chicago. He had always dreamed of owning a business, and running a butcher shop seemed the logical thing to do. His family had been butchers for three generations, and he had worked in his father’s butcher shop, even while going to college.

Canton Regio

The people of Mexico eat a fair amount of meat, so it’s rather surprising that it’s not easier to find a Mexican steakhouse in Chicago; however, if you’ve been looking for steak with south-of-the-border flavors, you can end your search at Canton Regio.

Nana

Nana’s menu features local, organic, sustainable and seasonal products. We offer a selection of housemade items, and source exceptional ingredients from over 30 local farms, orchards, artisan craftsmen and other suppliers who have the same passion for high-quality food as we do. Please see www.nanaorganic.com for a complete list of our farmers and partners.

Polo Cafe & Catering Bridgeport USA

Welcome to Polo Cafe! A hidden neighborhood gem in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Just minutes south of loop Polo Cafe has tremendous gourmet food at an affordable price in a fun neighborhood setting.

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar

This is a legit hipster lounge and eatery in the heart of Bridgeport.

The Duck Inn

Former Four Seasons Chicago Executive Chef Kevin Hickey left his post of almost 20 years to join forces with Rockit Ranch Productions (Rockit Bar & Grill, Sunda, Underground) to open two chef-focused projects. Bottlefork is his effort in River North, and The Duck Inn is Hickey's tribute to his old stomping grounds of Bridgeport.

Ace Bakery

Ace Bakery has been baking custom-made cakes for four generations. Today, the bakery serves over 25,000 party cakes a year.

Fig Catering

Small event catering services for groups from 2-150, in your home, a recommended venue or their Pilsen headquarters, plus cooking classes and special events.

Kimski

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar used to run a Monday night special for its patrons during the Summer months. This Ko Po BBQ (Korean Polish Barbecue) centered around the perfect marriage of Polish sausages and krautchi (kimchi+sauerkraut).

Pleasant House Pub

Specializing in savory meat pies for dine-in or carry out, this cafe by day and pub by night also offers daily specials, desserts

Pilsen Yards

Pilsen Yards is a “bar-centric and music-driven hangout in the heart of Pilsen,” with a Latin-inspired street food menu and a drinks list showcasing excellent tequila, mezcal and whiskey.

La Catrina

La Catrina Cafe is located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. A "mom-and-pop shop" founded in the spring of 2013, La Catrina Cafe has quickly established a presence in Pilsen.