Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near The Pony restaurant

Esme

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.

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Alinea

1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.

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Dear Margaret

2965 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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Andros Taverna

2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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Armitage Alehouse

1000 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.

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El Tapatio

Established in 1974 Cafe El Tapatio has become a Chicago Staple for Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Drinks.

Finley Dunne's Tavern

Named for 19th-century Chicago Evening Post columnist Finley Peter Dunne, Finley's offers burgers, sandwiches, 17 beers on tap and the signature Orange Whip.

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

The casually upscale pizza lounge in Lakeview offers Neapolitan-inspired pies as well as a well-curated list of wines by the glass and bottle. Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar is from the team behind such popular North Side destinations as Crosby's Kitchen, Ella Elli, The Smoke Daddy and Tuco & Blondie.

Coda di Volpe

Opened in summer 2016 in the Southport/Lakeview neighborhood, Coda di Volpe is a neighborhood favorite and a dining destination serving Southern Italian fare. Coda di Volpe brings casual sophistication to the neighborhood.

Paulina Meat Market

Beef, pork & veal sausages plus smoked meat & poultry are on offer at this veteran butcher shop.

Bakin' & Eggs

The Lakeview breakfast/brunch spot offers an upscale approach to early morning dining.

Tuco & Blondie

Tuco and Blondie is a Mexican-style, fajita-eatin’, margarita-drinkin’, good time in the heart of the Southport Corridor. A part of 4 Star Restaurant Group.

WineStyles Belmont

Lakeview wine shop offers weekly tastings that attract wine lovers from all over town.

Thai Thank You

Thai fare with vegetarian options & smoothies are on offer at this simple storefront BYOB.

La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Since 1984. Fresh family-style Italian, just like grandma used to make. That's what you can expect from La Gondola Italian Restaurant. Serving the best Chicago-style pizza and homemade Italian food, La Gondola Italian Restaurant is Zagat-rated since 1991.

Dinkel's Bakery

Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.

Pizzeria Serio

Lakeview pizza joint serves thin crust specialties including sausage and peppers, margherita con carne and the "Meat Your Heart Out,"

The Art of Pizza

Voted #1 Deep Dish Pizza by Chicago Tribune!

The Pony

Popular watering hole Lottie's gets a sibling in the Lakeview neighborhood with this multi-level sports lounge boasting a sophisticated edge. Cool upstairs party room and mini flatscreen monitors at each booth add a touch of class.

Late Night Thai

If you've got late-night cravings, this Lakeview eatery is open 9pm-5am, just like your favorite after-hours bar.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

The first Chicago location of Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams sets up shop on Southport. The whimsical ice creamery specializes in offbeat, creative flavors that include perennial picks and seasonal supplements. Salty caramel, black coffee, Queen City cayenne, brambleberry crisp, and pistachio-honey are just a few of the flavor options stocking the lengthy case.

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

Warehouse-style spot brewing seasonal beers to pair with creative gastropub cooking in funky digs.

The Green Lady

Relaxed bar offering an extensive beer list, including many craft brews on tap, plus weekly trivia.

Four Moon Tavern

Local bar for burgers, bar food, beer & billiards in a classic pub setting with a jukebox & patio.

Waterhouse

Neighborhood Bar and Grill in the heart of Lakeview offering up some delicious food and creative specialty cocktails. Extensive Beer and Wine List. Wednesday Night Trivia Night.

Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

Local chain with a huge menu including tons of pizza, plus pasta, burgers & more, all served late.

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen presents a "a more traditional, yet elevated take on Vietnamese cuisine," which translates into some of the most excellent southeast asian cuisine you will find anywhere in Chicago.

Schubas Tavern

This brick and masonry neo-Gothic tavern was built in 1903 by Schlitz Brewery. Chris and Michael Schuba bought the building in 1988, and undertook extensive renovation including restoring the 30-foot Brunswick mahogany bar, tin ceilings and walnut wainscotting in the bar room, and a full makeover of the back music hall where today Schubas presents a diverse line-up of live music seven nights a week.

Lincoln Tap Room

The Lincoln Tap room is an original Chicago bar located in Lincoln Park. Awesome everyday drink specials and the BEST party package prices in Chicago. Also Chicago's #1 Pittsburgh Steelers bar.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near The Pony restaurant

Esme

Alinea

Dear Margaret

Andros Taverna

Armitage Alehouse

El Tapatio

Finley Dunne's Tavern

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

Coda di Volpe

Paulina Meat Market

Bakin' & Eggs

Tuco & Blondie

WineStyles Belmont

Thai Thank You

La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Dinkel's Bakery

Pizzeria Serio

The Art of Pizza

The Pony

Late Night Thai

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

The Green Lady

Four Moon Tavern

Waterhouse

Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Schubas Tavern

Lincoln Tap Room

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