Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Tuco & Blondie restaurant

Armitage Alehouse

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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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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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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Esme

2200 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60614

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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The Butcher's Tap

Housed in a former butcher shop, The Butcher's Tap bridges the gap between bygone classics and contemporary modernity in terms of dining and drinking. This farm-to-table bar and restaurant features 60 beers on draft, and over another 40 beers in the bottle.

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.

Julius Meinl Cafe - Lakeview

Julius Meinl Chicago proudly serves globally sourced coffees, teas and espressos, as well as a mouthwatering menu full of savory meals and sweet treats. We also feature live music and events weekly!

Crosby's Kitchen

The Dunlays folks make a move to the Southport Corridor with this casual sports lounge catering to women with an expanded wine list. The rotisserie is the centerpiece here, with chicken, pork chops, leg of lamb and prime rib roasting on apple, cherry and oak wood. Additional menu highlights include lobster Deviled eggs, iron-skillet cornbread and BBQ Baby Back ribs.

Southport Grocery & Cafe

Southport Grocery and Cafe offers an exciting array of specialty food groceries and a charming cafe serving modern comfort food in the middle of the burgeoning shopping and dining destination that is the Southport Avenue corridor.

Dinkel's Bakery

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

El Tapatio

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

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.

Bakin' & Eggs

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

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.

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.

The Green Lady

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

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.

D'Agostino's - Wrigleyville

Opened in 1968 by Joe and Jan D'Agostino, and known especially for its thin-crust pizza, D'Agostino's also serves pan and stuffed pizzas, sandwiches, salads, pastas and entrees such as steaks, Broasted chicken, stuffed peppers, veal parmesan and fried shrimp.

Thai Thank You

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

Scooter's Frozen Custard

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

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.

Late Night Thai

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

Bulerias Tapas Bar

Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese, garlicky shrimp and spicy potatoes figure among the small plates available at this Spanish-style tapas joint.

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

Offering everything from morning pastries to wedding cakes, the bakery also has seating for those who can't wait to get the goodies home and serves lunchtime soups, sandwiches and quiches.

WineStyles Belmont

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

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.

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.

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

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

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Tuco & Blondie restaurant

Armitage Alehouse

Andros Taverna

Alinea

Dear Margaret

Esme

The Butcher's Tap

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Julius Meinl Cafe - Lakeview

Crosby's Kitchen

Southport Grocery & Cafe

Dinkel's Bakery

El Tapatio

The Pony

Bakin' & Eggs

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Frasca Pizza and Wine Bar

The Green Lady

Coda di Volpe

D'Agostino's - Wrigleyville

Thai Thank You

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Schubas Tavern

Late Night Thai

Bulerias Tapas Bar

Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe

WineStyles Belmont

Tuco & Blondie

Waterhouse

Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

Corridor Brewery & Provisions

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