As Chicago’s first botanical brewery, Forbidden Root aims to create seasonal dishes that highlight their unique craft beers.
Frontier offers a unique dining experience in a rustic tavern atmosphere. The menu includes a variety of exotic meat options and inventive side combinations. Groups can enjoy whole animal service carved tableside served family style with sides. The menu also includes exotic meats like bison, kangaroo, turtle, or alligator. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed and they have a great cocktail and beer menu.
The Gage is a vibrant bar and restaurant, serving American cuisine with global influences. Enjoy a classic pub feel contrasted by a quality fine-dining experience. Plentiful dishes are offered on an eclectic and creative menu that includes rare items like Scottish eggs or chilled watermelon soup. Guinness is on tap, the wine list is extensive, and the desserts are divine. The service is attentive and knowledgeable.
For over forty years, the Gale Street Inn has been renowned as one of Chicago's favorite places for BBQ Ribs. Also, try steaks, chops or fresh seafood selections.
Southern hospitality in the middle of the park! Giant City Lodge offers a menu of classic down-home cooking. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, BBQ beans, and a Friday night fish fry are served in a spacious rustic lodge setting. The Lodge also features a historic lounge and bar, gift shop, and guest cabins.
An old school neighborhood chop house providing excellently prepared steaks and chops, as well as other classically prepared dishes at a terrific price. Famous for its French onion soup. Family friendly.
Elbow to elbow restaurant with soul food to bring you home. Hot sauce bottles line the walls and authentic music plays behing the chatter of the dining room.
A no-nonsense, counter-service BBQ restaurant, serving their famous succulent, tender pork chops and other classic BBQ fare.
A family run rib joint with a firey secret sauce. The location is much bigger than where they first opened, so expect to enjoy your food and classic sides while admiring their custom made 8-foot smoker.
Enjoy a classic American favorite done to perfection at Honey Butter Fried Chicken. Chicken is served with a tub of honey butter that you spread atop and let melt right in making for a delicious fried chicken experience. The farm-to-table sides are fresh and plentiful at well. The bar includes a number of craft cocktail and beers.
Honky Tonk BBQ serves up Memphis-style barbecue. All of the briskets and ribs are lightly seasoned, allowing the flavor of applewood to spice the meat. Heart-healthy side dishes counter all the cholesterol, including an amazing salad of mixed greens, walnuts and blueberries.
Enjoy an ever changing menu of locally sustainable organic ingredients in a fine dining atmosphere at Inovasi. The service is top notch, as you enjoy uniquely prepared Contemporary American dishes in a quiet and relaxed space. Enjoy live music on Wednesdays.
JAM is an upscale diner serving a new American take on breakfast and lunch. They also have an extensive brunch drink menu.
While the decor of this establishment is a celebration of all things kitsch, the menu moves past vintage and to offer modern flavors.
Kopp's Frozen Custard is known for its incredible flavors of custard and juicy jumbo burgers. Families have flocked to Kopp's since 1950 for the delicious American fare at a great price.
Serving a wide selection of American dishes, Krapil’s hits the spot. From steaks to delicious pizzas, this northwoods styled restaurant has been keeping people coming back for over 50 years. The patio boasts a fun vibe and live bands on the weekend.
A Logan Square hot spot that offers American classic comfort food. Kuma's tries to provide an upscale ambience without appearing too pretentious.
Classic comfort food and cocktails are on the menu at L. Woods. Enjoy American classics like fried chicken, ribs, chops, fish dishes and delicious desserts in a warm atmosphere. A wide selection of cocktails, wine, and beer on tap.
You haven't had breakfast in Chicago until you've eaten at Lou's! Enough fresh eggs have been cracked, made into omelettes, cooked in skillets and sold at Lou Mitchell's to go side-by-side more than a few times around the world. Today Lou Mitchell's is a Chicago institution.
Luella’s Southern Kitchen is the place for welcoming hospitality and home-style southern cooking. Enjoy dishes like shrimp & grits, hearty macaroni & cheese, and chicken & waffles. This family friendly restaurant is a BYOB.
A cozy Logan Square eatery featuring organic cooking, seasonal ingredients, and an ever-changing menu, Lula Cafe is known for packing in the regulars, affordability, and brunch. Consider putting this hip spot with constantly changing local artwork on the walls and indie music in the air on your list.
Cafeteria style greatness! Serving the finest soul food.
Come into Manny's any day and expect to get into a line moving quickly through this cafeteria-style Chicago institution.
Sticky, sweet and fun! Dessert all day long! Open since 1921, Margie's offers the finest in homemade ice cream creations, and candy handmade daily in the store.
Known for its inventive cuisine, this cafe draws Nuevo Latin and contemporary American cuisine together to create an eclectic menu of dishes.