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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.

Gibsons Steakhouse has been the pinnacle of Gold Coast dining for nearly 2 decades. Housed in the space made famous by Mr. Kelley, where Streisand and Sinatra performed, Gibsons continues the star studded tradition with a nightly procession of the famous and powerful.

Gio’s Café will surprise you. As you enter the deli, you’ll discover a cozy Italian kitchen with checked table cloths and a delicious menu of meat, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. Other offerings include freshly prepared Panini sandwiches, sausage and peppers, and arrancini. Portions are large and the price is right. A BYOB restaurant.   

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.

Senegalese cuisine is West African food influenced by North African, French and Portuguese cuisines. While fish is prominent in Senegalese cooking, Goree also offers lamb, chicken and an abundance of vegetables.

Kurds from Syria and Turkey join together to create an authentic and eclectic Mediterranean-Middle Eastern menu. Sit and enjoy The Gundis, Chicago’s first Kurdish restaurant.

Half Acre may be known for their beers, but they’re also serving up some creative cuisine. At the Balmoral Tap Room, the menu changes based on what day you go. It varies from pizza to brisket to ramen.

An old-world Italian cuisine in an old Chicago speakeasy-style establishment. Ignotz Ristorante offers a classic Italian menu and is known for its thin crust pizza and veal dishes. Family friendly.

This is one of Chicago’s oldest restaurants and it is still run by the original Capitanini family. A classic Italian menu is complemented by a professional and knowledgeable staff serving you in a warm and whimsical Italian village setting that is really three restaurants in one place: The Village, La Cantina Enoteca, and Vivere.

JAM is an upscale diner serving a new American take on breakfast and lunch. They also have an extensive brunch drink menu.

Jibek Jolu offers a rare Kyrgyzstani menu to Chicago. It is a Central Asian mix of cuisines from Russia, Turkey, China, India, Afghanistan, and more. This family run restaurant offers a variety of flavorful meat dishes, savory pies, home made noodles, as well as dumplings. A cultural cuisine adventure.

Belly dancing and live music! Don't miss the fantastic atmosphere and irresistible food!

Kabobi Grill is a mix of Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. They are focused on their massive platters of grilled kebob and rice, but there is also an array of vegetarian selections available on the menu.

The culinary school offers Chicago residents a place where they can taste the budding skills of soon-to-be chefs in training. A portion of guest gratuity from the Dining room are put in a student scholarship fund.

A crab house akin to those of the old days - crab shells litter the floor and tanks of crabs wait for their delicious demise.

Divas, who impersonate iconic performers and lip-sync their songs, serenade patrons as they dine on eclectic contemporary American cuisine in a bright interior that is reminiscent of 1950s supper clubs.

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. 

La Palapa will transport you to a seaside in Mexico with its menu of incredible Mexican seafood dishes and lively atmosphere. Enjoy live Mariachi music on the incredible outdoor patio with friends and family. La Palapa is BYOB, so bring along your favorite beverages.

White walls house this tucked away French treasure! Situated in the courtyard of the Hyde Park Shopping Center, at the corner of East 55th Street and Lake Park Boulevard, la petite folie offers a classic French food and wine for lunch and dinner.

A family owned business since 1972, La Villa starts with fantastic pizza and adds homemade family recipes to create a truly Italian-American experience. The family friendly decor is comfortable and service is attentive. The dishes are plentiful and priced right. The restaurant also offers a full-bar as well as live music Thursday through Saturday.

A warm atmosphere and delicious menu using locally sourced ingredients is what you will find at Lady Gregory’s. Service is friendly and the menu is packed with comfort foods like sweet potato fries and meatloaf. Provides a classic and enjoyable Irish pub feel.

A popular Columbian steak house with lively ambience, flavorful meats, and good drinks.

Le Bouchon offers an elegantly prepared French dining experience, but at the perfect bistro price. Regional French wines are also available.