A Korean counter service restaurant featuring classic Korean dishes, along with tacos and fusion snacks. En Hakkore is nestled in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

A classic Italian restaurant, with bold rustic flavors. The ever changing menu includes a cuisine that is both seasonal and regional, providing a wide selection of wines.

An upscale brewery with an approachable but inventive New American brunch/dinner menu with a large selection of house ciders and craft brew.

A family owned business, Estrella Negra offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes paired with a few surprises. Salsas are made fresh in house. The décor is wildly eclectic, featuring works from local artists, and the music creates a lively vibe. A wonderful BYOB restaurant.  

Dining in Ethiopia is characterized by the ritual breaking of injera and eating from the same plate, signifying the bonds of loyalty and friendship. Enjoy authentic African cuisine intimately with your company.

The menu at Fat Rice combines traditional Asian flavors with exotic ingredients. It’s a casual atmosphere with communal tables and a full-service bar.

Federales is a lofty, open-air tequila and taco concept with an energetic, fun atmosphere.

Firefly Grill rivals the best urban restaurants with its fresh farm-to-table cuisine and modern feel.  A creative and inventive menu, attentive service, and a nice selection of craft beers make this a “must-stop” dining option.

The food is great and "flavor-ful", the service is considered by many to be a cut above the rest, and the award winning jazz is a treat not common to the south suburbs.

The place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are subtle differences between this cuisine and Tex-Mex, or California Mex, or Mex Mex). Flo gets its peppers directly from a farmer in New Mexico, so the taste is as genuine as anything in Santa Fe.

A Polish and Italian tavern style eatery, Flo & Santos offers delicious pizza as well as Polish classics like pierogis and kielbasa. Thin, crispy pizza is made from scratch daily. The pork wings smothered in buffalo sauce are a favorite.  It’s a great place to watch your favorite sports game. Large portions and friendly service keep people coming back.  

As Chicago’s first botanical brewery, Forbidden Root aims to create seasonal dishes that highlight their unique craft beers.

Forno Rosso offers a delicious wood burning oven Neopolitan-style pizza and other authentic Italian dishes. The food is fresh, delicious and fast.  Incredible cocktails. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming.  The service is excellent.

Francesca's Vicinato brings to Palos Park a restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.

Under new ownership.
A small (17 table), authentic Italian restaurant with classically good food and local renown.

An Italian restaurant and grocery store that serves over nine flavors of freshly made gelati per day.

A casual and traditional Chinese restaurant with all the favorite dishes.

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.

A throwback to the old days steak house. Think fans of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Dress is generally business nice or similar.

A "casually elegant" atmosphere

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.