- 3030 N. Racine Ave., Lake View
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
This Lakeview staple walks the line between bar and restaurant with an artistic martini list�and lots of�"small" plates (small is an understatement�they're near... READ MORE
If you took your average neighborhood bar and crossed it with your typical sports pub, this Southport corridor watering hole would be the result. With more than... READ MORE
You can't miss the bright blue facade of this American-style pub in Lakeview, which caters to neighborhood folks and transplants coming from Cubs games. The men... READ MORE
Glenn Taylor, a former CPA who learned to brew beer in his basement, took his hobby public by opening this Lombard brewing company and restaurant in 1999. Offer... READ MORE
This Lakeview Mexican restaurant that claims to serve the "Killer Margarita" is family owned and operated and located mere steps from Belmont and Boystown. Sip ... READ MORE
This friendly neighborhood bar offers a lunch menu all day, featuring burgers, meatball subs, Italian sandwiches and pizza. READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
The folks behind Ecce Cafe, which closed in 2006, gave the space a fresh contemporary look, added additional Asian offerings to Ecce's menu, and rechristened th... READ MORE
Witts has always been known as solid neighborhood spot to catch the game, but it's also a nice destination for a casual date or a dinner with your parents, than... READ MORE
Originally from Denver, Rock Bottom has seized the microbrewery craze and put a tap on it. Handcrafted right in the on-location brewery by a resident brewmaster... READ MORE
Although the name refers to the European wine designation, it also happens to be the initials for Dunlays on Clark, the spot's founding company. Unlike the Linc... READ MORE
Christopher Peckat, who also owns Beer next door, opened this American smokehouse in the former Improv Kitchen address in Wrigleyville. Chow down on tender, smo... READ MORE
A combination casual restaurant and sports bar, the second location of Roundheads in Lombard boasts an expanded menu. The bar is well prepared with ten 46-inch ... READ MORE
This low-key Lakeview eatery, whose name is a localized take on the Japanese term for pubs that serve small plates (izakaya), is easy to spot from the street: I... READ MORE
Although this Lakeview eatery serves more than eight varieties of grilled cheese--plus cocktails--owner Chris Johnston promises its menu includes a classic gril... READ MORE
Update: Centro closed in early 2012. The eats at this Lakeview spot are larger than small plates but smaller than entrees, calling itself the neighborhood's only... READ MORE
This spacious tavern serves a variety of foods, from sushi to flatbread pizzas, as well as several sandwiches, salads and classic American entrees, like meatloa... READ MORE
This bar and restaurant from the team behind Cortland's Garage and The Stretch features several screens in which to watch some of Chicago's favorite sports team... READ MORE