- 2546 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
Indian-influenced fine dining is on the menu at this Old Town restaurant, serving halal ingredients, fusion dishes like chicken tikka pizza, penne tikka masala,... READ MORE
This small, 17-seat restaurant, known for its sushi and maki rolls, prides itself on offering high-quality Japanese cuisine at an accessible price point. Mellow... READ MORE
The folks behind the uber-popular M. Henry have spawned a sibling cafe, M. Henrietta, located in the former Standee's space in Edgewater. But unlike the flagshi... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park BYOB has a cheerful, comfortable vibe and serves affordable Mexican food all day. READ MORE
In early 2008, chef-partner Carlo Vizconde (former Kamehachi head chef) and chef Melvin Vizconde--twin brothers--teamed up with partners Michelle Ly, Tony Taing... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park Japanese spot's most unique feature is its "kushi bar," which is like a sushi bar but with yakitori (skewered foods) instead of raw fish. The ... READ MORE
A taste of Turkey comes pretty cheaply at this Andersonville spot. Lunch specials, which include soup and salad, and half-portions of entrees come in at under $... READ MORE
Chef-owner David Richards' charming cafe offers upscale contemporary American fare with a French twist. The pink-and-brown interior with matching chandelier and... READ MORE
Fattoush, named after the famous Lebanese "moistened bread" salad, features appetizers like baba ghanouj, a dish of pureed eggplant with tahini, olive oil, lemo... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park spot is the second location of Hema's Kitchen, the popular Devon Avenue eatery run by the matronly Hema Potla and her daughter. The menu is ex... READ MORE
This pan-Asian eatery is named after the Andaman Sea, which is just west of Thailand (the owners and staff hail from Thailand). The menu features Thai and Japan... READ MORE
With funky corrugated steel walls, counters constructed from salvaged barn wood and table tops made out of vintage bowling lanes, Chicago's Dog House ain't your... READ MORE
This neighborhood BYOB in Rogers Park offers Thai standards at reasonable prices. The extensive menu is written primarily in the pick-your-own-protein style (be... READ MORE
This Edgewater BYOB serves a wide selection of traditional Thai dishes as well as a shorter list of maki and nigiri. The Thai portion of the menu runs the gamut... READ MORE
Pressed sushi, or oshizushi, is the specialty this small Japanese BYOB in Lincoln Park. This style of sushi, popular in Osaka, Japan, doesn't incorporate a nori... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park nosh spot provides foodie-worthy franks at (relatively) reasonable prices to Clybourn Corridor shoppers and fine dining refugees. You can get ... READ MORE
Former Duchamp chef Allen Sternweiler is behind this old-fashioned butcher shop and DIY burger spot in Lincoln Park. Offering locally sourced, often organic ing... READ MORE
Make a lunch stop at this vegetarian-friendly Evanston BYOB, which serves paninis, gyros, salads, soups and sandwiches. READ MORE