- 1754 W. Balmoral Ave., Andersonville
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Deli lovers flock to this laid-back and kid-friendly establishment, which offers the largest salad bar in Oak Park. Visitors chow down on daily specials and hom... READ MORE
This non-nonsense spot is known for its corned beef. Regulars return for the straight-forward breakfast specials, like two eggs, toast and sausage. READ MORE
The casual brother to upscale Philander's, Poor Phil's has an Irish feel, from its decor to its drinks, which include snake bites and black-and-tans. Burgers, s... READ MORE
Generous burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads anchor the menu at this stylish, cavernous tavern featuring rooftop dining and drinking. Serves dinner menu till... READ MORE
Sweet Mandy B's tempts Lincoln Parkers away from their carb-free diets and into old-fashioned American desserts. Homey and cozy, with a wood floor (painted blue... READ MORE
Formerly located across Madison Street, the current location of Al's Grill serves up the same breakfast favorites: skillets, omelets and waffles. READ MORE
Friday's packs 'em in, especially on weekends. There's a big selections of munchies -- like buffalo wings and spinach dip -- plus entrees including steak, chop... READ MORE
The owners of 24-hour diner Clarke's took over a consignment shop and turned it into this bar and grill, which screens macho-man sporting events such as UFC fig... READ MORE
Instead of the usual meat-that-looks-like-a-loaf, owner/chief meatloaf-maker Cynthia Kallile shapes her eight varieties of meatloaf (plus a few specials) at thi... READ MORE
This casual, family-owned Italian spot has been serving up pizza, pasta, chicken and ribs since 1966, though this Lincoln Park location is an offshoot of the or... READ MORE
Chef Jason Paskewitz has been in a number of big kitchens around town (Four Seasons and Nine, to name a couple), but this Lincoln Park spot, which he operates w... READ MORE
Though the family that owns this Edgewater spot is Serbian, much of the menu isn't. Many of the meals do feature ingredients used in traditional Serbian cuisine... READ MORE
This Western-themed greasy spoon is plunked down right in the heart of Lincoln Park, attracting families and late-night crowds looking to chow down on breakfast... READ MORE
Opened by Gemini Bistro owners Jason Paskewitz and Ryan O'Donnell, this Lincoln Park eatery cooks up flavorful American fare such as duck confit ravioli and oys... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park breakfast and lunch spot has a solid line-up of American favorites from the owners behind long-running Franconello’s in Beverly and Bridgeport... READ MORE
There's not a bad seat in the house--this 3800-square-foot restaurant and bar boasts 18 flat-screen TVs to watch the game while cheering on your teams, chugging... READ MORE