- 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
Opened in January 2012, this 34-seat table-service eatery is cozy and casual, drawing both neighborhood folks and those who are well-versed in Peruvian fare. As... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center. The Parrot, which is manned by s... READ MORE
This Old Irving Park storefront spot offers traditional Moroccan home cooking like Chicken Bastila, made with almonds and phyllo dough that's lightly sprinkled ... READ MORE
Tired of deep dish? Try this new Streeterville's pizzeria's rustic version of thin-crust, Brooklyn style pies, available for dinner and carryout. The restaurant... READ MORE
The first-time restaurateurs behind this Noble Square BYOB take inspiration from their old stomping grounds on the East and West Coasts, as well as chef Edward ... READ MORE
This Bucktown BYOB sushi bar offers a playful menu and upscale decor. House specialties include the Coast crab roll (spicy king crab with a tempura crunch) and ... READ MORE
Chef Chuy Valencia, a vet of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo and former chef de cuisine at Adobo Grill, is behind this farm-to-table-inspired, small plates-focused L... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot has changed hands a couple of times, most recently in the winter of 2011, but the emphasis on traditional Turkish specialties remains constan... 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
Housed in a building dating back to 1901 -- and certified as a National Historic Landmark -- the South Gate Cafe offers a variety of classic American dishes in ... 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
Ex-Harry Caray's vets Jason Tsoris and Diane Cole are behind this steak, seafood and risotto concept, located in a 150-year-old mill and historic landmark in th... READ MORE
Opened in spring 2006, Wildwood serves the American favorites of steaks, seafood and pasta. An expansive front lounge is lined with a bar and packed with cushy ... READ MORE
Craving Greek food but don’t want the Greektown shtick? Head to this Lincoln Square BYOB where the Mediterranean blue walls, coral-colored banquettes, Nuevo G... READ MORE
Chef Omar Rodriguez serves eclectic American fare at this Logan Square BYOB where most entrees focus on free-range and organic meat and game such as buffalo, ... READ MORE
France meets Mexico at this Division Street BYOB where Yanitzin Sanchez, who's trained and worked in both countries, is in the kitchen. Sanchez's French-Mex fus... READ MORE
This family-owned Mexican BYOB in Logan Square boasts a menu filled with influences from a variety of chile peppers with varying degrees of heat--mild, sweet, s... READ MORE
The contemporary interior of this Ravenswood BYOB sushi spot is hip but still approachable, going for a neighborhood atmosphere to match the creative line-up of... READ MORE