Amelia's Grille
- Neighborhood: Back Of The Yards
- 4559 S. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60609
- 773-538-8200
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Though it started life as standard taco joint, this Back of the Yards spot now serves refined Mexican fare with Mediterranean influences. Eusevio Garcia, who gained quite a following during his time at foodie fave Mundial Cocina Mestiza, is in the kitchen, and Mundial faithful will recognize many signature dishes. Look for Mexican-leaning favorites, including carne asada, chile rellenos and pechuga de pollo en salsa de cacahuate (chicken breast and roasted red potatoes in spicy peanut sauce), as well as more globally influenced fare such as taquitos de cangrejo (rice paper rolls stuffed with crab meat, papaya, cilantro, basil and peanuts, served with mango dipping sauce) and risotto-crusted halibut with spicy tomato-anchovy-fennel ragout. Desserts are courtesy of Leticia Zenteno (Boka, Landmark, Topaz). Though the rustic, brick-walled dining room is complete with a small back bar, Amelia’s is BYOB for now.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and 46th Streets
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Halsted-8, Wallace/Racine-44, 47th-47; Red Line "L" stop: 47th
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Mexican. Mexican with Mediterranean influences.
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25). Brunch $$ ($9-$15).
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB and Corkage Fee
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 92
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"Gourmet Mexican off the beaten path, but worth the trip"
By pigment1 from Bronzeville, May 28, 2009
Amelia's has excellent gourment Mexican and each dish has something special about it that makes it unique. The service is excellent, prices are rea...
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"Best restaurant in the neighborhood by far"
By concierge8918 from Lincoln Park, May 17, 2009
Gourmet quality cuisine and BYOB make an excellent value. You better visit soon because I do not know how long they can last in that location. You ...
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"Try Amelia's and Plan to Return Again and Again"
By mar from beverly, April 4, 2009
Excellent food! Wonderful people! Our party shared numerous appetizers and entrees. Each dish was excellent and uniquely flavored, featuring onl...
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