Chicago - Lakeview - Restaurants

553 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago 60614
773-234-2320

2 Sparrows

In an ideal world, we’d get a new outstanding brunch spot every few months. In reality, they’re few and far between, making places like Lakeview’s 2 Sparrows a particularly notabl... read more

3341 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
773-871-3474

New England Seafood Company

We can't claim an abundance of fresh locally sourced seafood in Chicago–though rumor has it that carp is the next big thing–so the sound of a restaurant serving New England's finest flo... read more

950 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago 60614
773-832-4000

It's one thing to author a barbecue cookbook, as LTHForum.com cofounder Gary Wiviott did with Low & Slow, but to enter the competitive world of barbecue as a "pit master" is a whole other level... read more

2956 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 60657
773-687-8177

Fish Bar

Back in the day, Chicago was known for its neighborhood seafood spots. In a throwback to those golden times, the owners of DMK bring you this 18-seat fish shack. Raw, cooked, rolled, caked, po'bo... read more

3231 N. Clark St., Chicago 60657
773-248-1622

Kanela Breakfast Club

Dishes like the bacon waffles with bourbon caramel and portobello benedict with a red wine poached egg cement this as Lakeview's latest brunch hotspot. Meaning cinnamon in Greek, Kanela's Breakfast... read more

1034 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago 60657
773-577-3917

Abiquiu Cafe

Serving Southwestern dishes in the heart (burn) of Lakeview, Abiquiu Cafe is all about chiles and chile sauce. And when they say they'll smother every entree - be it the tamales, stuffed sopaipilla... read more

3056 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
773 477 6400

Chizakaya

The izakaya trend of Japanese pub fare finds a home in Lakeview with this chic, neighborhood restaurant. Former chefs from Japonais and L20 are behind the seasonal small plates menu of chicken meat... read more

3358 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago 60657
773-472-3358

Pour Drinks & Eats

Taking over the former La Taberna Tapatia space, this spruced-up Lakeview pub is destined to become a summertime favorite thanks to its lush 60-seat beer garden. Nine brews on tap, a rotating selec... read more

604 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago 60657

Cloud 9

New authenticity for soft-serve ice cream. This is xue-hua-bing, something between ice-cream and Italian ice, and it's only one of three places in the country to offer this Taiwanese delicacy. Roug... read more

1708 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago 60657
773-525-0600

Pizza Serio

Sparse brick walls and clean black tables all give way to 800-degree brick oven churning out NYC-style pies that could have you re-evaluating your top Chicago pizza list. This has become a regular ... read more

3120 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago 60657
773-525-7005

Bakin' and Eggs

Bacon flights. What else do you need to know? How 'bout: clean, modern interior, in new cafe brought to you by bakery genuises behind Lovely. More deets on the bacon flight? Fine: jalapeno, honey, ... read more

3819 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago 60613
773-868-9866

Hearty

The Hearty Boys - Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh - are famous for their Food Network show and their catering, but they're about to be infamous for their take on what sounds like frozen dinners and ca... read more

2954 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 60657
773-360-8686

DMK Burger Bar

Chef of Near North's upscale MK, Michael Kornick, partners with David Morton to mash their initials together to DMK, a charming burger joint serving grass-fed beef and lamb, truffled fries, and hou... read more

3023 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60657
773-296-6901

Chilam Balam

Not typical Mexican spot, former Topolobampo/Frontera Grill and Adobo Grill chef Chuy Valencia brings creativity to the menu at Chilam Balam. Using local ingredients, Valenica serves up an array of... read more

3755 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago 60613
773-935-2330

Frida's

Slightly lower-key than its Andersonville sister, new addition to the Southport corridoor is a welcome one, with nary another Mexican joint in sight. Tangy, housemade margs, perfectly-sweet sangria... read more

3140 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60657
(773) 966-1289

Leveche & Koko Sushi Bar

Empty sushi spots usually bug us out. Koko’s space once housed a popular, bright, 24-hour Mexican joint, so it’s even stranger to see it dark with “mood” and eerily quiet. The below-market prices a... read more

1601 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago 60613
773-868-1601

Mixteco

Chef Raul Arreola (Frontera/Topolobampo and Chilpancingo), brings a hard to find authenticity to his Mexican fare to this tiny Lakeview corner spot. Dishes like tilapia tacos with avocado-serrano m... read more

3412 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago 60657
(773) 388-2727

Twist

Uncomfortably close interior and Pottery Barn décor are more than forgiven by abiding scrumptiousness on the menu. Simple items like garlic potato salad and Spanish omelet stand out, but add advent... read more

3601 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago 60657
773-868-1857

Julius Meinl

So you’ve probably seen that silhouette of the little boy’s head wearing the tall goofy hat and have wondered what he’s got to offer you, and we’ll tell you it’s the b... read more

3561 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60657
773-935-5933

Angelina Ristorante

Located on an unassuming corner in East Lakeview, this 20-year-old, family owned restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite. New chef Jeff Ramos has brought some recent excitement to the menu... read more

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