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Uptown Dining


  • Dining

    Dining

  • point number: 1

    Holiday Club

    • American (Traditional)

    Proud of their award winning wings, the Holiday Club also serves a full menu of traditional American comfort food, as well as an extensive drink menu, all in their eclectically decorated dining room.

    4000 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.348.9600
  • point number: 2

    Fontana Grill & Wine Bar

    • Pizza

    Featuring a large outdoor patio perfect for a warm summer day, Fontana Grill is known for their stone-fired pizzas, large wine selection, and other fine Italian fare.

    1329 W. Wilson Ave. | 773.561.0400
  • point number: 3

    Magnolia Café

    • American (New)

    Serving contemporary twists on traditional American food, the Magnolia Café has been in the neighborhood since 2001, and is a culinary highlight of Uptown's revitalization.

    1224 W. Wilson Ave. | 773.728.8785
  • point number: 4

    Hai Yen Restaurant

    • Vietnamese

    This popular Vietnamese restaurant offers authentic dishes in a comfortable dining setting. Specialties include Vietnamese crepes and a fondue dish that involves cooking thinly sliced beef in a savory broth.

    1055 W. Argyle St. | 773.561.4077
  • point number: 5

    Thai Pastry & Restaurant

    • Thai

    Formerly a Thai bakery, this restaurant bloomed out of demand for Thai savory dishes for lunch and dinner. You can still enjoy selections of pastries and sweets made with a homemade touch.

    4925 N. Broadway St. | 773.784.5399
  • point number: 6

    Ceres' Table

    • American (New)

    Trained by Wolfgang Puck and Michael Kornick, chef and founder Giuseppe Scurato puts together a nice seasonal and sustainable menu of contemporary American cuisine, served in an unassuming and quiet neighborhood location.

    4882 N. Clark St. | 773.878.4882
  • point number: 7

    Carol's Pub

    • Bar

    This old Chicago honky-tonk spot plays country and Western music, attracting Southern experts to its late nights. Come visit Carol's Pub for the regular live music and karaoke nights.

    4659 N. Clark St. | 773.334.2402
  • point number: 8

    Ch'ava Cafe

    • Dining

    Serving Intelligentsia coffee and excellent homemade sandwiches, this neighborhood favorite coffee shop is a step above average, going out of its way to be unique with its service and menu.

    4656 N. Clark St. | 773.942.6763
  • point number: 9

    Siam Noodles and Rice

    • Thai

    Consistently rated as the best Thai restaurant in Uptown, if not the entire city, this authentic and affordable restaurant is a neighborhood staple.

    4654 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.769.6694
  • point number: 10

    Café Too

    • American (New)

    Offering contemporary cuisine in an upscale setting, Café Too also helps out the community by employing and empowering local homeless people.

    4715 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.275.0626
  • point number: 11

    Michael's Pizzeria & Tavern

    • Pizza

    A neighborhood pizza joint, Michael's also serves great burgers and sandwiches. It is a popular local hangout for watching sports or getting together with friends.

    4091 N. Broadway St. | 773.929.4149
  • point number: 12

    La Patisserie P

    • Food Retail: Bakeries

    Owned and operated by award winning pastry chef Peter Yuen, this bakery focuses on European and Southeast Asian pastries. La Patisserie P's specialties include the highly praised croissants and savory buns stuffed with barbeque pork, Chinese sausage or bean paste.

    1050 W. Argyle St. | 773.878.3226
  • point number: 13

    Ba Le

    • Vietnamese

    A synthesis of French and Vietnamese cuisine, Ba Le's tasty and affordable bahn mi sandwiches are extremely popular and offer a unique and quick dining experience.

    5014 N. Broadway St. | 773.561.4424
  • point number: 14

    Alma Pita

    • Middle Eastern

    This popular pita spot serves many traditional Middle Eastern dishes, as well as Indian curries, burgers, fajita sandwiches and more.

    4600 N. Magnolia Ave. | 773.561.2787
  • point number: 15

    Nick's Uptown

    • Bar

    Housed in a beautiful Art Deco building, Nick's Uptown is open until 4 am everyday and 5 am on Saturdays, making it a great place for night owls to drink, play pool, or watch the highlights of the day's sports games. The bar also hosts live music every Friday and Saturday, with no cover change.

    4015 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.975.1155
  • point number: 16

    Nick's on Wilson

    • Bar

    With the same owner as the more well known Nick's Uptown, Nick's on Wilson is a cozy neighborhood bar with good drink specials and free Wi-Fi.

    1140 W. Wilson Ave. | 773.271.1155
  • point number: 17

    Sun Wah BBQ

    • Chinese

    In business for 24 years, Sun Wah BBQ is known for their generous portions and consistent quality. Specialties include Beijing duck carved table-side, lotus root with house cured bacon, and other classic Chinese dishes.

    5039 N. Broadway St. | 773.769.1254
  • point number: 18

    Uptown Lounge

    • Bar

    This simple, elegant neighborhood bar serves a good selection of beers and other drinks. Uptown Lounge is the most laid back late-night bar in the neighborhood with an easy vibe, awesome music, and Tuesday night's $3 "U-Call-It" drink special and open mic night.

    1136 W. Lawrence Ave. | 773.878.1136
  • point number: 19

    Bars on Broadway

    • Bar

    There is no shortage of nightlife in Uptown. Great places to go for a drink include Fat Cat Bar and Lounge (4840 N. Broadway St.) Wild Pug (4810 N. Broadway St.) and Crew (4804 N. Broadway St.).

    4810 N. Broadway St.
  • point number: 20

    Global Dining on Broadway

    • Dining

    You can try a variety of cuisines from all over the world on this short stretch of Broadway. Try some Ethiopian food at Demera (4801 N. Broadway St.), contemporary Indian dishes at Marigold (4832 N. Broadway St.), authentic Chinese seafood dishes at Silver Seafood (4829 N. Broadway St.), West African food at Iyanze (4623 N. Broadway St.), contemporary Japanese food at Agami Sushi (4712 N. Broadway St.), Mexican favorites at Fiesta Mexicana (4806 N. Broadway St.), or the local favorite for late night at Gigio's Pizza (4643 N. Broadway St.).

    4712 N. Broadway St.
  • point number: 21

    Tweet…Let's Eat

    • American (Traditional)

    Organic brunch restaurant lined with artwork from some of Chicago's most notable artists. The menu also features artist inspired dishes, for example, you can indulge on "Tony Fitzpatrick's skirt steak and eggs".

    5020 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.728.5576
  • point number: 22

    Big Chicks

    • American (Traditional)

    A popular and laid back LGBT bar serving comfort food and libations after their sister brunch restaurant Tweet closes at 3pm. Decorated with artwork by some of Chicago's best artists plus various different events including live music, spoken word and free BBQ on Sundays!

    5024 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773.728.5511
  • point number: 23

    Pho on Argyle

    • Vietnamese

    It is impossible to miss the many offerings of Pho, a Vietnamese beef noodle soup, advertised on restaurant signs on and near Argyle Street. Two places that critics and locals recommend are Tank Noodle (4953 N. Broadway St.), and Pho 888 (1137 W. Argyle St.). Accessibility limitations at some sites. Please contact sites for more information.

    1137 W. Argyle St.
  • point number: 24

    More Dining

    • Various

    For more dining options, visit Business Partners - The Chamber for Uptown.

    4753 N. Broadway Ave.
 
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