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My fave places to eat in my hometown Chicago🌇☀️💕
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items Chicago is absolutely known for being one of the best cities for its food and I am definitely a foodie so check out this list because you will not be disappointed.
Map
One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Chicago in a very long time. Located in the Hyde Park area and it is black owned the best mac & cheese I’ve ever gotten from a restaurant!!
Virtue Restaurant
The best deals for sashimi and sushi rolls, very filling and fresh.
Lawrence Fish Market
Very cute black owned cafe in the Beverly neighborhood. Delicious smoothies and paninis.
Ain't She Sweet Cafe
Delicious drinks with the best risotto I’ve ever had!! Excellent drinks and pasta. 10/10 every time.
Formento's
Awesome bang bang shrimp with a really good blueberry lemon drop. Awesome happy hour deals!!
Bonefish Grill
This place had the best fried catfish mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes I’ve ever had outside of my own family. Definitely worth the price if you want authentic soul food in Chicago.
Cleo's Southern Cuisine
Affordable sushi and sashimi right in the middle of Hyde Park. They also deliver I love their salmon sashimi and their Unagi eel sashimi the most.
Shinju Sushi
They have my favorite all you can eat sushi lunch special for 2599 and I get so full so fast but I keep going because the food is so good. If you are ever Lincoln Park and you’re in need of a good all, you can eat sushi deal definitely stop here.
Koi Sushi
This is my first time ever having Korean hot pot and it was delicious. Even when I was stuffed, I kept going back for more fresh seafood, and vegetables. That never end. Absolutely worth a check out their lunch deal
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
I’ve been going to brunch at this restaurant for a little over three years and they never disappoint me. The ambience is amazing. It’s well area, especially in the daytime and they always have live music. I love love love their lobster rolls. I get i...
The Hampton Social - River North
This has been my favorite happy hour for a minute. They have excellent deals that range from three dollars to nine dollars and their cocktails never disappoint. I think they are popular for a reason. A big fan of their tater tots and their short rib ...
STK Steakhouse
If you are from out of town, you absolutely have to know what to order from this restaurant. Get a four piece fried hard, lemon pepper extra mild sauce on everything and you will not be disappointed. Do not be upset. If you order any old thing and yo...
Harold's Chicken Hyde Park
They have a pretty solid drink menu here. Awesome place if you’re just trying to grab a quick Caesar salad and fries with a cocktail. The perfect place for a girl dinner.
The Smith
This place has some of the best rice and beans I’ve ever had so simple yet so delicious and their Elote is to die for. Me and my grandma have to try to stay away from this place because they are so addictive.
5 Rabanitos
They have $10 cocktails for their happy hour and they all pack a punch. This place is so good and they have the best guacamole I’ve ever had in my entire life. It’s a little spicy, but it is so filling and delicious. I don’t feel guilty about eating ...
Solazo
They have some of the best ceviche I’ve ever had. My parents recommended this place to me and we always have to go back whenever I’m at their place. fun atmosphere with great tacos as well.
Americanos
People always ask what’s the best pizza from Chicago and you’re gonna get a bunch of answers, but this is the only right answer.
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria