Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Super cozy atmosphere. Great for a classy happy hour or a wonderful dinner ; innovative French/Italian cuisine
37 locals recommend
A10
1462 East 53rd StreetSuper cozy atmosphere. Great for a classy happy hour or a wonderful dinner ; innovative French/Italian cuisine
Asian Fusion, has gluten free options and delicious maritini cocktails! Great spot to enjoy a dinner with family or friends.
46 locals recommend
Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
1509 E 53rd StAsian Fusion, has gluten free options and delicious maritini cocktails! Great spot to enjoy a dinner with family or friends.
One of the city's favorites in Chicago Style Pizza. You must try the stuffed!! This restaurant is BYOB.
519 locals recommend
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveOne of the city's favorites in Chicago Style Pizza. You must try the stuffed!! This restaurant is BYOB.
Hyde Park original! I love their hearty salads and Gluten free pizza crust. They also have excellent regular thing crust pizza with all the toppings you can imagine. They have an outdoor rooftop that is fun to sit on during the spring and summer months.
99 locals recommend
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StHyde Park original! I love their hearty salads and Gluten free pizza crust. They also have excellent regular thing crust pizza with all the toppings you can imagine. They have an outdoor rooftop that is fun to sit on during the spring and summer months.
gorgeous interior and fun cobblestone patio and of course full Champagne list! Food is excellent.
44 locals recommend
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green Stgorgeous interior and fun cobblestone patio and of course full Champagne list! Food is excellent.
Cant go wrong having dinner here, especially if you love Oysters!
24 locals recommend
GT Fish & Oyster
531 N Wells StCant go wrong having dinner here, especially if you love Oysters!
One of my favorites for family gatherings and date nights! I often frequent Shaws for a cocktail and half dozen oysters! They also serve steak and crab , lobster etc. All excellent!
23 locals recommend
Shaw's Crab House
21 E Hubbard StOne of my favorites for family gatherings and date nights! I often frequent Shaws for a cocktail and half dozen oysters! They also serve steak and crab , lobster etc. All excellent!
Wonderful food! I have never had a bad experience here. If you are in the loop attending a play or simply shopping around... come here for a meal and relax.. enjoy yourself!
The Dearborn
145 N Dearborn StWonderful food! I have never had a bad experience here. If you are in the loop attending a play or simply shopping around... come here for a meal and relax.. enjoy yourself!
Small Plates with big flavor. Book in advance, this place can require a months out reservation.. or you can get lucky. Prices are not overly expensive! So don't be shy... treat yourself to gourmet cuisine Chicago is known for!
65 locals recommend
Giant
3209 W Armitage AveSmall Plates with big flavor. Book in advance, this place can require a months out reservation.. or you can get lucky. Prices are not overly expensive! So don't be shy... treat yourself to gourmet cuisine Chicago is known for!
GT Prime Steakhouse
707 N Wells StSpecial Occasion type of place. Pricey but fabulous.
Bella Bacinos
66 E Wacker PlPersonally - My favorite Chicago Stuffed Pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, cocktails, full dinner and Brunch. This place has it all.
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WLive music, cocktails, full dinner and Brunch. This place has it all.
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie StClass bar, with hidden speakeasy in the basement!
Fun bar on top .... an original Chicago speakeasy (preserved from its inception during the actual prohibition era) called "the drifter" is hidden behind the wall on your way to the washrooms. Look for the bookcase with a bras door nob on the wall.
21 locals recommend
The Green Door Tavern
678 N Orleans StFun bar on top .... an original Chicago speakeasy (preserved from its inception during the actual prohibition era) called "the drifter" is hidden behind the wall on your way to the washrooms. Look for the bookcase with a bras door nob on the wall.
Live dance acts, music, and burlesque on Thursdays. This is a large multi-room night club that has a variety of music with a very classy atmosphere. Required dress code: Men must have a collar and no gym shoes.
49 locals recommend
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StLive dance acts, music, and burlesque on Thursdays. This is a large multi-room night club that has a variety of music with a very classy atmosphere. Required dress code: Men must have a collar and no gym shoes.
Very intimate setting, fabulous cocktails... interior decor is adorable. Good for a night out on the town, especially if you are exploring the North side of Chicago and Wicker Park area!
40 locals recommend
Queen Mary
2125 W Division StVery intimate setting, fabulous cocktails... interior decor is adorable. Good for a night out on the town, especially if you are exploring the North side of Chicago and Wicker Park area!
Super Chicago Dive Bar original. Literally nothing has been changed since the 60's... including the old school juke box and cash only cash register.
25 locals recommend
Richard's Bar
491 N Milwaukee AveSuper Chicago Dive Bar original. Literally nothing has been changed since the 60's... including the old school juke box and cash only cash register.
Seriously... just go... unique cocktails that you wont find elsewhere... the ambiance, perfection... vintage furniture, fireplace and chandeliers.... what more can you ask for. They do serve appetizer style food.
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveSeriously... just go... unique cocktails that you wont find elsewhere... the ambiance, perfection... vintage furniture, fireplace and chandeliers.... what more can you ask for. They do serve appetizer style food.
Arts & Culture
Right down the street , in the heart of Hyde Park. One of the best museums Chicago has to offer!
483 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrRight down the street , in the heart of Hyde Park. One of the best museums Chicago has to offer!
Art Gallery and Coffee shop attached! Very cool unique gallery showcasing local artists.
25 locals recommend
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S Cornell AveArt Gallery and Coffee shop attached! Very cool unique gallery showcasing local artists.
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrDinosaurs, Ancient History and more!
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThink galaxies, stars, planets , space shuttles and more!!
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrFishes and Dolphins and sea creatures galore!
Parks & Nature
This beach is always relaxing, never super crowded or overwhelming. The park surrounding the beach is gorgeous and even has designated fire pits to grill and hang out.
28 locals recommend
57th Street Beach
This beach is always relaxing, never super crowded or overwhelming. The park surrounding the beach is gorgeous and even has designated fire pits to grill and hang out.
Essentials
full service grocery store, specializes in organic produce and goods.
118 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park Avefull service grocery store, specializes in organic produce and goods.
Full service gym with swimming pool and sauna. Must have membership or guest pass. Short walk, about a block away.
63 locals recommend
LA Fitness
2828 N Clark StFull service gym with swimming pool and sauna. Must have membership or guest pass. Short walk, about a block away.