Restaurants near University of Chicago

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1. Chemistry

4.4

Awesome(1714)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hyde Park

Booked 109 times today

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIODLarge Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation. Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

2. Virtue

4.8

Exceptional(774)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Hyde Park

Booked 63 times today

Stationed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality & kindness. We’ve worked hard to create a warm, honest & thoughtful space. We pride ourselves on unpretentious service, timing & most importantly providing great value. At Virtue we use heritage techniques to create some familiar flavors, & some new ones. We hope to see you soon.

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3. 14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1338)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Hyde Park

Booked 16 times today

14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar is a casual dining experience serving a fusion of Caribbean dishes from some of your favorite vacation destinations. Conveniently located in Chicago's Hyde Park, our intimate space, friendly staff, and delicious creations are sure to become a favorite. At 14 Parish our goal is to bring a bit of paradise to everyday life!

4. Dawn Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(352)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Hyde Park

Booked 30 times today

Everyday begins at Dawn and we invite you to begin yours with us! At Dawn A.M. Eatery we offer an array of southern inspired dishes, cocktails, and bakery items that will delight the senses. Our goal is to bridge generations through recipes in our vibrant yet comfortable space nestled in the historic Hyde Park Neighborhood. Just steps from the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th street beach, and the new Obama Presidential Center let Dawn become your next favorite dining destination!

5. Cantina Rosa

4.6

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Hyde Park

Booked 10 times today

Stationed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Cantina Rosa is a tropical cocktail bar focused on agave spirits and featuring delicious Mexican inspired snacks from Virtue Hospitality.Bar's terms and conditionsWe are grateful for your support. Please take a moment to read all of our restaurant's policies. We accept reservations for up to 6 guests. We require a $15 per person deposit at the time of making the reservation and it is applied to the final bill. As a courtesy to all of our guests we allow 90 minutes for all of our reservations along with a 15 minute grace period for late arrivals. If you have any questions please reach out to the restaurant directly at 773-420-3735. All guests must be 21+ to enter the bar.

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6. Bronzeville Winery

4.4

Awesome(115)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bronzeville

Booked 14 times today

Bronzeville Winery is a destination where exceptional food, fine wine, and vibrant energy come together. The menu offers seasonal small plates, artisanal cheese boards, seasonal large plates, and a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring there’s something for every palate. From indulgent Sunday brunch to curated wine and whiskey tasting flights, each visit is a celebration of flavor and creativity. Located just moments away from U Chicago , Hyde Park and 3 minutes from Lake Shore Drive.BW sets the perfect mood with live music every Wednesday and Sunday & DJs for the vibe Thursday - Saturday. Stop by for Happy Hour Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4–6 or gather for unforgettable celebrations, birthdays & dates —whether it’s a party of 30 or a buyout for 200 guests.As the 2023 Jean Banchet Award Winner for Best Hospitality, Bronzeville Winery offers an unmatched combination of warm service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a soulful connection to Chicago’s rich cultural heritage.

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7. Jordyn’s Soul Cafe - Hyde Park

3.7

Very Good(218)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Soul food • Hyde Park

Booked 15 times today

We're Jordyn's Soul Cafe, we microwave all sides and meats be

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8. The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar

4.2

Awesome(47)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Hyde Park

Booked 2 times today

The Sitdown Café is a unique sushi bar and restaurant. The inside of the little bistro is cozy and comfortable, reflecting all of the neighborhood charm of a local diner. The staff here is friendly and helpful, always ready to offer a recommendationnn or answer any questions guests might have. The Sitdown Café offers a wide variety of dishes. The menu is broken up into appetizers, soups, salads, sushi, sandwiches and pizza. This kind of variety is unique, as most restaurants do not offer both sushi and pizza. Popular sushi rolls at The Sitdown Café include the Chicago Fire with tuna, salmon, white tuna, jalapeno and cilantro, as well as the drunken tiger with crab, avocado and cucumber topped with tiger shrimp and mango tobiko sauce. The pizzas are completely customizable, with guests adding ingredients as they want, like mozzarella, tomato, basil, mushrooms, feta, peppers, onion, black olives and prosciutto

9. Nafsi

4.6

Exceptional(49)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South Side

Booked 6 times today

Nafsi South Shore is the newest iconic destination on the south side, boasting stunning vistas and delectable cuisine where locals can relax, socialize, and rejuvenate. Situated within the South Shore Cultural Center, NAFSI provides residents of South Shore with a refined yet accessible dining option that elevates traditional favorites like shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, surf & turf, beignets, chicken & waffles, and other delectable dishes. The well-stocked bar features a selection of wine, beer, and spirits, highlighting local and minority-owned labels.

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10. Moody Tongue Brewing Company

4.7

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Brewery • South Loop

Booked 11 times today

Founded in 2014 in Chicago by cousins Jared Rouben (Brewmaster) and Jeremy Cohn (CEO), Moody Tongue is built on the philosophy of culinary brewing, appealing to those with a discerning palate or, as Rouben describes, a "moody tongue." Utilizing his extensive culinary background and brewing education, Rouben approaches brewing with a chef's mindset. In 2019, the brewery relocated and expanded to launch two dining concepts: (1) a lively, à la carte restaurant, THE BAR, and (2) an elevated, intimate fine dining restaurant, THE DINING ROOM, helmed by Executive Chef James Bingham. Since opening, Moody Tongue has been honored to receive stars in the Chicago MICHELIN Guide in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.Please note: our tasting menu is exclusively available in The Dining Room; our a la carte menu is exclusively available in The Bar.For parties with 7+ guests, please e-mail contact@moodytongue.com for reservation inquiries as well as information regarding Semi-Private and Private Events.

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Updated on 3/18/2025

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Mildred
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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VirtuePrice: Expensive• Southern• Hyde Park
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4.8
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Trevor LVIP
Chicago / Illinois •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Vibrant, well-designed, welcoming place with excellent food!
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Dawn EateryPrice: Moderate• Southern• Hyde Park
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4.6
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ElissaL
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This place is fantastic! Awesome service from the host to wait staff, cocktails that are transporting, and the food was Delicious. We had the mango and passionfruit drinks, honey jerk wings, beef sliders, snapper and salmon. I’ll be thinking about all those exquisite flavors for days. I can’t wait to go back!
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14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum BarPrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Hyde Park
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4.6
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Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall, very well experience food was pretty good. Ambience was pretty good was exceptional and I really enjoyed my time.
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ChemistryPrice: Expensive• American• Hyde Park
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4.4
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JohnVIP
Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
The service was Great , we got there early so we sat at the Bar , until our table was ready . The food was great just need a few more items on there Menu like designer Tacos because the food menu is kinda Small. But otherwise Excellent !!!
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Cantina RosaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Hyde Park
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4.6

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