Chicago Restaurants

PHOTOS: Chicago Restaurants and Nightclubs

Chicago Restaurants include some of the nation’s best Steakhouses and Barbecue joints. Given Chicago’s tradition for meat-packing, that should not come as a surprise. What’s remarkable is that the city also has a nice selection Soul Food, Creole, Seafood and Cajun eateries. Books have been written about them. They include a welcome selection of comedy clubs and coffeehouses as well. Since the Great Recession however, many long time favorites on the Southside and Westside have closed. But fear not. This is Chicago. New and reimagined restaurants, cafes, bistros, coffeehouses and nightclubs will take their place.

Jokes & Notes
CUISINE: Light Fare

Buddy Guys Legends
CUISINE: Light Fare

Sweet Maple Café
CUISINE: Soul Food-American

MacArthur’s
CUISINE: Soul Food

Heaven on Seven
CUISINE: Creole

Jazz Showcase Nightclub
CUISINE: Light Fare

50 Yard Line Nightclub
CUISINE: Light Fare

Soul Vegetarian
CUISINE: Vegetarian

Lem’s Bar-B-Q
CUISINE: Barbecue

Vee-Vee’s
CUISINE: Nigerian & Caribbean

Ruby’s
CUISINE: Soul Food

Blue Chicago
CUISINE: Light Fare