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El Mariachi Restaurant

MEXICAN

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3240 N Broadway (773) 549-7020 elmariachitequilabar.com

Established in 1996, a father and his 2 sons opened a small 10-table restaurant in the Lakeview East community. El Mariachi has gradually grown over the years by following a strict policy of only serving top quality, authentic dishes and margaritas. The authentic Mexican experience is enhanced with imported handcrafted décor and artwork, intimate lighting and festive music. This charming cafe has a great streetside patio to match!

3351 N Broadway 773-472-8553 esenciachicago.com

Mexican

Esencia Urban Kitchen is Mexican inspired cuisine, plus some delicious sweets. All their dishes are inspired by the owner’s family recipes, which adds to the authenticity of this corner treasure. This is the perfect cozy neighborhood cafe to enjoy authentic, classic, family recipes. Neighbors rave about their perfectly made Chilaquiles. Order one of the many great dishes on the menu, and enjoy the sidewalk cafe!

Wine Bar

WINE BAR

3207 N Sheffield

312-819-6111 figowinebar.com

This Italian tapas restaurant is perfect if you enjoy wine and shareable plates. They have an extensive, sommelier-selected wine list along with a great cocktail menu. All their pasta is made in-house with fresh, local ingredients! You don’t want to miss out on Figo’s unique, modern Italian cuisine, all while sitting on their picturesque sidewalk patio. The comfortable atmosphere and bistro lit patio makes this a great spot for date night or before a night out at the Vic.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Wrigleyville, F.O’Mahony’s is a neighborhood Irish pub with classic eats & decor, brunch service, late hours & a seasonal patio. With a wide beer menu and both American and Irish food staples, they are a hidden gem. Enjoy their brunch specials on the weekends on their shade filled patio.

Half Shell SEAFOOD

halfshellchicago.com

Being the longest running crab house in Chicago, Half Shell is quite the place full of stories and family recipes passed on for generations. Choose between their hidden crab haven or sidewalk patio to enjoy oysters galore. Since 1968, Half Shell has been building a loyal and dedicated following of customers who love not only the fresh seafood and shellfish, but also the fun and family environment the small, corner-street restaurant provides.

Houndstooth Saloon

3369 N Clark 773-244-1166

Wrigley’s go-to spot for southern comfort food, delicious beer & country music has a spacious front patio with local views of Wrigleyville! If you are an Alabama fan, this place is for you. They also have live music every weekend and awesome happy hour deals. Be sure to check their website for all of their upcoming shows. Their bottomless brunch is a neighborhood favorite, as well as their drag shows on select weekends!

American

773-789-8864 hvacpubwrigley.com

This spacious Wrigleyville bar prides themselves on being an upbeat, fun spot to stop by before and after the Cub’s games. Eating on their sidewalk cafe located right off Clark Street against a giant Kris Bryant mural (rip) will fill you with Cubbie fever before or after catching a game. They have delicious, classic deep dish along with a large beer selection. At night, this space turns into a bumping concert venue, so be sure to stay for their live music.

Joy's Noodles

ASIAN

3257 N Broadway

773-327-8330 joysnoodlesandrice.com

This causal Thai restaurant is a delicious spot with a cute sidewalk café out front. The food is raved about – especially their curry. Being a BYOB spot, be sure to grab a few beverages to enjoy on their sidewalk patio. This is a popular group dining spot, so make sure to grab a few friends to join you for dinner!

Kit Kat Lounge

American

3700 N Halsted

773-525-1111 kitkatchicago.com

The Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is a premier destination venue for every type of occasion and every demographic. With an innovative martini and cocktail list of more than 200 offerings, upscale contemporary cuisine, entertainment by the worldfamous Kit Kat Divas (beautiful drag queens) and sleek “South Beach meets Hollywood” inspired decor, Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is truly a world-class entertainment hotspot. The best place for dinner and a show or for divalicious brunch!

Asian

773-525-8111 little-wok.com

Little Wok brings you a modern approach to Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Dig in to their sophisticated, yet authentic, interpretation of your favorite Asian dishes on their sidewalk cafe right on Broadway. Their large menu and variety of dishes will please everyone. Whether you want to share some sushi or enjoy one of their chef's recommendations, the food will never disappoint. They also have vegan & gluten free options.

Craft Beer Bar

1101 W Waveland

773-388-8249 luckydorr.com

Named after Bobby Dorr, the longtime Wrigley Fields Groundskeeper, this destination features vintage ballpark elements, including Bobby’s storied horseshoe. They exclusively serve brews from local breweries to bring you delicious Chicago beers while cheering on the Chicago Cubs in a picturesque alley right outside the field. This dog friendly spot is known for their cold pours and great service.

Maison Marcel 3114 N Broadway

French

773-661-6942 maison-marcel.com

This French bakery offers delicious, healthy pastries along with salads, sandwiches, and crowd favorite macaroons. Grab a coffee, your favorite book, or a close friend and savor their delicious cuisine on the stylish and colorful sidewalk patio. With a recent installation of flowers across the exterior you may just forget your not in Paris. Sit back and relax at this extremely aesthetically pleasing bakery!

773-528-6670 matissetavernchicago.com

Matisse is a neighborhood tavern with an eclectic gastropub menu including made from-scratch items and the best quality meats. Check out the cozy lounge with TVs, a fireplace, full-service bar including martinis, and craft and specialty cocktails. Relax with friends all summer long on the outdoor patio with a copper mug of their famous Moscow Mule or a cold craft beer. The hand-picked wine list changes seasonally so you'll always find a new grape discovery to sample.

Milt's Barbeque for the Perplexed

3411 N Broadway

773-661-6384 miltsbbq.com

Milt’s Barbeque For The Perplexed is one of the only barbeque joints of its kind with specialty Kosher meats. Serving only the highest quality, onsite smoke meats, you’ll be tempted to try all of their mouth-watering choices. They also have vegetarian and gluten-free options so that everyone can find the perfect option for their appetite. Enjoy their sidewalk patio located in the heart of Broadway.

Monsignor Murphy's

NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

3019 N Broadway

773-348-7285 murphysonbroadway.com

Welcome to Monsignor Murphy's! A local's favorite spot to drink for over 30 years. Order a beer, take a shot, and mingle with the wide variety of colorful characters and bartenders, some of whom have been patronizing and working at this neighborhood bar from the very beginning. Step out to the sidewalk café or patio for summer sun basking and people watching. Every Wednesday and Sunday they have live music so sit back and enjoy the show at this neighborhood watering hole.

Original Pancake House

Asian

616 W Diversey

(773) 929-8130 ophchicagoland.com/

Penny’s Noodle Shop is a hidden gem. Located under the El Tracks, this noodle shop features quick-serve pan-Asian favorites in an open, bright space with patio seating. Enjoy unique takes on classic dishes from Vietnam, Japan, China and Thailand. Stop by this women owned, BYOB noodle shop and see why customers have been coming back since 1991.

Penny's Noodle Shop

Asian

3400 N Sheffield

773-281-8448 pennysnoodleshop.com

Penny’s Noodle Shop is a hidden gem. Located under the El Tracks, this noodle shop features quick-serve pan-Asian favorites in an open, bright space with patio seating. Enjoy unique takes on classic dishes from Vietnam, Japan, China and Thailand. Stop by this women owned, BYOB noodle shop and see why customers have been coming back since 1991.

PR Italian Bistro

Italian

3908 N Sheridan

773-404-8955 pritalianbistro.com

PR Italian Bistro specializes in rustic, ‘bistro-style’ Italian-inspired, global cuisine. With Chef Stefano’s creations at the forefront, the Bar at PR, headed by partner and wife, Juliana Montebello-Roman, offers a hand-picked selection of world class brews, a global wine list, only top shelf spirits and original recipe cocktails. Enjoy the menu on their gorgeous, bistro lit, plant filled sidewalk cafe.

American

theriverchicago.com

Enjoy American-inspired shared plates and exclusive craft cocktails in an energetic, social atmosphere, especially on their sunny, sidewalk patio. Join The River on the weekends for drag performances over brunch. Its refined environment is ideal for happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or your private event. Complimented by warm service and contemporary vibes, The River Kitchen and Bar fuses energy and confidence making an everyday occasion a unique experience.

Renaldi's Pizza

ITALIAN

2827 N Broadway

773-248-2445 renaldispizza.com

This old-school pizzeria introduced Spingione Pizza over 45 years ago. Spingione’s means “light and fluffy” in Sicilian, and it was an instant hit in the neighborhood. This pizza has been made for generations in Sicilian homes, yet never has the recipe been reproduced by commercial establishments. Stop in and try this unique pizza on their sidewalk cafe on a beautiful Chicago evening!

Roebuck

ITALIAN

3159 N Broadway

773-857-2229 roebuckpizza.com

This hip brewpub is the perfect place to kick back and gather with friends, grab a pint after work, and enjoy a tasty wood-fired pizza. Between their selection of creative and flavorful pizza toppings, craft beer straight from DryHop Brewers next door, and fancy cocktails made by acclaimed Chicago bar veterans, your taste buds will never get bored.

Roadhouse 66

Gas N' Grill

AMERICAN

Stop by Roadhouse 66 and take a break from the hustle of bustle of life while enjoying some Southern style comfort food. With their heated patio, you can sit outside in the company of friends and family any time of the year. This neighborhood joint ensures everyone is welcome and well taken care of. They've also got plenty of TV's so you can relax on their patio and never miss the action of your favorite teams!

Slugger's World Class Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos

Sports Bar

This ‘sports bar on steroids’ has a view of the famous Wrigley Field marquee right outside on their sidewalk patio. With a full sports bar food and drink menu, Sluggers is a Wrigleyville staple for dueling pianos, arcade games, and of course, batting cages. Throughout the week they have happy hour specials to help you quench your thirst on their shaded, street side patio!

Stella's Diner

AMERICAN

Stella’s Diner has been family owned and operated since 1962. As a long-time staple in the Lakeview East neighborhood, they invite you to join their family for great food, good conversation, and a family oriented atmosphere on their sidewalk café right on Barry. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Stella's is also perfect for a quick and classic milkshake! Cool off on their patio with one of their frozen delights.

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