Great Sea Restaurant

$$ | Albany Park

Long-standing cash only spot dishing Korean and Chinese favorites, known for its spicy chicken wings.

Buffalo Joe’s

$ | Evanston

Crisp

$ | Lakeview

Korean fried chicken, burritos, vegetable bowls + kimchee

Birds Nest

$ | Lincoln Park

Laid-back bar with baskets of wings and different sauces plus wraps, salads + other pub grub staples.

Dos Urban Cantina

$$$ | Logan Square

Monti’s

$ | Ravenswood

Philly cheesesteaks + craft brews highlighted in an open room with exposed brick and quirky wall art.

Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap

$$ | River North

BBQ and bar fare plus lots of brews + keg cocktails in a laid-back, sports pub setting with patio.

Burger Bar

$$ | South Loop + Lincoln Park

Build-your-own gourmet burgers pair with craft beers and handmade shakes in a funky space.

The Fifty/50

$$ | Ukrainian Village

Burgers, BBQ and fried food join beer on the American menu at this big sports bar with TVs + a patio.

The Aberdeen Tap

$ | West Loop

Cozy neighborhood tavern with gourmet pub fare, craft beers + patio with skyline views.