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.