Old Town is the most historic place in Chicago and is a pleasure to visit. Most restaurants will be busy on weekends, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead for a reservation. It’s better to be safe than sorry. If you want to try and avoid the crowds, try and go a little early or late, not at lunch or dinner time. There are not many restaurants to choose from, but there is a very small area with a variety that has something for almost everyone. The prices are from the dinner menu, which tends to be more expensive, if you come for dinner you can expect to pay a little less.
Bistrot Margot
http://www.bistrotmargot.com
1437 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-587-3660
Fax: 312-587-3668
Bistrot Margot is a small, quaint, family friendly French bistro with a relaxed atmosphere and casual style. Be sure to make reservations, especially for lunch. They are open seven days a week, lunch from 11am Monday to Friday, Brunch from 10:30am to 3pm on weekends and dinner every night. They are open until 11PM on Friday and Saturday, 10PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9PM on Monday and Sunday. Prices are in the middle of restaurants of this type. Appetizers range from $5.95 to $7.95, Entrees $13.95 to $19.95, and all deserts are $5.96. Try Poulet Roti, Jus Naturel Roast Chicken with Garlic, Lemon, Herbs and French Fries
They will eat Pita
http://www.eatapitachicago.com/
158 W Division St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-787-3010
Pita is a great quick and easy lunch. No reservations, it’s first come first served, but it moves fast and you can even order on the website so your food is ready when you get there. The prices look even better when you consider everything, including soups, made daily. Burgers go from $3.25 to $4.25, Stir Fry Pitas from $4.75 to $8.50, Cold Pitas from $4.25 to $5.50, Hot Sandwiches from $3.95 to $7.95, Toasted Toast from $3.95 to $4.95 – a large cheese selection. Nothing on the menu is over $10.00. They are open for lunch and dinner daily: 11am-9:45pm.
Focus Inn
http://www.fireplaceinn.com/
1448 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-664-5264
The Inn is a great place to come for the famous barbeque dish. Of course, they have many other choices in mind. They are open Mon-Fu: 4:30pm-12am, Fri: 11:30am-1:30am;
Sat: 9:30am-1:30am, Sun: 9:30am-12am. The casual style and the prices are a bit on the high side, but the quality is top notch. Appetizers range from $5.00 to $16.25, salads from $8.25 to $14.25, entrees from $14.50 to $32.00 and sandwiches from $8.50 to $14.25.
Topo Gigio
http://www.topogigiochicago.com/
1516 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-266-9355
Fax: 312-266-8531
Topo Gigio is a place to be seen when in the ways and prices are not bad in Italian. I recommend you feel a bit comfortable and make reservations. Appetizers range from $5.95 to $12.95, entrees from $5.95 to $18.95 and entrees from $12.95 to $26.95.
O’Brien’s
http://www.obriensrestaurant.com/restaurant.html
1528 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-787-3131
Fax: 312-787-3990
O’Brien’s own steak and seafood and if you really want to impress someone, they offer transportation via Limousine Transportation, O’Brien’s Trolley, Buses or Horse & Coach Yes, that’s true, but imagine being transported through Chicago in a horse-drawn carriage. Dress is casual and they make reservations especially for lunch. They are open Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm and you can hang out at the bar until 2am. Even in winter you can eat outside. Food prices are at the top of the scale. You can expect to pay up to about $30 for a meal. Try the Sea Bass Wild Mushroom Risotto & lemon caper sauce, roast rib of beef With a bottle of Yorkshire and Au jus or chicken breast Sauté With blue cheese artichokes, mushrooms and peppers over mashed potatoes in a white wine sauce.
Finkel’s World Famous Deli
http://www.finkelsdelichicago.com/menu.html
926 N North Branch St, Chicago 60622
Phone: 312-335-0050
Everyone is in the mood for good deli food once in a while, and Finkel’s is one where it’s lunch or dinner, no dinner. Opening hours are Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm. Very casual and family friendly. Lunch will cost from $4.25 to $7.55. A soup pocket for $2.50, a salad from $2.75 to $7.50 and a sandwich from $4.95 to $9.95.
It’s Hecky Barbecue
http://www.heckys.com/html/
1234 N Halsted St, Chicago 60622
Phone: 312-377-7427
Hecky’s barbeque is famous. They say the secret is in the sauce and you can take it home to see if you can replicate their products. The atmosphere is 100% casual and very family friendly. They are open Mon-Fu: 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-12am and
Sun: 11am-9pm. You get a lot of food for your money. Appetizers go from $2.75 to $5.99, Salads and Sides from $3.99 to $7.99, Sandwiches from 45.99 to $7.99, Entrees from $9.99 to $18.99, and deserts all under $3.00.
Joe’s
http://www.joesbar.com/
940 W Weed St, Chicago 60622
Phone: 312-337-3486
Joe’s is only open for lunch. They can be very busy when one of the shows is going on. It’s definitely a young crowd and a very relaxed atmosphere. Appetizers range from $3.00 to $10.50, Salads range from $4.75 to $6.00. Pizza is $12 or $13 and sandwiches and burgers from $4.75 to $7.00.
Kamehachi
http://www.kamehachi.com/locations/locations_oldtown.html
1400 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-664-3663
They give you three choices of dining rooms, so you can take the mood and atmosphere from the stairs to the dining room kingdom. room or a year outside the gate Now. The decor is very upscale and modern with a classy casual attitude and Japanese cuisine and sushi. Breakfast is Monday – Saturday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and Breakfast Monday – Saturday 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM – Sunday 4:30 PM to 12:00 AM. You can make your reservations online, very convenient and for food, Appetizers from $4.95 to $9.95 Entrees from $13.95 to $19.95 and Sushi from $3.95 to $175.00 for a Sushi boat that serves from 3 to 5 people.
Las Pinatas
http://www.laspinatas.com/
1552 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-664-8277
Mexican Food is quickly becoming a favorite across the nation and at Ls Pinatas you can have the experience at no cost. an arm and a leg for you. They are open Mon-Fu: 11am-12am, Fri-Sat: 11am-1am and Sun: 12pm-12am. A full meal is easily under $10. No exceptions, they are very family friendly and have a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
Mizu
http://www.mizuyakitori.com/
315 W North Ave, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-951-8883
Mizu is a relatively new kid on the block, having been around since 2006 and is another Japanese/Shusi choice. Be sure to make a reservation especially on Fridays and weekends. Nice upbeat casual atmosphere and as for food, Soups go from $2.00 to $6.00, Mains from $4.50 to $12.00, Entrees from $3.50 to $12.00 and Sushi from $2.00 to $30.00. Give Tempura a try. They are open Mon-Fu: 5pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm and Sun: 5pm-10pm
Old Jerusalem Restaurant
http://www.oldjerusalemrestaurant.com/
1411 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-944-0459
Fax: 312-944-9978
Old Jerusalem will give you a taste of Mediterranean cuisine. They are open Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 10:30pm, Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm and Sunday: 11:00am – 10:30pm. It’s old world, casual atmosphere, and family friendly. They have a great variety of vegetarian and make sure you leave a place for one of the pastries, they are out of this world good. Appetizers range from $3.50 to $5.35, entrees from $7.50 to $12.95 and sandwiches from $5.25 to $6.35.
Orso’s
http://www.orsosrestaurant.com
1401 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-787-6604
Fax: 312-787-3027
Orso is a traditional Italian pizza. They are very relaxed, family friendly and open Mon-Sun: 11am-11pm.
Fri: 11am-12am, Sat: 12pm-12am and Sun: 12pm-10pm. Appetizers from $4.25 to $12, Salads from $3.00 to $9.95, Entrees from $6.96 to $12.95, and Pizza Sets from $6.95 to $12.95.
Salpicon
http://www.salpicon.com/
1252 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-988-7811
Fax: 312-988-7715
Salpicon is another choice for Mexicans. They are open for dinner Sun-Sat: 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm and Brunch.
Sun: 11am-2:30pm. Very relaxed and family friendly. Appetizers range from $5 to $10, Entrées from $17 to $28.
Trattoria Rome
http://www.trattoriaroma.com/tr.htm
1535 N Wells St, Chicago 60610
Phone: 312-664-7907
Trattoria Roma is an upscale Italian restaurant and reservations are recommended. There is a bit of a risk here because the menu changes daily, but on average you can expect to pay about $8.00 to $30.00 for an entree. They are open Sun-Mon: 12pm-10pm, Tue-Fri: 12pm-11pm and Sat: 5pm
