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1. Mott Street

4.8

Exceptional(1053)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 55 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

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2. Komorebi

4.9

Exceptional(247)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 14 times today

Japanese restaurant with elegantly plated sushi, rolls & cooked fare in a rustic-chic storefront.

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3. Daebak Korean BBQ - Wicker Park

4.7

Exceptional(43)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Belmont Central / Cragin

Booked 27 times today

Offering modern Korean BBQ using traditional recipes, we have simple menu combos for those who are new to Korean BBQ and premium packages for those who want a complete experience with extensive variety.

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4. Revolver

4.6

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 4 times today

Co-owners LeQoinne Rice and Chris Scardina (also behind The Duplex in Logan Square) have invoked speakeasy-style concept, drink menu laden with pre-Prohibition classics like Amaretto sours and dirty martinis alongside contemporary cocktails.

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5. Bordel

4.4

Awesome(45)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 21 times today

Chicago’s favorite cabaret & cocktail bar. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bordel, the Wicker Park cocktail bar and cabaret that has redefined Chicago nightlife through its unique fusion of performance art, live music, and craft cocktails. Since its inception, Bordel has created a space where provocative entertainment, live jazz and creative cocktails converge, becoming a landmark in the city’s cultural landscape.From the start, Bordel made a point to not only welcome global and avant-garde acts, but to first support and showcase the very best talent in Chicago. Bordel’s stage has featured many of the city's top studio musicians and producers, up-and-coming artists and spectacular limited-run shows. Bordel’s long standing cabaret shows were originally hosted by world-renowned burlesque performer Miss Tosh, Vaudeville by Sally Marvel and AJ Sacco, and are now curated by the inimitable Shimmy LaRoux.

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6. Mama Delia

3.9

Excellent(23)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 16 times today

Mama Delia, located in Chicago's Wicker Park, is a modern Spanish restaurant and sherry bar offering a fresh take on what is happening in Spain today.Mama Delia is a celebration of the authentic culture of Spain, today. Via our frequent trips to Spain each year, we are able to experience first-hand the cultural shifts this dynamic country undergoes and bring those flavors and culinary traditions back to Chicago. Led by Chef Marcos Campos, our menus showcase the exquisite regional products of Spain with dishes that are ingredient-driven and nostalgic. Following Chef Marcos’ lead, desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Shannah Primiano combine classic Spanish sweet dishes with her more contemporary methods and intriguing ingredient pairings. The award-winning beverage team, led by industry vanguard Brian Sturgulewski, has built Mama Delia’s bar program around the inimitable versatility of sherry, not only as a world class wine but also as a cocktail ingredient without parallel.

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7. The Coach House

4.7

Exceptional(37)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• South Indian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 7 times today

Coach House, 2x James Beard Award and Jean Banchet Award-nominated Chef Zubair's Mohajir’s latest venture, is a Tasting Menu experience featuring a heavy dose of South Indian flavors whilst avoiding direct tradition. Coach House is located in the rear of Lilac Tiger's street food location, on Division St.Our 7-course Tasting Menu rotates seasonally, and is featured on Friday and Saturday nights at 5:45pm and 8:30pm; this experience gives insight into the culinary traditions that Chef Zubair was raised with, reimagined through a modern lens.Your experience can be supplemented with one of our thoughtfully-curated wine and cocktail pairings, or you and your guests can select your sipper from our worldly wine list, elegant cocktails, and vibrant and non-alcoholic signature drinks.

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8. Angry Crab - Wicker Park

4.5

Awesome(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 18 times today

Cajun seafood restaurant specializing in seafood boils. Pick your choice of delicious seafood specialties and add your choice of flavor and spice levels. We offer a selection of craft beers and ready to drink cocktails to pair with your seafood boil!

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9. Parlor Pizza Bar - Wicker Park

4.7

Exceptional(776)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 28 times today

For more information please email info@parlorchicago.com . Entire party must be present to be seated.

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10. The Delta

4.1

Excellent(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 8 times today

An Ode To The Mississippi DeltaThe Delta is a restaurant and cocktail bar in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood that is an ode to the food, beverage, and culture of the Mississippi Delta region. The Mississippi Delta region is widely known for beginning in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, and stretches due south -- ending at Catfish Row in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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AmandaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Loved this place!! Food is all amazing. We got the burger (to die for), the short rib, and the crispy spicy cauliflower. The ambiance is great for groups or a date. I went with one of my girlfriends and it was lively but not so loud I couldn’t hear her. Service was excellent too. All well done, we will definitely be back.
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Mott StreetPrice: Expensive• Central Asian• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.8
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JVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great atmosphere, fun show and crowd and the steak is one of the best I've ever had.
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BordelPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.4
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Jason
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food and service were great, and the place was a lot of fun
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Daebak Korean BBQ - Wicker ParkPrice: Expensive• Korean• Belmont Central / Cragin
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4.7
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Bennett
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
It's deceptively easy to end up in Bordel instead! Which is pleasant, but unexpected.
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Mama DeliaPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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3.9
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MarissaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Outstanding in every way! Each dish was artfully prepared, complex flavors, and great back stories. Loved the experience.
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The Coach HousePrice: Very Expensive• South Indian• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.7

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