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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Stationed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality & kindness. We’ve worked hard to create a warm, honest & thoughtful space. We pride ourselves on unpretentious service, timing & most importantly providing great value. At Virtue we use heritage techniques to create some familiar flavors, & some new ones. We hope to see you soon.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Erick Williams

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    James Beard Award2023
  • Award icon
    James Beard Award2022

From the OpenTable editors: Besides serving exceedingly delicious southern fare and top-notch hospitality from James Beard Award-winning chef Erick Williams, Virtue shows how a restaurant can be a community champion. With moving activist quotes on the windows, art of Black cultural figures, and a minority-centered mentorship program, Williams goes all in on lifting the Black community through food. Pro tip: Don't miss the shortrib, and save room for dessert.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 947-8831
  • Website
    https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. James Beard Award 2023
    3. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross street
    Harper Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 725 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virtue offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious southern cuisine" and highlight standout dishes like the short ribs, blackened catfish, and gumbo. The warm, welcoming ambiance and attentive staff create a memorable visit, making Virtue a "favorite restaurant" for many in Chicago.

725 Reviews

  1. Victoria

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food & drinks ! Will definitely be returning …

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  2. Ellen

    VIP

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was fantastic. Alex, our server was friendly and knowledgeable, making great suggestions. Everything was delicious. I loved the blackened catfish and my husband enjoyed the short ribs. Don’t miss the banana pudding! Great atmosphere.

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  3. Allison

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Virtue is always so good. We loved the biscuits, short rib, fish and grits, collard greens, mac and cheese, and banana pudding. Everything was amazing!

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  4. Andrea

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the lemon chicken entree, mashed potatoes, gumbo appetizer and peach cobbler for dessert. Everything was presented very well and very tasty! The Lemon Chicken was perfection, I absolutely loved the sauce it was cooked in. The mashed potatoes were amazing. The gumbo was a little salty for my liking, but very good with a hint of spice on the back end. The crust on the peach cobbler was a little TOO touch for my liking, but it was very tasty overall.

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  5. Matthew

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambience but the food was very salty and certain dishes were low on value when considering the fact that most patrons regularly consume these foods at home.

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  6. Tahira

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place to eat now . Our server Alex went above and beyond 🍷✨

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  7. Carlton

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    David was an excellent server with great recommendations. The hostess sat us at a great table. However, window seats can have a slight chill on very cold days. Food was delicious.

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  8. Sang Yoon

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was amazing. Service was excellent. But the restaurant was very loud. My ears hurt. I’m not sure if it’s the acoustics of the room design or something but it was too loud.

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  9. Jemario

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and atmosphere was good. I did expect two pieces of catfish with the meal for the price but it’s cool. The side dishes were a nice size.

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  10. odessa

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. So much history intertwined with the meal and drinks

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FAQs

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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 725 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Virtue

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. James Beard Award 2023
    3. James Beard Award 2022
  • Cross street
    Harper Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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