2. Aloha Eats
8.0
2534 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Hawaiian Restaurant · Park West · 45 tips and reviews
a.m.p.: Excellent food. Definitely suggest the Spam Musubi and the BBQ Combo Plate is awesome if you're hungier. If all else fails, winner winner, bbq chicken dinner :)
Stephanie Sheppard: The BBQ beef is so delicious!
Kim Fukawa: Huge portions and oh so good. I found the pork katsu to be a little thin and bland for my taste, but all the bbq plates I've tried have been excellent. One of my favorite places in Chicago!
3. Kingston Mines
9.0
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Buffered by fatty, sauce-covered rib tips ($12) or a po’ boy sandwich loaded with fried catfish, crab cakes or blackened chicken ($8.50), you won’t mind that you paid a $12 cover. Read more.
Brad Hager: LOVE this place, the dual stages with rotating artist is brilliant. GREAT artist / music here, and cold beer. Be sure to stroll to the back for lip licking ribs, fired catfish, delicious soul food 😄
Michael: Great blues music and a fun, lively audience. Delicious rib join in the back and free entry for students! (except Friday)
4. Boka
8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Expect the whimsical (an eel terrine and grilled baby octopus with Korean short ribs), the decadent (foie gras with grilled bananas in a baking-spice gastrique), and everything in between. Read more.
Corey Parker: Amazing food and service. Get the short ribs!
TripExpert: We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.
5. Green City Market
9.4
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 57 tips and reviews
Billy Kenefick: The annual BBQ party is worth the $$$
Time Out Chicago: Fruits, veggies and more, oh my! A summer (and year-round) farmers' market staple in the city. Arrive early and bring an appetite for some of the unique market finds.
TLC: Don't miss the chef demos! Every Wed. and Sat. at 10:30am...see some of the city's finest in action.
6. Mon Ami Gabi
9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews
Saltanat Muslim-Ali: Definitely get escargots de Bourgogne, trout amandine, burgundy braised beef short rib, and steak frites and crème brûlée
Kristopher Boron: The short ribs or hanger steak with Merlot butter...oh my!
Talal A: My favorite restaurant in Chicago. Great ambience and service, strong drinks, excellent steak frites. Also try the escargots!
7. Lito's Empanadas
8.3
2566 N Clark St (at Wrightwood Ave.), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Park West · 22 tips and reviews
Michelle Truong: Huge empanadas. Get the choricheese with house hot sauce and the BBQ chicken. Yum!
Kal S: Best empanadas of your life, I promise. Champinion Chicken with the Russian Dressing. Two empanadas and you're stuffed.
Serious Eats: Champinon Chicken: Featuring tender braised chicken with sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions, this was warming and filling—absolutely perfect for the cold night.
9. FUH Chicago
7.4
2218 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 9 tips and reviews
Eddy Gonzalez: The beef brisket or lemon cilantro chicken are both great. Portions are pretty generous for toppings.
Jen Shin: love the chipotle-style concept for pho! lots of toppings to choose from and even different broths. fried spring rolls are also delicious.
John Khuu: Think Chipotle ordering style but Vietnamese pho. In terms of quality, they keep it authentic and open up a variety of ingredients and sauces for a fair price. Give it a shot, I recommend it.
Katie Lynn: Excellent food. Excellent service. Recognized by the Italian government as authentic! Rigatoni with sausage, the pesto, the specials all top notch.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: This neighborhood trattoria is known for its charming Italian staff and authentic Italian food. Be sure to try one of the nightly specials; they are always delicious. - Inspector
Kevin Dulin: Very large specials menu highlighting the freshness of the food. All the pastas are delicious! Very lively and warm environment.
11. RJ Grunts
7.8
2056 N Lincoln Park W (at Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 101 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Lettuce Entertain You launched its empire—and Chicago’s first salad bar—in 1971 at this comfort-food icon. Try the Grunt burger, BBQ ribs, and the cookie in a bowl. Read more.
Andrew: Best salad bar in Chicago, unbelievable chili and to die for burgers...paired with your favorite pint and you can't go wrong!
Lettuce Entertain You: Get rewarded at RJ Grunts! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine. Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club! Read more.
Adrian Tan: Great place to stay! Free Breakfast, WIFI, comfy sofas, and occasionally free American BBQ!
Kai Løki: My first hostel, I will stay here again when I am in Chicago.
Karen Filippini: Friendly staff! Good place to meet people!
13. North Avenue Beach
9.0
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 81 tips and reviews
James Michael: My fav place in the city by far, love the beach, love the peeeps, AWESOME
Leyla Arsan: Enjoy the serenity of the lake front in the morning and get the hell outta here by 10am unless you want to be bombarded by suburbanites & tourists
Gilt City: The Volleywood Beach Bash only happens once a year...you missed it this time, but come next summer, you better be ready.
15. The Wiener's Circle
7.8
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Explore Chicago: Late nights on weekends, you’ll find the staff at Weiner’s Circle serving up some of their signature, borderline offensive but good-humored ribbing alongside their equally famous Chicago-style dogs. Read more.
Food Network: Ted Allen praises The Wiener's Circle for serving up the best thing he ever ate: their famous dogs... served with a side of sass. Skip the hassle of hosting a backyard BBQ and head to the Windy City! Read more.
Jen Hoffman: Such a fun place that you have to try if you are in Lincoln Park and looking for some late night food!!!