1. Mfk.
8.5
432 W Diversey Pkwy (N Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 22 tips and reviews
Redeye Chicago: This Mediterranean-inspired restaurant's menu offers plenty of light fare such as ceviche made with seasonal fish served atop poblanos and tempura-fried avocado with lime and chili. Read more.
Eli Speigel: Ceviche and the mezcal mussels
Cristina Dordas: Everything was deli. But don't miss the mussels, ceviche, cod brandada and croquetas (although they are not 100% Spanish style). Nice and small restaurant. Great service
3. Fish Bar
8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews
Daniel Bernardo: Bisque, fried lemons, cod sandwich, ceviche. Boom. Delicious.
Kari Sommerville: They have amazing crab sandwiches and Ceviche!
Liz Le: Great cocktails + food. Get the lobster roll, lemon/jalapeño app, or any of the ceviches.
4. Chilam Balam
8.1
3023 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
paul christophe: Literally, everything. We had ceviche, duck tamale, and sweet breads, all were phenomenal
Chicago magazine: Try the seared scallops with a sweet-corn sauce, and the tamales—no matter the flavor of the day—are first-rate. Excellent service and fine homemade hot chocolate. Read more.
Food Network: Guy Fieri hit the road for homemade Mexican dishes at Chilam Balam, where they are making shiitake mushroom empanadas and flautas from sustainable, farm-fresh ingredients. Read more.
7. Cafe El Tapatio
8.8
3358 N Ashland Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews
Lauren Curler: Tortilla soup - amazing flavor, lots of cheese and chicken, big portion. Fantastic!
Monica B: Don't waste your time with the regular size Margarita, just get the jumbo size and start the night right.
Neil Lall: I don't know how you would end up here and not try the chips and salsa, but they are seriously orgasmic. I love them.
Eric Venker: The beer garden is legendary, as is the beer selection. Pros know that the best action can be found at "Beer School" -- the bar-within-the-bar inner sanctum offering its own epic tap list.
Mike Fergus: It's called Sheffield's because the bar is on Sheffield. Also, they have a large sign that says Chicago. That's because the bar is in Chicago. On Sheffield.
Men's Health Mag: For those 30 days when winter is gone, this place is as close to heaven as you’ll get—pint glasses of basic brew and a good plate of BBQ on a picnic table. It’s the simple pleasures in life.
12. Wakamono
7.7
3317 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lake View East · 54 tips and reviews
Jason Klinman: Great place! Try the Seven Sisters white wine blend
Joe C.: Try the Wakamono Roll, I mean they named the restaurant after it...delicious.
Leeann: Don't try to pilfer the animal sculptures. Some drunken fool did, and the entire waitstaff exited to char after him. No service for a full 20 min.