Best Casual Restaurants in Portage Park

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1. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(347)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 19 times today

Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

2. The Duplex

4.2

Awesome(267)

Price: Moderate

• American • Logan Square

Booked 26 times today

Located in the heart of Logan Square, The Duplex is a Black-Owned innovative dining experience that serves as an inclusive space to gather, indulge, dance, network and grow - no matter where you come from!

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3. IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

4.5

Awesome(81)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 25 times today

PARKING AVAILABLE IN MOVIE THEATER PARKING LOT ACROSS THE STREET. Parking is 75 cents per hourNow offering daily a 3 Course pre-fixed EARLY BIRD menu for $39.00 from 4-6PM. This menu is also available for Takeout. We are also doing free delivery within a ONE mile radius of the restaurant. “Girasole” stands for sunflower in Italian. A flower that grows in abundance in fields all across 4 different provinces in northern Italy. A classic northern Italian trattoria with daily fresh ingredients & house made pasta dishes served w/ stellar service & exceptional wine & specialty drinks. Providing our guests the best in Italian cuisine we have to offer with a combination of 50 years of experience. We have 2 separate dining rooms for you to enjoy a wonderful family meal or for an impressive 1st date dinner before heading across the street to catch a movie at the theater! Our lovely & inviting space offers a full sidewalk cafe patio & a more private 2nd floor terrace patio.

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4. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8121)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 144 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

5. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1572)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 40 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

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6. La Victoria Barra + Cocina Mexicana

4.5

Awesome(266)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Logan Square

Booked 32 times today

Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-3pm | Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pmValet Parking $15Welcome to La Victoria! As you walk through our door, you will be transported on a journey through different regions of Mexico without leaving Logan Square. Our menu is filled with culinary jewels that highlight the passion, inventiveness and heritage found in home kitchens and restaurants throughout Mexico.THE MENUOur menu will showcase dishes like Tlayudas from Oaxaca, Carnitas from Jalisco and more. The breadth and variety of authentic Mexican cuisine is such that complex moles and sauces are not always essential in creating a great dining experience. Our culinary team is proud to offer a menu that limits the complexity and allows us to offer a very reasonably priced selection of dishes while making our food fresh, flavorful and cooked to perfection.

7. Zia's Social

4.6

Exceptional(524)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Norwood Park

Booked 30 times today

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8. Maya Del Sol

4.8

Exceptional(3807)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Oak Park

Booked 30 times today

*All online reservations will secure a table on the covered and heated portion of our patio. *All parties will have 90 minutes to enjoy themselves.*Parties are currently limited to 6 guests.*We are following local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions, in addition to our own precautions. Visit mayadelsol.com for a full list of our COVID procedures.*We reserve the right to modify our policies without notice.

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9. Farm Bar - Ravenswood

4.6

Exceptional(241)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Lincoln Square

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to Farm Bar, your neighborhood farm-to-table destination in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We bring the best of Midwestern fare to your plate, using ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Wisconsin. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, we’ve got something for everyone.Enjoy juicy burgers, crispy cheese curds, and fresh seasonal dishes that highlight the bounty of the Midwest, paired with a handcrafted cocktail or a perfectly selected glass of wine.When the weather’s fine, head upstairs to ARRIBA, our rooftop margarita bar with Latin-inspired snacks and great views.We're also committed to sustainability with digital menus linked via QR codes at each table.As of July 1, 2024, The Chicago City Council mandated a steep increase in hourly wages for food service teams. In order to meet this added cost, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We can remove this fee upon request. Let’s eat, drink, and connect at Farm Bar and ARRIBA!

10. Rustico

4.7

Exceptional(995)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Park

Booked 34 times today

Delicious Italian & Spanish cuisine celebrating regional flavors of The Mediterranean in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois

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Lizzie
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of Chicago’s best new Italian restaurants! The food was incredible and the service top notch. The entire staff made us feel so welcome and we look forward to returning to our new favorite neighborhood spot.
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IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIAPrice: Moderate• Italian• Logan Square
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4.5
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Karla
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Came to celebrate my moms birthday and they treated us so well! Super fun place and the food was great.
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La Victoria Barra + Cocina MexicanaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Logan Square
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4.5
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Sandyvip
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great experience at Akahoshi Ramen. Casper was wonderful and attentive! We sat at the counter and enjoyed sipping on our delicious cocktails as we watched the ramen being made! My husband enjoyed the midwestern ramen and I had the Akahoshi. It was SO delicious that my husband had a second round of ramen. HIGHLY recommend and cannot wait to visit here again. Until then, I’ll be dreaming about it.
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Akahoshi RamenPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Logan Square
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4.8
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CAROLYNvip
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I hesitate to let everyone know how fabulous Eden is, but that's a bit selfish. EVERYTHING on the menu (and our group ordered a lot of different items) was perfectly cooked, creative and layered with flavor. The service, as always was outstanding, the cocktails were delicious and everyone seems committed to making sure you enjoy the evening (or lunch or brunch).
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EdenPrice: Expensive• American• Avondale
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4.8
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Nayan
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Great food, amazing drinks and awesome staff! Definitely coming back!
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The DuplexPrice: Moderate• American• Logan Square
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4.2

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463 restaurants available nearby

1. Akahoshi Ramen

2. The Duplex

3. IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

4. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

5. Eden

6. La Victoria Barra + Cocina Mexicana

7. Zia's Social

8. Maya Del Sol

9. Farm Bar - Ravenswood

10. Rustico

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