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Virtue

$31 to $50

Southern

Virtue

4.8

$31 to $50

Southern

Hyde Park

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 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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Executive chef: Erick Williams

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2024
James Beard Award
2023
James Beard Award
2022

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.

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

What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Virtue charms with its exquisite Southern cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Praised for "absolutely amazing" meals and "incredible service," this Hyde Park gem offers standout dishes like short ribs and fish and grits. Despite occasional noise and slow service, Virtue remains a must-visit for its "exceptional" and "flavorful" offerings.

589 Reviews

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ELISA
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. The Food was Delicious and the Venue was welcoming. Service was Impeccable. Thank you Jesus, Anthony and Brittany. It was a Great Dinner and I will return soon. Elisa Bell
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Crystal
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight I had the great pleasure of dining at Virtue to celebrate my husband’s birthday. From the time we walked in the door, nothing but five-star service. The food was great! Thoroughly enjoyed the gumbo as an appetizer. The greens and cornbread are always a hit! My husband ordered the fried green tomatoes and the chicken liver mousse! He said they were both great, especially the mini cakes served with the mousse. He had the fish and grits and loved it. We both ordered drinks, he had an Old Fashioned and I had a Sidecar, both, top tier! It was his first visit to Virtue and he said it wouldn’t be his last! If you haven’t been to Virtue, what are you waiting for?!?!? If you have been, go back! Enjoy!
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Dan
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night ways first time dining at Virtue. I knew it was going to be a good meal, but it turned out to be incredible. Eager to return and try more. Wonderful service and interior. Btw, Cantina Rosa (same restaurant group) around the corner is a great before/after spot.
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Tyeesha
East Texas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In town for my birthday and this was the best experience! The service, the ambiance, the food, all absolutely AMAZING!!!
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Walter
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well I was pleased, with reservation, arrived at 1845, we were seating within minutes. Service was great and food was excellent. When in Chi-town again this will be a must visit.
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Brianna
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience. Food and service was great. Food came out promptly and we were able to enjoy with minimal interruptions.
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Precious
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing! Had a great time to celebrate my birthday.
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M
Montez
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joe provided great service and the food was awesome!
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Lorraine
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food, service and ambience can’t be beat. It’s not conversation friendly but everything else makes it worth it.
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magdalene
Indiana
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious. It was a great experience. Service was average. Would have appreciated being told all parties had to be there before getting seated included while booking reservations. Did not like being forced to pay for their employees health insurance. Should be your responsibility not the customers.
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Virtue is rated 4.8 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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Virtue

4.8

$31 to $50

Southern

Hyde Park

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Website
https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(773) 947-8831

Virtue

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MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

James Beard Award

James Beard Award

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What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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