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Virtue

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro
$165.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 22, 2025 only
An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro $165.00 per guest (exclusive of tax and gratuity) Join us for a one-night-only, 5-course dinner inspired by their new cookbook, The Contemporary African Kitchen, curated by Chef Erick Williams and Chef Damarr Brown. What’s Included: A beautifully crafted 5-course meal An autographed copy of the cookbook Wines, NA wines, and beverages A unique opportunity to engage with the authors Menu Highlights: Sweet Potato Soup, Stuffed Squid, Piri Piri Gizzards, Braised Lamb Shoulder, and Dark Chocolate Pudding. Don’t miss this exclusive evening of culinary artistry and cultural celebration. Reserve now!

What 646 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Virtue delights with "outstanding food and service," serving Southern comfort cuisine at its finest. Guests rave about the "best short ribs," "delicious gumbo," and "exceptional biscuits." The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff enhance the dining experience. It's a "must-visit" for anyone in Chicago, offering a warm and welcoming vibe.

646 Reviews

B
Briellen
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic hospitality and excellent food and drinks. We’ll be back!!
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Miranda
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, great service! Felt very comfortable and even though it was busy and noisy, it was not so loud that we couldn’t hear each other. Thank you.
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Desiree
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and great food. We received great service.
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Robert
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was me and my wife’s first time there. We were totally pleased with our experience. The service was excellent. Our server’s name was Raj! She was really great. The food was exceptional. We will definitely visit again soon.
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Thomas
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Worth the hype. Very elevated southern cuisine. Thanks!
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Adriene
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Excellent servicer! Definitely plan to dine at Virtue again.
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Craig
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely perfect, from the moment our waiter, Trey, introduced himself to the moment we ordered our Uber and stepped outside. An absolutely wonderful experience. Chef’s preparations from roasted oysters and delicious gumbo to short ribs and blackened catfish were off the charts delicious. Highly recommend and will absolutely be back.
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Stacee
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience and delicious food! We will definitely be back!
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Jen
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our third time visiting Virtue. We are originally from New Orleans and Birmingham and had friends in from Memphis. Virtue is hands down the best southern food restaurant in Chicago. It has become one of our favorite restaurants and the one we recommend the most. Not only is the food outstanding, the waitstaff were incredible. So much fun!
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Jenelle
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was insanely good and the staff was amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
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You can order delivery directly from Virtue using the Order Online button.

Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 646 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

James Beard Award

James Beard Award

Additional information

Experiences

An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro

Menu

What 646 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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