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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 64 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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Erick Williams

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    2024

  • Award icon

    James Beard Award

    2023

  • Award icon

    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

Menu

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What 580 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.

580 Reviews

  1. Lorraine

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. magdalene

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Shontelle

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, ambience and menu options!

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  4. Ruth

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great experience dining and amazing food. definitely will be back again

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  5. Sheila

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed by the delicious food, service and greeting I receive upon arrival! This is on my favorite restaurant list!! Rodge is excellent! My guests commented on her knowledge of the menu, food preparation etc!!!

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  6. Yolande

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The biscuits were great, the salad was too heavy on the dressing, the short rib was tender but not super flavorful. Very crowded. Too close for private conversations. Still will support.

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  7. TishaE

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are in Chicago ... VIRTUE is a MUST DO!!! Service was amazing, the food is incredible, and the Mac and Cheese ... best I've Ever Had.

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  8. Kim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Raj was an excellent server—giving terrific suggestions for food and wine, and getting us in and out in time for our theater that night. The food was excellent—delicious, well-seasoned, good portions. We’ll definitely return!

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  9. Sherrye

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Must have southern cooking! I see why the restaurant and chef are Michelin rated. Outstanding!

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  10. Reginald

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was an amazing dinning experience. I will definitely be back.

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FAQs

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Virtue is rated 4.8 stars by 580 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 64 times today

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Google Map for Virtue

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
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