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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 soul food 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 short ribs.

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
  • Area
    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 540 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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food" and a "spectacular ambiance," making it a top choice for Southern comfort cuisine in Chicago. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" short ribs and "excellent" service, though some mention noise levels. Always a memorable visit, Virtue is "highly recommended" for its authentic flavors and warm atmosphere.

540 Reviews

  1. Donna

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing! The part I didn't like was that Happy Hour was only strictly for the bar area only. I was also disappointed that they didn't give a complimentary treat, dessert-nothing for the birthday person. They are making too much money to be so strict and cheap. Give a complimentary dessert for people celebrating their birthday!

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  2. Erica

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great as always but I did not appreciate them pushing us out because of the time limit. Our order wasn’t even taken until 30 minutes in. I understand being a popular restaurant but this is not the way to get people to keep coming back. It actually turned me off. People have meals together to fellowship and it was not enough time

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  3. Regina

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were both exquisite! Try the short rib and the mocktails!

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  4. diedra

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a memorable much needed date night. Loved the ambiance, service, food… all around 10/10

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  5. KarenR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were great! Blackened fish and great and collard greens cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the peach cobbler.

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  6. Snyda

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional!!!! We flew in from Dallas specifically to dine here c So very worth it!! Virtue, we will be back!!

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  7. Graeme

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space and makes you feel comfortable. Our server was amazing and made us feel welcome, and was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was incredible! We had the scallops and the spare rib and were talking about them the rest of the night. We can’t wait to come back

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  8. Lephate

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food and atmosphere in Chicago. While we waited for our table, we were escorted to the newest venue in the “Virtue” family- Cantina Rosa (around the corner) where we had great cocktails and guacamole. We will definitely start here when we return to Virtue. What an amazing experience!

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  9. SusanL

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every respect!!! We gad s wonderful time and highly recommend! Gotta go!

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  10. Rashauna

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! 10/10 highly recommend everything on the menu! The food is always amazing! My favorite restaurant in Chicago!

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Virtue is rated 4.8 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 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.
  • Area
    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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