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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
19:00
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

Experiences

  • An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro

    US$165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    22 Feb 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!
    An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro photo

What 650 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.
650 Reviews
  1. Marion

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this establishment.the food is great . The service is excellent. It's very well managed. My only thing is sometimes I would like to go by myself but it does not allow you to reserve for just 1 person . Keep up the excellent service.

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  2. B

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Virtue Restaurant is wonderful! The biscuits and cornbread are so delicious. The short ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the banana pudding is the perfect sweet finish. Every dish is crafted with care. The environment is comfortable and welcoming, and the service is great. Highly recommend!

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  3. Kalon

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The rating for the ambiance is due to the lighting on the bar side of the restaurant. It’s a bit dark for dining. The side opposite the bar is not so dark.

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  4. Briellen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Miranda

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  6. Desiree

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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  7. Robert

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  8. Thomas

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  9. Adriene

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    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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  10. Craig

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    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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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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