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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

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$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Erick Williams

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
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    James Beard Award2023
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    James Beard Award2022

From the OpenTable editors: Besides serving exceedingly delicious soul food – the short ribs are a must – 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-centred mentorship program, Williams goes all in on lifting the Black community through food.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

  • A Night with Nina Compton

    US$119.00 per person

    Prepaid

    18 May 2025 only
    Join us for a one-night-only, 5-course dinner inspired by her new cookbook, KWÉYÒL / CREOLE curated by Chef Erick Williams and Chef Damarr Brown. What's Included: An autographed copy of the cookbook A unique opportunity to engage with the author. Menu Highlights: Ackee Fritters Cow Heel Soup Cabbage Salad Stewed Oxtails Rum Cake Space is limited, so reserve your seat today to ensure you don't miss out on this exceptional culinary collaboration!
    A Night with Nina Compton photo

What 846 people are saying

Virtue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virtue is a standout dining destination, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Offering a warm, inviting atmosphere with a modern twist on Southern cuisine, Virtue delights guests with dishes like "phenomenal short ribs" and "must-try fried green tomatoes." The staff consistently receives praise for their attentiveness and warmth.

846 Reviews
  1. Marisha

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, server was nice, manager was nice overall a great experience. Please add Moscato wine to the menu!! Other then that thumbs up!!

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  2. Jarquetta VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love everything about this place. There's not much more to say.

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  3. Denisha

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Virtue is always pleasant. Joe- our waiter was great. The food was great and the cocktails were great too! Joe gave us great seasonal recommendations and was attentive.

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  4. Ebony VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Virtue is superb. The flavors, the combinations the portion sizes, the cocktails and the elevated service are why I am a repeat customer. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and how the food is prepared which elevates the experience. You can’t go wrong by dining at Virtue!

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  5. Tyrone

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very wonderful experience and amazing and high quality food

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  6. Rick and Deborah

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unmatched! Thank you to Rog,Cameron ABC @chefEric!💜

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  7. Ashly

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 highly recommend! Service, food, and drinks were impeccable. We had the fried green tomatoes, short rib, Mac & cheese, and cornbread. My friend and I agree it was the best meal we've ever had!

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  8. Richard

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    A big disappointment. We had read many reviews praising the place, and in many cases calling it one of the best restaurants in Chicago - and boy, did it fall short. Biscuits were tough, salad under-dressed, an entree of fried mushrooms with spring vegetables was inedibly salty. Cornbread was very sweet, but I guess that's a style (though not a southern one...) Desserts were fine, unremarkable. Catfish with Carolina Gold rice was very good, but was really the only notable thing we had. Besides the poor-to-OK food, hospitality was seriously lacking. I arrived 15 minutes early for my reservation, but they would not seat me until my whole party was there (not unusual) - except that our table sat empty and waiting while I waited. Then we were informed multiple times that we had 90 minutes before we had to give up our table - hard to relax and enjoy with the clock ticking. Again, this might be understandable if there was a crush of diners, but when we got up to leave there were multiple empty tables - it was clear there would not be another full seating. Will not return.

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  9. Tiffany

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was magnificent. We'll be back for sure! Thank you

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  10. Nicole

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Everything we tried was so good.

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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 846 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Hyde Park

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
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 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Regional 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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