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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
21:00
Booked 73 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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

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    James Beard Award

    2023

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    James Beard Award

    2022

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
    (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

What 510 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

NoiseModerate

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.

510 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the service to the decor to the food was amazing! There’s no question as to why this is a Michelin rated restaurant Jo was out waiter and he provided great recommendations and enabled our cheat day of ordering dessert to-go :)

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  2. John

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sevice was excellent, the waiter worked hard because there was a very big crowd !

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  3. Angela

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Attentive service. The food was delicious. We had short ribs, salmon, catfish, macaroni, greens, and cornbread. Everything tasted good, looked good, and was presented well.

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  4. Daryl

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always outstanding and the food is excellent and bountiful.

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  5. Dee

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal was delicious. I will return. The seats could be better (more cushion), I basically fell into the seat, big dip.

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  6. Rahul

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m surprised they don’t have a Michelin star yet! Food was immaculate. You could cut the short rib with a fork with gentle touches. Service was immaculate. The biscuits with honey were fluffy but still crunchy on the outside. The fried green tomatoes were lightly fried and kept you wanting more. I can’t say enough good things about Virtue and I can’t wait to come back!

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  7. Eric

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious and not a bad bite to be had. Service was great as well. If I had to nit-pick I wish the dishes were portioned out a little more. Literally everything on the menu sounded delicious and it would’ve been nice to try a few more things. Even making hard choices we left with a pack of leftovers (the server even said it’s really common). So, haha! My one complaint is that it was maybe too good! The place has a that is very well deserved. And it more than lived up to it.

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  8. Kenya

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic, and the service was impeccable. The roux in that gumbo was perfection. Freddy took care of my mother and I very well. This was my mother’s first time dining at Virtue, and she loved it. Thank you so much!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE BEST FOOD IN CHICAGO AT THE MOMENT. Don’t hesitate to book!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish I could take the banana pudding home back to Baltimore.

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Virtue is rated 4.8 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 73 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 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
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