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Virtue

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 67 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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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Executive chef: Erick Williams

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
James Beard Award2023
James Beard Award2022

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), American, Regional 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
Neighbourhood
Hyde Park
Cross Street
Harper Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 732 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Virtue offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "welcoming ambiance." Guests rave about the "melt-in-your-mouth" short ribs and "outstanding" biscuits. While some find it "a bit noisy," the vibrant atmosphere and "delicious Southern cuisine" make it a must-visit in Chicago.

732 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing the service was great. They should update the pictures of the food online. I really didn’t want to go but I’m glad I took a chance it has a great time and the drinks were great as well
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Arris
VIP
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, and as always great service. I will be back again and I will bring friends!
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Sarita
Minneapolis
21 reviews
1.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Although the food is good and they were great about accommodating dietary restrictions around gluten and dairy, our overall experience was pretty terrible. From the moment we walked in we were told we were on a time restriction. In other words a timer starts when you’re seated and you have exactly 90 minutes to get through your meal. We were pressured to order even though a third member of our party wasn’t there yet (stuck in traffic) so we had to call her and get her whole order so they would stop pressuring us. In the end all three of us regretted spending so much money to feel rushed and uncomfortable.
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Liz
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. One of my favorite Chicago restaurants. You have to get the short rib, Mac and cheese and the biscuits.
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Nikki
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service was great. Left stuffed and with lots of leftovers. Get the biscuits, short rib, Mac and cheese and banana pudding. Your welcome!
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Han
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I really appreciate the hostess accommodating my late party. But my waiter was not polite, not helpful regarding food intolerances/allergies, and overall condescending in nature.
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Victoria
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food & drinks ! Will definitely be returning …
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Ellen
VIP
Chicago
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was fantastic. Alex, our server was friendly and knowledgeable, making great suggestions. Everything was delicious. I loved the blackened catfish and my husband enjoyed the short ribs. Don’t miss the banana pudding! Great atmosphere.
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Allison
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Virtue is always so good. We loved the biscuits, short rib, fish and grits, collard greens, mac and cheese, and banana pudding. Everything was amazing!
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Andrea
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the lemon chicken entree, mashed potatoes, gumbo appetizer and peach cobbler for dessert. Everything was presented very well and very tasty! The Lemon Chicken was perfection, I absolutely loved the sauce it was cooked in. The mashed potatoes were amazing. The gumbo was a little salty for my liking, but very good with a hint of spice on the back end. The crust on the peach cobbler was a little TOO touch for my liking, but it was very tasty overall.
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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 732 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 67 times today

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1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512

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Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
2. James Beard Award 2023
3. James Beard Award 2022
Cross Street
Harper Ave.
Neighbourhood
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
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

Website
https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(773) 947-8831

Virtue

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Private dining

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fish & grits

biscuits

salmon

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