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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

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$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
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7:30 p.m.
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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

What 805 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virtue in Hyde Park consistently delights diners with its "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Chef Erick Williams' menu offers inventive twists on classic soul food, featuring standout dishes like the short ribs and blackened catfish. The welcoming atmosphere, "great customer service," and accolades such as the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand enhance its reputation as a Chicago gem.
805 Reviews
  1. Teena

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Trey was very personable and attentive. Food was great.

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  2. Carolyn

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was me and my husband first time at virtue. The food was outstanding. The service was outstanding. This will not be my last time there. Everybody was so pleasant there They came around to see if everything was OK. Anthony was my waiter. He was just outstanding. 

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  3. Nyla

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the blackened salmon and it was nothing short of delicious. I get it every time. My date(who has never been) got the short ribs and he described the meat to be as soft as a pillow and the sauce that accompanies as buttery. I’m biased because I love Virtue, but my date really enjoyed his first time & would come again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! Cornbread and Mac and cheese were superb.

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  5. Pablo

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fiancé overly enjoyed her birthday here at Virtue. I am excited that there’s good food, quality atmosphere fine dining in Hyde Park. My only recommendation would be to turn the music up, just a tad. Overall, 10/10, will recommend!

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  6. Linda

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG, the food and drinks were amazing. We had a great time.

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  7. Janell

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing besides the fried green tomatoes.

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  8. Teresa

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE Joe was AMAZING very informative about the recommendations of the menu. Definitely worth the visit.

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  9. Teneesha l

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was absolutely amazing. I'm so happy that I decided to spend my birthday at this restaurant. The food was delicious and well prepared. The staff was wonderful and went over and beyond to make sure my visit was one to remember. The restaurant manager, head chef, and wait staff were very friendly and welcoming. They each came over to my table to welcome my party and to make sure everything was up to standard. I was highly impressed and will drive all the way from Michigan again to have this experience.

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  10. Maureen

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delivers top notch quality, service and ambience! I love Virtue! Our server, Alex made our date night experience phenomenal!

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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

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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.
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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