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Virtue

$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
  • 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.

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Executive chef: Erick Williams

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

Menu

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What 759 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virtue offers a standout dining experience with "superb food" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the Southern cuisine, mentioning favorites like short ribs, collard greens, and cornbread. The "ambiance is lively" and the "staff friendly," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Virtue is a "must-visit" spot in Hyde Park, consistently delighting diners.

759 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! 10/10! Visiting and they did not disappoint! Try the short rib, its amazing.

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  2. Latiya

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent! The cornbread was a little hard, but our waiter replaced it, but we had already eaten our meal, which was disappointing. However, the fish & grits were scrumptious! The ambience was nice, and the music was great… old school R&B, played at a low level.

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  3. Aneesah VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've dined at this restaurant twice, and it was amazing both times. The drinks and food never miss. Service was excellent. Recommend reservations.

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  4. Camille

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time eating at this restaurant and I loved it. The waiter Anthony was excellent very friendly and educated!

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  5. Zaynep

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat in the bar area so was a little noisy, would have liked to be in the main dining room. got gumbo, it was yummy but was supposed to have chicken and sausage and the chicken was missing so felt a little flat. Cornbread was just okay but the Short Rib was outstanding. Service was slow.

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  6. Jeremy

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. A little pricey though. I recommend the short ribs, maccaroni, and the cornbread. Food came out extremely fast. Drinks were strong but tasty.

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  7. Paul VIP

    Milwaukee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfort food at its most sumptuous. Every dish from fried green tomato’s and corn bread to blackened red drum with grits and crab étouffée was prepared with warmth, character and delightful levels of seasoning. Don’t skip the lemon meringue pie for dessert! Highly recommended!

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  8. KanupriyaG VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was definitely one of the best meals I had in Chicago!

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  9. Deborah VIP

    Chicago36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty! Everyone loved all the food we ordered. Service was excellent.

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  10. Ash

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, making reservations to actually sitting down and eating, I have no complaints. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and I didn’t feel judged for being solo. My server and other staff checked in with me multiple times throughout the meal.

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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 759 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 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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