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Virtue

$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Why they're an Icon

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

Experiences

  • An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro

    US$119.00 - US$165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    22 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for a one-night-only, 5-course dinner inspired by their new cookbook, The Contemporary African Kitchen, 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 authors Menu Highlights: Sweet Potato Soup, Stuffed Squid, Piri Piri Gizzards, Braised Lamb Shoulder, and Dark Chocolate Pudding. Don’t miss this exclusive evening of culinary artistry and cultural celebration. Reserve now!
    An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro photo

Menu

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What 708 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virtue offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious southern cuisine" and highlight standout dishes like the short ribs, blackened catfish, and gumbo. The warm, welcoming ambiance and attentive staff create a memorable visit, making Virtue a "favorite restaurant" for many in Chicago.

708 Reviews

  1. DaShan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Every bite of food was delicious! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Ashley

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal! Well seasoned, good portion size. Our server Henry was great! Ambiance and music was a 80s/90s R&B vibe. 10/10 recommend!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Myanca

    VIP

    Atlanta

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time going and it will not be my last. It lives up to the hype and exceeds it. I had the short ribs, fried green tomatoes, Mac n cheese, and cornbread. My friends had fish n grits, biscuits, and the chicken and loved their food as well. The hosts greeted and seated us immediately. Anthony was our server and he was absolutely amazing. He described every meal in such an amazing way and made sure we always had water/drinks at all times. Hats off to the entire establishment for such an amazing dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Walter

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner there today first dinning out this year and it was outstanding. The food was very tasty and service was outstanding, my wife is a very picky eater and she enjoyed her fish dinner. I had the beef rib and it was the best by far I’ve had we will be back there . They even asked me about being cancer free for 5 years. That was special to me.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Kelli

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience, service was outstanding and the food was amazing and delicious. Tre our waiter was awesome! We will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Ransford

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Great service. Great food. We loved it. Will come again

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Wylie

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as always....Highly recommend the cornbread and fried green tomatoes

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Byron

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time when the wife and I visit Virtue. The food never disappoints

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  9. Jamin

    VIP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, top notch service and outstanding vibe. Virtue never disappoints.

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  10. Keith

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time as always ,Roz is incredible she is one of the reasons we keep coming back , Good food ,Great service.

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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 708 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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