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Virtue

Name: Virtue
Address: 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60615-4512
Telephone: (773) 947-8831
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 41 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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 Gourmand
2024
James Beard Award
2023
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
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

What 550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 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 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.

550 Reviews

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Joya
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic and absolutely enjoyable! I cannot wait to return.
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Angela
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time dining here and it was amazing. I ordered the short rib and it was so tender, you could cut through it with a fork. The macaroni and cheese was absolutely delicious. The BEST Mac I’ve had from any restaurant hands down!! Tastes like what your grandma would make for Thanksgiving dinner. The cornbread was so moist and super delicious. I started to order more lol. My friend and I shared the red velvet cake because we were too full to get one to ourselves and it was the perfect balance. Not too sweet at all which was great!! I will definitely be back!
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Rebecca
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is too good. The staff may be the best restaurant staff of any restaurant that I have even been to. The chef is amazing. I can’t wait to be back. I am so lucky to have this restaurant in my city.
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Hella
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was superb and service was great too. We had the short rib and salmon, both were delicious and flavorful.
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Tamara
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The good was delicious. I felt because I dined alone ; my dining experience was rushed.
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Darlene
Dallas
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a beautiful evening and delicious dinner with my family at Virtue. The craft cocktails were perfect. The Biscuits melted in our mouths, and the short ribs, salmon, pork, and truffle mushroom entrees were our table favorites. Must have mac & cheese and collard greens as well! We ordered one banana pudding and one peach cobbler to share the last decadent bites for the evening. Anthony, our server, was a perfect blend of kind, professional, and non-intrusive. Well done once again, Team Virtue!
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james
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious southern cuisine. Terrific cocktails. Great service.
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Carolyn+
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was exceptional and the food was delicious!
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Mara
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a wonderful experience and a nice treat to be able to have this in Hyde Park
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Natalie
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The experience was good. Our waiter Freddy was nice and knowledgeable. The food was good. Nothing was spectacular, but it was decent.
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Virtue is rated 4.8 stars by 550 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 41 times today

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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

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

Virtue

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MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

James Beard Award

James Beard Award

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What 550 people are saying

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