Ann Sather

929 W. Belmont 773-348-2378 (Traditional Swedish home cooking)

 

Great home cooked meals. Terrific cinnamon rolls and super-thin Swedish pancakes $10.00 for complete dinners; other items reasonably priced (6 ½ blocks) Sun-Thur. 7:00 am-9:00 pm, Fri & Sat 7:00 am-10:00 pm

Boston Market

3020 N. Ashland, 773 529-007 (1, 2 Blocks)

Cafe Zam Zam

2960 N Lincoln Ave. 773-935-0100. (1/2 block).

 

Crepes, entrees, sandwiches, soups, and salads served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. $1.95-$8.99. Sun., Mon. Wed., Thurs. 11am-10pm, Tue (CLOSED), Fri.11pm-12am, Sat 11am-11pm.

Flat Top Grill

3200 N. Southport 773-665-8700 (2 1/4 blocks)

Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana

2901 N. Ashland 773-244-3026 (2 1/2 blocks)

 

Classic Italian at its best. Get 10% off of your check with a ticket stub from an Athenaeum Theatre show. www.fiorentinoscucina.com/

Gino's East

2801 N. Lincoln 773-327-3737 (2 ½ blocks)

 

Chicago-style pan pizza, sandwiches, salads, pasta

Golden Apple

2971 N. Lincoln Ave., 773 528-1413, 1/4 Block,

Large, varied coffee-shop menu, Tell them you're seeing a show, they'll get you out fast. Rated: good.

Harmony Grill

3159 N. Southport 773-525-2508 (2 blocks)

Jack's Bar & Grill/404 Wine Bar

2856 N. Southport 773-404-8400

 

Great home made comfort food. Terrific pot pies, pizza, pasta & Salads. Price range: $3.95 - $12.95. Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm - 2am, Sat & Sunday noon - 12:00. Rated very good. a great neighborhood spot with good beer and wine 1/2 block south.

404 Wine Bar

2852 N. Southport 773-404-5886.

 

Great appetizers & pizza to pair with an extensive wine list. Artichoke cheese dip, Artisan cheese & fruit plate, shrimp wontons, pastas and more. 1/2 Block south $6.19-$12.95 Mon-Fri 5:00 pm-2:00 am, Sat 5pm - 3am. Rated: excellent with a fireplace and mohair couches.

Las Tablas Columbian Steak House

2965 N. Lincoln 773-871-2414

 

Casual dining, great steaks and chicken, no liquor but you can bring your own. Grilled, marinated steaks and chicken served with rice, beans, plantains and the occasional egg. 1/2 Block $1.50-$14.95,Sunday-Thursday noon-10 pm Fri & Sat noon-11 pm

Merlo Ristorante

2638 N. .Lincoln 773-529-0747

 

Traditional, authentic Bolognese cuisine. Delicious home made pastas, robust meat and fish courses, superb Italian wines, served in an elegant fine dining atmosphere. accepting reservations seven days a week starting at 5:30 pm. www.merlochicago.com 3 1/2 blocks south on Lincoln Avenue.

Palette Bistro

2824 N. Southport, 773-477-2565 www.paletteonsouthport.com

 

Wonderful pasta, steak, fish, salads and sides served with fine wine and spirits in a relaxed atmosphere with an ongoing art exhibit. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday with brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Call for reservations or visit the web site.

Pompei

2955 N. Sheffield 773-325-1900

 

Small dining room plus carry-out and delivery. No parking. Rated: excellent. Italian appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas and Italian 'struedel'. 4 1/2 Blocks $1.95-$38.95 (For large parties).

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner

Que Rico Mexican Restaurant

2814 N. Southport 773-975-7436

 

Open weeknights for dinner only-weekends lunch & dinner (1 1/2 Blocks)

Sapore di Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria

1406 W. Belmont 773-935-1212 www.saporedinapoli.net

 

Authentic Old World pizza pies and creamy gelato (Italian ice cream). Open for lunch & dinner (2 blocks)

Sopranos

2901 N. Sheffield 773-871-0990 (5 blocks)

 

Authentic Italian cuisine and amazing pizza at a reasonable price. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights in its full handcrafted wooden bar. www.sopranosrestaurant.com

S & G Restaurant

3000 N. Lincoln 773-935-4025

 

Tell them you're seeing a show, they'll get you out fast. Rated: good Large varied coffee-shop menu (1/4 Block)

Side Street Saloon

1456 W. George 773-327-1127 (1 1/2 Blocks)

 

Sandwiches, side-dishes and bar snacks plus various dinner entrees. $4.50-$10.00. Open Mon-Fri & Sun 11:00 am-2:00 am, Sat 11:00 am-3:00 am. Ask about their $3.00 hamburger special!

The Athenaeum is just steps away from the "Lincoln-Belmont" shopping area and 2 blocks east of Ashland Avenue shopping, featuring Jewel, Office Depot, Radio Shack, Pier One and many others.

Arrive a few hours early, have dinner and check out some of the fine stores in our exciting area.