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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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 Gourmand

    2024

  • Award icon

    James Beard Award

    2023

  • Award icon

    James Beard Award

    2022

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
    Southern, 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
    (773) 947-8831
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. James Beard Award 2023
    3. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 22, 2025 only
    An Evening with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro $165.00 per guest (exclusive of tax and gratuity) 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: A beautifully crafted 5-course meal An autographed copy of the cookbook Wines, NA wines, and beverages 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

What 677 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

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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.

677 Reviews
  1. Jamie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only complaint is that it was a bit dark. We were sitting in the bar area, and my husband had a hard time seeing the menu. Other than that, Virtue is one of our favorite restaurants and we have never been disappointed!

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  2. Paul

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful service with great communication and all the food was tasty especially the greens and Mac and cheese.

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  3. cheir

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks and excellent service from the bar and our server Anthony!

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  4. Rebecca

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food--the biscuits, roasted oysters, and jambalaya were favorites at our table. Great service.

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  5. A

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious from beginning to end. Excellent service from our server Joe. Every recommendation was spot on and he stayed ahead of our needs throughout our dining experience. Already looking forward to the next time!

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  6. Yves

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good good, not top ranking but we enjoyed the place.

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  7. Bridget

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time at Virtue last night! Our server, Trey, was so helpful and friendly. The food was ridiculously good. Will be back!

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  8. Brian

    VIP

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always look forward to eating here whenever I make reservation. They deserve their James Beard Awards and Chef Demarr’s performance on Top Chef shows in the dishes they serve. I had some of my favorite small dishes this time around and they were all cooked perfectly. Even with a dish like gizzards, something that I would not eat on the regular, they make it taste so good that I’d order a double portion and call it a meal. Their bartenders are knowledgeable and make excellent drinks. Although, for me, I’d like to see an expanded list on their spirits. But overall, I’ll be coming back again and again.

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  9. Rich

    VIP

    Omaha

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed Virtue! We had short rib, pork steak, and the jambalaya that was on the restaurant week special. Try not to skip the dessert... Red velvet cake and peach cobbler were truly awesome!

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  10. Angela

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service! Will be back when I am in Chicago again.

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FAQs

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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Southern, 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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