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Virtue

$31 to $50
Southern
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512

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Virtue

4.8
$31 to $50
Southern
Hyde Park

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2025
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    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
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    James Beard Winner2023

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.

Executive chef: Erick Williams

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
  • Website
    https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025
    5. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    6. James Beard Winner Emerging Chef 2023
    7. James Beard Winner Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) 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

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    travelicious_d

    A little taste of Virtue Chicago 🤎✨ Fish & grits with blackened red drum, Geechie stone-ground grits and crab étouffée, plus Grandma’s treasured cornbread with housemade butter and local honey. That cornbread alone? Worth talking about. 😮‍💨 📍 Virtue, Chicago #VirtueChicago #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #HydeParkChicago #ChicagoRestaurants ChicagoFood

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    theblackdiner

    ✨Happy Tuesday!✨ Chicago’s Hyde Park is one of my favorite spots, and @_rclrk and I make a trip at least once a month! A few months back, we celebrated @_rclrk’s birthday at @virtuerestaurantchi, and let me tell you, it was incredible. I dove into their lamb loin, perfectly paired with nutty, smoky freekeh and a bold black harissa that brought the right amount of spice. The flavors? Pure magic—earthy, spicy, and just all-around delicious! To sip, I had the Peach Tree Fizz, a delightful blend of virtue vodka, elderflower, Georgia peach, and prosecco—refreshing and just the right touch of sweetness. Everything was amazing, and the service? Top-notch. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ out of ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Service:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ Cleanliness: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Atmosphere: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ Experience: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ Staff: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #blackdiner #madisonwi #yelpelite #teamhappyfoodies #eatnorthamerica #fellowfoodielovers #foodieztm #goodtastefoodies #foodexplorertribe

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    chicago.explore

    One of the absolute best restaurants in Chicago!🤤 Have you ever been there?🥰👇 🎥: @broadwaychey 📍Virtue, 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, United States. #chicago #chicagocity #chicagolights #chicagolove #visitchicago #travelchicago #chicagotravel #lovechicago #chicagoillinois

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Virtue.

4.8

4.8
(2264)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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Virtue in Chicago offers a truly remarkable dining experience, celebrated for its "great service" and "phenomenal food." Guests rave about the "vibrant and diverse dining room" and "soulful flavors." Must-try dishes include the "short ribs, blackened catfish, and cornbread." The "atmosphere is warm and inviting," making it a top choice for memorable meals.
2,264 Reviews

  1. Shelita

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No notes. Everything was exceptional. Starting from the time I crossed the threshold, the gentleman who greeted me and walked me to my table was so kind and engaging. The food was amazing, this was me and a friends first time so we wanted to taste a little of everything. We ordered the gizzards, fried green tomatoes, greens, Mac & cheese, fish & grits and short ribs. We shared everything but we were impressed with it all. Our server was so kind and attentive and overall it was a great dinner for an otherwise mundane Tuesday evening. I highly encourage anyone to try this place. You will not be disappointed.

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  2. Dorsey

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top tier everything. The vibes, the community, the energy was the best.

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  3. helene

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a truly inspired elevated and delicious restaurant. Be prepared for an expensive dinner. The entrees are well sized, the small rations on the pricey side per portion, and $5.00 extra for one extra slice of the fried green tomatoes (and a tiny shrimp) certainly got my attention. The extra rations and desserts are handsomely sized for sharing. Absolutely delicious cappuccino. The wait staff was super knowledgeable and tailored the order to our personal taste. Although the time limit is clearly stated as 90 minutes, there were empty tables and we stayed leisurely.

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  4. Maurice Nate

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service. They gave us a memorable experience

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  5. Jeffrey Gold

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent...worth the drive from the North Side The servers David and Henry are above excellent!

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  6. Remilekun

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable, I love virtue so much. Never had such a comforting meal ever❤️

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  7. Tamika Gold

    Chicago54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and consistent food. A pleasure to dine here.

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  8. Malcolm Gold

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phyllis and the entire team, with special praise for Emma and the attentive service staff, delivered exceptional hospitality from start to finish. The pacing was flawless, the atmosphere was warm and deeply inviting, and the kitchen’s execution was a true masterclass. Every course showcased remarkable technique—thoughtfully layered, impeccably balanced, and bursting with depth and soulful flavor. It was incredible to see such a vibrant, diverse dining room sharing in the experience. Virtue easily ranks among my absolute favorites in Chicago; I’ve already raved about it to friends and family, and I will definitely be back.

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  9. Amy Gold

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Great service! We loved Virtue and would definitely recommend.

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  10. Anthony

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply great food and great service. A must see again place to eat.

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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
  • Website
    https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025
    5. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    6. James Beard Winner Emerging Chef 2023
    7. James Beard Winner Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) 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

FAQs

Yes, Virtue has earned MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025) and James Beard honors, including Best Chef: Great Lakes (2022) and Emerging Chef (2023).

Yes, Virtue’s warm, intimate dining room and attentive service make it a popular choice for special evenings, with guests reporting Valentine’s Day and anniversary visits as standout experiences.

Guests regularly describe Virtue’s servings as generous and shareable, several reviews note large dishes (the gumbo and gem salad were called especially big) and many diners say they left comfortably full.

Yes, families dine here comfortably; multiple reviewers say picky children and teens loved dishes like mac and cheese, short ribs and gizzards, making Virtue an easy choice for family meals.

Virtue centers on a warm main dining room with an active bar area; guests also note bench/booth-style seating and closely spaced two-tops, and the restaurant accepts private parties.

Yes, Virtue accepts private parties, and guests have spoken with management about hosting events such as a wedding reception.

Business casual is the guide at Virtue, aim for neat, put‑together clothing rather than formalwear.

Virtue fills up for dinner, reviewers reported it was "packed" at 4:30 pm on a Tuesday and noted it was busy on Friday nights, so expect peak dinner service to be lively.

Virtue in Hyde Park feels warm and inviting, reviewers praise its warm lighting, thoughtful decor, soulful music, and attentive hospitality that create a cozy, intimate dining room.

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Virtue

4.8
$31 to $50
Southern
Hyde Park

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
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