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Virtue

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 39 times today

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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Executive chef: Erick Williams

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2024
James Beard Award
2023
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
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
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

What 599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Virtue charms with its exquisite Southern cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Praised for "absolutely amazing" meals and "incredible service," this Hyde Park gem offers standout dishes like short ribs and fish and grits. Despite occasional noise and slow service, Virtue remains a must-visit for its "exceptional" and "flavorful" offerings.

599 Reviews

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Kate
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
by far my favorite establishment in chicago! food, service, ambiance, space is just so spectacular.
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Leslie
Atlanta Metro
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the fish abs grits with etoufe and my girlfriend ordered the short ribs and it was delicious. The peach cobbler needs some work. Overall excellent food and service
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Reginald
VIP
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy my experience at this restaurant. The food, ambience and personnel are all exceptional.
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Apryl
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, and the ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful. I will definitely eat there again.
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Arnold
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Clearly the best restaurant on the Southside of Chicago. The food is always amazing and the staff understands what great customer service is all about. Congratulations on your Michelin star as well.
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frederick
VIP
Chicago
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was probably the 6th or 7th time I’ve been to Virtue and as usual it was consistently good ! Our server Emmanuel was professional and attentive !
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Carolyn
VIP
Chicago
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious and interesting. Customer service was excellent. Lively room and thoroughly enjoyed the total dining experience.
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Crystal
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight I had the great pleasure of dining at Virtue to celebrate my husband’s birthday. From the time we walked in the door, nothing but five-star service. The food was great! Thoroughly enjoyed the gumbo as an appetizer. The greens and cornbread are always a hit! My husband ordered the fried green tomatoes and the chicken liver mousse! He said they were both great, especially the mini cakes served with the mousse. He had the fish and grits and loved it. We both ordered drinks, he had an Old Fashioned and I had a Sidecar, both, top tier! It was his first visit to Virtue and he said it wouldn’t be his last! If you haven’t been to Virtue, what are you waiting for?!?!? If you have been, go back! Enjoy!
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ELISA
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. The Food was Delicious and the Venue was welcoming. Service was Impeccable. Thank you Jesus, Anthony and Brittany. It was a Great Dinner and I will return soon. Elisa Bell
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Justin
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely recommend. The food, ambiance, service are all amazing
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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 599 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 39 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.
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

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

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