Best Business Lunch Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Port and Park Bistro & Bar
Truffled hard-cut fries with truffle aioli that read as a signature, not a side.
Notable Picks
8.4
A Southport Corridor neighborhood bar-restaurant where the fries are treated like a real menu item, not a filler side—crisp, hand-cut, and built for dipping. The best move is to start with the Truffled Hard Cut Fries, then keep the rest of the order in the burger-and-shares lane so the fry texture stays the headline.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffled Hard Cut Fries, Hand Cut Fries, Pesto Cream Mussels
What makes it special: Truffled hard-cut fries with truffle aioli that read as a signature, not a side.
#2
Swift Tavern
8.3
A Wrigleyville tavern that’s built for steak-and-seafood runs with a polished, big-room rhythm. It lands best when you keep the order tight—hanger steak frites plus one starter—so timing stays sharp even when the neighborhood energy spikes.
Must-Try Dishes:
8oz Hanger Steak Frites, French Onion Soup, Chargrilled Oysters
What makes it special: Steak-and-oysters tavern built for game-day crowds.
8.2
A Wrigleyville BBQ room that’s best when you order for range instead of piling onto one heavy item. The move is a platter strategy—brisket plus ribs—so you get the best signal from the pit without overcommitting to sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taste of the Daddy, Baby Back Ribs, Mac Daddy
What makes it special: A high-traffic BBQ spot that rewards ordering a brisket-and-ribs spread.
8.2
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
A long-running Lakeview all-day spot that plays strongest in brunch and brewery-adjacent comfort lanes. Order best by anchoring with a Benedict or scramble and one sweet-leaning plate for the table, keeping the meal tight and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict, Farmers Market Scramble, Stuffed French Toast
What makes it special: An all-day Lakeview staple where the brunch bench is the safest bet.
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
A North Center Irish bistro with multiple dining rooms and dedicated private-event options that work well for family milestones and work gatherings. Food-wise it’s classic pub comfort—best when you commit to the Irish staples and let the room carry the celebration energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish and Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Beef Stew
What makes it special: Multiple event rooms in a true neighborhood Irish bistro setting.
Worthy Picks
#6
Spoken Cafe
7.9
A bright, counter-service cafe that’s ideal when the business lunch needs to be fast, casual, and low-friction—good coffee, solid sandwiches, and an easy in-and-out rhythm. It’s not a formal meeting room, but it’s a reliable daytime base for quick working sessions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Senora Huerta (ham & cheese pizza bialy-style sandwich), Caldera sandwich, Lox sandwich
What makes it special: Cafe-style bagel and bialy sandwiches with a tight, local rhythm.