Best Chefs Table Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Chilam Balam
A long-running, Bib Gourmand–recognized basement BYOB where modern Mexican share plates and bring-your-own bottles make celebrations feel intimate and rowdy at the same time.
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Chilam Balam
8.8
Chilam Balam is a basement Mexican small-plates spot where seasonal dishes, a changing menu, and a BYOB policy turn dinner into a chef-driven, shared tasting experience. A 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and years of steady crowds make it one of Lakeview East’s most reliable choices for serious flavor and strong value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal ceviche, Pork milanesa or pork belly entree, Goat cheese mousse with plantains and guava
What makes it special: A long-running, Bib Gourmand–recognized basement BYOB where modern Mexican share plates and bring-your-own bottles make celebrations feel intimate and rowdy at the same time.
8.3
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Le Petit Marcel is a white-tablecloth French restaurant where steak frites, salmon Wellington, and classic bistro dishes are served in a chandelier-lit room that feels more downtown than Lakeview. Occasional prix fixe holiday menus and tightly paced service give dinners a chef’s-table feel, especially when you lean into multi-course ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
French onion soup, Steak frites, Salmon Wellington
What makes it special: A new-school French bistro pairing live music, cocktails, and classic plates in a romantic, dimly lit space.