Best Romantic Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Tango Sur
BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.
Notable Picks
#1
Tango Sur
8.8
A candlelit, BYOB Argentine steakhouse where the value signal is real when you order with intent. The best move is an asado-forward lineup—one steak per two people plus a couple of starters—so you get the cleanest read on the kitchen’s strengths without drowning the table in sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
El Filet (double filet mignon), Empanadas, Costeleta (rib chop) with chimichurri
What makes it special: BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.
#2
AJI
8.6
A small, reservation-driven sushi counter that leans into a paced omakase experience with clean, fish-forward bites rather than big, sauced rolls. Come here to let the chef drive—this is the kind of meal that rewards a focused sit-down and a slow, structured progression.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase (chef’s choice tasting), Sashimi dinner, Shrimp shumai
What makes it special: A tight, chef-led omakase flow in a small Lakeview room.
8.5
A Southport Corridor staple built around coal-fired pies with char and chew, more sit-down than slice-joint. The best experience is one signature pie for the table and a single supporting dish—everything else is diminishing returns.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto arugula pizza, Sausage and giardiniera pizza
What makes it special: Coal-fired crust with reliable char and structure.
8.4
A cozy, chef-owned neighborhood room that leans into pasta specials, comfort-forward classics, and a dim, date-friendly vibe. The menu plays best when you keep it in the house lanes—one appetizer, one pasta, and a focused main—so execution stays tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti bolognese, Scallop risotto (seasonal special), Focaccia + Caesar salad
What makes it special: Chef-owned, intimate Italian cooking with nightly-style specials energy.
#5
Bodega Sur
8.0
An Argentine wine bar and bistro that borrows the steakhouse DNA of its Southport neighbors, but executes best in a shareable, tapas-plus-steak format. Treat it like a paced meal—one steak board for the table, one salad, then stop—so the experience stays clean and cohesive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tabla Gaucha (assorted steaks board), Empanadas, Vacio (Argentine flap steak)
What makes it special: Argentine wine retail + bistro with steakhouse-style boards.
Worthy Picks
#6
Mordecai
7.6
A New American bar and dining room that leans into polished mains and a strong burger-and-cocktails lane. It works best as a sit-down meal on quieter nights—one main plus one shareable starter—so timing and execution stay tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mordecai Burger, Fried Half-Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan
What makes it special: A cocktail-forward New American room where the burger is the anchor.