Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in Near South Side

Casa Tulum brings a Tulum-inspired, seafood-leaning Mexican menu to the South Loop with beachy decor, cocktails, and a more polished dining-room feel. It’s used for date nights and small groups looking for quesabirrias, ceviches, and composed plates rather than basic combo platters.

A Chicago legacy cone shop best known for its stacked “Rainbow Cone” slices—built for bold, old-school sweetness and fast dessert runs off Michigan Avenue. This Millennium Park outpost is most rewarding when you commit to the signature cone (or a shake built around it) and keep the rest of the order simple so the flavors stay clean and distinct.

A South Loop tropical lounge that quietly accommodates plant-forward diners with real vegan bowl-and-soup options, not just side salads. The best vegetarian play is to anchor the meal with a tofu-based bowl or noodle soup, then add one snackable share plate if the table wants variety.