Best Trendy Restaurants in Wrigleyville
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 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.
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.
8.4
A big, high-energy Wrigleyville taqueria built for patio hangs, bourbon-and-tequila rhythms, and fast-moving tacos before or after a game. The best experience comes from staying in the street-food lane—tacos, hot chips, and one drink order—so everything hits hot and crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot chips (fresh-fried nachos), Tacos al pastor, Carne asada taco
What Makes it Special: Big patio energy with a focused taco-and-bourbon playbook.
8.4
A Wrigleyville griddle-burger spot built around a tight, repeatable format: smashed patties, sharp pickles, and a tangy house sauce, plus fries and shakes. It hits best when you keep it simple—double cheeseburger, fries, and move on before the order sprawls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double cheeseburger, Fries, Milkshake
What Makes it Special: Focused griddle-burger execution with a tight, repeatable menu.
#6
Tac Quick
8.3
A big-menu Thai staple with a lively bar angle that’s strongest when you avoid menu sprawl and order with intent. Build the meal around one soup plus one curry or noodle, and it delivers a satisfying, group-friendly Thai night in Wrigleyville. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Must-Try Dishes:
Tom kha gai, Pad thai, Massaman curry
What Makes it Special: A Thai mainstay with a bar-driven, sit-down rhythm.
#7
Bodega Sur
8
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
7.8
A big-room, high-volume tavern that works when you want a predictable happy hour near Wrigley and you’re ordering for a group. It’s strongest with shareables that don’t require finesse—nachos, sliders, and something crunchy—so the kitchen can stay consistent during rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
Homerun Nachos, Beef Tenderloin Sliders, Shrimp Tempura
What Makes it Special: Large-format Wrigleyville bar setup optimized for groups and shareables.
#9
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.
7.6
A newer neighborhood tavern that aims for scratch-made comfort food with a clean, modern sports-bar setup. It works best as a casual group hang—order one pizza or sandwich lane, add one fried shareable, and keep expectations in the bar-food zone. The room is built for watching games without feeling stuck in a dive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tavern-style pizza, Fried chicken sandwich, Wings
What Makes it Special: Modern neighborhood sports bar with a comfort-food core.