Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Oak Forest

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in Oak Forest from other articles such as Busy Tourist, The Infatuation, gayot.com, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in Oak Forest

Virtue Restaurant
Virtue Restaurant
4.6 (473 ratings)
Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funky-chic quarters with an open kitchen.
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Restaurant
Daley's Restaurant
Daley's Restaurant
4.3 (1917 ratings)
Historic diner serving up a variety of homestyle classics & soul food, from waffles to pork chops.
6257 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Chicago's best breakfast: sweet or savory, classic American to exotic
"John Daley, an Irish ironworker who came to Chicago to work on building the elevated line, saw a need for a restaurant to feed all the men constructing the University of Chicago, The World's Columbian Exposition and the Rapid Transit Line. More than 100 years later, hungry diners are delighting the "famous" club breakfast ordered by the number. The Number 1 is an egg with your choice of meat (including sausage, bacon, salt pork, chopped steak, hot links, smoked ham or a well-seasoned salmon patty) plus toast or biscuits."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
25 Classic Chicago Restaurants to Try
"This no-frills soul food diner is a South Side institution and the oldest restaurant in Chicago, opening in 1892 and becoming its current incarnation in 1918. Breakfast is served all day while the dinner menu includes fried chicken, jumbo shrimp, melt sandwiches, and burgers, all of which can be spiced up with the red pepper vinegar found on every table. Daley’s moved across the street in 2019."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 20 Most Iconic Diners in Chicago, 2018 Edition
"Nestled in the heart of the South Side, Daley’s has been serving residents homestyle fare since 1892. Generations upon generations of Chicagoans have grown up on its skillets, waffles, chicken wings, and patty melts. If that doesn’t whet the appetite, daily specials like boiled turkey necks, chicken and dumplings, and braised oxtail stew rise above the diner norm."
Valois Restaurant
Valois Restaurant
4.5 (1565 ratings)
A counter-service smorgasbord of American comfort food served in a casual, muraled space. Cash only.
1518 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
25 Classic Chicago Restaurants to Try
"The gimmick at this Hyde Park landmark is allowing customers to “see your food.” But for loyalists, Valois is no novelty the cafeteria-style restaurant has been an essential part of the community since 1921. This all-day restaurant switches out items depending on the time of day. Church groups assemble for breakfast and politicians make sure to be photographed here during election season."
Mentioned by Food52
The Top 10 Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
"President Obama cites Valois, a cafeteria-style restaurant, as one of his favorite spots in the city. He likes their breakfast, specifically the eggs and turkey sausage. Open since 1921 (making its home in a few locations over the years), the open kitchen churns out daily specials like prime rib, corned beef and cabbage, patty melts, rice pudding, and peach cobbler."
The Woodlawn
The Woodlawn
4.4 (156 ratings)
1200 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619, USA
RestaurantEvent venue
Mentioned by PureWow
The 25 Best Patio Restaurants in Chicago for Outdoor Dining
"This event space and community center—home to a tech incubator, podcast studio, art gallery, and more—now welcomes visitors to its new rooftop patio. Brothers’ on the Wall has taken up residence in the kitchen to whip up platters of rib tips, jerk chicken, catfish steaks and more. Share an order of fries with your friends and do a show-and-tell of what you’ve brought to drink at this BYOB-friendly spot."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Winter Rooftop Bars in Chicago | Best Rooftop Bars Chicago 2020
"Enjoy rooftop dining in your own enclosed igloo at The Woodlawn. The clear domes seat up to five people for two hours and includes a customized three course meal with beer or wine. Make the evening extra special with romantic add-ons like roses or a live musician."
Birrieria Zaragoza
Birrieria Zaragoza
4.5 (1202 ratings)
Family-run Mexican joint offering comfort food made with goat meat in a cozy, counter-serve setup.
4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Mexican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 39 best restaurants in Chicago you have to try
"A family-owned Mexican spot in Archer Heights that's the G.O.A.T. when it comes to goat meat. Why we love it: Thick handmade tortillas, salsas made to order, bright-pink agua fresca—you can get all of that to go. Their only purpose, however, is to accompany the restaurant’s signature platters of chopped goat meat."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
38 Standout Dining Destinations in Chicago
"Head to the Southwest Side near Midway International Airport for goat that isn’t labeled as the latest food trend. There’s a simple menu packed with deep flavors here. The handmade tortillas and accouterments represents a signature Chicago meal at this family-run restaurant."
Maggie Gyros & Chicken
Maggie Gyros & Chicken
3.9 (399 ratings)
349 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurant
La Hacienda Azteca
La Hacienda Azteca
4.3 (1330 ratings)
Bright, easygoing outpost serving traditional Mexican standards alongside tequila drinks & beers.
1147 150th St, Hammond, IN 46327, USA
Mexican restaurantRestaurant
Schoop's Hamburgers
Schoop's Hamburgers
4.3 (629 ratings)
Classic fast-food chain, founded in 1948, serving burgers, fries, chili, shakes & bottomless coffee.
7235 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantFast food restaurantRestaurant
White Castle
White Castle
3.9 (1018 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.
6517 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324, USA
Fast food restaurantAmerican restaurantHamburger restaurantRestaurant
Venice Pizza
Venice Pizza
4.4 (290 ratings)
6940 Kennedy Ave, Hammond, IN 46323, USA
Pizza restaurantChicken wings restaurantTakeout RestaurantPasta shopPizza deliveryPizza TakeoutRestaurantSandwich shop

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Oak Forest

Pattis Sunrise Café
Pattis Sunrise Café
4.5 (402 ratings)
Casual daytime eatery serving American breakfast fare & sandwiches in a warm, contemporary space.
78 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, USA
CafeRestaurant
Kusanya Cafe
Kusanya Cafe
4.8 (283 ratings)
A rustic-chic non-profit cafe & roastery serving coffee, breakfast eats & sandwiches.
825 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60621, USA
Cafe
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Chicago's 20 Essential Coffee Shops
"One of the most unique coffeeshops in Chicago, owner Phil Sipka came over from Robust Coffee Lounge to give Englewood a coffeeshop and alternative to fast food. He uses beans from Bridgeport Coffee. There's a small but dedicated group of people who show up for these early Saturday morning hours for some tranquility..."
The Polo Inn
The Polo Inn
4.7 (254 ratings)
American spot attached to a B&B offering Angus steaks, a full bar & Sunday gospel brunch since 1985.
3322 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
American restaurantCafe
Mentioned by VacationIdea
22 Perfect Restaurants & Bars in Chicago
"If you are looking for a casual place for lunch, check out The Polo Café. Stop in for the crème brûlée French toast or the pan-seared salmon fillet, and don’t miss the “Taste of Chicago” sliced mozzarella bread. If you really want a one-of-a-kind visit to the Polo Café, they also have a “Gospel Sing-Along Brunch” every Sunday morning."

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Oak Forest

Woodlawn Tap
Woodlawn Tap
4.3 (274 ratings)
Neighborhood cash-only watering hole that's a hangout for the University of Chicago community.
1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Bar
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 28 Essential Bars in Chicago
"Locals still tell friends to meet them at “Jimmy’s” the name of the the bar’s former owner (Jimmy Wilson died in 1999). Regardless, this tried and true dive bar has provided a meeting point for generations of college students, professors, and Hyde Park residents. Pitchers of beer are popular here as are the burgers."
Spirro's Lounge
Spirro's Lounge
4.4 (27 ratings)
4760 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46327, USA
Night clubBar
House of Legends
House of Legends
3.9 (11 ratings)
6625 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46320, USA
BarBar & grillKaraokeKaraoke barLoungeNight clubPubSports bar
Mentioned by hammond.indiana.afabuloustrip.com
The Best Nightlife in Hammond (Indiana)
"still looks as good inside as the day it opened may not look that great on the outside but you well really like the inside"

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Oak Forest

Guaranteed Rate Field
Guaranteed Rate Field
4.6 (10075 ratings)4 (1006 ratings)
The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 30 Most Instagrammed Places in Chicago
"With over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats, the White Sox stadium is a good spot to capture your ice cream cone, the crowd, AND the field in one shot. Unless you’re going for the 3lb ice cream sundae in a batting helmet… you’re probably gonna need two hands for that."
Marquette (Jacques) Park
Marquette (Jacques) Park
4.2 (1438 ratings)
This 315-acre park on a lagoon offers fishing, sports facilities, gyms, gardens, a woodshop & more.
6743 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Park
Mentioned by 10Best
Miles of Serenity and Activities Found throughout Chicago Parks
"Located in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Marquette Park is the largest park on the southwest side totaling 323 acres. In addition to two gymnasiums, an auditorium, woodshop, Martin Luther King, Jr. kiosk and multi-purpose rooms, it's also home to one of the most affordable 9-hole golf courses in the city. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a community garden, rose garden, prairie and 500 newly planted trees."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
Check Out the 8 Best Parks in Chicago
"Chicago Lawn is home to this huge 323-acre park, featuring two gymnasiums, an auditorium, four sports fields, a nine-hole golf course, fishing area, running paths, and a community garden. Don’t miss seeing the rose garden, prairie, and lagoon. A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sculpture and an Art Deco Darius and Girenas Memorial are worth viewing as well."
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
4.5 (564 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Hands-on play & learning for kids through various interactive rooms, exhibits & performances.
5100 Museum Dr, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Children's museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Oak Forest

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Clarion Inn South Holland
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$72 /night
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Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview/Chicago Area
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$71 /night
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