Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Oak Street Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in Oak Street Beach from other articles such as lyft.com, Chicago 1 day itinerary, The City Lane, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in Oak Street Beach

Alinea
Alinea
4.7 (1846 ratings)
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates.
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Fine dining restaurantNew American restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
Where to Eat in Chicago Right Now
"The cuisine is a lesson in mastery, but also a blend of modern science and practical magic. Air-filled balloons are edible, senses of taste, touch, smell are tested, mental and emotional boundaries are pushed. The menu, an ever-shifting chameleon, is a reflection of the wizards in the kitchen, led by chef Grant Achatz himself—no two meals are ever alike."
Mentioned by LL World Tour
10 Michelin Star Restaurants in Chicago + COVID Update
"Alinea is probably the most important restaurant on this list!. It’s one of only a handful of restaurants in the U.S. to hold the coveted Michelin 3-Star rating. It’s been named ‘Best Restaurant in America’ three times."
Lula Cafe
Lula Cafe
4.7 (2061 ratings)
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
New American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeEclectic restaurantRestaurant
Momotaro
Momotaro
4.6 (1364 ratings)
Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi & robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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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
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avec Restaurant
avec Restaurant
4.6 (1473 ratings)
Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Mediterranean restaurantBarBrunch restaurantRestaurant
Lucky Strike Downtown Chicago
Lucky Strike Downtown Chicago
4.2 (1324 ratings)
Mod bowling spot offering many lanes, a lounge, dancing & regular DJs, with a 21+ policy at night.
322 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Bowling alleyAmerican restaurantBarBar & grillLoungeNight clubRestaurant
Bistro Campagne
Bistro Campagne
4.7 (470 ratings)
Upscale bistro serving a seasonal menu of country French fare in a spot with wood accents & a patio.
4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
French restaurantRestaurant
Land & Lake Kitchen
Land & Lake Kitchen
4 (282 ratings)
Industrial-chic restaurant & bar with a patio offering seasonal American fare & weekday happy hours.
81 East W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
American restaurantRestaurant
Potsticker House
Potsticker House
4.2 (530 ratings)
No-frills Chinese-food specialist serving dumplings & traditional fare plus less familiar dishes.
3139 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantChinese noodle restaurantChinese takeawayMandarin restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Make it Better
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago and the Suburbs
"In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a dumpling, whether it be a crispy potsticker, a plump and juicy soup dumpling, or even a crunchy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside Crab Rangoon. The menu here is filled with such delights (especially the dim sum). Boiled Shrimp, Pork and Chive Dumplings might not be kosher (!!!) but you won’t be able to get enough of them, likewise the Shanghai-Style Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings."
Tiki Snack Shack - Party Boat
Tiki Snack Shack - Party Boat
5 (1 ratings)
111 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
BarRestaurant

Free Museums in Oak Street Beach

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
4.7 (19637 ratings)4.5 (9557 ratings)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA)
4.3 (90 ratings)4.5 (59 ratings)
Medieval, Renaissance & baroque art collections that reflect the faith of various cultures.
820 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Best Donuts in Oak Street Beach

Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme
3.7 (115 ratings)
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
108 N State St Suite 50, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shopFast food restaurant
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
4.6 (158 ratings)
Cozy, enduring Polish bakery offering sweet & savory pastries along with bacon maple & other donuts.
2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
BakeryCake shopCatering food and drink supplierCupcake shopDelivery serviceDonut shopPastry shopWholesale bakery
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
14 Chicago bakeries offer take-and-bake cookie kits
"If you don’t want to bake, or fry in this case too, then decorate with DIY cookie and doughnut kits ($14) starring colorful icing and sprinkles. You may find inspiration in the bakery’s smiley face cookies and Easter lamb cakes, wearing icing medical masks. Owner Can Lao, who revived the historic bakery in the Bridgeport neighborhood back in February, recently added Chinese egg tarts, plus a few staple items like paper towels, gloves, milk and Yakult, the yogurt-like drink."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Bridgeport. This iconic Polish bakery closed in October 2019 after decades of serving pączki, doughnuts, cookies and other candy-colored sweets to its fans. Thankfully, new ownership swept in and restored the spot to its former glory."
Glazed and Infused
Glazed and Infused
4.6 (197 ratings)
Donut specialist with housemade traditional & gluten-free sweets in unusual flavors.
813 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopCoffee store

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Oak Street Beach Area

Rookery Building
Rookery Building
4.6 (804 ratings)4.5 (333 ratings)
Chicago's oldest high-rise, this 1885 Romanesque structure has a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed lobby.
209 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
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Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
27 iconic Chicago buildings that everyone should know
"The original design was by the legendary firm of Burnham & Root from the 1880s and an interior lobby renovation was then executed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905. This early skyscraper is notable not only for its architectural pedigree, but also for being the oldest surviving high-rise in Chicago. Take a tour with the Chicago Architecture Center and get a glimpse of the landmark’s 11th-floor architects’ library."
Mentioned by Trip101
15 Famous Buildings In Chicago, Illinois, The USA - Updated 2021
"Source: Photo by user Esther Westerveld used under CC BY 2.0. One of the finest building in the United States, the Rookery Building is an absolute architectural treat. The interior light court maximizes the natural light entering the building."
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
4.5 (785 ratings)
Lincoln Park is a designated community area on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. Lying to the west of Lincoln Park, Chicago's largest park, it is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Chicago.
Chicago, IL, USA
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Chicago, USA
"The park that gave the neighborhood its name is Chicago’s largest. Its 1200 acres stretch for 6 miles from North Ave north to Diversey Pkwy, where it narrows along the lake and continues on until the end of Lake Shore Dr. On sunny days locals come out to play in droves, taking advantage of the ponds, paths and playing fields or visiting the zoo and beaches. It's a fine spot to while away a morning or afternoon (or both)."
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
Chicago – The Perfect Itinerary for First-Timers
"Once you’ve gotten your fill of sky-high views, catch a ride up to Lincoln Park, one of North Side Chicago’s trendy residential neighborhoods, and named for the city’s largest park, which is the lakeside centerpiece of this part of town. The Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park Conservatory are both fun to wander through, but I love Lincoln Park for its cafes, boutiques, and adorable homes."
360 Chicago
360 Chicago
4.6 (8741 ratings)4.5 (10009 ratings)
Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000 ft. up.
875 N Michigan Ave 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Oak Street Beach

Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
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$345 /night
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AC Hotels by Marriott Chicago Downtown
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$240 /night
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Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North
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$303 /night
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