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Virtue

$31 to $50

Southern

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Stationed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality & kindness. We’ve worked hard to create a warm, honest & thoughtful space. We pride ourselves on unpretentious service, timing & most importantly providing great value. At Virtue we use heritage techniques to create some familiar flavors, & some new ones. We hope to see you soon.

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Executive chef: Erick Williams

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
James Beard Award2023
James Beard Award2022

From the OpenTable editors: Besides serving exceedingly delicious southern fare and top-notch hospitality from James Beard Award-winning chef Erick Williams, Virtue shows how a restaurant can be a community champion. With moving activist quotes on the windows, art of Black cultural figures, and a minority-centered mentorship program, Williams goes all in on lifting the Black community through food. Pro tip: Don't miss the shortrib, and save room for dessert.

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Location
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
2. James Beard Award 2023
3. James Beard Award 2022
Phone number
(773) 947-8831
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Popular dishes

What 755 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Virtue offers a standout dining experience with "superb food" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the Southern cuisine, mentioning favorites like short ribs, collard greens, and cornbread. The "ambiance is lively" and the "staff friendly," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Virtue is a "must-visit" spot in Hyde Park, consistently delighting diners.

755 Reviews

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Camille
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time eating at this restaurant and I loved it. The waiter Anthony was excellent very friendly and educated!
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Jeremy
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. A little pricey though. I recommend the short ribs, maccaroni, and the cornbread. Food came out extremely fast. Drinks were strong but tasty.
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Paul VIP
Milwaukee9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Comfort food at its most sumptuous. Every dish from fried green tomato’s and corn bread to blackened red drum with grits and crab étouffée was prepared with warmth, character and delightful levels of seasoning. Don’t skip the lemon meringue pie for dessert! Highly recommended!
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KanupriyaG VIP
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was definitely one of the best meals I had in Chicago!
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Deborah VIP
Chicago36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very tasty! Everyone loved all the food we ordered. Service was excellent.
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Ash
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, making reservations to actually sitting down and eating, I have no complaints. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and I didn’t feel judged for being solo. My server and other staff checked in with me multiple times throughout the meal.
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Linda
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and worth the price! Who could ask for anything more?
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
extremely loud tight spaces long time food and was decent over priced
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OpenTable Diner
Tulsa1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dining experience! Worth every penny. Get the green tomatoes.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The gumbo was not seasoned well. Waiter was rude and snotty. Drinks were subpar and the seating was tight and loud. I expected more from virtue
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You can order delivery directly from Virtue using the Order Online button.

Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 755 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
2. James Beard Award 2023
3. James Beard Award 2022
Phone number
(773) 947-8831
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Virtue

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Private dining

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Popular dishes

fish & grits

biscuits

salmon

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What 755 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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