Sick of dropping big bucks on booze? Instead, pick up your own libations on the way to these top-rated BYOB restaurants.
Andalous Moroccan Restaurant
3307 N. Clark St. 773-281-6885.
“This is an awesome place to take out-of-town guests. The food is tasty and interesting without being too scary for those used to standard food. The service is friendly and the BYOB policy makes dinner a real bargain.”
— David M.
Cafe Demir
2964 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-755-6721.
“Cafe Demir has the best Turkish food, not just in Chicago, but in the U.S. I try to go there at least once a week. It’s also BYOB!”
— Koksal D.
Rick’s Cafe
3915 N. Sheridan Rd. 773-327-1972.
“Rick’s is a great restaurant with excellent food and service. I had the veal marsala. My partner had the linguine with seafood. For dessert, we had chocolate mousse and creme brulee. Just outstanding!”
— P.S.
Coast
2045 N. Damen Ave. 773-235-5775.
“This is a welcome addition to the neighborhood! Very fresh fish, fair prices, and you can’t beat BYOB and sushi ’til midnight!”
— Steph E.
Thai Valley
4600 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-588-2020.
“This is the only place I know of that makes spicy rice namsod, which is the most excellent dish. Their panang and duck dishes are out of this world, too. Service can be slow at times, but the food is well worth it. Remember to BYOB if you want to imbibe.”
— Lee S.
La Humita
3466 N. Pulaski Rd. 773-794-9672.
“This is just what Old Irving Park residents have been waiting for: an interesting restaurant with reasonable prices! We highly enjoyed our dinner, especially our waiter, the owner Lester. The food was fantastic and they were willing to work with us in terms of likes and preferences. The BYOB factor is great, too. We recommend it!”
— Mark K.
Cafe Sushi
1342 N. Wells St. 312-337-0700.
“The staff is friendly and the sushi always tasty. BYOB makes it an even better value! They do great takeout, too!”
— Katie T.
Duck Walk
919 W. Belmont Ave. 773-665-0455.
“The restaurant is spotless, the service is friendly, the food is affordable and tasty and to top it off, it’s BYOB!”
— Jennifer D.C.
La Tavernetta
3023 N. Broadway, 773-929-8787.
“A friend and I happened upon this place during our search for a small, BYOB restaurant up north. We had a fabulous dinner, great service and wonderful atmosphere. I have dinner plans with friends tomorrow and I am changing the plans so I can bring them here! Great all-around dining experience!”
— L.B.
Moonshine
1824 W. Division St. 773-862-8686.
“The food was excellent and the wait was not too long. The girl-to-guy ratio must have been 5-1. My wife and I have become regulars, as well as our friends who just moved here.”
— Donald N.
Caro Mio
1825 W. Wilson Ave. 773-275-5000.
“I love this place! Food is wonderful, but even better than the food is the caliber of the staff! The owner is always friendly and helpful. And having a BYOB with a small corkage fee ($5 for the entire table) adds to the flavor. We usually go every other month in groups of six or eight, and no one is ever disappointed.”
— Linn M.
Tango Sur
3763 N. Southport Ave. 773-477-5466.
“We had a birthday dinner here. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was very attentive. The food was extremely rich, but quite good! It was nice for a large group.”
— J.L.C.
Think Cafe
2235 N. Western Ave. 773-394-0537.
“This is wonderful and intimate dining for couples and small groups. Wonderful appetizers and main courses and out-of-this-world desserts. BYOB makes the night memorable.”
— A.M.
Cafe Suron
1146 W. Pratt Ave. 773-465-6500
“We loved it. The food was truly fabulous, first-rate quality and the presentation was most artistic, indeed–and all for a reasonable price. Share an appetizer and a dessert, bring a bottle of good wine and you are still out of there for less than $20 per person.”
— Sigi R.
Glory
1952 N. Damen Ave. 773-235-7400.
“The food was great. Especially the clam chowder. BYOB is also a plus. Just bring some wine and enjoy!”
— Meghan H.
