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Virtue, Chicago, IL
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Virtue

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$31 to $50
Southern
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615-4512

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Erick Williams

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    James Beard Award2023
  • Award icon
    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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. James Beard Award 2023
    3. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross street
    Harper Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Night with Nina Compton

    $119.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 18, 2025 only
    Join us for a one-night-only, 5-course dinner inspired by her new cookbook, KWÉYÒL / CREOLE curated by Chef Erick Williams and Chef Damarr Brown. What's Included: An autographed copy of the cookbook A unique opportunity to engage with the author. Menu Highlights: Ackee Fritters Cow Heel Soup Cabbage Salad Stewed Oxtails Rum Cake Space is limited, so reserve your seat today to ensure you don't miss out on this exceptional culinary collaboration!
    A Night with Nina Compton Photo

What 857 people are saying

Virtue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virtue offers a memorable dining experience with "unbelievable meal" quality, "outstanding service," and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Standout dishes like the "fish and grits" and "short ribs" receive rave reviews. With attentive staff and a menu that beautifully blends traditional Southern flavors with contemporary flair, Virtue is "a true gem."

857 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. Service was gracious and generous. Only wish was that the menu offered a cider :)

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  2. Melinda

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gumbo, corn bread, and short rib are musts!!! Portions were big and delicious

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  3. Rudy

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Trey was informative and attentive to our dinner.

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  4. Allie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Our server, Trey, was so personable and knowledgeable about the menu. He guided our decision making so that we ordered the right amount for our table and items that paired well together. The food was absolutely delicious - we will be dreaming of the cornbread, gumbo, and banana pudding until we return. Highly recommend!

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  5. Elizabeth

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great, the host, waiter, and the busboy. I will definitely tell my friends and family about this restaurant.

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  6. Dan

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is EXTREMELY pleasant and helpful! We ordered a second bottle of sparkling water and he kept it on ice for us! The food is just top notch excellent Southern Cooking! The oysters, gumbo, short rib, mac and cheese and carrot cake were all amazing!!! Will definitely be going back!!!

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  7. Latonya

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely fabulous and what’s really important for me is they have delicious VEGAN dishes. It’s usually 1-2 vegan options that the chef and server make me feel honored that I provided them the opportunity to make it. Usually, in a non-vegan restaurant I feel a burden to the staff/chef or I a get some vegetable sides put on a plate. But, not Virtue I get a delicious, beautifully plated vegan dish to perfection. A bonus is Virtue has a vegan dessert 😋, chocolate cake. Love this place 5 ⭐️ +

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  8. Vernon

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the hosts to the serving staff par excellence!!! The cuisine?!!! Can’t beat it!!! Been coming for 3years! I have recommended to family and friends.

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  9. Kathy VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food, service and ambiance. Very consistent.

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  10. Marisha

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, server was nice, manager was nice overall a great experience. Please add Moscato wine to the menu!! Other then that thumbs up!!

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Virtue is rated 4.9 stars by 857 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Virtue

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
  • Cross street
    Harper Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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