{"id":24935,"date":"2017-11-17T14:59:01","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T19:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=24935"},"modified":"2019-10-15T16:55:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T21:55:52","slug":"byob-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/byob-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best BYOB Restaurants in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BYOB policy aside, we&#8217;ll preface this article by saying that these places all have <em>amazing<\/em> food. Guaranteed. At pretty affordable prices too.<\/p>\n<p>So bring your bottle of vino or your six-pack, grab your people, and hit up one of these places soon. And if you leave your drinks at home, we made sure to share the nearest grocery or convenience store to each restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/coastsushibar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coast Sushi Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24936\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24936\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/coastsushibar_308.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24936\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/coastsushibar_308.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/coastsushibar_308.jpg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/coastsushibar_308-600x293.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/coastsushibar_308-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Coast Sushi Bar<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>2045 North Damen Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you have a craving for some damn good sushi, look no further than Coast&#8217;s Bucktown location.\u00a0The nearest stop for drinks is a 7-Eleven that&#8217;s about a block away. Be sure to make a reservation, as this place can get pretty packed. Get ready for some creative appetizers and soups, along with an extensive list of nigiri, sashimi, and maki that everyone at the table will be grabbing for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.runajapanese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Runa<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24937\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24937\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22813948_1443631895750289_3127527231264589282_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24937\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22813948_1443631895750289_3127527231264589282_n.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"960\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22813948_1443631895750289_3127527231264589282_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22813948_1443631895750289_3127527231264589282_n-600x508.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22813948_1443631895750289_3127527231264589282_n-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Runa via Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>2257 West North Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This BYOB sushi joint is also in the Wicker Park \/ Bucktown area, leaning more on the casual side. If you need to grab a drink on the way, there&#8217;s a 7-Eleven a few blocks away. With a cool, sleek atmosphere, a back patio, and delicious Japanese fare, you can&#8217;t go wrong at this place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joysnoodlesandrice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joy&#8217;s Noodles and Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24938\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24938\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/18157144_1550021415008050_4092989140037837667_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24938\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/18157144_1550021415008050_4092989140037837667_n.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"550\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/18157144_1550021415008050_4092989140037837667_n.jpg 550w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/18157144_1550021415008050_4092989140037837667_n-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Joy&#8217;s Noodles and Rice via Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>3257 North Broadway Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re convinced that this place has the best Thai food in Chicago. There \u2013 we said it. Walgreens is right down the street at the Belmont and Broadway intersection if you have to pick up beverages. The place has a comfortable, almost family-like feel, and we promise that any entree you order will be a winner. If you have room for appetizers, try the Chicken Satay or Fried Shu Mai. Dee-lish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/tandoorchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tandoor Char House<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24939\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rice.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24939\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rice.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"676\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rice.jpg 676w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rice-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rice-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Tandoor Char House<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>2652 North Halsted Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Again, this is a place that&#8217;s seriously one of the best (if not <em>the<\/em> best) of its kind. If biryanis, tikka masalas, and saags get your taste buds singing, you&#8217;ll be impressed with anything you try at this Lincoln Park spot with a cozy, elevated dining area. Need to make a liquor store run? There&#8217;s an R&amp;A Grocery nearby.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spiceroomchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Spice Room<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24940\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TSRSlider56.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24940\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TSRSlider56.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TSRSlider56.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TSRSlider56-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TSRSlider56-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TSRSlider56-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TSRSlider56-1300x731.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Spice Room<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>2906 West Armitage Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This Logan Square restaurant does traditional Indian eats better than most. Every dish is full of flavor and (hallelujah) they deliver. There&#8217;s a 24-hour Foodsmart across the street where you can grab drinks for your group if needed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/whiskchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whisk<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24941\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/whisk_slider_swanson_burger-compressor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-24941\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/whisk_slider_swanson_burger-compressor-1024x470.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/whisk_slider_swanson_burger-compressor-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/whisk_slider_swanson_burger-compressor-600x275.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/whisk_slider_swanson_burger-compressor-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/whisk_slider_swanson_burger-compressor-1300x596.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/whisk_slider_swanson_burger-compressor.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Whisk<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>2018 West Chicago Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Find this unique concept in Ukrainian Village, where brunch and burgers reign supreme. There&#8217;s a Mariano&#8217;s right across the street for you to pick up some champagne to spike the fresh-squeezed OJ they serve up. If you get there later in the day during burger hours, you can order any of them &#8220;breakfast-style.&#8221; Yes, heaven exists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theangrycrabchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Angry Crab<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24942\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23164414_126375878038418_863419092286046208_n1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-24942\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23164414_126375878038418_863419092286046208_n1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23164414_126375878038418_863419092286046208_n1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23164414_126375878038418_863419092286046208_n1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23164414_126375878038418_863419092286046208_n1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23164414_126375878038418_863419092286046208_n1-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23164414_126375878038418_863419092286046208_n1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Angry Crab via Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>5665 North Lincoln Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If your a fiend for spicy eats, make sure to bring your A-game to this place, because this Cajun seafood place is packin&#8217; some heat. Feast on oysters, crab, catfish, crawfish, clams, mussels and more, and grab a beer or two from the 7-Eleven or Q&amp;H Grocery nearby.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.irazuchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Irazu<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24943\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15896191_10155659365203858_3769527547242853899_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-24943\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15896191_10155659365203858_3769527547242853899_o-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15896191_10155659365203858_3769527547242853899_o-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15896191_10155659365203858_3769527547242853899_o-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15896191_10155659365203858_3769527547242853899_o-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15896191_10155659365203858_3769527547242853899_o.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Irazu via Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>1865 North Milwaukee Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Get a taste of South America \u2013 Costa Rica, specifically \u2013 at this popular Wicker Park spot. The food is just plain outstanding (seriously), try a sandwich and a shake to start. Make a pit stop at ALDI\u00a0if you need drinks within walking distance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smoquebbq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smoque BBQ<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24947\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GzRM27Q.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-24947\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GzRM27Q-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: Reddit\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GzRM27Q-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GzRM27Q-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GzRM27Q-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/GzRM27Q.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/food\/comments\/2dj86w\/smoque_bbq_in_chicago_il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reddit<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>3800 North Pulaski Road<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This BBQ spot with signature flavor is known for making everything in house. There&#8217;s certainly no lack of variety in the meat department, and the sides are killer. If you&#8217;re around the Irving Park area, there&#8217;s a (you guessed it) 7-Eleven nearby.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/lastablas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Las Tablas<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24945\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-24945\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"byob chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o-1300x870.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23331489_10155257477843925_1247728628388095041_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Las Tablas via Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>2942 North Lincoln Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We can&#8217;t stress enough how delicious the food is at Las Tablas. To be clear, there&#8217;s two locations, and the other has a full bar if you&#8217;d rather order your drinks on the spot. Just FYI, the BYOB location on Lincoln Avenue is wine only. We&#8217;re totally fine with that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BYOB policy aside, we&#8217;ll preface this article by saying that these places all have amazing food. Guaranteed. At pretty affordable prices too. 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