{"id":8877,"date":"2016-08-26T14:07:09","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T19:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=8877"},"modified":"2019-10-15T16:23:50","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T21:23:50","slug":"best-places-eat-south-side-of-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-places-eat-south-side-of-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Restaurants on the South Side of Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Delicious finds for when you&#8217;re south of Roosevelt<\/h2>\n<p>While the Loop and the North Side have a plethora of amazing places to eat, the South Side has some incredible spots that are worth venturing for a trip if you&#8217;re not from the area.<\/p>\n<p>From breweries to comforting soul food to tantalizing ethnic cuisines, we think there&#8217;s enough for the South Side to give the North Side a run for its money. Check out the 7 best restaurants from the Southside of Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jagrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ja&#8217; Grill<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8886\" style=\"width: 743px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tumblr_ob1w2jrEcR1u98a6go9_1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tumblr_ob1w2jrEcR1u98a6go9_1280.jpg\" alt=\"best places to eat on the south side of chicago\" width=\"743\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tumblr_ob1w2jrEcR1u98a6go9_1280.jpg 743w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tumblr_ob1w2jrEcR1u98a6go9_1280-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tumblr_ob1w2jrEcR1u98a6go9_1280-600x606.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tumblr_ob1w2jrEcR1u98a6go9_1280-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Black Exchange<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>1510 East Harper Court<\/p>\n<p>This Hyde Park spot is one of the best restaurants in Chicago because of its\u00a0authentic Jamaican cuisine. Try some crispy jerk chicken or their signature Curry Goat dish while you sip on a sweet, island-inspired cocktail for a getaway that&#8217;s right at home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/horsethiefbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Horse Thief Hollow<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8878\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/image-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/image-5.jpg\" alt=\"best places to eat on the south side of chicago\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/image-5.jpg 630w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/image-5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/image-5-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Timeout<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>10426 South Western Avenue<\/p>\n<p>In Beverly, you&#8217;ll find a craft brewery that also offers down-home, Southern gastropub fare. Chicken &amp; Biscuit Sliders with sausage gravy and Crab Cakes with Cajun aioli are delicious options to pair with one of their many beer varieties.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.originalsoulvegetarian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Original Soul Vegetarian<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8879\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bean-Curd-Salad-Juice-Bar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bean-Curd-Salad-Juice-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"best places to eat on the south side of chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bean-Curd-Salad-Juice-Bar.jpg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bean-Curd-Salad-Juice-Bar-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bean-Curd-Salad-Juice-Bar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bean-Curd-Salad-Juice-Bar-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Original Soul Vegetarian<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>203 East 75th Street<\/p>\n<p>Original Soul Vegetarian is one of the best restaurants on the South Side of Chicago for vegetarians.\u00a0This popular, health-oriented restaurant makes it look easy to make hearty, comfort dishes meat-free. They also operate Eternity Juice Bar which offers fresh fruit and vegetable drinks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/lemsque.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lem&#8217;s Bar-B-Q<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8881\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lemsbbqthumb-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lemsbbqthumb-1.png\" alt=\"best places to eat on the south side of chicago\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lemsbbqthumb-1.png 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lemsbbqthumb-1-600x336.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lemsbbqthumb-1-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago&#8217;s Best TV<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>311 East 75th Street<\/p>\n<p>This South Side staple located west of Greater Grand Crossing is hailed by just about everyone that&#8217;s eaten there. This Chicago restaurant is known for their hot links and rib tips. This is an excellent place to eat in Chicago for late-night barbeque.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.datdonut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dat Donut<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8882\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/donut_vault.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/donut_vault.jpg\" alt=\"best places to eat on the south side of chicago\" width=\"800\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/donut_vault.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/donut_vault-600x385.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/donut_vault-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Wander Bread<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>8251 South Cottage Grove Avenue<\/p>\n<p>These indulgent donuts are &#8220;too good to dunk!&#8221; Grab a pastry, sandwich, or morning beverage from this under-the-radar spot in Avalon Park, then brag to your friends that you had one of the best donuts in the city.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Ocotlan-113956678634783\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Birrieria Ocotlan<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8884\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8884\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Birrieria-Zaragoza-Menu-Goat-Taco-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Birrieria-Zaragoza-Menu-Goat-Taco-1.jpg\" alt=\"best places to eat on the south side of chicago\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Birrieria-Zaragoza-Menu-Goat-Taco-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Birrieria-Zaragoza-Menu-Goat-Taco-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Birrieria-Zaragoza-Menu-Goat-Taco-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Birrieria-Zaragoza-Menu-Goat-Taco-1-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8884\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Serious Eats<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>4007 East 106th Street<\/p>\n<p>Just off the edge of the lake and almost near Indiana is a Mexican food lover&#8217;s dream. Ocotlan serves up authentic, savory eats in a family-oriented setting. Try their tender, braised meat in a warm stew for a taste of their signature dish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagoshomeofchickenandwaffles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago&#8217;s Home of Chicken &amp; Waffles\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8885\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxresdefault-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxresdefault-6.jpg\" alt=\"best places to eat on the south side of chicago\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxresdefault-6.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxresdefault-6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxresdefault-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxresdefault-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Youtube<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even though this soul food mainstay gained popularity in LA, we know how to do it right in Chicago too. Treat yourself to the ultimate sweet-savory combination at their Bronzeville and Oak Park locations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Where&#8217;s your favorite place to grab a bite on the South Side? Let us know below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delicious finds for when you&#8217;re south of Roosevelt While the Loop and the North Side have a plethora of amazing places to eat, the South Side has some&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":8887,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25449,6],"tags":[1264,96,1615],"class_list":["post-8877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-best-restaurants","category-category-restaurants","tag-chicago-restaurants","tag-restaurants","tag-south-side"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The 7 Best Restaurants on the South Side of Chicago | Urban Matter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From breweries to soul food, the South Side has some incredible restaurants. 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