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Music Box Chicago

Dinner before the show

Restaurants near Music Box Chicago

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Nearby restaurants can be found through Google rankings.

Dinner before the listed start

Located in the Lakeview neighborhood, the Music Box Theatre is surrounded by a diverse array of restaurants. Whether you're in the mood for casual bites or a more formal dining experience, you'll find plenty of choices within walking distance.

For a quick meal, consider one of the local pizzerias or burger joints that offer delicious and satisfying options. If you're looking for a sit-down experience, there are several bistros and cafes that provide a cozy atmosphere and a variety of cuisines.

Don't forget to check out the local coffee shops for a pre-show caffeine boost or a dessert spot to enjoy after the film. The area is pedestrian-friendly, making it easy to explore the culinary offerings nearby.

Top restaurants nearby

Ten places Google ranks as popular near the hall, used here as a shortlist for dinner before a show. Newest written reviews first. Google doesn’t verify every review.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville

4.2 ★ 1,092 Google reviews

3519 N Clark St Ste C301, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Courtney Hunter

★★★★ · in the last week

I love the Alamo, great movie pass program, friendly staff, good previews before the movie (not a bunch of commercials). Not a fan of the online ordering throughout the movie, and the menu is greatly reduced now. But one of the better movie theater options in the area.

D S

★★★★★ · in the last week

lives up to the hype. best chain theater i have ever been their, great chairs, great screens, great sound, amazing staff i live an hour away but will still definitely be coming back soon

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

4.4 ★ 910 Google reviews $

3700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Andrea Ramirez

★ · in the last week

This specific Canes location has very poor customer service and communication. As soon as we walked in, we ordered through their kiosk individually. My friend who was the first one to order and didn't receive their order until 20 minutes later of waiting. He asked about his order to a lady because we seen other people after us receiving their orders first and she goes to the back and never comes back. There was another person in the front just standing there and staring at us without asking if we needed help. We asked again and then they said that it would be ready then. Apart from that, their tables were dirty and unsanitary. I had to clean the table myself.

Miriam Ramirez

★ · in the last week

Came with a couple of friends my friend waited 20 minutes for the food and he placed his order first out of all of us it was ridiculous because we had already asked a lady there where the order was and all she did was walked to the back came back and said nothing had to ask someone else where the order was still had to wait a long time to get the order. Terrible customer service. No ice was provided not only that none of the table where cleaned very unsanitary had to clean if myself cause some people don’t know how to do it. Never coming to this location.

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Crosby's Kitchen

4.5 ★ 2,182 Google reviews $$

3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Adam Hatch

★★★★★ · in the last week

Popped in for brunch with my parents who were visiting. Our server Megan was attentive and took great care of us. I got the Traditional Breakfast which was 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, hashbrowns, and white toast. The creamy hashbrowns were definitely the star of the show. Dense, flavorful, and just yum! The monkey bread is a must for the table! You can definitely share since it has 9 pull apart pieces. Just a heads up, it’s only served on the weekends on their brunch menu. I can’t wait to come back and try even more on their menu.

Sarah Fraser

★★★★★ · in the last week

My husband and I used Crosby's Kitchen catering for our wedding. The food was incredible and the service was even better. When we were deciding on a caterer, the items that sold us were the wrightwood salad (omg the goat cheese) and the spaetzle mac & cheese. All our guests raved about how good the food was at our reception. The team - Shay, Ari, Liceth, Geno, Jose, and Daniel - were so kind and provided impeccable service. My husband and I felt so taken care of all evening! I'm so glad we were able to support a fantastic neighborhood restaurant for our wedding reception.

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Itoko
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Itoko
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Itoko

4.8 ★ 2,192 Google reviews

3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Alexia Cardamone

★★★★★ · in the last week

Hector was the best server i’ve had in LONG time! Super knowledgeable about the menu and also hilarious. The food was insane. The mocktails were delicious. 10’s across the board. Will be back!!

Jae Rabe

★★★★★ · in the last week

Everything was amazing! Explained the drink and suggested fan favorites, professional, friendly and knowledgable! Took care of my girlfriend’s allergy concern! Wonderful experience great service!!!!!!

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Tango Sur
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Tango Sur
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Tango Sur

4.5 ★ 3,298 Google reviews $$

3763 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

veronica marquez

★★★★★ · in the last week

We went Monday evening for dinner. This is our FAVORITE Restaurant hands down!! The flavor is always consistent! The BIG portions are PERFECT! Food is so flavorful! Never disappointed. The attention to the customer is excellent! Best personnel ever.

Tom Wittneben

★★ · in the last week

Been twice, won't return. If you just want big portions of meat, you might enjoy it. My fillet was nicely medium, tough and chewy.

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Small Cheval

4.7 ★ 2,232 Google reviews $

1119 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Yiannis Mastoras

★ · a week ago

Disgrace. I liked it in the past but the double cheeseburger is horrible. Barely any dijonnaise, one patty overcooked and the other rare. Just horrible. Never ordering again.

Steve Ek

★ · a week ago

They got my pick up order wrong, i didn't realize it until i got home. I get it, it's not good but that happens. That isn't the problem, it's how they handled it, or I should say, didn't handle it that bothered me.

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Chick-fil-A
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Chick-fil-A
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Chick-fil-A

3.8 ★ 230 Google reviews $

3500 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Shara Hui

★★★★★ · in the last week

Chick-fil-A's fried chicken is truly delicious! Both the original and spicy versions are excellent, with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat. This time I also tried the Oreo and vanilla milkshakes; both were rich, smooth, and perfectly sweet, making for a satisfying dessert. In Chicago, this is considered a very cost-effective fast-food restaurant, with reasonable portions and relatively affordable prices. I especially loved their waffle fries; they were fried to a perfect crisp and maintained their texture even after sitting for a while. Overall, the food quality is consistently good and definitely worth a try! 🍗 Recommendations: Spicy Fried Chicken, Original Fried Chicken, Oreo Milkshake, Vanilla Milkshake, Waffle Fries

Kyle

★★★★★ · a week ago

Good place for a cheeseburger 🍔

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