Chicago Hot Blocks: Southport Avenue

Updated: August 03, 2001

Explore cute boutiques, trendy restaurants and a sizzling nightlife scene in this hot Chicago neighborhood.

On this page:Shopping, Dining and Nightlife, Fun and Games, More Lakeview Hot Spots.

Shopping

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Jake
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    3740 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Red Head Boutique
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    3450 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Whatever your hair color, fashions for the Parallel-wearing crowd can be found here.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Que Syrah
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    3726 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Krista K Boutique
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    3458 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Fourth World Artisans Co-op
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    3727 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

    This international bazaar peddles colorful and culturally enriching goods for your home.

Dining and Nightlife

  1. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
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    3401 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Dig into the raw stuff at this stylish, simple sushi spot.

  2. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mystic Celt
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    3343 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Irish-inflected dining meets upscale pub atmosphere at this relative newcomer.

  3. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Justins
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    3358 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Neighborhood haunt for fans of sports and summertime beer gardens.

  4. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Schoolyard Tavern
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    3258 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    A pleasant watering-hole tribute to Ivy League socializing.

  5. 10 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Sopo Lounge & Grill
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    3418 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  6. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Violet
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    3819 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  7. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cullen's Bar & Grill
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    3741 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  8. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Coobah
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    3423 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  9. 14 Bullehdia Tapas Bar
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    3651 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

Fun and Games

  1. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Music Box
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    3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  2. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Southport Lanes & Billiards
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    3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Bowl a few games or shoot pool at this comfortable tavern.

  3. 17 Mercury Theater
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    3745 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  4. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Schubas
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    3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Catch a concert by the Next Big Thing at this cozy music venue and bar.

More Lakeview Hot Spots

  1. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Guthrie's Tavern
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    1300 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)