Chicago B.Y.O.B. Restaurants
By Citysearch Editors, Chicago
From South American steakhouses to casual American spots, there are plenty of Chicago restaurants where you can bring your own beer or wine with little or no corkage fee. These just happen to be our favorites.
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Tango Sur
3763 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Top-notch parrillada and empanadas--not to mention a B.Y.O.B. policy--make this Argentine steak spot a favorite among cost-conscious meat eaters. -
Andalous
3307 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Moroccan cuisine in an inviting atmosphere at this petite B.Y.O. spot on Clark Street. -
Earwax Cafe
1561 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
The corkage fee at this Wicker Park vegan and vegetarian spot is only $1.50 per person. -
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
1515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Bringing your own beer won't cost a thing at this authentic, casual Mexican cantina. -
Coast Sushi
2045 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Spend $15 per person, and there won't be a corkage fee at this sexy, date-appropriate restaurant in Bucktown. -
Tagine
4749 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL
A generous B.Y.O.B. option and slow-cooked stews attract Ravenswood locals to this Moroccan eatery. -
Terragusto
1851 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
Rustic Italian dishes favoring local, organic ingredients and fresh-made pastas entice diners to this Roscoe Village BYOB. -
Friendship Restaurant
2830 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Inexpensive Chinese restaurant serving dim sum and traditional dishes with interesting twists. -
Trattoria Caterina
616 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
South Loopers remain faithful to this neighborhood BYOB serving Italian standards. -
Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
1156 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Casual River West storefront draws locals with winning sushi-Thai-B.Y.O.B. combo. -
Vella Cafe
1912 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Commuter-friendly breakfast and lunch spot under the Blue Line's Western stop. -
Habana Libre
1440 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
West Town locals make this charming West Town storefront their regular stop for roast pork and the classic Cuban sandwich.

