American in Hyde Park & South Side

Valois Restaurant — trusted american in Hyde Park.

El Jacalito — South Side mexican that sets the standard.

Dawn A.M. Eatery — honest american in Hyde Park, where the Fried Green Tomatoes is worth ordering. The noise level tells you everything you need to know. There's real intention behind the cocktail list, and wallet-friendly. I M: "The pot roast was juicy and tender and jalapeño grits were creamy and savory" [$$, patio]

Bronzeville Hoagie & Panini — dependable american in Bronzeville.

Medici On 57th — clean, consistent american in Hyde Park.

Norman's Bistro — dependable soul food in Bronzeville.

Peach's Restaurant — american in Bronzeville.

Bronzeville Winery — straightforward american in Bronzeville.

Sanders BBQ Supply Co. — straightforward soul food in Far South Side. Order the Brisket. Adriane G: "Ribs were tender and not over sauced, the tips were charred just right and still tender" [$$, patio]

Jibaritos y Más Southside — an american spot in Garfield Ridge.

Daley's Restaurant — an american spot in Hyde Park.

Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge — an american spot in Hyde Park.

Wayne's BBQ & Cajun — straightforward chinese in Bronzeville.

Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade — american in Bronzeville.

Sizzlin Restaurants - Sizzlin Skillets — straightforward american in South Side.