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BYOB in Hyde Park & South Side

Bring your own bottle and skip the markup — Chicago's best BYOB restaurants for wine and beer lovers.

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Calumet Fisheries

South Side · $$ · BYOB

Calumet Fisheries

“We love smoked fish & no better place to get it than here” — Dee Dee Martin

4.5 ★2,405 reviews·Opens at 10AM

Las Mojarras Restaurant

Far South Side · BYOB

Las Mojarras Restaurant

“Highly recommend El Chapuzon it's the best I have ever had” — erica hernandez

4.4 ★253 reviews·Opens at 11AM

Strings Ramen Shop Hyde Park

Hyde Park · $ · BYOB

Strings Ramen Shop Hyde Park

“It was then topped with wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, scallions, and two large pieces of perfectly cooked pork belly that was flavorful, tender, and juicy” — Lily Lee

4.7 ★838 reviews·Opens at 11AM

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Kikuya Japanese Restaurant- CARRY OUT ONLY

Hyde Park · 4.5 ★ · 221 reviews

BYOB in Other Areas by Area

Uptown & North Side(68)Wicker Park & Logan Square(51)Lakeview & North Center(46)Pilsen & Chinatown(24)Lincoln Park & Old Town(16)Downtown & River North(11)West Loop & Fulton Market(7)

Top Cuisines for BYOB

Japanese(66)Thai(47)Mexican(41)American(25)dining(21)deli(16)Seafood(16)Chinese(15)

Other Vibes in Hyde Park & South Side

Quick Bite(102)Cozy(81)Family-Friendly(80)Old School(27)Great for Groups(24)Outdoor Dining(16)Hidden Gem(15)Great Cocktails(15)Romantic(14)Lively(9)

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