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Tank Kitchen & Bar
Irving Park · $$
Irving Park · $$
Tank Kitchen & Bar“(Six Corners) The food is phenomenal, and even the presentation, although simple, is mouth watering” — Max “Five” Grilly
4.6 ★313 reviews·Opens at 11AM
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Antepli Mediterranean Grill
Albany Park · $$
Albany Park · $$
Antepli Mediterranean Grill“It was freshly made and tasted really nice with the perfect sweetness” — N Surabhi
4.6 ★1,675 reviews·Opens at 9AM
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Bull And Barrel
Devon Avenue
Devon Avenue
Bull And Barrel“Evelyn was fantastic and Will stopped by to tell us about the new menu that will be coming out soon to include brunch” — It’s peterc
4.7 ★49 reviews·Opens at 2
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