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Starlight Restaurant

3.3 (83 reviews)
InexpensiveDiners, American
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Betty T.

People of a certain age may remember the neighborhood restaurant on the corner. Take heart my faithful, there's one off the beaten path on the corner of 83rd & Damen on the South Side of Chicago. I had a wonderful meal, the restaurant is clean and food is delicious. They serve breakfast and an afternoon menu. The waitstaff are very pleasant and professional. The food come hot and fresh -- excellent food quality. I had the fajita skillet with pancakes. Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

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Damian P.

Vintage to say the least but that is a compliment for sure. Wow, it takes me back to the 60's but not that I know yhat firsthand. Very neat and tidy for being a vintage restaurant. So I saw right away the shrimp and southern grits which is rare to see in any Chicago restaruant. I must say that I am really surprised at the taste. Although 1 suggestion, the eggs on top didn't do it for me. I wasn't able to taste the grits and shrimp on its own as the eggs just took away from the experience. The waitress asked me so I had to be honest. But the service here is ImpecImpeccable from the waitress tto the bus boys. They keep rounding aand asling about if we need coffee. Very nice to have a staff that is so attentive. That says a lot of a place, especially since it's vintage you never know. All in all in give them a 3 star, i would definitely return a second time. But for a regular breakfast.

Phillip J.

Oh this place is a Hidden Gem first time here and the service and food was on point. Very reasonable Kimberly our waitress was so nice and made excellent suggestions for the food. We will be back. Atmosphere was family friendly.

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Excellent service. We have been coming here for years. Call in service is fast and correct. Staff is the best.

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The food and service is awesome the ppl are very nice I really love the salmon croquette

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4 years ago

Love this place. Their food and service is amazing. Go at least once a week. I've tried many breakfast spots but this one is my #1 pick.

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4 years ago

Great food overall don't like their salmon crokets but other that breakfast is pretty cool

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Starlight has been a staple for our family for years for breakfast. Happy they are surviving in the era of COVID.

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Nice atmosphere awesome service you're greeted coming in and leaving out very enjoyable time there

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Neighborhood staple for years. They always provide excellent and fast service. One of my go to restaurants for breakfast.

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3.7(36 reviews)
2.7 mi

Uncle Bud's is a hidden gem and hands down one of the most fun bars in the area!…read more Came here for a casual night out and ended up having such a blast. I had the taco salad, which was super fresh and flavorful, and also tried one of their burgers--juicy, perfectly cooked, and seriously satisfying. But the real MVP? A bucket of $2 Bud Light and Coors Light drinks! Yes, $2. Total steal. The vibe here is unmatched. They've got DJ karaoke every Thursday (so fun!), and the whole place just has great energy. Whether you want to belt out a song, chill with friends, or just enjoy some good eats and drinks, this is the spot. They also have a full specialty cocktail menu--everything is under $15, and most are under $10, which is wild considering how good they are. Plus, they're always doing something fun: trivia nights, live music, karaoke--you name it. If you're looking for good food, cheap drinks, and a guaranteed good time, Uncle Bud's is it. Easily the most fun bar around!

Went here after seeing the viral Tik tok video, and the food was really good. I ate the birria…read morepizza, elote Mac n cheese, Parmesan garlic wings, and loaded tots. Everything was good, but the wings could've been hotter. The pizza was 10/10 super delicious, and the elote Mac n cheese was surprisingly delicious as well. The ambiance was a regular bar nothing special. I will say some of the decor could make people feel some type of way. For example, there was a sign that said something along the lines of "stand for the anthem and kneel for prayer." The service was not bad but not the best. Our waitress as very nice and helpful to us. I think there was a surge in business due to a vital tik tok video, so she couldn't be super attentive because she was running around constantly to all the tables.

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Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.

4.0(631 reviews)
2.9 mi•Beverly
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The food here was delicious! My MIL brought me here for dinner and we had a great time! A great…read moreplace, it's nice and a great open concept. Cool artwork and plenty of seating. The bar area looks cool and huge tvs to watch sports too. We were greeted by wonderful ladies and we got seated right away. Our waitress Blanca was FANTASTIC! Kindly shared great recommendations and was on top of serving us. The bus staff was even amazing! Great young men! My hot honey chicken sandwich was amazing! Juicy and tender, seasoned well. The sweet potato fries were excellent. I tasted the gumbo and cornbread and it was amazing! First time having buffalo shrimp WOW! I could eat 2 plates! I got the triple flourless cake to go and it didn't disappoint! Yummy! Great spot!

Super torn on this ones because there were some wins and some disappointments and loses…read more Started with a stein of Wasserwolf Jager and Little Slice. Both were WINNERS!! Asked to have the buffalo wings brought to the table with no sauce on them and the server was accommodating without issue. Have to say that if I went back, this would probably be the only thing I would order (but we'll get into that later). The breading/coating was OUT-Of-This-WORLD!!!!!!!! Super juicy, tender, tasty and I could have eaten a dozen more. Ordered the Mexican Street Corn Wrap and specifically asked about how it was listed on the menu as being served on flatbread. Server confirmed "flatbread" and even described it. Well................ it arrived on a dry, stale flour tortilla. No mayo, no lime, no tajin. One a scale from 1-10, it was a 0.5 Creole Redfish was seasoned well but was also dry and overcooked. Server was pleasant and responsive. Team members did check in on the table. No issues there - this team makes your visit enjoyable. Unfortunately, entrees did not make the cut

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Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. - Bar area

Bar area

Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. - Excellent chilli!

Excellent chilli!

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Ken's On Western - Pork Chops and Baked Potato

Ken's On Western

3.7(99 reviews)
3.0 mi•Beverly
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Found Ken's and it is such a gem! The food and the service are amazing. Go see Jackie at the bar!…read moreShe is the BEST and makes you feel like family from the moment you sit down. If you were thinking about coming to Ken's, don't hesitate, just do it! Everything we've tried on the menu, we've loved. You will leave very happy and full lol.

So many things could have been better. First off, we drove past the place twice because the front…read moreis completely covered in scaffolding without any signs indicating that they are open for business. I seriously thought the building was being demolished. The concrete dust on the sidewalk makes it super slippery so be cautious. Parking spaces are shortened by the scaffolding extending several feet into the lot so be weary of the space you park in with a larger vehicle. The maple bourbon old fashioned was tasty. The regular old fashion was OK but being charged $8.00 for well whiskey and then another $3.00 for an Old Fashioned was "weird" Tuesday special was lamb shank and the husband enjoyed it very much, totally cleaning off the bone. I ordered the 22 oz. NY Strip and was really disappointed. It was tough, not flavorful and burnt. There most likely was a flare-up on the grill. Should I have sent it back, probably, but I didn't and that's my issue. Our server was gracious and attentive.

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Ken's On Western - Other patrons sitting at the bar

Other patrons sitting at the bar

Ken's On Western - Tuesday Special Lamb Shank

Tuesday Special Lamb Shank

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The Black Oak - Shrimp po boy

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3.7(145 reviews)
2.0 mi
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Food and service were top shelf! Telling everyone about it. Only turn off was a woman who was…read morescreaming expletive remarks for some reason. We will be back, as long as she's not there.

Review your bill! This was the second time my husband and I were here. We had appetizers and…read morecocktails both times. PROS: the food is good, establishment is clean, and they have decent Happy Hour specials. CONS: extra charges for drinks and added gratuity of 20% for anything over $100! We sat at the bar both visits, both times had wings, the Bavarian pretzel and cocktails-all of which are good. This visit we arrived almost at the end of Happy Hour, I ordered a lemon drop martini but requested Tito's vodka - which there was an up charge and I understood that from the beginning. However upon getting our bill, I noticed we were charged for 4 martinis (instead of the 3 ordered - equaling $56) and a 20% gratuity charge. I did question both and was told, the 20% gratuity charge is stated on the menu - which we've never noticed either visit so maybe it's in a small font somewhere or in an inconspicuous place but either way we didn't see this obviously reflected so be aware. Also, charging a 20% gratuity for a couple sitting at the bar is a little ridiculous imo. The bartender did take these charges off of our bill (it went from $134 to $87) so a significant change but it's a shame you have to be put in the position to even question their honesty and integrity of their business- I think people expect more from a small business and that's why we go to these places. So though their food is good, there are plenty of other establishments that have comparable food and prices but better service. We won't be coming back here.

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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries

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Lemon pepper and buffalo traditional Boneless Wings (12)

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3.5(158 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Bialy's Café -- Real Breakfast, Real Prices, No Market Price Nonsense…read more After getting finessed at Maple & Jams -- where a skirt steak somehow ran $39.99 (and came out well-done when we asked for medium rare) -- I walked into Bialy's with my guard up, half-expecting another brunch scam. But Bialy's? Straight up restored my faith in breakfast. My girlfriend ordered the skirt steak again -- and this time, it came out exactly how she wanted: medium rare, flavorful, and worth every cent. Price? $19.95. No market price tricks. No guessing games. Just real food with a real price tag. I went with the Denver omelet and a side of sausage links, and let me tell you -- that omelet was fluffy, packed, and hit the spot. The sausage was solid, and we even squeezed in an order of French toast to share. Light, crisp edges, just the right amount of sweetness. You could tell everything was made with care. The crowd was diverse, the energy was positive, and the waitresses were friendly and on top of it. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there -- staff and customers alike. Bottom line: I came in feeling finessed from my last overpriced breakfast. But I left full, happy, and reassured that some spots still put people over profit. No market pricing games. No sticker shock. Just good food, fair prices, and people who clearly give a damn.

Food was good,a little pricey for south side breakfast waitresses were okay…read more For 4 people, my cost was over $90.00, maybe that's the reason I don't go out to breakfast much anymore

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Bialy's Cafe - Here he is every other Saturday for breakfast.  It's not loud just nice background.

Here he is every other Saturday for breakfast. It's not loud just nice background.

Bialy's Cafe - My usual minus the tomato juice.  Feelin frisky today I guess.

My usual minus the tomato juice. Feelin frisky today I guess.

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Starlight Restaurant - diners - Updated October 2026

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