Martyrs, Chicago

Martyrs offers an array of tempting American cuisine. Low-fat foods are not on the menu at Martyrs, though, so plan to indulge a bit. Pick your poison and toast your evening — drinks are also served here. Feel the beat on the restaurant dance floor and groove to live music. The restaurant's noise level can be somewhat straining on the vocal cords, so intimate get-togethers may be best enjoyed elsewhere.

The restaurant can get thronged with crowds on Fridays and Saturdays, so book your table ahead of time through their reservation system. Not a popular place for dress-up dining, most Martyrs patrons come in casual attire. Can't get enough of Martyrs' tasty dishes? They also offer a catering service for parties and events.

Valet service is offered in the lot next door, where patrons can choose to park their own vehicles as well. When the lot gets busy, diners can turn to street parking. If you're not in the mood to drive, hop on public transportation instead; nearby stops include Irving Park-brown (Brown Line) and Addison-brown (Brown Line).

Your tab at Martyrs will usually run to about $30 per guest. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all on Martyrs' menu — you can stop by whenever the moment's right for you.