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thurs. ick of dropping big bucks on booze? Instead, pick up your own libations on the way to these top-rated BYOB restaurants. Andalous Moroccan Restaurant 3307 N. Clark St. 773-281-6885.

is an awesome place to take out-of- town guests. The food is tasty and interesting without being too scary for those used to standard food. The service is friendly and the BYOB policy makes dinner a real David M. Cafe Demir 2964 N. Lincoln Ave.

773-755-6721. Demir has the best Turkish food, not just in Chicago, but in the U.S. I try to go there at least once a week. also Koksal D. Cafe 3915 N.

Sheridan Rd. 773-327-1972. is a great restaurant with excellent food and service. I had the veal marsala. My partner had the linguine with seafood.

For dessert, we had chocolate mousse and creme brulee. Just P.S. Coast 2045 N. Damen Ave. 773-235-5775.

is a welcome addition to the neighborhood! Very fresh fish, fair prices, and you beat BYOB and sushi Steph E. Thai Valley 4600 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-588-2020. is the only place I know of that makes spicy rice namsod, which is the most excellent dish.

Their panang and duck dishes are out of this world, too. Service can be slow at times, but the food is well worth it. Remember to BYOB if you want to Lee S. La Humita 3466 N. Pulaski Rd.

773-794-9672. is just what Old Irving Park residents have been waiting for: an interesting restaurant with reasonable prices! We highly enjoyed our dinner, especially our waiter, the owner Lester. The food was fantastic and they were willing to work with us in terms of likes and preferences. The BYOB factor is great, too. We recommend Mark K.

Cafe Sushi 1342 N. Wells St. 312-337-0700. staff is friendly and the sushi always tasty. BYOB makes it an even better value! They do great takeout, Katie T.

Duck Walk 919 W. Belmont Ave. 773-665-0455. restaurant is spotless, the service is friendly, the food is affordable and tasty and to top it off, Jennifer D.C. La Tavernetta 3023 N.

Broadway, 773-929-8787. friend and I happened upon this place during our search for a small, BYOB restaurant up north. We had a fabulous dinner, great service and wonderful atmosphere. I have dinner plans with friends tomorrow and I am changing the plans so I can bring them here! Great all-around dining L.B. Moonshine 1824 W.

Division St. 773-862-8686. food was excellent and the wait was not too long. The girl-to-guy ratio must have been 5-1. My wife and I have become regulars, as well as our friends who just moved Donald N.

Caro Mio 1825 W. Wilson Ave. 773-275-5000. love this place! Food is wonderful, but even better than the food is the caliber of the staff! The owner is always friendly and helpful. And having a BYOB with a small corkage fee ($5 for the entire table) adds to the flavor.

We usually go every other month in groups of six or eight, and no one is ever Linn M. Tango Sur 3763 N. Southport Ave. 773-477-5466. had a birthday dinner here.

The service was fantastic. Our waiter was very attentive. The food was extremely rich, but quite good! It was nice for a large J.L.C. Think Cafe 2235 N. Western Ave.

773-394-0537. is wonderful and intimate dining for couples and small groups. Wonderful appetizers and main courses and out-of-this- world desserts. BYOB makes the night A.M. Cafe Suron 1146 W.

Pratt Ave. 773-465-6500 loved it. The food was truly fabulous, first-rate quality and the presentation was most artistic, all for a reasonable price. Share an appetizer and a dessert, bring a bottle of good wine and you are still out of there for less than $20 per Sigi R. Glory 1952 N.

Damen Ave. 773-235-7400. food was great. Especially the clam chowder. BYOB is also a plus.

Just bring some wine and Meghan H. Compiled by Christine Badowski Favorite BYOB restaurants reader reviews In metromix: and more movies.Plus, hottest weekend picks. Tango Sur Tango Sur Grab a growler of beer (available at Piece, Goose Island and Rock Bottom Brewery) or a bottle of wine and head to Tango Sur, where the specialty is grilled Argentinian beef topped with chimichurri. PETERTHOMPSON FORMETROMIX Read more reviews and share your own rants and raves about restaurants, bars and clubs on metromix.com. Drinks Drinks you you are on are on Think Cafe is wonderful and intimate dining for couples and small groups.

Wonderful appetizers and main courses and out-of-this-world desserts. BYOB makes the night A.M. REDEYE 23.