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4.0
Excellent(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Town
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to "Everything: Bar, Bagels, and Bootleg" in West Town! We've got a cool mix of great food, drinks, and vibes all in one spot. Grab a cocktail or a gourmet bagel on the main floor, then head downstairs to "Bootleg" for some banging tunes from our DJ. Chill out with your faves on the TVs and join us for weekly themed nights and events. We're all about good food, awesome drinks, and a laid-back nightlife experience.
A photo of Alla Vita restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2377)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Loop
Booked 175 times today
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
A photo of Girl & the Goat restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(15024)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 182 times today
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.
A photo of Cabra - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3095)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • West Loop
Booked 45 times today
Perched atop the Hoxton Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market, Cabra Chicago is a lively rooftop escape, inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Led by James Beard Award and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, alongside longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra serves up crave-worthy dishes in a colorful and energetic setting. The restaurant’s airy, plant-filled ambiance, paired with its open kitchen and sweeping city views, creates a dynamic dining experience. Guests can savor a variety of shareable plates, from ceviches to savory meats, all bursting with the rich, fresh flavors of Peru.
A photo of Costera Cocina Tulum restaurant
4.5
Awesome(980)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Loop
Booked 69 times today
Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.
A photo of Café Ba-Ba-Reeba restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(9395)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park
Booked 142 times today
Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.
A photo of Pizzeria Portofino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1666)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 165 times today
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.
A photo of Mirra restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(145)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 44 times today
Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.
A photo of Elske restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1233)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 18 times today
PLEASE NOTE: **We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.** Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.
A photo of The Izakaya at Momotaro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(860)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 52 times today
The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.

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  • GailVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing flavors! What a lovey place with a small but mighty menu. Great service and some really yummy drinks.
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    Cabra - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• West Loop
    4.6
  • Ashanty
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We came in for an early valentine’s celebration and the service was wonderful and the food was amazing! My fiancee is not super adventurous with food and he loved everything! Amazing as always!
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    Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
    4.8
  • Bryan
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    10/10 experience!! Ashton was our server and I’m glad we got waited on by him!!! Such a cool person and he did an amazing job!! I brought my girlfriend here for an early Valentine’s Day celebration and I don’t regret it at all. We loved the ambiance and especially the food. We started off with the Costera Guacamole and it was amazing I love the little spice it had. For entrees she had the Pollo al horno and I had the Carne asada cooked medium well and we shared a side of French fries and Arroz con Frijoles. We enjoyed everything the carne was so juicy and tender we enchilada that was included was very good as well I loved the sweet molé. I pretty much cleaned up the plate. For desserts we got surprised by Ashton with a mango sorbet and it was delicious thanks again Ashton !! We also had the Coconut flan and it was absolutely delicious as well!!! We will definitely be back and ask for Ashton !!
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    Costera Cocina TulumPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Loop
    4.5
  • AlexandraVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We like to sit at the bar. Service is really fast and we enjoy splitting a salad and pasta dish. The wines (reds) and cocktails (old fashioneds) are particularly good.
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    Alla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop
    4.8
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