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A photo of Beatrix - Loop restaurant
1. Beatrix - Loop
4.7
Exceptional(300)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 36 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s Loop, River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.
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2. Offshore Rooftop
4.3
Awesome(2835)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 50 times today
Offshore is a bright and airy rooftop bar open year-round on the third floor at the East end of Navy Pier. With collapsable floor to ceiling windows you get sweeping views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s city skyline. Our globally inspired menu features items from coast to coast that include light to substantial fares. Outdoor seating is not guaranteed! It is on a first come first served basis.21 years of age and older after 9pm daily.The last reservation is one hour before closing.
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3. RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar - Fulton Market
4.7
Exceptional(775)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 38 times today
Ramen-san is a bold and energetic neighborhood joint that slings hot noodles, ice-cold beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky all to the tune of the best ’90s hip-hop in town. It respects the traditions but keep things uniquely untraditional in its yuzu sake bombs, crispy dumplings, spicy kimchi fried ramen and more. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining seven days a week.
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4. VU Rooftop Lounge
3.8
Excellent(281)
Price: Moderate
• American • China Town
Booked 1 time today
VU Rooftop is a 13,000 square foot concept located 22 stories high next door to McCormick Place. Here, you can enjoy an ingredient-driven beverage program, a top-notch culinary experience and unparalleled views of the Lake and Downtown within a modern designed space. VU is a year-round rooftop with outdoor terraces and enclosed spaces. Outdoor seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to weather or limited availability, seating may be indoors.
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5. Kashmir
4.6
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • West Loop
Booked 3 times today
A tribute to the golden age of NYC nightlife, Kashmir is a music lounge and cocktail bar featuring live music, art, theatrical performances and DJs in Chicago’s Fulton Market District.On any given night you’ll discover DJs, up-and-coming rockers, jazz bands and theatrical performances. Influenced by the subversive late night party culture of decades past, Kashmir is an homage to the over-the-top parties of New York clubs in the 80's set in a stylish room with sexy interiors filled with Italian panache and Parisian chic. Located at the end of Randolph Street in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Kashmir is an escapist nightlife experience from international hospitality group Bonhomme.We love walk-ins, accommodated on a first come, first served basis but always suggest Table Reservations that can be made easily via OpenTable. Please EMAIL us at CHRIS@KASHMIRCLUB.COM.
A photo of RAMEN-SAN - River North restaurant
6. RAMEN-SAN - River North
4.8
Exceptional(295)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 63 times today
Ramen-san is a bold and energetic neighborhood joint that slings hot noodles, ice-cold beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky all to the tune of the best ’90s hip-hop in town. It respects the traditions but keep things uniquely untraditional in its yuzu sake bombs, crispy dumplings, spicy kimchi fried ramen and more. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining seven days a week.
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7. Gaslight
4.8
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 4 times today
Gaslight is a lively neighborhood sports bar in Lincoln Park with three full bars, a delicious menu, and a spacious year-round patio open seven days a week for brunch, dine-in, carryout & delivery.
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8. Neon Gardens
4.0
Excellent(111)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Lincoln Park
Booked 32 times today
A crave-worthy haven for Chicagoans to enjoy New York Style pizza, handcrafted cocktails, arcade games, and unique entertainment. To ensure all guests have the best experience possible, we kindly ask that during peak hours, dining is limited to 90 minutes per table. This helps us accommodate everyone while still providing great service. Thank you for your understanding—we appreciate you dining with us!*An 18% auto gratuity will be added to all checks to ensure fair compensation for our staff, especially during busy events. Additional tipping is always appreciated but not required.
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9. Expat
3.6
Very Good(15)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Loop
Booked 3 times today
A café, restaurant and bar in Chicago’s West Loop, Expat is your home for American café classics and comfort food, select dishes from destinations around the globe, well-traveled cocktails and natural wines. Set in an intimate room, Expat channels the style, music and mystique of Havana, Ibiza and Marrakech in the 1950s. These alluring locales captured the imagination of travelers who sought a blend of cultural richness, artistic inspiration, and a break from convention. At Expat we imagine the singular delights one would crave from back home, or from their travels, after spending time away.“We want to be a space that provides the atmosphere of an exotic destination while preserving the warmth and flavors of home,” says Daniel Alonso, Bonhomme Hospitality Group’s Founder and Creative Director.
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10. Kennedy Rooftop
4.6
Exceptional(282)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 18 times today
Welcome to the Kennedy Rooftop! Whether you are joining us for a date, celebration, Happy Hour, or simply looking to dine with unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline, we are happy you can join us. Both reservations and walk-ins are accepted!

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