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A photo of Raizes Mexican Cocktail Bar restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(4)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • North Center
Booked 3 times today
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A photo of Bamboo Club restaurant
4.3
Awesome(834)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Wrigleyville
Booked 1 time today
Bamboo Club serves up exotic cocktails, fresh island-style cuisine, and a vibrant atmosphere that transports guests to a tropical paradise. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends, a romantic date, or a family gathering, Bamboo Club offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A photo of Alma restaurant
4.3
Awesome(147)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville
Booked 8 times today
Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary
A photo of Café Ba-Ba-Reeba restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(9384)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park
Booked 171 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 Mirra restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(143)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 36 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 Akahoshi Ramen restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(388)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Logan Square
Booked 19 times today
Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.
A photo of Summer House - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7971)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 273 times today
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.
A photo of Little Goat- Southport restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(203)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 55 times today
Little Goat Diner, located in the vibrant Southport Corridor, is your go-to neighborhood spot, helmed by award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard. Enjoy all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, coffee catch-ups with friends, and your favorite lunch and dinner classics, all with Chef Izard's creative twist on new all-day favorites. Plus, bring the little ones! Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4-7PM, making it the perfect midweek treat for the whole family. We gladly accept walk-in guests. Come join us and we’ll do our best to seat you as quickly as possible!
A photo of Costera Cocina Tulum restaurant
4.5
Awesome(970)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Loop
Booked 71 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 LUXBAR restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2911)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 76 times today
The quintessential American bar, LUXBAR features seasonal and classic cocktails made from freshly pressed juices, premium ice, house made shrubs, and an extensive selection of spirits that runs especially deep in whiskey and bourbon. A "Build Your Own Manhattan" menu, thoughtful, approachable wine list, and beer menu with vintage and local options make the bar a go-to for casual, mid-week drinks and bites with friends, watching weekend sports and post-shopping. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

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  • D.
    Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    With our reservation we were seated immediately. The atmosphere is nice and the service is excellent! Our server explained the prefix menu and answered all our questions. Servicer also paced out our dishes perfectly, thank you! The only complaint I have is that I ordered the Grilled Ibérico Pork Steak and to our surprise the was pork was the unbelievable size of my pinky finger!!! It should NOT be titled Pork Steak, it should be Pork GARNISH!!! Other than that all the other dish portions were satisfactory given that it’s a tapas restaurant portions are smaller than a usual, but the paella is a good amount to fill you. As for the taste of our food, it was ALL delicious. Street parking is difficult to find, but there is a paid parking lot a few blocks away and restaurant has valet parking service.
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    Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
    4.8
  • JenniferVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food packed with flavor. Lamb tacos were our favorite. Seated at bar but still excellent service. Tight space.
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    MirraPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
    4.7
  • GloriaVIP
    Miami - Dade •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 26, 2025
    We had a lot of fun and our server was extremely nice!
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    AlmaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wrigleyville
    4.3
  • kurt
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 4, 2025
    The holiday decor is amazing. Service was great. Service and someone else who checked in on us were friendly and attentive. We went after the holiday for brunch so it was a little quiet for the neighborhood. I;m sure it's more lively at other times. A few normal breakfast type items and a few kinda sweet breakfast items. I had a nice mocktail.
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    Bamboo ClubPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Wrigleyville
    4.3
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 21, 2024
    Their chorizo tacos were bomb! And that penicillin drink 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 their guacamole was so delicious. I will return again!
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    Raizes Mexican Cocktail BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• North Center
    5
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