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1. Mercadito - River North
4.5
Awesome(6473)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 141 times today
Located in the heart of River North, Mercadito is a topdestination for modern Mexican cuisine andhandcrafted tequila and mezcal cocktails. Our menufeatures fresh takes on traditional dishes, includingsignature tacos, guacamole, ceviche, andmore—perfect for sharing and savoring.Downstairs, Mercadito’s Lounge offers a hidden,speakeasy-style escape with a chic, intimate vibe.Guests can enjoy the full menu in this cozy setting,complete with dim lighting, plush booths, and elevatedcocktails.Join us for bold flavors, warm hospitality, and a vibrantdining experience in the city’s premier Mexicanrestaurant.
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2. Tre Dita
4.8
Exceptional(1308)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 90 times today
Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. Whether you're booking in the dining room at Tre Dita or Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy the full menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is also available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.
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3. Summer House - Chicago
4.7
Exceptional(8233)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 323 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. Happy Hour is from 3-6, Monday through Friday, at both bars on a first come-first served, walk-in basis only.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.
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4. Gibsons Italia
4.9
Exceptional(4463)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 231 times today
Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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5. The Florentine
4.5
Awesome(1322)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 17 times today
Located in the JW Marriott Chicago, in the city’s bustling Loop Financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine.Characterized by simplicity and paramount ingredients, the menu showcases top imported Italian pastas, cheeses, salts and meats as well as ingredients from local farms.The Florentine offers semi-private and private dining spaces, accommodating anywhere from an intimate dinner for six, to a cocktail reception for 130. Our large private dining room can seat 60, or be divided into two smaller rooms holding 20-30 guests. Semi-private dining for large groups is also available.
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6. El Che Steakhouse & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2260)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 73 times today
Located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's go-to destination for steak, seafood, and live-fire cooking. The restaurant is modeled after Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s fascination with Argentinean asados: traditional backyard barbecues surrounding the flame. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the centerpiece for this downtown asado which embraces South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and of course, steak. The hearth also serves as the heart of the restaurant’s experiences such as dining at the Hearth Table. Join us for happy hour at our cocktail bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che Steakhouse & Bar delivers an authentic taste of Argentina in the heart of Chicago, seven nights a week.For large groups, private events, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.
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7. Doc B’s Restaurant - River North
4.5
Awesome(903)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 27 times today
Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant + Bar serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of entree-sized salads,"very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Chicago (River North) is located next to Nordstrom on the corner of Grand and Wabash and offers an expanded selection of house cocktails as well as a weekday happy hour.
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8. The Oakville Grill & Cellar
4.7
Exceptional(1276)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 133 times today
The Oakville Grill & Cellar is a Napa Valley-inspired restaurant in the heart of the Fulton Market District. It brings fresh ingredients, warm hospitality, and the best wines of California to Chicago. Book your table today and experience a menu inspired by The Oakville’s exclusive partnerships with California and Midwest farms, ranches, and wineries. Happy Hour is available M-F, 4PM - 6PM in the bar-area only on a first-come, first-served basis.For gatherings of 9 or more, email theoakvilleparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are also available.
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9. Hawksmoor Chicago
4.5
Awesome(639)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 36 times today
Welcome to Hawksmoor Chicago, our biggest and boldest steakhouse yet, located in the iconic LaSalle Powerhouse in River North. We've brought everything we've learned from nearly 20 years in the UK, Ireland and the US to create something genuinely special in downtown Chicago - a city that knows and loves great steak. Named the World's Best Steak Restaurant and a James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, Hawksmoor is built on a simple philosophy: buy the best and let it shine. That means incredible beef from family-run farms across the Northeast and Pacific Northwest, cooked over open fire. Our responsibly sourced seafood from the Northeast is treated with the same care. In our 16,500 sq ft space, with barrel-vaulted ceilings and touches from Chicago's Golden Age of Travel, you'll find world-class dining without formality - no stiff uniforms or scripts, just relaxed, knowledgeable teams who love what they do. Join us for Happy Hour (daily 5-6pm), and our award-winning Sunday Roast.
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10. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
4.8
Exceptional(9523)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park
Booked 136 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.

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