Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Ravenswood

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1. LUXBAR

4.7

Exceptional(3015)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 125 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.

2. The Duplex

4.4

Awesome(420)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Logan Square

Booked 25 times today

Located in the heart of Logan Square, The Duplex is a Black-Owned innovative dining experience that serves as an inclusive space to gather, indulge, dance, network and grow - no matter where you come from!

3. Brasero

4.8

Exceptional(498)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Town

Booked 54 times today

Named by Robb Report as one of the Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the country, Brasero brings South American passion and Midwestern grit to West Town’s buzzing restaurant row. This sultry, high-energy space showcases Chef John Manion’s wood-fired Latin cooking, inspired by decades of experience. Expect flame-roasted chickens with rotating marinades, moqueca with rockfish, shrimp, clams, and Akahoshi ramen noodles, and steaks cooked over open fire. Enjoy linquiça with mojo de ajo, craveable sides, and bold flavors throughout. Sip a delicious regional classic like a caipirinha, explore our 100 wines under $100, or try a rotating mix of local and Latin-inspired beers. Join us for lively weekend brunch or drop by our cocktail bar for a drink and a bite. For groups of 6–10, book the Family Style Hearth Experience—fire-kissed and made to share.

4. Tavern on Rush

4.6

Exceptional(3734)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 88 times today

Tavern On Rush is the premier dining destination for steaks & seafood in Chicago. The upscale, contemporary steakhouse features multi-level seating, private dining, a bustling bar, and Chicago's favorite outdoor patio.

5. Neon Gardens

4.0

Excellent(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Lincoln Park

Booked 89 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.

6. Beatnik West Town

4.4

Awesome(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • West Town

Booked 26 times today

An exotic neighborhood escape with globetrotting cuisine, tropical cocktails, bohemian interiors, and a great place to watch sports in Chicago’s West Town. Named after the Bohemian freethinkers of the 1950s and ’60s, Beatnik West Town channels the Beatnik generation’s sense of style, aspiration, and rebellion to create an exotic escape with maximalist interiors and lush gardens.Mirroring our design-through-storytelling whimsy, Beatnik’s culinary team takes guests on a globetrotting journey that starts in the Eastern Mediterranean, moves westward across Northern Africa and finishes across the Atlantic with the flavors of Mexico.Beatnik’s beverage team makes tropical cocktails that are savory and fresh, with inventive recipes that follow a no-waste sensibility. Our wine list is a compact attaché that contains the story of winemakers who make wine in lesser-known regions of the Mediterranean and the Americas.

7. Bordel

4.4

Awesome(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 16 times today

Chicago’s favorite cabaret & cocktail bar. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bordel, the Wicker Park cocktail bar and cabaret that has redefined Chicago nightlife through its unique fusion of performance art, live music, and craft cocktails. Since its inception, Bordel has created a space where provocative entertainment, live jazz and creative cocktails converge, becoming a landmark in the city’s cultural landscape.From the start, Bordel made a point to not only welcome global and avant-garde acts, but to first support and showcase the very best talent in Chicago. Bordel’s stage has featured many of the city's top studio musicians and producers, up-and-coming artists and spectacular limited-run shows. Bordel’s long standing cabaret shows were originally hosted by world-renowned burlesque performer Miss Tosh, Vaudeville by Sally Marvel and AJ Sacco, and are now curated by the inimitable Shimmy LaRoux.

8. Stolen Saddle

4.1

Excellent(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Wrigleyville

Booked 7 times today

Stolen Saddle is a country bar and restaurant where sports, live music, and dancing come together, right in the heart of Wrigleyville. With multiple bars, a full patio, and a menu packed with Tex-Mex favorites like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, plus game-day classics like smash burgers, wings, and nachos (trust us, get the brisket), there’s something for everyone. The drinks are just as bold—sip on spicy watermelon or avocado margaritas, whiskey-packed bourbon hurricanes, or a classic lemon drop martini. And with $9 house margaritas every day, there’s always a reason to raise a glass.Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate? We offer event options for groups of 10 to 300, whether it's a birthday, corporate outing, or just a night out with friends. Whether you're here to catch the game, belt out a song, or hit the dance floor, Stolen Saddle is where the party never slows down.

9. The Violet Hour

4.8

Exceptional(205)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Bucktown / Wicker Park

This James Beard award winning bar program, serves seasonally-driven libations amongst candlelit tables and a sprawling marble bar. Centrally located in the heart of the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood, surrounded by delicious restaurants and boutique shopping. Cocktails are inspired by trailblazing head mixologist Toby Maloney.

10. Angelo's Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(611)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Albany Park

Booked 9 times today

Founded in 1962, Reinvented 2016. From neighborhood pizzeria to state of the art Wine Bar widely regarded as one of Chicago's best. Chef Samuel Leal expertly composes fresh, seasonal and meticulously selected ingredients of the best quality available at market. Master Mixologist Meaghan Walsh designs and crafts luxury cocktails by hand, including her innovative collection of wine based "d'Vine Cocktails" prominently listed on the dinner menu. Sommelier Gigi Bredoux thoughtfully curates, and colorfully hosts, one of the most interactive, engaging and customer-centric wine programs in the city, very possibly the entire country.2022 Wine Spectator Magazine "Award of Excellence" winner, beautifully appointed, exceptionally comfortable, and superbly maintained; Angelo's Wine Bar aspires to provide its northwest side Chicago neighborhood with "destination quality" hospitality, neighborly prices, and service "on a first name basis".

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LindaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •109 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, great , friendly service with an energetic ambiance.
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LUXBARPrice: Moderate• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.7
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PaulVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very attractive soace for the redone Tavern on Rush. Great food, good service but not intrusive.
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Tavern on RushPrice: Expensive• Steak• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.6
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Joe
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic time and Caroline is great. The Jurassic Park theme was really cool
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Neon GardensPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Lincoln Park
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience and ambiance food was delicious.
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The DuplexPrice: Moderate• American• Logan Square
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4.4
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Kevin
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Really great food and gorgeous interior. The broccolini was the star of the dinner.
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BraseroPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• West Town
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4.8

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