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1. Big Star Wicker Park
4.5
Awesome(61)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 28 times today
Big Star's original Wicker Park location offers a taco-slinging atmosphere complemented by an extensive house-selected single-barrel bourbon program. Patio seating is first-come, first-served. Walk-ins are always welcome!
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2. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park
4.9
Exceptional(299)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Lincoln Park
Booked 120 times today
Serving up the best sushi in Chicago and binchotan roasted meats using the freshest ingredients we can find, all with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer.
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3. Three Dots and a Dash
4.8
Exceptional(1956)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • River North (Chicago)
Booked 55 times today
With a secret alleyway entrance, Three Dots and a Dash is a speakeasy-style take on the traditional island bar—ready to transport you to the glamorous bygone eras of Trader Vic, Stephen Crane and Don the Beachcomber. Descend underground to discover a subterranean hideaway featuring a rum-soaked menu of more than two dozen classic, modern and original tropical cocktails and a selection of island fare. We are a 21+ venue.
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4. Bandit
4.6
Exceptional(1038)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Loop
Booked 31 times today
Bandit is a fun and lively place that offers a unique dining experience. Customers love the 'fun vibes' and 'great service' mentioned in the reviews. The ambiance is described as 'festive and fun', creating an 'unfussy and welcoming' atmosphere. The menu offers unique and delicious items at reasonable prices. The combination of rustic materials, vintage paraphernalia, and polished décor with edgy neon bar signs creates an inviting feel. It's a perfect spot to catch up with friends or enjoy a casual business meal.
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5. Revolver
4.1
Excellent(45)
Price: Moderate
• Speakeasy • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 5 times today
Co-owners LeQoinne Rice and Chris Scardina (also behind The Duplex in Logan Square) have invoked speakeasy-style concept, drink menu laden with pre-Prohibition classics like Amaretto sours and dirty martinis alongside contemporary cocktails.
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6. Starbucks Reserve® Chicago Roastery
4.8
Exceptional(50)
Price: Expensive
• Café • River North (Chicago)
Booked 7 times today
The World's Largest Starbucks.A spectacular destination. Our passion for craft, innovation, and discovery comes to life in an ever-evolving menu of coffee, cocktails and food.An immersive and thoughtfully designed experience, this one-of-a-kind space will bring your event to life in a uniquely memorable way.
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7. Wonderland at Tree House
4.3
Awesome(299)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 41 times today
✨ Fall down the rabbit hole into Wonderland—Chicago’s newest pop-up experience where curiosity leads to magic and every corner tells a story! 🌸💫 Think Mad Hatter tea parties, dreamy cocktails, oversized blooms, and photo ops straight out of your wildest imagination.From playful surprises to enchanting decor, Wonderland is the perfect escape for dreamers, romantics, and anyone craving a night unlike any other. Whether you're sipping a "Drink Me" potion or striking a pose with the Queen of Hearts, expect an unforgettable adventure full of charm and cheek.Bring your curiosity, your crew, and your best Wonderland look—it’s time to get wonderfully lost! 🐇
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8. Parlay River North
4.1
Excellent(88)
Price: Moderate
• Sports Bar • River North (Chicago)
Booked 35 times today
Located in the heart of River North, Parlay at Joy District is a lively, ultramodern sports bar perfect for catching the game, weekend brunch, or after-work happy hour. With high-definition TVs throughout, elevated bar fare, and thirst-quenching cocktails, it's a go-to for Chicago locals and sports fans alike. The vibrant atmosphere and versatile private event space make Parlay River North ideal for game days, group gatherings, and special celebrations.
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9. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Chicago
4.3
Awesome(2305)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 104 times today
La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). To create our traditional but innovative dishes, our chefs cook with both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy. Eataly has teamed up with the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company, to bring you traditional Neapolitan pizza. Creamy mozzarella, charred yet elastic crust, and sweet San Marzano tomatoes are the basis for the most traditional Pizza.
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10. Azul
4.3
Awesome(1016)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Goose Island
Booked 30 times today
Located along the Chicago river in the burgeoning Goose Island neighborhood, Azul is an upscale mariscos (seafood) restaurant serving an expansive menu of Latin-inspired fare. The concept aims to combine the ethos of an authentic mariscos restaurant with modern hospitality practices and all the touches of a sophisticated, lively spot.Celebrating the rich flavors and fresh ingredients of Latin culinary culture, Azul’s chef-driven menu is brimming with refined representations of classic mariscos cuisine. Created by Executive Chef Michael Hernandez, Azul offers a variety of grilled, baked, fried and raw proteins as well as ceviches, seafood, cocktails and artfully arranged family-style platters.
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