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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(8,156)Lincoln Park - 2
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,774)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.8(2,192)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Bar Mar
Price: Moderate•Spanish•4.7(1,188)River North (Chicago) - 5
Rose Mary
Price: Expensive•Croatian•4.8(3,525)West Loop
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The Alston
Price: Very Expensive•SteakhouseRiver North (Chicago) - 2
Pizzeria Portofino
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,910)River North (Chicago) - 3
Cindy's Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(70)Downtown / Loop - 4
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(122)River North (Chicago) - 5
Asador Bastian
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(281)River North (Chicago)
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,207)River North (Chicago) - 2
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(5,846)River North (Chicago) - 3
Maple & Ash - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(4,370)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(5,456)West Loop - 5
TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.6(3,337)River North (Chicago)
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Jeong
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Korean•5(871)Modern Korean dining in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere.
At the moment, we are very limited in regards to accommodating dietary restrictions. We can only accommodate pescatarians. We are a very small team at the moment and once we are streamlined we will be accepting more dietary restrictions! Please bear with us!Rollapalooza
Price: Moderate•Sushi•5(371)COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.
Edge by Goldmoor Inn
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(1,033)Oct 2022 - Rated Tripadvisor Best of The Best - Top 10 Date Night Restaurant In The U.S.
Unmatched Old World décor, a diverse wine cellar, and premier personal service are all complemented by our chef's creative cuisine. Enjoy dining in one of our cozy booths, elegant tables with breathtaking views overlooking the Mississippi River or our interactive Chef's Table.Ttowa
Price: Moderate•Korean•4.8(233)Ttowa is a family owned restaurant led by husband and wife - Dong Ju and Og Eun Park. Ttowa welcomes new and returning patrons to enjoy a comforting Korean family meal served by the Park family. "또와" (Ttowa) means "come again" in Korean and we hope the food will indeed want you to dine with us again.
Ttowa is currently BYOB. Please enjoy your beverages with our complimentary "banchan" (side dishes) served with all entrees. Please don't hesitate to ask us for refills!
Signature Dishes:
- Dak Buns (Fire Grilled Chicken Buns)
- Dduk Bokki (Rice Cakes)
- Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl)
- Jjambbong (Seafood and Pork Noodle Soup)
- Samgyupsal (Sauteed Pork Belly)
The Coach House
Price: Very Expensive•South Indian•4.9(57)Coach House, 2x James Beard Award and Jean Banchet Award-nominated Chef Zubair's Mohajir’s latest venture, is a Tasting Menu experience featuring a heavy dose of South Indian flavors whilst avoiding direct tradition. Coach House is located in the rear of Lilac Tiger's street food location, on Division St.
Our 7-course Tasting Menu rotates seasonally, and is featured on Friday and Saturday nights at 5:45pm and 8:30pm; this experience gives insight into the culinary traditions that Chef Zubair was raised with, reimagined through a modern lens.
Your experience can be supplemented with one of our thoughtfully-curated wine and cocktail pairings, or you and your guests can select your sipper from our worldly wine list, elegant cocktails, and vibrant and non-alcoholic signature drinks.Molly's Kitchen & Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(519)Located in Mount Carroll, IL, Molly’s Kitchen & Bar serves
Classic Cuisine and Cocktails made from scratch.
North Pond
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(4,848)Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style.
We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses.
North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm.
Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe.
We do not offer valet parking.
Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables.
All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room.
We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.
A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.Slightly Toasted
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(13)Award-winning cocktail and bourbon bar that is home to one of largest whiskey collections in Chicago with over 900 selections, 30+ private barrels, and 200+ vintage and rare bottles. Also home to 18 taps & 80+ cans of craft beer, and chef-driven comfort food.
Franco's Ristorante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(676)If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.
Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.
Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."
You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.Sal and Tony's Italian
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(9)Conveniently located on the Buffalo Grove Golf Course, Sal & Tony’s offers a casual dining atmosphere for families featuring delicious Italian and American food and a full-service bar with flat screens and an extended patio for Golfers. For parties of 6 pr more, or if you are unable to find a reservation online, please call us at 847-243-4142 and we will try our best to accommodate your party.
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- SShalaya1 review5.0Dined todayEverything was amazing I’ve always wanted to come here and it was just as expected I love wine so much the food was good the prices we’re good the ambiance was niceMore infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.4
- DDanChicago / Illinois •28 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBecoming our go to Italian restaurant in the area. Great food, good service and fair prices.More infoPiacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park•4.7
- KKatieVIPChicago / Illinois •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur server Leo was wonderful and the manager Chris was great about us running late to our reservation.More infoMaya Del SolPrice: Moderate• Latin American • Oak Park•4.8
- MMarlaVIPChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoIt was a good time and Jarrell was awesome and so was my waitress. It was her first day but she was awesome!!More infoThe View 1701Price: Expensive• American• Riverside•4.5
- GGeriVIPChicago / Illinois •20 reviews5.0Dined on May 2, 2025The Little Gem is truly a hidden gem of a restaurant. We ate in the restaurant side where it's romantic, elegant & quieter. But there is also the Encore bar lounge side where they also serve the same menu, and where they have nightly music. We love that side too. Their "date night" special menu is a great value where you can try various Little Gem menu options with a bottle of wine for a fixed price.More infoThe Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park•4.6
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