Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Chicago / Illinois? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Grapes & Grains

4.9

4.9 (44)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

West Loop

About the restaurant

GG, as it is affectionately referred to in the neighborhood, is a piano bar located in the heart of West Loop, featuring Chicago's top talent.

Exposed brick, vintage chandeliers, chesterfield couches, and intimate lighting pay sexy homage to Old Chicago. The main floor boasts 2,500 square feet of gorgeous lounge space complete with a baby grand piano and sabrage room providing the most lively of atmospheres. Guests can reserve a live music experience on select evenings or learn the nuances of whiskeys and wines at one of our monthly masterclass events.

Experience live music performances at GG Wednesday through Sunday. Be entertained on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Fridays 7:00PM-1:30AM, Saturdays 7:00PM-2:30AM, and Sundays 6:00-9:00PM, with no minimums and no live music fee. First come first serve seating and standing room available after 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays.

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AnnetteVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Always a great time here! My favorite place to listen to music and sing along. I would ideally want the musicians to continue playing and not keep asking for requests, so the music keeps flowing. Viktorija is amazing. I almost always have her as my server.

Selva

4.8

4.8 (47)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Loop

About the restaurant

Located on the 7th floor rooftop of The Emily Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Selva is a rooftop lounge inspired by the energy of Mexico by night. Stylishly moody and intriguingly vibrant, it's here you’ll find an elevated list of handcrafted cocktails that transport you to another place and a menu of casual fare to savor over shared stories and rounds of mezcal.

To our friends, our lovers, and our enemies too - Salud!

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Luciano

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

It was our first time at selva. The music was great especially if people like reggaeton or Latino music. We surprisingly went Thursday night which they have happy hour from 9 pm - 12 am. We tried various drinks and appetizers. All were great. Great staff and service 🔥 They have a fire area outside plus a great view of a cinema on the side. I definitely will recommend this place to others. I am definetly coming back to this spot 💯

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Experience

The Sound Authority Presents (8pm-Close)

Experience

National Tequila Day: Jungle Drip

Experience

Late Night Happy Hour: 1/2 off House Cocktails

Bodega Sur

4.8

4.8 (4)

$30 and under

Argentinean

Wrigleyville

About the restaurant

If you love the authentic flavors and warm ambiance of Tango Sur, you will fall in love with Bodega Sur. This wine & liquor boutique, café, and Argentine bistro brings the same family-owned charm and passion to every dish and drink. Our eclectic menu features authentic small bites, appetitivos, and entrées that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re looking for a casual brunch or a memorable dinner, Bodega Sur is the place to be.

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GraceVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

Everything was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. This will be a new favorite AND they take reservations.

Feather Glass Wine Bar & Eatery

4.8

4.8 (103)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Vernon Hills

About the restaurant

One of the Highly Rated, WOMAN-OWNED, family restaurant in Vernon Hills!

Our Globally Inspired Fusion Cuisine restaurant offers meals unique just to us, we call it a menu with whispers of dancing flavors from around the world, accented by delicate touches of Indian spice!

Come try our Roasted Paneer Ravioli, Chicken Kabobs, Seared Cilantro Scallops or one of our guests favorites, Paneer Palak Bites. We promise you will be delighted!

Each meal is thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines - locally and globally sourced from passionate, small-batch winemakers who craft with purpose.

Experience the charm of our upscale-casual dining room, where warmth and laughter will the air. Or relax in our Fireplace lounge with a glass of fine wine or a wine flight!

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Liz

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

So glad we tried this place. Loved everything about it.. Food was delicious! such a great infusion of Indian spices without being the standard Indian dishes available in this area. Ambience was great, music and noise level was great, the staff was super knowledgeable and attentive. We will definitely be back.

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Experience

Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 6pm

Francesca's on 95th

4.7

4.7 (1375)

$30 and under

Italian

Oak Lawn

About the restaurant

Francesca’s on 95th is located in vibrant downtown Oaklawn. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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Cherena

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

This restaurant was phenomenal. My father enjoyed his birthday and Father’s Day and look forward to going again.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Bloomingdale, IL

4.6

4.6 (1074)

$30 and under

American

Bloomingdale

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Bryn

Dined 4 days ago

It was very tasty! Always love the wine there. All dishes were delicious!

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Popular dish

Key Lime Pie

Popular dish

Shrimp and Scallop Risotto

Popular dish

Drunken Shrimp

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN

4.5

4.5 (4644)

$30 and under

American

Merrillville, IN

About the restaurant

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GeorgeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful evening celebrating my father-in-law’s birthday. He liked the gluten-free options. Food was great.

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Popular dish

Classic Tomato Bruschetta

Popular dish

Caprese Flatbread

Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

The Berkshire Room

4.5

4.5 (66)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

The Berkshire Room is an upscale lounge specializing in craft cocktails all created by a talented team. The atmosphere is retro classy and definitely worth a visit before or after dinner for cocktails with friends. There is ample seating either in the private side rooms, the booths in the lounge area or at the bar. The clientele that frequent the Berkshire Room rave about the dealers' choice, which allows guests to choose the spirit, flavor profile and glassware. The bartender then customizes a unique and customized cocktail.

Besides the tasty cocktails and the relaxing ambiance, the Berkshire also offers bar snacks and small dishes. The Berkshire room is located within River North's swanky ACME hotel.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Really cool! Bartenders were super friendly and informative! Great selection of bourbon.

LIVA at Chicago Winery

4.5

4.5 (286)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

LIVA at Chicago Winery is a chef-driven, community-inspired restaurant for locals & visitors alike located in River North. Deriving its name from the Scandinavian word “liv”- meaning “life”- & evoking a sense of the passage of time and the joy of the journey, featuring a modern-American menu from Chef Andrew Graves that focuses on market-driven ingredients sourced close to home. LIVA’s communal setting, creative menus, beverage &
wine selections set the tone as the perfect gathering place, all set against the backdrop of a working winery. In addition to the crave-able savory menu, LIVA is pleased to offer an exciting range of cocktails, sourcing inspiration from around the world & using seasonal ingredients.

20% gratuity is applied to all parties with 6 or more guests

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Matthew

Dined on May 31, 2025

Great wines and great service. Snacking and sharing kind of vibe.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Burr Ridge, IL

4.4

4.4 (8748)

$30 and under

American

Burr Ridge

About the restaurant

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