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13 top restaurants for every kind of date in Chicago
Whether you’re looking for a full-on spectacle or a cozy and casual night out, Chicago’s most romantic restaurants have it all. A first-date favorite sweetens the deal with tableside flower carts. Pitchers of hibiscus sangria keep the good times flowing at a Mexican hotspot made for group dates. And if you’re looking to propose, you can’t beat a lavish steakhouse known for the best Chicago River views. This guide pairs Chicago restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Chicago’s 13 best date-night restaurants.
Chicago’s 7 hottest restaurant openings of 2023
Chicago’s best new restaurants, ideal for your next brunch, lunch, or dinner, are home to some of the city’s hottest tables.
Chicago’s 8 favorite bars
Chicago’s best bars range from high-end cocktail lounges and charming wine bars to tried-and-true neighborhood escapes.
10 special occasion-worthy restaurants in Chicago
Chicagoans know that special-occasion meals come in all shapes and sizes. And even though many celebrations in this Midwestern sports town are centered around home team victories, championships aren’t the only reasons to party here. These Windy City restaurants transform a regular Saturday (or Monday or Tuesday) night into an unforgettable evening. Read on for a guide to the 10 best places in Chicago for celebrating special occasions right now.
15 restaurants that define Chicago
Meet the best restaurants that define Chicago's dining scene, capturing its past and present while also imagining its future.
Discover Chicago
Winds whipping off Lake Michigan are no match for hungry Chicagoans in pursuit of the ultimate burger and a respite from brutal winters. Historically at the heart of the meat industry, the city’s slaughterhouses now house tony Michelin-starred restaurants, and deep-dish is just one of countless takes on Italian American staples in town. Arguably the American capital of molecular gastronomy, Chicago is at once a trendsetter and the capital of casual. Calling all carnivores.
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Chicago. Our customers recommend Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Vernon Hills and Wildfire - Oak Brook
As of Oct 4, 2024 there are 2026 restaurants in Chicago. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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