- 536 W. Erie St., River North
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
This slick little bar is tough to spot from the street. Only a neon sign above the front French doors distinguishes it from any other Chicago Avenue storefront.... READ MORE
Brought to you by the group behind Rockwood Place, Angels & Mariachis and LaSalle Power Co., this pub takes on a gastro-pub approach that caters to a lunch crow... READ MORE
The name is Latin for "light," and that sure defines this nightspot: This lounge boasts an innovative multimedia system blending LED lights, video and sound for... READ MORE
Crescendo is now operated by the folks behind Sound-Bar. Only subtle tweaks to the decor have been made to this two-story club located in the former L8 space; t... READ MORE
This masculine, upscale sports bar in River North is just steps away from the Merchandise Mart. The name gives a nod to the city's two major sports teams, plus ... READ MORE
This slick sports bar (brought to you by Mod Construction's Karl Spektor and White Sox general manager Kenny Williams) really ups the ante on the West Loop's al... READ MORE
The Shady Lady rock bar and bistro has changed names and shifted gears. Now Fedora Lounge, the bar and eatery features TVs airing classic movies -- from western... READ MORE
This sprawling restaurant-lounge from the owners of Social Twenty-Five and Moe's Cantina was designed to mix nightlife, dining and sports. Three separate areas ... READ MORE
The sangria flows freely at this West Loop lounge, which eases into the evening with global downtempo tunes and amps up the energy after 10 p.m. Leather sofas f... READ MORE
Late founders Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federichi opened what owner Tony Durpetti says was Chicago's first steak house in June 1941, a full 40 years prior to ... READ MORE
Owner Jose Lagoa, from the town of La Coruna in northwestern Spain, says the Spanish tapas and ambience (noisy, partylike) draw 1,000 people a day on the weeken... READ MORE
This classy pool hall and restaurant features 27 professional tables on two floors. No dark smoke-filled room here; the exposed brick walls, high-top tables and... READ MORE
Rough, yet polished. That's just the way we like our rock stars! And that's just the look this rock 'n' roll lounge is going for with a red and black color sche... READ MORE
The rock 'n' roll theme at this West Town spot mixes an old-school 1940s deco element with modern touches. Sidle up to the 75-foot, L-shaped bar or settle into ... READ MORE
Reggae tunes, a subtle island vibe and authentic yet affordable Jamaican cuisine is the goal at this lounge named after a Bob Marley tune. The jukebox and ornat... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Curio) describes this two-story West Loop bar and eatery as a "rustic, rough, Frenchy divey bar." The ground floor feels more like a... READ MORE
Update: Tzar has closed; Bevy lounge is now in this space. This luxe River North nightclub is a hybrid spot joining the best of both clubs and lounges. The lavi...READ MORE
Update: Teaze Lounge is now closed. Leave your shiny shirt at home: Jeans, Chuck Taylors and other casual attire are fine to wear to this comfortable River Nort... READ MORE
This neighboring cocktail lounge to Next Restaurant serves cocktails like you've never had them before. Think old fashioned-like cocktails served injected into ... READ MORE