- 30 S. Wacker Drive, The Loop
A rich mahogany wood interior, spacious bar and elegant Italian marble floors give this restaurant a sleek, contemporary appeal. Its seasonal outdoor deck over... READ MORE
A rich mahogany wood interior, spacious bar and elegant Italian marble floors give this restaurant a sleek, contemporary appeal. Its seasonal outdoor deck over... READ MORE
This neighborhood pub makes a mean burger and serves up your basic bar fare at reasonable prices. Inside there are plenty of woods, ceiling fans and both high a... READ MORE
Get your sporting events with a heaping side of good food at this neighborhood hang. If there's a game on, you can see it here. And if you like wings, you've co... READ MORE
This popular Logan Square hangout offers an enormous selection of microbrews and imports, ultra-comfy couches and free popcorn to boot. A second room with more ... READ MORE
This Lakeview wine bar offers an atmosphere that's almost like home. Patrons can sink into leather sofas and relax by the fireplace, or get close and personal w... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park bar has one of the best lounging patios in the city. During warmer months, the tree-canopied space draws many crowds for dinner and drinks so ... READ MORE
The Chicago location of the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, cabaret/restaurant features its own roster of divas: female impersonators who dress as iconic performers an... READ MORE
The third Chicago-area RAM offers six homemade microbrews, plus two to three rotating seasonal choices. Specialties enjoyed by diners include eleven different b... READ MORE
This upscale sports bar has a close-up view of the races--the go-cart races at Chicago Indoor Racing, that is. The dining room overlooks the two indoor race tr... READ MORE
This slick Ukie Village bar and grill splits its sporty (there are a dozen flat-screen TVs) yet upscale personality across three levels. Dig into hearty comfort... READ MORE
Chris Freeman, a former managing partner with the Four Corners Tavern Group (Kirkwood, Schoolyard, Gaslight and Brownstone, among others) and Chris Dexter (form... READ MORE
Since 2003, Maxum Sports Bar and Grill has served as a perfect compromise for groups of 20- to 30-somethings looking for a night out. Divided into three areas, ... READ MORE
This culinary cocktail lounge is attached to late-night discotheque Privet and separated inside by glass doors. Sporting an earlier opening time than its siblin... READ MORE
The look at this revamped spot (it used to be Tryst before the owners Cortland's Garage reconcepted it as The Stretch) is sleek and contemporary, thanks to ceda... READ MORE
This terrace lounge on the sixteenth floor of the Trump Tower boasts one of the best alfresco views in the city. To get there, take the elevator to Sixteen on t... READ MORE
The first Illinois location of the national franchise, BlackFinn aims to seduce sports fans with banks of 37 HDTVs. While you'll find pub grub favorites like na... READ MORE
The menu here is true small plates with a hearty edge, with dishes like brussels sprouts dressed in soy sauce, fried quail and salmon tartare. Drinks include a ... READ MORE