- 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
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
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
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
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
The tempting scents of ribs and steaks charring over a wood fire make your stomach growl and draw you in the right direction: Walk through the door and you've g... READ MORE
Squatting at the base of the Central Avenue bridge, which crosses over some rail yards, the Zodiac has a long history of rhythm and blues entertainment, includi... READ MORE
The 5105 Club is typical of neighborhood blues lounges on the West Side. It's friendly, unpretentious and run by a man who goes by the moniker "Action" Jackson.... READ MORE
Sound-bar is Chicago's hottest upscale nightclub that revolutionizes Chicago nightlife by boasting style, luxury and state-of-the-art technology. Showcasing 20,... READ MORE
When alfresco fever sweeps Chicago every summer, expect heat seekers to flock to this River North spot to sip and soak up the sun on this bar's rooftop deck and... READ MORE
This lounge housed on the top floor of a funky River North building caters to a trendsetting and -seeking crowd that's not afraid to flash some cash on champagn... READ MORE
After keeping club kids moving and grooving till the wee hours for more than a decade, more than $1 million in renovations injected new life into this 4,200-squ... READ MORE
Enter through the back alley and head up the stairs -- but first, you've got to get past the door staff. There isn't a guest list or RSVP policy currently in pl... READ MORE
This lounge located beneath New York import Mercadito is the brainchild of Alfredo Sandoval, a partner in Mercadito and New York nightlife personality Aalexande... READ MORE
Enter through River North restaurant Gilt Bar and head downstairs through the velvet curtains next to the bar to find this hidden hot spot (formerly called Curi... 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