- 200 E. Chestnut St., Gold Coast
Think big, and then multiply it by two. Chicago knows meat, and this manly-man steak house keeps it real with a carnivorous feast featuring grand-scale portions... READ MORE
Think big, and then multiply it by two. Chicago knows meat, and this manly-man steak house keeps it real with a carnivorous feast featuring grand-scale portions... READ MORE
The folks behind this Lakeview neighborhood bar pitch it as a sports lounge. And, they have experience with both as owners of Copa and Redmond's. This new ventu... READ MORE
If you like to hit the pipe -- we mean hookah pipe, of course -- this Lakeview spot is your place. It offers more than 70 types of shisha (that's hookah tobacco... READ MORE
This chic black-and-white club resides in the Gold Coast's former Level space. Hit the main level's dance floor or head upstairs to stake out a sofa and watch t... READ MORE
Named after the Gibson martini (garnished with an onion), this steakhouse celebrates all things big and brawny. Says owner John Colletti: "We're known for big m... READ MORE
In a phrase: tequila and Tex-Mex. That sums up the appeal of this establishment. Cactus plants abound at this bright, turquoise-and-yellow-hued establishment a... READ MORE
Right in the middle of the Gold Coast hype but worlds away in atmosphere, this charming and friendly piano bar is located on the first floor of a vintage apartm... READ MORE
Homesick Huskers and Hoosiers have a place to hang in this neighborhood spot from the folks behind Schoolyard Tavern & Grill, Gaslight Bar & Grille, Brownstone ... READ MORE
This bar and eatery inside the Sutton Place Hotel was once named The Whiskey, renamed Mexx Kitchen, and now has returned to its original name. Features a primo ... 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
Located right off Ashland Avenue, this trendy Lakeview tavern is filled with young professionals looking for a low-key scene. The big attractions: a bar that st... READ MORE
With over 50 martinis on the menu (from the basics to the “funky monkey”) this bar offers a martini for everyone in an upscale environment. READ MORE
Holiday Club, Uptown's self-proclaimed "Swinger's Mecca" is nostalgic for the days of fedoras, martinis and lounge acts. Vintage movie posters and a larger-than... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot boasts conversation-friendly music, vaguely Victorian decor, and a hip abbreviated name. Tight clusters of wooden tables and chairs give way ... 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
This Lakeview spot has shifted from a global small-plates lounge to a polished place for sports-watching. A menu of bar-food standards such as spinach-artichoke... READ MORE
This Polish-influenced dance spot in Cragin brings the full lounge experience, with plush couches, a DJ spinning Euro and house music and even a maki chef with ... READ MORE