- 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
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
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... 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
This piano bar exudes a more laid-back atmosphere than its neighbors. The intimate setting of small tables and scattered barstools complements the live music: u... READ MORE
This intimate bar by Rande Gerber takes nightlife to another level -- romantic lighting, leather chairs and dark wood are surrounded by stunning panoramic views... READ MORE
Bucking the hotel-lobby-as-living-room trend popularized by the W Hotel chain, the bar at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is removed from the activity of the co... READ MORE
This garden-level Lakeview lounge gives a nod to its name with artwork from emerging local artists on the walls, rotating on a quarterly basis. A reasonably pri... READ MORE
You know what's hot as the devil's oven (that's what the name means)? This bar and grill with a menu planned around a wood-burning brick oven. Think specialty p... READ MORE
With kArpah.Music Styles: Flamenco READ MORE
Take in the skyline while you drink and dine at this contemporary tapas lounge atop the Avenue Chicago Hotel in Streeterville. Sky Lounge is open for a breakfas... READ MORE
Streeterville karaoke bar Cafe Shino, a favorite for Japanese tourists and business travelers, has relaunched as Murasaki. The karaoke has moved to a back room,... READ MORE
This bumping little bar is covered from floor to ceiling with regal floral wallpaper and Chinese knick-knacks. A few marble-top bistro tables and stools along t... READ MORE