- 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
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
Head to Blue Moon during the day for a wide variety of Polish-American cuisine. At night, it turns clubby, with a lighting system and DJs spinning trance, euro-... 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
A place to hear golden oldies, the Chambers Restaurant has a dance band, a pianist or a jazz trio every night from Thursday to Sunday. Von Freeman has played he... READ MORE
Newly relocated to the space previously occupied by Privet, the Backroom is one of the city's oldest jazz clubs on one of the Gold Coast's trendiest stretches. ... READ MORE
Since Frankie's 1995 opening in the heart of booming downtown Naperville, it has played host to an eclectic lineup of blues, jazz, rockabilly, Cajun, pop, rock ... READ MORE
Mario's is a "Cheers"-like Gold Coast neighborhood joint where everyone knows your name. You're not likely to come across many conventioneers here; most of the... 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
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
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... 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 Irish bar-restaurant boasts a 53-foot main bar, nine 42-inch plasma TVs and a 4 a.m. liquor license. This Gold Coast spot is the sixth location of a pub es... READ MORE
A bit of Vegas in the 'burbs, this off-track betting venue in the Golf Mill shopping center boasts 200 flat-screen TVs in addition to an all-day bar and grill. ... READ MORE
This Jilly's is the only suburban oupost of the popular Rush Street original. We're having Rush Street deja vu; this outpost is also near heavy hitters like Hug... READ MORE
First and foremost, C-View--the lounge on the rooftop of the Affinia Chicago Hotel's 29th floor--offers incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Enclosed by a h... 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
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
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
In June 2012, Grami was replaced by Canteen, a Mexican-inspired eatery. The formerly retro-themed bar Reagle Beagle has kicked the kitsch to the curb and is now ... READ MORE