- 3258 N. Sheffield Ave., Lake View
This extremely popular Lakeview spot has a stellar outdoor beer garden with plenty of picnic tables for groups. On any given night, the garden attracts a lively... READ MORE
This extremely popular Lakeview spot has a stellar outdoor beer garden with plenty of picnic tables for groups. On any given night, the garden attracts a lively... 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
Although it's pretty far north of the border, Austin's offers something for everyone. It's a place to enjoy Chicago-style food and entertainment at suburban pri... READ MORE
Regulars and locals of all ages come to this Ravenswood fixture that's been around for more than 30 years. Live music--from blue grass to Latin to hip hop--and ... READ MORE
This Wrigleyville watering hole offers modern Mexican fare like mesquite-grilled skewers, empanadas and lamb chops with chimichurri; stop by on weekends for bru... READ MORE
The event includes all-you-can-eat appetizers. Tickets include complimentary copies of the Reporter's special 40th anniversary issue. 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
Located in the Hotel Sax (formerly the House of Blues Hotel and Kaz Bar), Crimson Lounge features old-fashioned portraits and oil paintings, rich fabrics, perio... 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
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... READ MORE
A longtime fixture in Prospect Heights, Rocky Vanders bring in sports fans to watch the game during the day and then transforms into a club at night. The crowd ... READ MORE
This Albany Park spot lurks three doors down from the Admiral Theatre, which makes it a popular spot for birthdays and bachelor parties. The bar features four p... READ MORE
This neighborhood bar and grill with a rustic feel comes from the owners of Waterhouse, Rebel and Bluelight. Expect a kicked-up pub grub menu with snacks such a... READ MORE
This latest creation from Four Corners Tavern Group (Schoolyard, Gaslight, West End and others) in Lincoln Park has all the features the family of neighborhood ... READ MORE
Pull up a seat at the granite-topped bar for a wine flight and a cheese plate, or claim a table in one of two dining rooms for a more substantial meal. Fare is ... READ MORE
This Creole restaurant named for the lily flower of New Orleans resides in the former Negro League Cafe Bronzeville. The space has been transformed with oak fl... READ MORE
This Logan Square spot, from the team behind Webster's Wine Bar and The Bluebird, serves about a dozen wines by the glass, with a focus on family-owned European... READ MORE
This country bar and restaurant from R.J. and Jerrod Melman (of Hub 51, Paris Club and RPM Italian) serves up crab, BBQ and other southern and western American... READ MORE
Boasting a beer garden out back and several TVs to watch the game inside, this West Loop bar in the former Cafe Fresco space also has a menu of upscale bar food... READ MORE