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Best restaurants in Chicago for dinner and celebrations
Best restaurants in Chicago for dinner and celebrations
Best restaurants in Chicago for dinner and celebrations
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When it’s time to mark a special occasion, Chicago’s dynamic dining scene delivers. From elegant steakhouses to lively contemporary spots, the city offers an array of restaurants perfect for celebratory dinners. Here’s our guide to the best places to toast milestones, birthdays, and everything in between.
Oriole
A two-Michelin-star fine dining destination, Oriole offers an intimate and meticulously crafted tasting menu experience. Chef Noah Sandoval’s ever-evolving menu highlights seasonal ingredients with a modern and artistic approach, blending global influences with precise technique.
West Loop
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661
Oriole
A two-Michelin-star fine dining destination, Oriole offers an intimate and meticulously crafted tasting menu experience. Chef Noah Sandoval’s ever-evolving menu highlights seasonal ingredients with a modern and artistic approach, blending global influences with precise technique.
West Loop
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661

Oriole
A two-Michelin-star fine dining destination, Oriole offers an intimate and meticulously crafted tasting menu experience. Chef Noah Sandoval’s ever-evolving menu highlights seasonal ingredients with a modern and artistic approach, blending global influences with precise technique.
West Loop
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661
Aba
A lush, rooftop escape in the Fulton Market district, Aba offers a sophisticated take on Mediterranean flavors. With an extensive menu featuring mezze, fresh seafood, and expertly grilled meats, as well as an impressive selection of craft cocktails, Aba is a go-to spot for both casual and celebratory meals.
Fulton Market
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Aba
A lush, rooftop escape in the Fulton Market district, Aba offers a sophisticated take on Mediterranean flavors. With an extensive menu featuring mezze, fresh seafood, and expertly grilled meats, as well as an impressive selection of craft cocktails, Aba is a go-to spot for both casual and celebratory meals.
Fulton Market
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607

Aba
A lush, rooftop escape in the Fulton Market district, Aba offers a sophisticated take on Mediterranean flavors. With an extensive menu featuring mezze, fresh seafood, and expertly grilled meats, as well as an impressive selection of craft cocktails, Aba is a go-to spot for both casual and celebratory meals.
Fulton Market
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Boka
A Michelin-starred New American restaurant blending seasonal ingredients with creative flair, Boka offers artfully plated dishes in a sophisticated space that feels both contemporary and timeless — ideal for special occasions.
Ranch Triangle
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Boka
A Michelin-starred New American restaurant blending seasonal ingredients with creative flair, Boka offers artfully plated dishes in a sophisticated space that feels both contemporary and timeless — ideal for special occasions.
Ranch Triangle
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Boka
A Michelin-starred New American restaurant blending seasonal ingredients with creative flair, Boka offers artfully plated dishes in a sophisticated space that feels both contemporary and timeless — ideal for special occasions.
Ranch Triangle
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Alinea
One of the world’s most celebrated fine dining destinations, Alinea offers a multi-sensory, avant-garde tasting menu that turns dinner into theater. Expect imaginative presentations, bold flavors, and an unforgettable culinary journey.
Lincoln Park
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Alinea
One of the world’s most celebrated fine dining destinations, Alinea offers a multi-sensory, avant-garde tasting menu that turns dinner into theater. Expect imaginative presentations, bold flavors, and an unforgettable culinary journey.
Lincoln Park
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Alinea
One of the world’s most celebrated fine dining destinations, Alinea offers a multi-sensory, avant-garde tasting menu that turns dinner into theater. Expect imaginative presentations, bold flavors, and an unforgettable culinary journey.
Lincoln Park
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Avec
A West Loop institution, Avec is known for its Mediterranean-inspired small plates, rustic flavors, and warm, communal atmosphere. Signature dishes like chorizo-stuffed dates, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and expertly crafted flatbreads make it a beloved staple in Chicago’s dining scene.
West Loop
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
Avec
A West Loop institution, Avec is known for its Mediterranean-inspired small plates, rustic flavors, and warm, communal atmosphere. Signature dishes like chorizo-stuffed dates, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and expertly crafted flatbreads make it a beloved staple in Chicago’s dining scene.
West Loop
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661

Avec
A West Loop institution, Avec is known for its Mediterranean-inspired small plates, rustic flavors, and warm, communal atmosphere. Signature dishes like chorizo-stuffed dates, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and expertly crafted flatbreads make it a beloved staple in Chicago’s dining scene.
West Loop
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
Monteverde
A modern Italian gem led by Chef Sarah Grueneberg, Monteverde is known for its fresh, hand-crafted pasta and creative, globally influenced Italian dishes. The open kitchen and warm ambiance make it a staple in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop dining scene.
West Loop
1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Monteverde
A modern Italian gem led by Chef Sarah Grueneberg, Monteverde is known for its fresh, hand-crafted pasta and creative, globally influenced Italian dishes. The open kitchen and warm ambiance make it a staple in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop dining scene.
West Loop
1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

Monteverde
A modern Italian gem led by Chef Sarah Grueneberg, Monteverde is known for its fresh, hand-crafted pasta and creative, globally influenced Italian dishes. The open kitchen and warm ambiance make it a staple in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop dining scene.
West Loop
1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Ciccio Mio
A moody, intimate Italian spot with a vintage feel, Ciccio Mio is perfect for a romantic evening with its rich, buttery pastas, elegant cocktails, and stylish, old-world ambiance.
River North
226 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Ciccio Mio
A moody, intimate Italian spot with a vintage feel, Ciccio Mio is perfect for a romantic evening with its rich, buttery pastas, elegant cocktails, and stylish, old-world ambiance.
River North
226 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Ciccio Mio
A moody, intimate Italian spot with a vintage feel, Ciccio Mio is perfect for a romantic evening with its rich, buttery pastas, elegant cocktails, and stylish, old-world ambiance.
River North
226 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Jeong
A modern Korean fine dining experience, Jeong brings innovation and elegance to traditional flavors. Chef Dave Park’s refined tasting menu showcases beautifully plated dishes that balance bold Korean ingredients with contemporary techniques.
West Loop
1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Jeong
A modern Korean fine dining experience, Jeong brings innovation and elegance to traditional flavors. Chef Dave Park’s refined tasting menu showcases beautifully plated dishes that balance bold Korean ingredients with contemporary techniques.
West Loop
1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Jeong
A modern Korean fine dining experience, Jeong brings innovation and elegance to traditional flavors. Chef Dave Park’s refined tasting menu showcases beautifully plated dishes that balance bold Korean ingredients with contemporary techniques.
West Loop
1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Girl & The Goat
Girl & The Goat, led by Chef Stephanie Izard, is a celebrated restaurant known for its inventive dishes and bold flavors, with several plant-based options available. While it’s not a fully vegan restaurant, the menu offers a range of vegan and vegetarian-friendly options, including roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and flavorful grains.
The West Loop
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Girl & The Goat
Girl & The Goat, led by Chef Stephanie Izard, is a celebrated restaurant known for its inventive dishes and bold flavors, with several plant-based options available. While it’s not a fully vegan restaurant, the menu offers a range of vegan and vegetarian-friendly options, including roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and flavorful grains.
The West Loop
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Girl & The Goat
Girl & The Goat, led by Chef Stephanie Izard, is a celebrated restaurant known for its inventive dishes and bold flavors, with several plant-based options available. While it’s not a fully vegan restaurant, the menu offers a range of vegan and vegetarian-friendly options, including roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and flavorful grains.
The West Loop
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Cabra
Located atop The Hoxton hotel, Cabra is a rooftop Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard. The menu bursts with bright, citrusy flavors, featuring ceviches, skewers, and shareable plates that highlight the fresh, bold cuisine of Peru.
Fulton Market
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Cabra
Located atop The Hoxton hotel, Cabra is a rooftop Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard. The menu bursts with bright, citrusy flavors, featuring ceviches, skewers, and shareable plates that highlight the fresh, bold cuisine of Peru.
Fulton Market
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607

Cabra
Located atop The Hoxton hotel, Cabra is a rooftop Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard. The menu bursts with bright, citrusy flavors, featuring ceviches, skewers, and shareable plates that highlight the fresh, bold cuisine of Peru.
Fulton Market
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
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