Local Favorite, Trendy, Biking, Shopping, Family Fun, Free Entry, Walking Around, People Watching, Sightseeing, Date Night, Kids Friendly
N Lincoln Ave & W Fullerton Pkwy, chicago
Lincoln Park is one of the most affluent and picturesque neighborhoods in Chicago. It's a few stops from the city with many exciting places, including the namesake park (Lincoln Park), beach, restaurants, museums, theatres, shops, and bars. The neighborhood is home to the country's oldest free zoo. Visitors will enjoy the manicured gardens, many lakefront green spaces, and breathtaking city views.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Famous, Nightlife, Music, Dance, Movie Night, Romantic, Cocktails, Date Night
175 N State St, chicago
Legendary theatre in downtown Chicago hosts concerts, comedians, theatrical productions, and special events every year. The 3,600-seat auditorium is seven stories high, and the vertical "C-H-I-C-A-G-O" sign is one of the few such signs in existence today. The building is built in the French Baroque style featuring a miniature replica of Paris' Arc de Triomphe, and the grand lobby is modeled after the Royal Chapel at Versailles. The theater is exquisite and quite beautiful.
Local Favorite, Wheelchair Accessible, Trendy, Dine In, Shopping, Relaxing, Street Performance, Famous, Family Fun, Free Entry, Exhibitions, Sightseeing Tours, Walking Around, People Watching, Sightseeing, Live Shows, Romantic, Date Night
Magnificent Mile, chicago
Visitors can see the Blue Man Group or House of Blues show. There is also "The Comedy Bar" for a fun time. The Chicago Cubs' official store is there if you are into sports. Many eateries are either along the Mile or on cross streets. There are some great street performances on the walkways. There are always some special events; check them out at https://www.themagnificentmile.com/things-to-do/events/ before you go. Endlessly high-end brand-name stores like LV, Burberry, Gucci, and more. Public Restrooms are available at 900 North Michigan Shops, Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Avenue), and The Shops at North Bridge (520 N. Michigan Avenue).
Local Favorite, Live Shows, Cocktails, Happy Hours, Romantic, Date Night
4802 N Broadway St, chicago
Known for its jazz and poetry performances, this oldest continuously running jazz club in the U.S. opened in 1907. The bar still has the same sitting as it was 100 years ago. There's plenty of room for dancing to the fantastic live music. the Green Mill has appeared in many films. They have some excellent cocktails, and the live music is always good. The place is filled with lots of mob history in Chicago; Al Capone had a dedicated booth.
Wheelchair Accessible, Relaxing, Nightlife, Music, Dance, Educational Workshops, Romantic, Date Night
800 E Grand Ave, chicago
A Tony award recipient, Shakespeare Theatre runs 650 performances annually with twenty productions featuring plays, musicals, world premiers, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe. It also offers educational programming for students, teachers, and lifelong learners and has been honored with many national and international awards. Recently, the theatre was recognized as a national leader in a white house ceremony.
Local Favorite, Trendy, Biking, Shopping, Family Fun, Free Entry, Walking Around, People Watching, Sightseeing, Date Night
N Damen Ave & N Milwaukee Ave, chicago
Wicker park is famous for being an artsy neighborhood that always has something cool going on. There is something for everyone, including unique shopping places, trendy restaurants, coffee houses, and bars. The neighborhood is home to the historic victorian style homes built between 1873 and 1903.
Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Cocktails, Happy Hours, Take Outs, Date Night, Takes Reservations
519 N Clark St, chicago
Chef partners Susan Weaver, Rita Dever and John Chiakulas have created a menu inspired by food made in Lettuce's test kitchen. Beatrix is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night offerings. All pastries and sweets are baked in house daily. It features Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe. They offer the kale juice, mushroom burger, kale salad, steak and eggs and a side of granola, and veggie burger. They also have amazing Caramel pie for dessert. They have a lot of the same vendors as the Kane County flea market, but have some city based vendors as well. The items for sale range from bookshelves to vintage Ferragamo shoes. It is a very entertaining location, great people-watching out the wall of windows. The cocktail menu is refreshing and unique, appetizers are light and flavorful, and their entrees were superbly executed.
Local Favorite, Burgers, Seafood, Salad, Gluten Free Food, Date Night, Desserts, Brisket
3800 N Pulaski Rd, chicago
Since opening in Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood in late 2006, Smoque has garnered a large and loyal following of locals and visitors alike, BBQ devotees. They have been consistently ranked among Chicago's best restaurants and the nation's best BBQ spots, winning many awards along the way.
Seafood, Vegetarian Options, Cocktails, Wine, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Romantic, Take Outs, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Desserts
3309 W Fullerton Ave, chicago
Penumbra, in Chicago's Logan Square, is a casual/fine dining experience that provides American fare, steaks, and seafood with Latin-inspired flavors. The name Penumbra is inspired by the owner's experience living her childhood in Ecuador using candles to create partial illumination without electricity.
Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Seafood, Salad, Asian Fusion, Cafe, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, International Food, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Soup, Desserts
2169 N Milwaukee Ave, chicago
Serai – Malay for lemongrass – is a genuine South East Asian Malaysian cuisine. The delightful restaurant aims to bring the best of traditional regional food, focusing on Malaysian fare – specialties like char kuey teow, prawn mee, and Serai's signature serai pork chop – at the hands of a passionate chef who lives to enhance his craft.
Local Favorite, Trendy, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Pizza, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Healthy Food Options, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Tacos, Desserts, Pasta
1954 N Halsted St, chicago
Summer house offers a vibrant, light, airy, and summer vibe to its guest in terms of food, ambiance, and everything they do. A large atrium with a beautiful setting and all-weather spaces would surely delight everyone. They serve dishes from modern American Cuisine and a few internationally inspired dishes.
Trendy, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Romantic, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Tacos, Cozy
2800 W Logan Blvd, chicago
Mi Tocaya Antojeria is a Mexican restaurant by acclaimed Chef Diana Davila. It is a vibrant place with large floor-to-ceiling windows filled with art pieces and murals. The food & drink are inspired by Davila's cherished memories of her summers and extensive travels throughout Mexico with her family. The thoughtfully composed menu features a progression of small, medium, and large plates composed of Davila's takes on familiar Mexican favorites, less-known regional specialties, and completely new dishes inspired by her Mexican heritage.
Local Favorite, Famous, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Salad, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Soup, Date Night, Takes Reservations
4801 N Broadway, chicago
Demera, which opened in November of 2007 by the owner and chef Tigist Reda, is one of Chicago's favorite Ethiopian restaurants and a staple of the Ethiopian-American community of Chicago. Situated within Uptown's vibrant and colorful neighborhood, Demera serves Chicago residents and visitors daily, allowing guests to experience Ethiopian hospitality and a lot of flavors. Demera has received excellent reviews from many media outlets, including Eater 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Hungry Hound, Yelp, Zagat, Check Please!, And Michelin Guide Recommended.
Trendy, Date Night, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food
800 W Randolph St, chicago
A diner-style bar and restaurant, Au Cheval, elevates traditional diner fare. Guests can indulge in dishes ranging from chopped chicken liver and roasted bone marrow to traditional sandwiches, egg-focused entrees, and the signature cheeseburger. The bar program showcases solid and classic cocktails, including the Horse's Neck, Vieux Bonal, and Hemingway's Daiquiri. A robust draught beer list offers a wide range of neighborhood, domestic, and international selections. The dimly lit restaurant, pulsating with a vintage reel-to-reel soundtrack, features dark leather booths, dark wood paneling, and a zinc bar wrapped around the open kitchen.
Vegetarian Options, Seafood, Coffee Tea, Cocktails, Asian Fusion, Romantic, Dim Sum, Chinese, Noodles, Soup, Date Night
857 W Fulton Market, chicago
Duck Duck Goat features Chef Stephanie Izard's (from the famous Girl & The Goat) version of inspired Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's West Loop inspired by her travels abroad. A spacious, unique, hip, modern place with bright red and green walls and paper lanterns pays tribute to classic Chinese-American dishes with its own spin.
Vegetarian Options, Salad, Cocktails, Take Outs, Byob, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Soup, Tacos
1865 N Milwaukee Ave, chicago
Irazu is A BYOB restaurant serving the cuisine and flavor of Costa Rica since 1990 with a warm and genuine Latin welcome and a relaxed "Pura Vida" experience. A wide selection of Costa Rican traditional homecooked dishes is available on the menu. It is the first and only Costa Rican restaurant in Chicago, delighting guests with fresh, healthy, and hearty dishes.
Vegetarian Options, Seafood, Salad, Coffee Tea, Happy Hours, Take Outs, Takes Reservations, Romantic, Date Night
1800 S Carpenter St, chicago
HaiSous is a trendy, refined, nationally-acclaimed Vietnamese cuisine from Chef Thai Dang and his wife, Danielle. It showcases the unique, rich flavors and lesser-known dishes from all corners of Vietnam in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.
Local Favorite, Trendy, Famous, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, International Food, Salad, Romantic, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Tacos
1559 N Milwaukee Ave, chicago
As the name suggests, Bloom Plant Based Kitchen is a 100% plant-based and gluten-free establishment in the wicker park neighborhood in Chicago. They offer a wide variety of dishes without using animal products to focus on bringing flavorful, healthy, and affordable vegan food to the everyday family while being desirable and appealing to even the non-vegan. The dining room welcomes the guests with its bright light, lots of greenery, and fun vibe.
Trendy, Dog Friendly, Romantic, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Pizza, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Italian, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Pasta
3719 N Harlem Ave, chicago
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana brings the flavor of authentic Italian Neapolitan Pizza to the city of Chicago with the hand-picked freshest ingredients from Italy. Chef Nick Nitti applies learning and inspiration from his first-hand travel experience with his family from his childhood in Italy. There are currently two branches: one on Harlem Ave and another in West Loop on Randolph Street.
Local Favorite, Trendy, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Pizza, Coffee Tea, Cocktails, Full Bar, Romantic, Date Night, Takes Reservations
2121 N Clark St, chicago
Opened in 1972, Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder has become a favorite of worldwide pizza connoisseurs who have graced the Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company. The ever-famous "upside-down" individual pot pie is made from scratch with triple-raised Sicilian bread-type dough; a homemade sauce consisting of olive oil, fresh garlic, onions, green peppers, whole plum tomatoes, and a special blend of cheeses; sausage made from prime Boston butts; and doorknob-size, whole, fresh mushrooms. A Vegetarian Pizza Pot Pie is available as well.