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Google
Bar•Chicago•moderate
Gus' Sip & Dip
Here's the thing about a bar that calls itself "Sip & Dip": it has to deliver on both, and Gus' actually does.
cocktailsdinnersmall plates
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9.8
Based on 2931 reviews
Bar · small plate
Best Bar for small plate in Chicago
Bar restaurants in Chicago that work well for small plate — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
9 restaurantsUpdated July 2026
Top Bar picks for small plate
Fast answers for diners comparing bar restaurants for small plate in Chicago.
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Bar•Chicago•moderate
Moonflower
Moonflower opened on Milwaukee Avenue in Portage Park — not exactly a neighborhood that gets the press its food and bar scene deserves — and it arrived with more credibility than most new bars can claim.
cocktailsdinnersmall plates
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9.6
Based on 364 reviews
3
Bar•Chicago•moderate
Bar Sotto
Bar Sotto is doing something Chicago's bar scene is genuinely bad at: building a room for the second glass of wine and the long conversation, not the content drop and the early exit.
cocktailsdinnersmall plates
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9.6
Based on 151 reviews
4
Bar•Chicago•moderate
Dearly Beloved
Dearly Beloved opened in the River North space that used to house Kiki's Bistro — a classic French bistro that ran for over 30 years — and it couldn't be more deliberately different.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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9.4
Based on 729 reviews
5
Bar•Chicago•moderate
No Vacancy
No Vacancy isn't hiding behind its concept — it owns it.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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9.4
Based on 266 reviews
6
Google
Bar•Chicago•moderate
Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash is the kind of bar room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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9.2
Based on 8492 reviews
7
Bar•Chicago•moderate
Arbella Cocktail Bar
Let me tell you what Arbella actually is, because the word "cocktail bar" undersells it in one direction and oversells it in another.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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9.2
Based on 1289 reviews
8
Google
Bar•Chicago•moderate
Storyville Chicago
Storyville Chicago suits a night out when you want bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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9.0
Based on 1923 reviews
9
Google
Bar•Chicago•moderate
LH Rooftop
LH Rooftop is the kind of bar room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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8.4
Based on 3670 reviews
Common questions
What are the best Bar restaurants for small plate in Chicago?
Top Bar restaurants for small plate in Chicago include Gus' Sip & Dip, Moonflower, Bar Sotto. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is Bar good for small plate in Chicago?
Yes — Chicago has 9 Bar restaurants rated highly for small plate. Gus' Sip & Dip is among the top picks with a 9.8 Google rating.
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