Best cocktail Restaurants in Chicago

The best restaurants for cocktail in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.

46 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
cocktail in Chicago
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gus' Sip & Dip
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BarChicagomoderate

Gus' Sip & Dip

Gus' Sip & Dip is a bar restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cocktailsdinnersmall plates

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4.9
Based on 2931 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pizzeria Portofino
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

Pizzeria Portofino

Pizzeria Portofino is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 16530 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Aba
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

Aba

Aba is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 9845 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Alla Vita
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

Alla Vita

Alla Vita is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 5056 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Oakville Grill & Cellar
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

The Oakville Grill & Cellar is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 2921 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bar La Rue
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BarChicagomoderate

Bar La Rue

Bar La Rue is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.8
Based on 2797 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago
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ContemporaryChicagovalue

AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago is a contemporary restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Late nightlate nighthigh energy

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4.8
Based on 2046 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The VIG West Loop
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

The VIG West Loop

The VIG West Loop is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 1327 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Izakaya
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

The Izakaya

The Izakaya is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 1075 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Moonflower
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BarChicagomoderate

Moonflower

Moonflower is a bar restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cocktailsdinnersmall plates

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4.8
Based on 364 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bar Sotto
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BarChicagomoderate

Bar Sotto

Bar Sotto is a bar restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cocktailsdinnersmall plates

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4.8
Based on 151 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago
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BarChicagomoderate

Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago

Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago is one of the better-known bar spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

cocktailsdinnersmall plates

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4.7
Based on 16932 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Quartino Ristorante
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

Quartino Ristorante

Quartino Ristorante is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 15470 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Girl & The Goat
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

Girl & The Goat

Girl & The Goat is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 7801 reviews
15
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Beatrix
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ContemporaryFulton Marketsplurge

Beatrix

Beatrix is a contemporary pick in Fulton Market in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Fulton Marketdate nightbusiness dinner

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4.7
Based on 5514 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Duck Duck Goat
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

Duck Duck Goat

Duck Duck Goat is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 5396 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Hampton Social - River North
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

The Hampton Social - River North

The Hampton Social - River North is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 4973 reviews
18
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Whale
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

The Whale

The Whale is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.7
Based on 4759 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 3992 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Momotaro
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ContemporaryFulton Marketsplurge

Momotaro

Momotaro is a contemporary pick in Fulton Market in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Fulton Marketdate nightbusiness dinner

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4.7
Based on 3874 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lula Cafe
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Lula Cafe

Lula Cafe is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.7
Based on 3592 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 2735 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Serre
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ContemporaryFulton Marketmoderate

La Serre

La Serre is a contemporary restaurant in Fulton Market in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercocktails

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4.7
Based on 1134 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dearly Beloved
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BarChicagomoderate

Dearly Beloved

Dearly Beloved is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.7
Based on 729 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for No Vacancy
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BarChicagomoderate

No Vacancy

No Vacancy is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.7
Based on 266 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fuego Logan Square
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Fuego Logan Square

Fuego Logan Square is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.7
Based on 169 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Three Dots and a Dash
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BarChicagomoderate

Three Dots and a Dash

Three Dots and a Dash is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.6
Based on 8492 reviews
28
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for River Roast
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

River Roast

River Roast is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 5561 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Siena Tavern
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

Siena Tavern

Siena Tavern is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 4825 reviews
30
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Longman & Eagle
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Longman & Eagle

Longman & Eagle is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 2964 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gilt Bar
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BarChicagomoderate

Gilt Bar

Gilt Bar is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.6
Based on 1935 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen

Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 1753 reviews
33
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Arbella Cocktail Bar
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BarChicagomoderate

Arbella Cocktail Bar

Arbella Cocktail Bar is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.6
Based on 1289 reviews
34
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gretel
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Gretel

Gretel is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 917 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for avec River North
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

avec River North

avec River North is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 892 reviews
36
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Table, Donkey and Stick
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Table, Donkey and Stick

Table, Donkey and Stick is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 792 reviews
37
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Union
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Union

Union is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 282 reviews
38
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Publican
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

The Publican

The Publican is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 2962 reviews
39
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Smith
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

The Smith

The Smith is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 2394 reviews
40
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Storyville Chicago
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BarChicagomoderate

Storyville Chicago

Storyville Chicago is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.5
Based on 1923 reviews
41
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Carnivale Chicago
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ContemporaryChicagovalue

Carnivale Chicago

Carnivale Chicago is a contemporary restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Late nightlate nighthigh energy

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4.4
Based on 4354 reviews
42
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Duplex
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

The Duplex

The Duplex is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.4
Based on 1625 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Daisies
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Daisies

Daisies is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.4
Based on 1399 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for River North Bistro
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ContemporaryRiver Northmoderate

River North Bistro

River North Bistro is a contemporary pick in River North in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

River Northbusiness dinnerdate night

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4.4
Based on 284 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LH Rooftop
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BarChicagomoderate

LH Rooftop

LH Rooftop is a bar pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night

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4.2
Based on 3670 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for HIDE+SEEK
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ContemporaryWest Loopmoderate

HIDE+SEEK

HIDE+SEEK is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

West Loop dinnerdate nightgroup dinner

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4.2
Based on 800 reviews

Common questions about cocktail in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for cocktail in Chicago?

The top restaurants for cocktail in Chicago include Gus' Sip & Dip, Pizzeria Portofino, Aba. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best cocktail restaurant in Chicago?

Gus' Sip & Dip is among the top-rated options for cocktail in Chicago, with a 4.9 Google rating and 2,931 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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