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Google
French•Chicago•moderate
Bar La Rue
Bar La Rue is what happens when someone actually commits to the bit.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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9.6
Based on 2797 reviews
Best Cocktails and Restaurants in Chicago: 8 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for cocktails and in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.
8 restaurantsAvg rating 9.2Updated July 2026
Google
Top picks for cocktails and in Chicago
Fast answers for diners searching for cocktails and restaurants in Chicago. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
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Bar•Chicago•moderate
Dearly Beloved
Dearly Beloved opened in 2024 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
3
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
4
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
5
Google
American•Chicago•moderate
BIB GOURMAND
Gilt Bar
Gilt Bar occupies a specific and underserved position in Chicago's dining landscape: the serious American room that refuses to perform seriousness.
Cocktails and foodcocktailsdate night
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9.2
Based on 1941 reviews
6
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
7
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
8
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 about Cocktails and in Chicago
What are the best restaurants for cocktails and in Chicago?
The top restaurants for cocktails and in Chicago include Bar La Rue, Dearly Beloved, No Vacancy. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best cocktails and restaurant in Chicago?
Bar La Rue is among the top-rated options for cocktails and in Chicago, with a 9.6 Google rating and 2,797 reviews.
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