Best date night Restaurants in Chicago

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

113 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
date night in Chicago
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Spice by CMB
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

Spice by CMB

Spice by CMB is a contemporary pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

New openingsdinnerdate night

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5.0
Based on 44 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for All Well
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

All Well

All Well is a contemporary pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

New openingsdinnerdate night

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5.0
Based on 24 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern
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ContemporaryBucktownvalue

The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern

The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern is a contemporary pick in Bucktown in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Bucktowndinnerdate night

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4.9
Based on 3465 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Joto Sushi
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JapaneseChicagomoderate

Joto Sushi

Joto Sushi is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.9
Based on 265 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Omakase Box
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

Omakase Box

Omakase Box is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.9
Based on 148 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Omakase by Kanemaru
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

Omakase by Kanemaru

Omakase by Kanemaru is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.9
Based on 139 reviews
8
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kyoten Next Door
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

Kyoten Next Door

Kyoten Next Door is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.9
Based on 119 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Omakase on me
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

Omakase on me

Omakase on me is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.9
Based on 44 reviews
10
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Libertad Sur
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GlobalWicker Parkvalue

Libertad Sur

Libertad Sur is a global pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

dinnerdate night

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4.9
Based on 40 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Atsumeru
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

Atsumeru

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

New openingsdinnerdate night

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4.9
Based on 37 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
13
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sushi-san
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

Sushi-san

Sushi-san is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 10560 reviews
14
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
15
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
16
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Il Porcellino
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ItalianChicagomoderate

Il Porcellino

Il Porcellino is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.8
Based on 4921 reviews
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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
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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 Sushi Taku Rotary STR
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JapaneseChicagomoderate

Sushi Taku Rotary STR

Sushi Taku Rotary STR is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 2146 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Itoko
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JapaneseChicagomoderate

Itoko

Itoko is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 1853 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Crying Tiger
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

Crying Tiger

Crying Tiger is a contemporary pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

New openingsdinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 1625 reviews
22
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
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kayao Restaurant
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GlobalOld Townmoderate

Kayao Restaurant

Kayao Restaurant is a global pick in Old Town in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

classicdinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 1132 reviews
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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
25
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for DeNucci's Lincoln Park
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

DeNucci's Lincoln Park

DeNucci's Lincoln Park is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 897 reviews
26
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Amaru
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

Amaru

Amaru is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.8
Based on 870 reviews
27
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Blue Sushi Sake Grill
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JapaneseChicagomoderate

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 835 reviews
28
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Boulevard Bistro
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ContemporaryBucktownvalue

Boulevard Bistro

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

Bucktowndinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 380 reviews
29
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for AJI
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

AJI

AJI is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 330 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Noriko Handroll Bar
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JapaneseChicagomoderate

Noriko Handroll Bar

Noriko Handroll Bar is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 204 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 188 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Omakase Shoji & Izakaya
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

Omakase Shoji & Izakaya

Omakase Shoji & Izakaya is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 166 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gavroche
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GlobalOld Townmoderate

Gavroche

Gavroche is a global pick in Old Town in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

classicdinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 160 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fatback + The Green Butcher
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

Fatback + The Green Butcher

Fatback + The Green Butcher is a contemporary pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

New openingsdinnerdate night

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4.8
Based on 137 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for SHŌ Omakase
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

SHŌ Omakase

SHŌ Omakase is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.8
Based on 63 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for RAMEN-SAN
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GlobalOld Townmoderate

RAMEN-SAN

RAMEN-SAN is a global pick in Old Town in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

classicdinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 16141 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
38
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
39
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Summer House Santa Monica
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

Summer House Santa Monica

Summer House Santa Monica is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 7473 reviews
40
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
42
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
43
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 The VIG Old Town
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GlobalOld Townmoderate

The VIG Old Town

The VIG Old Town is a global pick in Old Town in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

classicdinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 3778 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for OLIO E PIÙ
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ItalianChicagomoderate

OLIO E PIÙ

OLIO E PIÙ is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.7
Based on 3672 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio

Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.7
Based on 3622 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
50
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Doc B's Restaurant (Gold Coast)
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

Doc B's Restaurant (Gold Coast)

Doc B's Restaurant (Gold Coast) is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.7
Based on 2785 reviews
51
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
52
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Boka
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

Boka

Boka is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 2051 reviews
53
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Elia Chicago
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

Elia Chicago

Elia Chicago is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.7
Based on 1321 reviews
54
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
55
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for North Pond
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

North Pond

North Pond is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 678 reviews
56
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
57
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tala House
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GlobalAndersonvillemoderate

Tala House

Tala House is a global pick in Andersonville in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

dinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 231 reviews
58
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
59
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ox Bar & Hearth
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

Ox Bar & Hearth

Ox Bar & Hearth is a contemporary pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

New openingsdinnerdate night

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4.7
Based on 126 reviews
60
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Omakase Room at Sushi-San
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JapaneseChicagosplurge

The Omakase Room at Sushi-San

The Omakase Room at Sushi-San is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Sushidate nightspecial occasion

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4.7
Based on 78 reviews
61
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
62
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.6
Based on 6797 reviews
63
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
64
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
65
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.6
Based on 3088 reviews
66
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
67
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Handlebar
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

Handlebar

Handlebar is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.6
Based on 2589 reviews
68
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Roka Akor
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JapaneseChicagomoderate

Roka Akor

Roka Akor is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

sushidinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 2225 reviews
69
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Scarola
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ItalianChicagomoderate

La Scarola

La Scarola is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.6
Based on 2145 reviews
70
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
71
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
72
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for S.K.Y.
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

S.K.Y.

S.K.Y. is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 1331 reviews
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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
74
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Le Bouchon
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ContemporaryBucktownvalue

Le Bouchon

Le Bouchon is a contemporary pick in Bucktown in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Bucktowndinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 1135 reviews
75
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for GEMINI
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

GEMINI

GEMINI is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 1087 reviews
76
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The StopAlong
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ContemporaryBucktownvalue

The StopAlong

The StopAlong is a contemporary pick in Bucktown in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Bucktowndinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 1075 reviews
77
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
78
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
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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
80
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Port union
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

Port union

Port union is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.6
Based on 781 reviews
81
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Willow Room
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

Willow Room

Willow Room is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 780 reviews
82
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Alpana
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

Alpana

Alpana is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.6
Based on 709 reviews
83
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Antico
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ContemporaryBucktownvalue

Antico

Antico is a contemporary pick in Bucktown in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Bucktowndinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 334 reviews
84
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
85
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pompette
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ContemporaryBucktownvalue

Pompette

Pompette is a contemporary pick in Bucktown in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Bucktowndinnerdate night

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4.6
Based on 200 reviews
86
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Village
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ItalianChicagomoderate

The Village

The Village is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.5
Based on 4891 reviews
87
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Maple & Ash
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

Maple & Ash

Maple & Ash is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.5
Based on 4166 reviews
88
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for R.J. Grunts
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

R.J. Grunts

R.J. Grunts is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 3700 reviews
89
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
90
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LUXBAR
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

LUXBAR

LUXBAR is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.5
Based on 2509 reviews
91
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
92
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
93
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Adalina Italian
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

Adalina Italian

Adalina Italian is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.5
Based on 1061 reviews
94
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Armitage Alehouse
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

Armitage Alehouse

Armitage Alehouse is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 1043 reviews
95
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Southern Chicago
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

Southern Chicago

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

New openingsdinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 919 reviews
96
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Perch Kitchen and Tap
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

The Perch Kitchen and Tap

The Perch Kitchen and Tap is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.5
Based on 722 reviews
97
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ContemporaryBucktownvalue

The Royal Grocer & Co.

The Royal Grocer & Co. is a contemporary pick in Bucktown in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Bucktowndinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 328 reviews
98
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

SUSU

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

New openingsdinnerdate night

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4.5
Based on 104 reviews
99
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Big Star

Big Star is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.4
Based on 4391 reviews
100
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Beatnik West Town

Beatnik West Town is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.4
Based on 1974 reviews
101
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
102
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
103
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GlobalAndersonvillemoderate

Replay Andersonville

Replay Andersonville is a global pick in Andersonville in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

dinnerdate night

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4.4
Based on 1209 reviews
104
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.4
Based on 1172 reviews
105
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Fine DiningGold Coastsplurge

Somerset

Somerset is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Gold Coastspecial occasiondate night

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4.4
Based on 1172 reviews
106
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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
107
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eataly
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ItalianChicagomoderate

Eataly

Eataly is a italian pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Italiandate nightfamily dinner

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4.3
Based on 5506 reviews
108
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ContemporaryLincoln Parkmoderate

Blue Door Farm Stand

Blue Door Farm Stand is a contemporary pick in Lincoln Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Lincoln Parkfamily dinnerdate night

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4.3
Based on 1010 reviews
109
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

Taxim

Taxim is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.3
Based on 653 reviews
110
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ContemporaryChicagomoderate

Wolf & Company

Wolf & Company is a contemporary pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

New openingsdinnerdate night

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4.3
Based on 266 reviews
111
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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
112
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ina Mae
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ContemporaryWicker Parkvalue

Ina Mae

Ina Mae is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Wicker Parkcasual nightdate night

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4.2
Based on 1389 reviews
113
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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

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What are the best restaurants for date night in Chicago?

The top restaurants for date night in Chicago include Spice by CMB, All Well, Osaka Nikkei. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best date night restaurant in Chicago?

Spice by CMB is among the top-rated options for date night in Chicago, with a 5.0 Google rating and 44 reviews.

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