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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
Best small plate Restaurants in Chicago: 11 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for small plate in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.
11 restaurantsAvg rating 9.3Updated July 2026
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Top picks for small plate in Chicago
Fast answers for diners searching for small plate restaurants in Chicago. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
Google
American•Chicago•moderate
Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago
Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago keeps showing up in the right conversations when people want a reliable american plan.
cocktailsdinnersmall plates
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9.4
Based on 16932 reviews
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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 small plate in Chicago
What are the best restaurants for small plate in Chicago?
The top restaurants for small plate in Chicago include Gus' Sip & Dip, Bar La Rue, Moonflower. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best small plate restaurant in Chicago?
Gus' Sip & Dip is among the top-rated options for small plate in Chicago, with a 9.8 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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