The best restaurants for special occasion in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.
Fast answers for diners searching for special occasion restaurants in Chicago. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
Omakase Box is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Edamame and Bluefin Tuna Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Omakase by Kanemaru is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Kyoten Next Door is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Omakase on me is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Sushi-san is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. King Crab Gunkan Nigiri and Crazy Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Oriole is a fine dining restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Chef's Tasting Menu - Appetizer Course and Chef's Tasting Menu - Second Course also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Sophia Steak Chicago is a steakhouse restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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AJI is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Omakase Shoji & Izakaya is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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SHŌ Omakase is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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RPM Steak is one of the better-known steakhouse spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.
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Gibsons Italia is a fine dining restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Chicago Chop House is a steakhouse restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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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.
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Butcher and the Bear is a steakhouse restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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The Omakase Room at Sushi-San is a japanese pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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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.
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Alinea is a fine dining restaurant restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Swift & Sons is a steakhouse restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Sepia is a fine dining restaurant restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. 2007 Domaine Tempier Bandol and 2007 Antinori Tignanello Chianti Classico also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Smyth is a fine dining restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Chef's Menu and Smyth Menu also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Elske is a american restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Salt-cured anchovies and Tuna tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Alpana is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Maple & Ash is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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LUXBAR is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Bar Mar is a fine dining restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Adalina Italian is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Chicago Cut Steakhouse is a steakhouse restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Somerset is a fine dining pick in Gold Coast in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Stone Fire Breads and Harissa Spiced Appetizer also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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The top restaurants for special occasion in Chicago include Omakase Box, Omakase by Kanemaru, Kyoten Next Door. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Omakase Box is among the top-rated options for special occasion in Chicago, with a 9.8 Google rating and 148 reviews.
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