Restaurant

Arbella Cocktail Bar

Name: Arbella Cocktail Bar
Address: 112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60654, US
Telephone: (312) 846-6654
Price range: moderate

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Arbella Cocktail Bar is one of the best bar restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Let me tell you what Arbella actually is, because the word "cocktail bar" undersells it in one direction and oversells it in another.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Let me tell you what Arbella actually is, because the word "cocktail bar" undersells it in one direction and oversells it in another. This is a room that figured out the thing most cocktail bars get wrong: the food isn't an afterthought bribed into existence by liquor license requirements. It's a genuine kitchen running alongside a genuine bar program, which means you can show up here at 10 p.m. genuinely hungry and leave genuinely satisfied — not just less drunk. The crowd knows it. You'll see people who came for drinks end up splitting a full spread, and people who came for food end up staying for two more rounds. That feedback loop is harder to engineer than it looks, and Arbella has it. The menu plays a smart range of registers. The Coconut Shrimps are the kind of thing that sounds like filler but arrives with enough crunch and sweetness-to-heat contrast to make you order a second round before the first is gone. The Thai Fried Chicken Sliders bring real technique — that brine-forward, lacquered-crust fry that holds up under sauce without going soft. The Smash Burger is exactly what it should be: aggressively seared, lacy-edged, no architectural pretension. And then there's the Cafecito Tiramisu, which is the move you didn't know you needed — espresso bitterness dialed up, mascarpone still doing its cool, cloud-like thing, with enough of a Latin coffee riff to make it feel like it belongs here specifically. Practical intel: the Spinach Cauliflower Fondue and Steak Frites are strong anchors if you're building a table spread rather than snacking solo. The KFC Chx Basket is bar food done right — order it early, it goes fast. Price-point is genuinely reasonable for what lands on the table. Go on a weeknight if you want breathing room; weekends fill up. Sit at or near the bar if you can — that's where the room makes the most sense. Start with the Thai Fried Chicken Sliders and end with the Cafecito Tiramisu; that's the through-line.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.2

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Date Night and Cocktail Bar

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Chicago | 112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

8.3/10

Phone

(312) 846-6654

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Arbella Cocktail Bar menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Arbella Cocktail Bar is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Thai Fried Chicken Sliders

House brined chicken, sweet chili glaze, nam jim jaew slaw. 3 to order.

Cafecito Tiramisu

Coconut Shrimps

Coconut brined shrimp, coconut + panko breading, cilantro & sweet-n-sour sauce.

Smash Burger

American wagyu beef, fried shallots + lettuce, tomato, béarnaise, aged white cheddar.

KFC Chx Basket

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What makes Arbella Cocktail Bar worth the move

Arbella Cocktail Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Coconut Shrimps and Thai Fried Chicken Sliders also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,289 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 1,289 Google reviews

Best for

Date Night and Cocktail Bar

Style

Bar in Chicago

Spend

moderate

Best for

Date Night Cocktail Bar Cocktails and food cocktails moody social

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Google rating: 9.2 from 1,289 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Coconut Shrimps, Thai Fried Chicken Sliders, Spinach Cauliflower Fondue

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Address: 112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Phone: (312) 846-6654
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.3/10
Google rating: 9.2 (1,289 reviews)
Cuisine: Bar
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Arbella Cocktail Bar serve?

Arbella Cocktail Bar is a Bar restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Let me tell you what Arbella actually is, because the word "cocktail bar" undersells it in one direction and oversells it in another.

What is Arbella Cocktail Bar best for?

Arbella Cocktail Bar is best for date night, cocktail bar, cocktails and food, cocktails, moody, social. Arbella Cocktail Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Coconut Shrimps and Thai Fried Chicken Sliders also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,289 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Arbella Cocktail Bar?

Arbella Cocktail Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,289 reviews

What should I order at Arbella Cocktail Bar?

Start with Thai Fried Chicken Sliders, Cafecito Tiramisu, Coconut Shrimps and Smash Burger. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Arbella Cocktail Bar worth visiting?

Arbella Cocktail Bar holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,289 reviews. Arbella Cocktail Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Coconut Shrimps and Thai Fried Chicken Sliders also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,289 Google reviews.

Where is Arbella Cocktail Bar located?

Arbella Cocktail Bar is located at 112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Arbella Cocktail Bar good for a date night?

Yes — Arbella Cocktail Bar is tagged for date night dining. Arbella Cocktail Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Coconut Shrimps and Thai Fried Chicken Sliders also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,289 Google reviews.

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