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Dearly Beloved

Name: Dearly Beloved
Address: 900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL, 60610, US
Telephone: (872) 313-4415
Price range: moderate

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

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.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

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. Machine Hospitality Group built this place around a goth-inspired aesthetic and what they call sensory-driven storytelling, which in practice means moody decor, inventive cocktails, and a kitchen that's clearly trying to match the bar program's ambition. Beverage Director Aneka Saxon anchors the drinks side, and the cocktail-forward identity is real: this is a bar that also happens to cook seriously, not a restaurant that reluctantly makes cocktails. The crowd tends toward people who want a date-night atmosphere that doesn't demand a blazer — River North at its most fun, basically. The menu runs a short roster of chef-driven dishes that lean into the premium-casual overlap: things that photograph well and taste like someone actually thought about them. The Potato & Caviar Cigar — shaved potato filled with crème fraîche, topped with golden kaluga caviar and chive — is the dish that signals what kind of kitchen this is, a bar snack with actual technique and luxury ingredients at $25. The Wagyu Smash Burger comes loaded with truffle havarti, bacon jam, horseradish aioli, caramelized onion, and dill pickle, and at $25 it's competing with spots charging $30+ for half the effort. Diners consistently point to the cocktails as the main event, and the Captured Shadow — lime-infused Kyro dark gin, agave nectar, orange bitters, and absinthe, finished with coconut chai foam and citrus dust — is the kind of signature drink that earns the 'inventive' label without apology. The move here is to arrive for cocktail hour rather than late-night dining — the atmosphere is built for it and the drinks program is clearly where Saxon's attention lives. If you're ordering food, the Potato & Caviar Cigar is the call; it's the dish that best represents what separates this kitchen from every other River North bar with aspirations. Reservations through OpenTable are available and worth grabbing on weekends — the room and the vibe draw a crowd that fills the space fast.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Google 9.4 from 729 reviews

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date night and Cocktails and food

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Chicago | 900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

8.2/10

Phone

(872) 313-4415

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Dearly Beloved menu: what to order

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Potato & Caviar Cigar

Wagyu Smash Burger

Captured Shadow cocktail

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What makes Dearly Beloved worth the move

Dearly Beloved is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Potato & Caviar Cigar and Wagyu Smash Burger also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 729 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 729 Google reviews

Best for

date night and Cocktails and food

Style

Bar in Chicago

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moderate

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Google rating: 9.4 from 729 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Potato & Caviar Cigar, Wagyu Smash Burger, Captured Shadow cocktail

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Address: 900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Phone: (872) 313-4415
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.2/10
Google rating: 9.4 (729 reviews)
Cuisine: Bar
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Dearly Beloved serve?

Dearly Beloved is a Bar restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. 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.

What is Dearly Beloved best for?

Dearly Beloved is best for cocktails and food, cocktails, date night, moody, social. Dearly Beloved is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Potato & Caviar Cigar and Wagyu Smash Burger also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 729 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Dearly Beloved?

Dearly Beloved is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 729 reviews

What should I order at Dearly Beloved?

Start with Potato & Caviar Cigar, Wagyu Smash Burger and Captured Shadow cocktail. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Dearly Beloved worth visiting?

Dearly Beloved holds a 9.4 Google rating from 729 reviews. Dearly Beloved is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Potato & Caviar Cigar and Wagyu Smash Burger also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 729 Google reviews.

Where is Dearly Beloved located?

Dearly Beloved is located at 900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Dearly Beloved take reservations?

Yes, Dearly Beloved accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Dearly Beloved good for a date night?

Yes — Dearly Beloved is tagged for date night dining. Dearly Beloved is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Potato & Caviar Cigar and Wagyu Smash Burger also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 729 Google reviews.

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