AO Hawaiian Hideout

★★★★☆ 4.2 (680) • $$

"This place has every kind of Asian food you could want, which is nice as a crowd pleaser. The ambiance is a fun brightly lit environment, and the service was decently quick. I got a margarita and eventually a glass ofCabernet, and I wouldn't recommend either.We started with the poutine, which was decent in flavor (I'm not usually a fan of poutine though) and a big portion. We also got some sushi - the sloopin on the big island platter. This was my personal favorite dish and was another large portion. The pad see ewe with beef was standard, and the spicy Kung pao chicken was also standard. Nothing special but all satisfying huge portions. The Korean short ribs was decent actually as well. I would describe this restaurant as a bit Americanized since there's no real Asian specialty (they just have every cuisine), but still has a bit of authenticity to all the dishes."

Cabana Club

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (114) • $$

"Cool rooftop bar with a tiny pool. Decent drinks. You can make it fun if you bring your own crew. Lots of cityscape skyline views and prices are reasonable. Cool cheeseboards and apps but nothing extraordinary. Right in wicker park area"

Wang's

★★★★☆ 4 (138)

"This is my new favorite cocktail bar! I loved the dark and unique decor and atmosphere and the amazing drink menu. I got the Voo Doo Magic, which was absolutely delicious. The drinks are a little pricey but they are strong, so you sometimes just need one! Can't wait to go back!"

Blufish Sushi Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (532) • $$

"Enjoyed a very nice dinner here on the back patio with my friends. Service was very good and we enjoyed a good variety of menu items including drinks, appetizers and different sushi rolls.I specially had a green tea, ginger salad, shrimp dumpling and a sushi roll with shrimp tempura and mozzarella on top. Everything was delicious. This restaurant has a large menu with many options. There are two patios (one in the back and one in the front) and a pretty large space for inside dining. I'd recommend a reservation because it was pretty packed for a Friday night dinner."

La Villa Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (797) • $$

"Food was delicious! They give you some bread to start and then we shared an entree (comes with soup and salad) and pizza. We had a lot of leftovers too! The pizza was delicious - will be back for more!"

Shore Club Chicago

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (345) • $$

"Came here for an 11 am weekday lunch/brunch? Not sure if this is the same menu that they use for dinner, available at 11 am, but it was fine. (Pro tip: make a reservation in advance)Definitely a trendy spot to visit. Beautiful decor and design, as well as the location on the beach, plus frozen bevvy flights - the girlies will flock here.Speaking of, while I was there, Shore Club was also hosting an influencer event (spotted a few of the LIB girls!). I think the event planners could've done a little more work to move the IV drip station out of the direct line of sight of guests of the regular dining guests because PINCH was on full display when you immediately walked into the restaurant. Really, not appetizing to see people connected to IVs and getting needles injected while you eat. Food was good. I had the Mikanos board, which was exactly like the description said: pita, chicken, and halloumi. They could've done better to add a little tomato or cucumber to balance the meal. Meanwhile, my friend got the Turkey club sandwich which was about 7" tall and there was no possible way to eat that in a graceful or handheld way, and it didn't come with a side. I think Shore Club should refine their menu a little bit and clearly differentiate between lunch and dinner (they also had sweet brunch items listed on the same menu, so it was just a cluster of everything they serve at all times during the week, but you can only get brunch on weekends so it was a tease)."

Simone's Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (751) • $$

"Came for some World Cup games recently and can't say enough good things about Simone's. It's a very expansive bar that i feel like you could live a lot of lives at. There's ample booths by the entrance and more tucked away in the back to accommodate varying party sizes. There's usually a daily special and I love the drinks they've come up with to celebrate the tournament. I wasn't fortunate enough to attend a college that regularly served beer out of a boot like my friends did so I appreciated the learning experience. Pizzas never fail to disappoint and they always have so many great options on tap. I'm sure I'll be going back for karaoke night soon IYKYK"

Green Street Local

★★★★☆ 3.8 (227) • $$

"Listen, any bar that sells a glass filled with maple bacon has my COMPLETE attention! I'll get to that in a minute.My partner really loves sports bars with huge tv's, so a last minute yelp search lead us to check out this establishment. We went on a Monday night and it was pretty empty, I'm sure it being freezing cold and Covid restrictions had a lot to do with that. I actually preferred that it wasn't as busy, the bar was clean and staff were very pleasant. There are tvs all over to watch sports which was great. Shoutout to our server Oliver, he was very nice and kept small talk with us. Ok now onto the food....it was good! The food came out fresh and hot (another perk of it being a slow night) and had excellent flavor. My burger and my partner's chicken sandwich were cooked perfectly. But cmon, you know the star of the show was the glass of bacon! I was hesitant to spend $10 for bacon but they give you 1lb of thick cut bacon, seasoned with maple and pepper. It's such good bacon I cannot stress enough lol. The drinks were good too, as my bio says I am a whiskey girl and was pleased to see a full and well kept bar. I will be back and you know I'm going to order more ."

Club Lucky

★★★★☆ 3.9 (831) • $$$

"Club Lucky is a great spot! I love their martini with blue cheese olives. We split two different pastas and it was the perfect amount of food. Their table bread is also amazing. We didn't get any apps because the bread and pasta was enough for us.Highly recommend and has a great patio on the sides of the building and out back!"

The Walk In Chicago

★★★★☆ 4.4 (85) • $$

"I feel like "dive bar" is misleading... it's small-ish, but has a great intimate vibe and well-made drinks that are mixed with care and quality ingredients. Cozy in the winter with great big garage windows to open in the summer. Great drinks and totally recommend hitting their weekday happy hour~ a decent selection of their yummy cocktails for just $6! :)"

Green Eye Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (265) • $

"Well hello again. Just feel the need to do a lil' shout out to this establishment. Well established, this establishment. Big , pretty, cozy and fun. Like my friend Steve. It's happy hour on a rainy spring Friday, and it's really great here. A fine 6:00 club, there be here. I may have been here a few other times as well, and you know what? It was great then too."

Easy Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (205) • $$

"This is one of the few spots in Wicker that will be open for happy hour starting at 4pm! Most HH spots in the area don't start until 5 or 6pm which gives this spot an advantage. Their HH is 4-6pm and is 50% off everything, making the drinks CHEAP. This bar is divey and the space goes pretty far back! Service was quick and outside of HH they also have other specials listed. Would return again if I need a quick and early HH spot!"

Seven Bar and Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (60) • $$

"My husband and I went to Seven Bar and Restaurant with a group of about 60 people for our wedding after party on Saturday night, and everyone had a fabulous experience. Our wedding planner had reached out ahead of time since we'd have a large group coming in, and the owner was super accommodating and helpful. The place isn't very big but the atmosphere was so fun with disco lighting and people LOVED the karaoke. We also ordered several trays of fried food that I assume were good because everyone gobbled them up. We've had so many guests compliment us on how much fun it was and a perfect after party setting. Several people including my husband and I shut the bar down at 3am we were having so much fun. It's a hidden gem being on the 7th floor you do have to show ID and check in with security. But any brides getting married in the north loop should definitely consider Seven, or anyone looking to go somewhere for a party or after an event, we had such a great time!Thank you Seven Bar and Restaurant!"

Elixir

★★★★☆ 4.1 (117) • $$

"Classy, hidden romantic gem of nice cocktails and martinis that is ALL affordably priced at $11. See $8 Specials on Tips.APPLE CRISP MARTINI was strong equalized with strong tarty Apple and flavorful cinnamon.5-star Service from Chad (say Hello, Friends!).SNACK of pretzels and nuts is available upon request.Automatic water back in a bottle.Plenty of comfortable SEATING. Spacious well ventilated RESTROOM."

Agami

★★★★☆ 4.1 (506) • $$

"So good! It was a super cold Saturday so it wasn't very busy at 8 pm. It seemed like a lot of people had just finished eating when we came. We really enjoyed all the sushi we had - even the miso soup! I loved the lychee fizz drink! Service was good- checked in when they can."

Untitled Supper Club

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1243) • $$$

"We had a large party reservation for this restaurant, but we wanted to come early to grab a cocktail and chat before. The inside of this place was unreal. It's underground so it's a bit dark, but the decor and lighting was matched perfectly. Because we had such a large party, we had a prix fix menu. It consisted of a Caesar salad, steak or fish with potatoes and vegetables and a nice dessert. The food was good, but not piping hot unfortunately. During dinner a band started to setup to play some amazing music and we were in awe of the entertaining in the stage. He had an amazing voice and got the whole crowd energized. We all had an amazing time and I will give all the credit to this entertainer."

Watershed

★★★★☆ 4.1 (424) • $$

"I'm always looking for a good speakeasy and I found another one! Watershed is a perfectly dark, swanky, comfortable night spot located in the basement below Pops For Champagne, on the corner of State and Ohio. We were greeted and escorted downstairs by cheerful staff and met with the question, "chess or scrabble"? Well...scrabble of course! We were led to a lush leather seating area surrounding a large swivel scrabble board! How fun and unexpected! The cocktail menu was fun and features seasonal drinks, classics, beer and wine that our group thoroughly enjoyed! What a great little find! Oh....and I won Scrabble"

Cerise Rooftop

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (304) • $$

"Nice views. It was easy to reserve a table for brunch. This rooftop is located at the top of the Virgin Hotel. We first sat in the big blue chairs but opted for a regular table and chairs. On the day we went it was very sunny, 80's and beautiful. On the rooftop there was plenty of flowers. While the flowers were beautiful, plenty of wasp or bees buzzing around. No one got stung but they were aggressive. (bring you epi-pen if allergic). For food, we got the double smash burgers with fries. My bestie got the pork shoulder skillet with sourdough toast. Overall the food was good and priced fairly. I will say that the menu was limited. For drinks, there was a full bar. We opted for bloody mary and white wine. The drinks were pricey. Downside was that the drinks served in hard plastic cups. White wines just doesn't taste the same in plastic cup. I would give this a 3.5 out of 5 stars."

Z Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (211) • $$

"I met my daughter and her friend here for drinks recently. They had both gotten off work late, so it was around 9pm when we arrived. Service was excellent, and there were a wide variety of cocktails to try. My daughter and her friend chose the espresso martinis, and I chose a glass of albarino. Everyone was very happy!"

320 RiverBar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (57) • $$

"I absolutely love this spot! Location along the river is perfect for people watching and the patio is beautiful. I went on a beautiful Friday afternoon and tried a lot of the menu options.I would recommend the burger, Mac and cheese, devil eggs, and Reuben! I definitely also recommend getting the whiskey milkshake or the donuts for dessert. I plan on coming back for happy hour. Food, drinks, service, and ambience were wonderful. :)"

The California Clipper

★★★★☆ 4.1 (391) • $$

"Super cool spot. Love the ambiance. Sat in a cozy booth. Came on a Monday night for some live music. Was incredible. Had an old fashioned was good."

Sportsman's Club

★★★★☆ 4.1 (131)

"Here is another bar to hit up on Western Avenue. It's close to a few other favorites. Sportsman's Club is a neighborhood place with kind of a sports theme. For sure it's different than a typical sports bar. This isn't quite a dive bar because the drinks aren't that cheap and are too good, but you can find plenty of hip vibes. As far as the sports theme, it's not like a sports bar. It has a few TVs, so you can watch a game. The decor is pretty old school, with lots of taxidermy. About the only bad thing to say about it. The chandeliers are made of antlers, and there's a few dead deer heads on the walls. Good choice among cheap and more expensive. Lots of people prefer beer it seems. It's about $10 for a cocktail. There's no food but you can bring some or have it delivered from one of the nearby places. Classic old hipsterness. It's kind of dated for sure, especially with the taxidermy and the dead stuff. The bar is nice but will get complaints from PETA and whoever."

The Duplex

★★★★☆ 3.8 (343) • $$

"Came her last minute on a Sunday for a birthday brunch. Without a reservation, we were able to score a couple of seats at the bar! The music was good - they played late 90s/ early 2000s. The DJ knew what to play based upon the crowd so that was cool. I chose to order the fried chicken and donuts for $24.00. Pretty steep if you ask me. Especially as a breakfast/ brunch dish. The taste wasn't anything special. The syrup used was minimal and overly sticky. The donuts were more so wanna be beignets and were incredibly dry. I mean a Popeyes biscuits and this donut could go flake for flake based upon how dry it was. No joke. They used boneless thighs, which are fine for holding flavor but I would've appreciated a larger cut of meat for the price. As I've been to the Duplex before for dinner, this is the one time I'd say go for dinner versus brunch."

The Berkshire Room

★★★★☆ 4.1 (455) • $$

"I have been to The Berkshire Room a few times with my lovely bride, and we enjoyed another wonderful visit to this cocktail lounge over the weekend. I actually made an online reservation a few days prior to our date, and amazingly our hostess noticed the online note that I had scribbled in regard to our milestone moment that we were celebrating. To our delight and amazement, we were rewarded with a cozy seating area where we enjoyed our libations even more than we had anticipated. Drinks we enjoyed included the not-that-spicy Sichuan Don and the strongly sippable Berkshire Manhattan. While I have been to The Berkshire Room over the years for some very fun work events, this venue offers a cool romanticism that feels just right for my love and me."

The Office

★★★★☆ 4.3 (299) • $$$$

"The Office is a speakeasy that is located below The Aviary - the place has a huge following, as it offers various cocktails and vintage spirits.The menu offers 3 different types of dining experiences, or, you can order off of their a la carte menu. I liked that with the experiences, you can opt for non-alcoholic pairings.For drinks, I've tried:+That NA Drink in the Circle Thing - prepared with chamomile, lavender honey, blood orange, and honeysuckle+Ferrands with Benefits - prepared with strawberry, banana, pineapple, and rooibos teaFor shareables, we ordered:+Black Truffle Explosion+Marinated Olives+Salmon Rillettes+Mushroom TartareThe food menu will change, as they've had other items rotated out, like fried pickles, mussels, and ice cream.The place itself is dark and cozy, and it's a great place to get some pre- or post-drinks with bites with a small group of friends.Service was friendly and attentive!+make reservations in advance+friendly service+located below The Aviary"

Lazy Bird

★★★★☆ 4.2 (194) • $$$

"We came early for a pre dinner drink & didn't have to wait for a table at all. As others have noted, it's in the basement but there are signs directing you. The inside is dimly lit, with lounge-y seating and thoughtful decor. Obviously you're here for cocktails but there is a section on the menu called "bites" - which only lists a 16oz ribeye? Ok.Great - *Drinks, obviously. They're not cheap but they are very well made*Pleasant service Not Great - *Don't like the backless "pouf" seats - they're a little tippy and very uncomfortable. It Depends:*Your fellow patrons. We had the (dis)pleasure of sitting next to 2 drunk girls who proceeded to sing along with the music (loudly, and badly) as well as twerk (badly) to music. It was like 5:30pm, have some dignity ladies. Or go over to Bubs or some shit like that. It's a cool place, next time I'll ask to be seated in the "adults who can hold their liquor" section"

Sky Terrace

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (54) • $$$

"You HAVE to check this place out for Happy Hour. I think this is an underrated, secret spot for some casual drinks. We stumbled upon this place while looking for a cool rooftop happy hour. It's located inside a hotel and can be hard to find.The food here was good - all we got was the mozzarella sticks though. They only really happy bar/appetizer types of food so a limited menu but, the drinks are what we came for anyways.The drinks here during happy hour are cheap. It's like $5-8 for drinks in downtown Chicago. Unfortunately the drinks were a bit watered down but hopefully this place can turn it around.The atmosphere is great too. It's not big so you can have intimacy with your friends and actually enjoy the time there. They have some music going too, I think they need to pivot to some more upbeat vibes but that's my personal opinion. The view is nice too. Not the best view in Chicago but you can see a lot of buildings and get some sun.Overall, will be returning for happy hour. Super excited to bring people here!"

The J Parker

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (704) • $$

"Great views of the city, lake, and park here. Drinks were good. The staff was friendly. Nice place to sit and grab a drink on a rooftop!"

The Rabbit Hole

★★★★☆ 3.6 (107) • $$

"Definitely one of my favorite spots in the Old Town area. The atmosphere, food and service are all great! There's a bartender named Esmeralda I believe was her name and she was so sweet and attentive. I would recommend this spot to anyone in the area."

The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center

★★★★☆ 3.6 (40)

"Came for their cocktails, and they are AMAZING. $15 each. MAI TEA (North Shore Gin, Grand Marnier Peach, Orgeat Syrup, Lime, Earl Grey Lavender Tea) - It's extraordinary. Perfectly balanced flavors, the peach gives it a nice tropic hint, almost lychee like. They even topped it with a cute sunflower. Oh did i mention SUPER STRONG? I had a hangover at the airport to say the least. METROPOLITAN (Michters Rye, Raspberries, Grapefruit, Fresh Lime Juice, Basil, Peychaud's Bitters) - Too sweet for my liking, not as strong as Mai Tea, perhaps good for the inexperienced. Tasty but almost syrupy sweet.LEMONGRASS DROP (Tito's Handmade Vodka, St-Germain, Lemongrass syrup, Fresh Lemon, Pineapple, Mint) - Another winner, outstanding, delicious, strong, so refreshing but also good for night. Possibly some of the best cocktails i have ever had in my life. You don't have to stay here to come. Just GIT!!!"

Utopian Tailgate

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (438) • $$

"I haven't had food here, but this spot is great for day drinking and taking in the city views. Though the section where most of the tables are have blocked views because of the covered fencing. Also be warned that you will have to go through a line of metal detection and bag checks prior to entering the establishment. Once there, however, there's plenty of games (in exchange for your id), drinks, and music. If you're lucky, a shot girl will shoot a squirt of liquor into your mouth from a water gun!My particular drink on this day was the 'mi casa' off the menu- didn't realize that this was a) $20 and b) blue. $20 is pretty ridiculous for old town prices, and no where in the description does the drink hint at having blue curacao or anything that make the drink blue.Otherwise a fun time and really big mix of crowds!"

Sky-Ride Tap

★★★★☆ 4.1 (54)

"For those looking for a hidden gem in the Loop, check this place out.Sky-Ride Tap is a no-nonsense dive bar located under the L line in the Loop. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Bartenders are delightful and friendly. Patrons are regulars and it shows. Lots of Blackhawks paraphernalia all around. Perfect place to watch local teams play. And the best part? The drinks are damn cheap. They don't pour lightly either.Only downside? Cash only. They do have an ATM in the back but be prepared for those wanting to avoid those pesky ATM fees."

Up Room

★★★★☆ 4 (134) • $$$

"This is my second time visiting this super low key rustic/ vintage rooftop in Bucktown's downtown area. I say downtown lightly but it's still a whole vibe. Note, this low key rooftop is inside the Robey Hotel which in and of itself is hard to miss if you're not quite sure what you're looking for. The first time I attended was a summer Friday evening and it was popping. The drinks were delicious and the service was top tier even during rush-hour/ season. This past Thursday evening I have to say it was a different feel but I still enjoyed my experience. My neighbor and I chose to come here to catch up with a low key vibe. I ordered the neon nights and he ordered the Oaxacan on Broken Glass beverage.First rule, order both! Second, enjoy because these were quite tasty. For a $17.00/ piece drink, this definitely was worth it. I'd be sure to return."

VU

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (363) • $$

"Good service and great views! Located on the 22nd floor of the Hilton it has two outdoor terraces with city sweeping views and a main dining room with a bar and tons of tv's to catch a game. Service was good and attentive Jacques was my server and made recommendations I had the mix green salad with had a corn bread crouton with fresno peppers and cherry tomatoes. For my main I tried the bucatini pasta which had muscles, shrimp and white fish in a green sauce. I paired that with a glass of albarino white wine. Overall great service and food with city views from the south loop!"

Drawing Room

★★★★☆ 4.3 (107) • $$

"Coming back down from Cindy's Rooftop, I stumbled upon this jaw-dropping floor. I asked one of the employees if it was okay to take pictures and look around. He then gave me a quick tour and showed me into the Game Room. Truly one unforgettable experience!"