Top Illinois Dinner Party Restaurants

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Broken English has locations in three of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods: The Loop, Old Town, & Lincoln Park. Broken English combines a unique take on Mexican street style tacos, refreshing beverages, eclectic music, and vivid artwork created by local talent. Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Their team will help you design customized party menus with their exquisite in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Chicago q is not an ordinary barbecue joint. Opening in 2010, the Chefs have created a barbecue experience like none other by using the highest quality meats seasoned with house-made rubs while served in a Savannah-style dining room, imbued with Southern charm and comfort. Chicago q serves award-winning competition fare alongside regional favorites from the Carolinas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee, which pair perfectly with the best selection of rare and exclusive bourbons in Chicago. Whether in the neighborhood or traveling to the city, a group of two or 50, Chicago q is the ideal space for any gathering or occasion

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Magnificent! One word describes every sensation you will feel upon entering our restaurant. Experience magnificent dining in our choice location directly across from Wrigley Field. Located in historic Wrigleyville, Vines on Clark serves up a range of tasty foods from the simple to the divine. Join us out on the patio this season!

• Spaces for 16-120 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus, the flowery leaf featured prominently in Roman architecture. Famed architect Louis Sullivan used Acanthus in his distinctive terracotta ornamentation found on the facade of our historically landmarked building at 18 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Steps from Millennium Park and along Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Acanto is the destination for those who appreciate Italian food, wine and an approachable, inviting dining experience. Inviting decor, proximity to world class destinations along Chicago's Cultural Mile, and outstanding food and libations make Acanto the ideal location for special group gatherings. Our dining room may be reserved for parties of 65 to 100 guests. And, our patio on Michigan Avenue is perfect for pre-dinner cocktails and mingling.

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 7 Restaurants

From corporate dinners to bachelorette parties to private whiskey tastings, Bub City offers a wide variety of entertainment and amenities for groups large and small. In addition to in-restaurant event capabilities, Bub City also provides off-site catering and rents out “The Rig,” a mobile barbecue trailer that brings the barbecue experience right to guests’ doors.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Host your next event where classic games meet cocktails. Once the original billiards room, Game Room now transforms into a lively playground complete with craft cocktails, local brews, and playful bites. From billiards and shuffleboard to skeeball, pop-a-shot, chess, and checkers, it’s the perfect setting for semi-private events that don’t take themselves too seriously.

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 6 Event Spaces
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Rising above Chicago’s Gold Coast, Arla brings a fresh perspective to private dining and celebrations with striking interiors, open-air terraces, and sweeping city views. The restaurant draws culinary inspiration from the Mediterranean and Japan, pairing coastal flavors and sushi with dishes prepared over the hearth and an inventive cocktail program. Intimate dinners, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and milestone occasions can unfold across its indoor and outdoor areas, each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Thoughtful design, expressive cuisine, and an elevated vantage point come together to make Arla a memorable destination for events in Chicago.

• Spaces for 12-500 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Katana, Chicago’s newest Japanese Steakhouse in River North will be your next essential hot spot. With 3 star reviews from Chicago Tribune and an energetic, seductive atmosphere, guests will indulge in a dynamic dining experience curated by the acclaimed Chef Masa. Given Katana’s premium, exquisite cuisine and sexy ambiance, it’s no wonder we’re the destination for celebrities, locals, and tourists alike.

• Spaces for 70-450 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

Every event at the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago is a momentous occasion to be remembered. Whether you are in charge of the most important gala event of the year for 1,000 guests, holding a private luncheon for VIPs, or commemorating a personal milestone, our award-winning facilities and knowledgeable team can assist you in making your event a resounding triumph. For the ideal background for those cherished moments, go no further than our event locations! In OakBrook, the Hyatt Lodge is surrounded by natural elements as well as rustic embellishments. With recently refurbished event rooms, the Hyatt Lodge is an excellent choice for hosting your next event or meeting. Including the Conference Center, there is 47,000 square feet of adaptable event space, which includes both indoor and outdoor venues, many of which have breathtaking views due to the use of floor-to-ceiling windows. The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago is the perfect place to start your "happily ever after." Imagine yourself surrounded by the people you care about, experiencing the pleasure you so richly deserve at one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the Chicagoland area. Whether you are arranging a huge industrial conference or a small executive gathering, you will find that the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago has everything you need for a successful meeting. Our Chicago conference center resort offers 47,000 square feet of modern event space, making it an excellent choice for business or social gatherings.

• Spaces for 45 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Tuscany Taylor serves authentic Tuscan style cuisine in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy. Tuscany is the hottest spot on Taylor St. It’s engaging décor and personable service will make you and your guests never want to leave. Tuscany Taylor is the perfect spot to celebrate your next rehearsal dinner, wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding shower, baby shower, corporate event, fundraiser, or any other special event. The Tuscany Taylor Private Dining Room will accommodate parties of up to 45 guests. They are able to customize any menu for special events. The beautifully decorated room is ideal for any occasion from a sit down dinner to a reception style gathering. The dedicated and professional staff at Tuscany will exceed your expectations and execute a successful event. Their main goal is to satisfy you and your guests. Every event at Tuscany Taylor is handled with extreme care and attention to detail.

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Located in the historic Old Post Office lobby, From Here On Food Hall & Market curates a hospitality experience in many forms. From Here On is a modern and trendy food hall with a vibrant atmosphere, carefully curated artisanal vendors, and various delectable cuisines to satisfy every palate. Our travel-themed bar, Snorkelbox, specializes in handcrafted cocktails made in equal measure. Enjoy delicious food and cocktails in one unique downtown location. With our diverse selection of gourmet food options, your attendees will embark on a gastronomic journey, savoring unique flavors from around Chicago. From mouthwatering sliders to Durango-style Mexican food, our food hall offers something for every taste bud. It doesn't stop at the food and beverage! Our versatile event spaces can accommodate gatherings of all sizes, whether you're hosting an intimate happy hour or a larger celebration. From full buyouts of the popular Snorkelbox Bar to our spacious outdoor patio, we have the perfect spaces for any event. Our team handles all logistics, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - creating lasting memories with your guests. We take pride in delivering exceptional service and ensuring that every aspect of your event exceeds expectations. From Here On Food Hall & Market concept was created by the hospitality collective, 16” on Center, known for Chicago mainstays such as Revival Food Hall, Thalia Hall, and MONEYGUN. 16” on Center’s history of creating long-lasting neighborhood places promises an inviting community gathering place for tenants and neighbors alike.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Make your special event one to remember by hosting it at Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. Whether your party is casual, or calls for a truly extravagant meal, Riva offers menu options that are perfect for any type of special event or celebration. All of Rive Navy Pier's menu items are prepared to order using only fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant can accommodate groups of 15 to 100 people. Riva is a popular choice for both social and corporate events. From private corporate gatherings, benefits, and convention dinners to showers, birthdays, and anniversaries, your event at Riva will be unforgettable.

• Spaces for 30-208 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Eleven Eleven is a restaurant and bar cultivated by creative individuals that draw inspiration from the local music, art, and fashion scenes to engage all of your senses at once. They believe that life is short and we should fully embrace every moment. They aim to deliver a fun, thoughtful food experience in a dynamic yet comfortable setting. Imagine warm, neighborhood hospitality and an eclectic, funky playlist. They are inspired by the community and while food and beverages are the foundation of what they do, their goal is to leave a lasting impression on each guest who walks in their doors. Eleven Eleven wishes you were there.

• Spaces for 30-275 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Centrally located downtown, Avli on The Park is complete with a seasonal rooftop, private banquet room, and multiple semi-private event spaces. The venue has an attached parking garage as well, making it very accessible to guests the day-of your event. With private, semi-private, and full-buyout packages, we offer the option to host a variety of events from corporate happy hours, team dinners, bridal & baby showers, bachelorette parties, and more. For groups of 18 or less, please visit our Avli on The Park Reservation Page to book: www.exploretock.com/avlionthepark Avli venues are creative, reinvented Greek restaurants in Chicago where tradition meets new contemporary elegance. We welcome you in to host an event where you’ll enjoy our inspired dishes, lively beverage program, and an ambiance that reflects life in Greece.

• 1 Restaurant

Cruz Blanca is a small-batch Chicago brewery passionately focused on ModMex lagers, sunny IPA’s and tropical wild-fermented sours. Inspired by the original Cruz Blanca Brewery that opened in Mexico City in the 1860’s. Plan the perfect fiesta with crowd-pleasing fare from award-winning chef Rick Bayless at Cruz Blanca. Cruz Blanca's catering and private event menus are filled with soul satisfying flavors from Mexico. You and your guests can make your own tacos with Cruz Blanca's house-made corn tortillas, and choose from an array of toppings. Include their freshly–made guacamole, amazing sides, and stellar house-beers for a fun fiesta spread.

• Spaces for 50-299 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Kashmir. Located at the end of Randolph Street in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Kashmir is an escapist nightlife experience, where exclusivity meets abandon. From international hospitality group Bonhomme, Kashmir is an homage to the over the top parties of New York and London clubs in the 80's, set in an intimate room filled with Italian panache and Parisian chic.

• Spaces for 10-90 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Seven Lions features classic cuisine and cocktails with a modern twist and an approachable wine list with uniquely-grown varietals. Located in a landmark building at 130 S. on Chicago's magnificent Michigan Avenue, the American clubhouse concept is steps away from the iconic Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago. Seven Lions features three distinct private dining rooms as well as a patio: The Blue Room: Located on the main floor, is the most intimate room and seats ten. The Den: Located on the first floor and seats 20-35 guests. The Symphony Room: Located downstairs and aptly named after the building’s previous tenants’ musical practice space, serves as a banquet hall for up to 100 seated guests and offers a separate bar. Seven Lions Patio: An expansive al fresco space along bustling Michigan Avenue open during the warmer months and seats 70-80. Seven Lions is open 11 a.m. – close Monday through Friday (with dinner service starting at 4 p.m.) and 10 a.m. – close Saturday and Sunday, beginning with brunch. For reservations, click here.

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Bambola // Turkish restaurant & cocktail bar exploring the flavors that span from Italy to China in Chicago’s Fulton Market District. From Italy to China, passing through Greece, Iran, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, Bambola offers an aesthetic and culinary expedition for guests that wish to explore the mosaic of flavors, colors, and textures that characterize the acclaimed cuisines along the legendary Silk Road. This multicultural exchange, created by merchants centuries ago, is now brought to life in the kitchen of our restaurant and cocktail bar, exploring the shared cultural heritage between the East and the West, using Istanbul as the historical gateway that connects both territories. Chefs Marcos Campos, Erwin Mallet and Shannah Primiano have traveled along the Silk Road to create a menu inspired by the rich traditions, ancestral techniques, exciting products and flavorsome spices widely exchanged and mastered by Eastern and Western cultures since the 13th century. Led by industry vanguard Brian Sturgulewski, Bambola’s bar celebrates modern beverages inspired by timeless ingredients from the historic Silk Road. Inspired by the amalgamation of cultures along the trade routes, our creative craft cocktails combine local drinking traditions, global spirits, complementary spices and ingredients. Nonalcoholic drinks have also been a mainstay of the beverage program since day one with spirit-free cocktails that share the same flavorful, colorful and fun originality as our spirit-friendly creations. Bambola’s wine list transports you to some of the most exciting regions of the planet through the lens of our favorite iconoclastic & natural winemakers of the moment. We aim to tell these winemakers’ stories while gently urging you to explore regions and styles that fall outside of “typical wine” parameters. We believe that these ancient techniques and wine styles incite the adventurer in all of us. Culture, travel and style are at the heart of everything we do at Bonhomme. Designed by our studio Maison Bonhomme, Bambola is a romantic voyage along the Silk Road as imagined through the travels of a bon vivant and connoisseur where one city, Istanbul — as a historic gateway between East and West, Asia and Europe — is our constant touchstone due to its peerless mix of influences and cultures, textiles and objects, highly decorative details, and a culture of hospitality. Bambola’s rare, imaginative and jaw-droppingly diverse array of artistic elements is a testament to the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Bambola is filled with Italy’s finest textiles, furniture by some of the most exciting designers of the 20th and 21st centuries, and Popham Design’s dramatic handmade cement tiles juxtaposed with museum-quality 18th and 19th century antiquities and rare furnishings collected from China, Thailand, Burma, Pakistan and India in collaboration with Doug Van Tress and Chauwarin Tuntisak of The Golden Triangle. Bambola is warmly illuminated with one-ofa- kind chandeliers from the masters of hand-blown glass in Milan and Venice to elevate the standard for restaurant lighting.

• Spaces for 36 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Fire and ice have never played so well together. Leña Brava — ”ferocious wood” — takes its inspiration from the multicultural seaside elements of Baja California Norte, the region’s celebration of live-fire cooking and the area’s world-class wines. You and your guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and crafted cocktails at your private event. Leña Brava's private dining room seats up to 36 for an intimate affair. Whether it be a milestone birthday or a corporate gathering, Leña Brava is the perfect spot for your next special occasion. The Leña Brava raw bar tempts with spicy aguachiles and unique ceviches while the kitchen satisfies with everything cooked on an open hearth and wood-burning oven. With one of the country’s best selections of mezcal and wines from the much-heralded Valle de Guadalupe, Leña Brava evokes the unique flavors of one of Mexico’s most vibrant regions. Leña Brava's seafood is sourced from sustainable fisheries and environmentally responsible aquaculture enterprises, and their tortillas are handmade from heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico.

• Spaces for 60-85 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Wake ’n Bacon is one of Chicago’s most vibrant brunch destinations, located in the heart of Lakeview Chicago. Known for its playful design, colorful floral installations, and Instagram-worthy atmosphere, Wake ’n Bacon offers a one-of-a-kind setting for memorable celebrations and private events. Our space blends modern industrial style with whimsical décor, creating an energetic environment perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate gatherings, rehearsal brunches, and social celebrations. Guests enjoy a menu inspired by Asian, Latin, and American flavors, featuring creative brunch favorites, signature cocktails, and unique experiences like our famous bacon flights. Wake ’n Bacon accommodates private and semi-private events for up to 60 seated guests or 85 standing, with flexible layouts for brunch parties, cocktail receptions, and special gatherings. Our team works closely with hosts and planners to customize food, beverage, and décor options to match each celebration. Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood near Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park, Wake ’n Bacon is a lively destination where great food, great design, and unforgettable moments come together.