Top Illinois Dinner Party Venues

• Spaces for 3,160-4,600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The grand scope of function space at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is the perfect backdrop for small executive meetings to intimate social gathering to large conventions. The range of expertise, customizable meeting space, and team of dedicated professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk make any event a snap. Located in the heart of the Windy City, along the beautiful Chicago River and just steps to the Magnificent Mile, the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is located in an area all of your special event guests will love. When you choose the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, you and your guests can enjoy shopping in the acclaimed Gold Coast neighborhood, all of the best restaurants in the city, and so much more. The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is known for exceeding expectations. You and your guests will enjoy attentive, personalized service, beautiful settings, and superb banquets and catering in the city's best location. Let the highly regarded professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk turn your occasion into a memorable event. Work with the staff to plan and execute every last detail of your wedding, corporate gathering, fundraiser, gala, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or other type of large-scale celebration. All of the meeting spaces, ballrooms, and event spaces at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk will wow you and your guests during your celebration.

• Spaces for 30-350 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Our polished casual vibe is made for formal or informal celebrations: birthdays, game days, graduation dinners, surprise parties, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, happy hours, church events, fundraisers, or any special event you don’t feel like hosting at your house. Book a private dining space, or take over our stylish bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and patio access. Fatpour Lincolnwood is ideally situated near the Holiday Inn & Suites, Rodeway Inn, North Park Inn, Edgebrook Motel, Heartland Ice Arena, and the I-94 Expressway.

• Spaces for 300-800 Guests
• 1 Theater

This historic theater has been an integral part of Chicago’s entertainment scene since it opened as the Lane Court vaudeville and movie theater in 1916. In 1977 we transformed into Park West, the iconic Chicago concert and special event facility. Flexibility, exclusivity and convenient City location combined with over 40 years’ experience, professional production and venue staffs and in-house A/V make Park West the ideal location for a corporate or social celebration, business presentation, fashion show, gala, benefit concert, awards ceremony, product launch etc. Park West can hold up to 900 people for receptions and can comfortably seat groups of 100 to 700. The versatility of the space allows Park West to function as the perfect location for meetings requiring heavy AV, live entertainment, seated dinners, and dancing. 11,000 square-foot facility with 5 tiered levels, 2 balconies, 7 bars, and comfortable booths/beautiful and practical in design. What’s So Special About Us? Park West is an important part of Chicago history – the theater has been in this location for over 100 years, producing live performances and events as Park West for 40+ years.

• Spaces for 350-600 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Highland Park Country Club, one of Chicago's original and historic event venues, is being reimagined as the newest piece of the Catering by Michaels portfolio. We offer both indoor and outdoor locations and checks all the boxes for your wedding. Whether you choose to have your ceremony in the beautiful nature preserve or admire all of its beauty inside from the floor to ceiling glass windows, this space is perfect no matter what you choose. Traditional seated meals of up to 350 guests with a dance floor or up to 400 guests without a dance floor can fit in the space. As the exclusive caterer and event management partner, Catering by Michaels brings over 40 years of experience to offer more than just food on a plate. Offering chef driven gourmet menus, event coordination services, elite level of service staff, and a personalized recommendation portfolio of other event vendors, this partnership brings a new level of event experience to the North Shore of Chicago. Since no two events are the same, every event we design and cater is truly a one-of-a-kind experience and customized just for you. We pride ourselves on being by your side each step of the way, guiding your wedding for a truly cohesive and enjoyable experience.

• Spaces for 180-185 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Tamarack Golf Club is a daily-fee golf and event facility in Naperville, Illinois, set on a par-70, 6,901-yard championship course that Golf Digest recognized as the Best New Public Golf Course of the Year when it opened in 1989. The plantation-style clubhouse sits alongside rolling fairways, manicured greens, water features, and strategic bunkers that provide a naturally scenic backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The clubhouse event spaces — including the Veranda Room, Candlelight Room, and Members' Lounge — collectively accommodate up to 180 guests for banquet-style events. Outdoor ceremony areas on the grounds offer open green space and golf course views. The club's in-house team provides customizable catering, professional event coordination, and dedicated wedding specialists who support planning from initial consultation through event day.

• Spaces for 12-60 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Enjoy a relaxing and effortless stat at Fairfield by Marriott Chicago O'Hare, where you'll experience our heritage of warm hospitality. From the kindness of a friendly greeting to the comfort of a good night's sleep, you'll find everything you need right here, including free Basic High- Speed Internet and a complimentary breakfast to get you on your way, all at a great value.

• Spaces for 110-120 Guests

• Spaces for 299 Guests

“Step Away from the Norm and into a Natural Setting!” Dedicated in 1998 and newly remodeled, the Andrew B. Barber & Clarence D. Oberwortmann Horticultural Center, a 12,000 square foot facility, was built adjacently to the Bird Haven Greenhouse. It’s limestone exterior with wooden-beamed entryway and easy access to a charming outdoor-covered deck with patio seating is conducive to the natural surroundings of the 630 acres of Pilcher Park. The Horticultural Center is an ideal rental facility for any special occasion. The spacious main hall, with a capacity of 254 people sit down dining and 299 people reception style, can be subdivided into three smaller rooms to suit smaller sized gatherings. Private Bridal Room is also available. The Center attractively enhances the Bird Haven Greenhouse complex while providing additional space for a rental banquet hall. The Italian Renaissance style greenhouse, which is perfect for wedding ceremonies, features spectacular floral shows with seasonal motifs during the fall, winter, and spring. The Outdoor formal gardens are open June through October. The Bird Haven Greenhouse’s formal gardens are the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding or come inside for an intimate ceremony among the beautiful flowers and greenery. The hall is perfect for wedding receptions, parties, showers, communions, business meetings, reunions and more! The Horticultural Center provides a truly unique and memorable site to host your next special event.

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Bold interior design, rich décor accents and innovative menus curated by Chef Bill Montagne come together to create a luxurious private dining experience. Guests overlook the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, while enjoying Nico Osteria’s Italian fare in an intimate and inviting environment. The private dining space at Nico Osteria is composed of three private dining rooms that when combined can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and 200 guests for a reception-style affair. Whether you are looking for an intimate business meeting or a celebratory cocktail reception, our private rooms are an ideal fit.

• Spaces for 30-45 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in the cutest pocket of Lincoln Square, the Party Day studio is the perfect spot for your next kids party, baby shower, or birthday party! Our space offers a fully renovated kitchen, perfect for hiring a chef or hosting a wine night! Modern farm tables and bentwood chairs seat 25, additional seating for 4 at the kitchen island, or accommodate 50 guests with a standing room cocktail style party. Party Day has both exposed brick walls, plain white walls and beautiful morning and mid-day light with a wall of east facing windows. The perfect spot for a photography studio shoot.

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• Spaces for 125-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

ROCKS Northcenter is the perfect spot for your next gathering, party, after work group, end-of-season, and fantasy draft, whatever excuse you need to drink with your friend’s party. We’ve got lots of space, lots of TV’s, and lots of great people that want to help you find the right party package to suit your needs.

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is an immersive game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory. Our location is where the action is, close to the area’s best restaurants and retail! Heading out for a meal, doing some shopping, or spending a night on the town? Add a Great Big Game Show to the line up! Have a birthday coming up? Players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Parking: Parking is available throughout Woodfield Mall in multiple surface lots and garages. The easiest option is the main garage near the Nordstrom/JCPenney side, which offers convenient access to the mall. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com or 847-834-7062.

• Spaces for 120-450 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Chicago’s elegant, magical, and unique special event venue – Teatro ZinZanni, is located on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, and provides meeting/event space, fine dining, and world-class entertainment options. Perfect for holiday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, and social events. Upon entering the lobby the party begins as you are directed up to the 14th floor. Once a long-forgotten space, now you step off the elevator and enter an exquisite large reception area three stories high with exposed brick and elegant chandeliers as well as a gorgeous complete cocktail bar. Events can be held here with a seated capacity of 120 people or cocktails rounds for 200 people. This reception area leads to the beautiful Spiegeltent ZaZou which is a 60' tall 100-year-old unique jewel box velvet Belgium mirror tent. This remarkable circular space holds up to 340 people seated and has an elevated area for a band as well as the option to raise the 12' center stage for a dramatic effect. In addition, world-class entertainment from the Teatro ZinZanni show can be included. Elements of the show that can be customized and incorporated into your event are world-renowned acrobats, musicians, divas, illusionists, madmen, and aerialists. The whole venue also has its own state-of-the-art kitchen to produce a fine array of appetizers, plated multi-course meals, and desserts. Food is freshly prepared by the Debbie Sharpe Goddess and the Grocer team. Whole-day, half-day, and evening rental options are available.

The Soulcial Kitchen is a unique experience venue located in Swansea IL offering customers a variety of distinctive food offerings via an on-site restaurant and bar, dog park, food truck park with concert stage, on-site and off-site catering, and four different food trucks including the Space Shuttle Cafe.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Broken English has locations in three of Chicagos 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 100-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

With an industrial aesthetic, eclectic style and raw finishes, RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar invites locals and guests to enjoy the indoor/outdoor bar and open roof deck overlooking the scenic downtown Chicago River view. Our versatile space can accommodate groups of all sizes and is perfect for wedding rehearsal dinners, birthdays, small wedding receptions, small corporate gatherings, proposals, anniversaries, graduation parties, or a night out on the town. Open year round, RAISED features incredible views, award winning cocktails and an unparalleled surroundings to celebrate every occasion.

Little Black Pearl is a non-profit in the Brozeville Area in Chicago, IL. A beautifully designed modern event space used for corporate events, retreats, podcasts, artists, creatives, films, and more. 32 years serving the community and now currently provided event space for rent. 2747 sq ft Atrium with high ceilings and natural light. 1200 sq ft Black Wall event space 1200 sq ft C47 lounge. Rooftop decks, studio spaces, artistic services and more. LBP is great for various types of meetings, gatherings, parties, and retreats.

Centered in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, the Metropolis Ballroom is the sought after venue for today's clientele. With easy access to and from major expressways and one block from the Metra Northwest Train Station, Arlington Heights is conveniently located to O'Hare Airport, downtown Chicago, and surrounding Northwest Suburbs. ​Our space is handicap accessible with an elevator for your convenience, complimentary parking garage next door, surrounding parks and restaurants. It's easy for you to see why the Metropolis Ballroom is the perfect location for hosting and attending weddings and events. ​The Metropolis Ballroom is partnered with Courtyard Marriot South of Arlington Heights. The Marriot offers complimentary shuttles to and from the Ballroom and discounted room rates.