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  The Barn Steakhouse

  1016 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

  • Spaces for 110-175 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Find the best restaurant on Chicago's North Shore to host an occasion! We specialize in hosting private events. The Barn Steakhouse excels at large and small dinner parties, private events, lunches, brunches, and buyouts for special occasions. The Barn Steakhouse hosts weddings, bridal luncheons, and corporate events every week. When dining or organizing a private event, outdoor dining in the three-season Garden ups the ante, especially in these days of the pandemic, when health and safety are all of our key concerns. BUYOUT IN FULL / MAIN DINING ROOM On the North Shore, there is no better place to conduct a buyout than The Barn Steakhouse. Whether it's a wedding, a 40th birthday party, or a holiday gathering, the space easily adapts to anything the imagination conjures up. The Barn Steakhouse will astound you, as will the food, wine, service, and ambiance, whether you want to have Bessie the Cow as your host or use our sleigh-driven carriage out front. THE FLOWER GARDEN The Garden Room is a stunning three-season venue that may be used for private sit-down events, cocktail receptions, or a combination of the two. Our fire pit and Adirondack chairs invite anybody brave enough to brave the elements during the colder months. THE LOFT The Loft of The Barn Steakhouse, positioned upstairs and overlooking the stylish modernism of the Main Room, has a classic steakhouse ambiance. The Loft is a secluded space with deep red, round, tufted booths, a barely visible historic mural, and The Barn Steakhouse's signature service.

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  Billy Sunday

  3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 20-35 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  In addition to traditional cocktails and experimental new concoctions, Billy Sunday is noted for having a large collection of vintage spirits and an enhanced bar menu. In terms of flavor, balance, and discipline, our cocktail menu follows a gourmet approach, while also including a welcome dose of whimsy. With one of North America's greatest collections of vintage fernet and Amaro, as well as a diverse variety of rare scotch, whisky, bourbon, and rum, the rear bar is the place to be. We invite you to join us on Billy Sunday for your next meeting of brilliant minds, and we will treat you like royalty! We can put together a menu of our beverages and meals for you. We can develop a menu that is unique to you. We can put together a tasting menu with a few appetizers to go along with it. Alternatively, we may provide an open bar with appetizers. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in holding a special event at Billy Sunday.

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  Hayden Hall

  333 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

  • Spaces for 300-600 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  LOOKING FOR A VENUE THAT IS BOUND TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS? HAYDEN HALL HAS A PLETHORA OF OPTIONS TO MAKE YOUR PLANNING PROCESS A BREEZE FOR YOUR UNIQUELY CHICAGO EXPERIENCE.

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  Virtue

  1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

  • Spaces for 70-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At Virtue, we welcome you and your visitors with hospitality and care. Optional features include: - Up to 80 people can be seated for a dinner or business meeting. - Up to 150 people can attend a standing reception in the dining room and bar. - Only in our bar will there be a standing reception for up to 80 people. - Valet parking is available at the Hyatt, which is just steps away from our entrance, as well as a paid parking lot immediately south of our location, all of which are ADA accessible. - Please fill out the form on our website for all queries, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant in Chicago's Hyde Park area that leads with a culture of hospitality and generosity. We've worked hard to make a welcoming, honest, and considerate environment. We take pleasure in providing unpretentious service, on-time delivery, and, most importantly, fantastic value. At Virtue, we use traditional techniques to create both familiar and unexpected flavors. We look forward to seeing you soon. We didn't get here on our own or in our own time. We stand on the shoulders of both distant and recent ancestors. They are the ones who have given birth to who we are and who we will become. We would have no space to dream, explore, or pursue our dreams if it weren't for their hardships, commitment to freedom, and spirit of hope. We are humbled and grateful for their unwavering commitment to equality. We appreciate those who have pushed us in a way that both slows us down and strengthens us. Thank you to all of our past and current loving and passionate family, co-heirs of faith, extended family, friends, mentors, investors, creatives, contractors, suppliers, counselors, and colleagues. None of this would be possible without their commitment and faith.

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  Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue

  700 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 18-120 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue is an American restaurant with globally-influenced cuisine, situated on the second floor of Saks Fifth Avenue within The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida. The restaurant draws its name and spirit from Sophie Gimbel, a pioneering American fashion designer who led couture at Saks for over four decades — and whose philosophy of precision and elegance shapes the venue's approach to food and hospitality. The space features a dining room, a bar with views into the kitchen, and an outdoor terrace bar and lounge offering both covered and open-air seating. For private functions, the venue accommodates up to 50 seated guests or 120 for a standing reception. A dedicated private dining room seats 18 and is well suited to intimate dinners, business meetings, and social gatherings. Chef Jaryd Hearn develops seasonal menus built around locally-sourced ingredients, complemented by craft cocktails and curated wines.

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  Chicago Board Game Cafe

  1965 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Come in for dinner and our team of professional board game teachers will help you pick the right game for your group and teach you how to play. Our menu features traditional and home-style Vietnamese and Spanish cuisine from executive chef Aaron McKay (Schwa, NoMi, LeLan) and Chef de Cuisine Evan Behmer (Mercat a la Planxa, North Pond).

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  Di Pescara Restaurant

  2124 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

  • Spaces for 120-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Welcome to Di Pescara, where we serve fresh seafood, homemade Italian, and steaks in a comfortable, modern environment. Our private dining rooms are great for your next occasion, whether it's a business luncheon for four, a shower for thirty, or a rehearsal dinner for 120. Our special events and parties consultant is available to help you arrange your special occasion from start to finish. These are just a few of the many services provided, which include bespoke menus and centerpieces. We look forward to assisting you with your catering requirements. GENERAL INFORMATION Several points of interest are listed below. Above all, we recognize that this is YOUR party, YOUR occasion, and YOUR meal. We will go above and above to fulfill your unique requirements and exceed your expectations. Our top priority is your satisfaction. SERVICE Individually plated lunch and dinners are provided, as well as a family type alternative. Everyone will enjoy a selection of things from one of our family style meals. FEES FOR SERVICES A 10% tax will be charged to the entire cost of food and beverages (Gratuity not included). A 3% event fee will be added to the final bill. GUARANTEES A $250 reservation fee is needed at the time of the reservation for all parties. The function's final payment must be made on the day of the event. When a reservation is canceled within 60 days of the function date, the reservation fee is nonrefundable. MINIMUMS FOR THE ROOM There are no additional fees for certain rooms. During dinner hours, however, there are room minimums that must be satisfied. During lunchtime, there are no minimums. Our special events coordinator can walk you through the process. FRESH FLOWERS A fresh flower arrangement is placed on each of our banquet tables. Custom arrangements can be made for a fee. Our special event organizer will be happy to help you with your requirements. AUDIO VISUAL Audio Visual One, one of the city's best audio/visual firms, has teamed with Di Pescara. Slide projectors, plasma screens, digital projectors, p.a. systems, DVD players, VCRs, and other items are available. On request, a complete product list including pricing is available.

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  Midwest Coast Brewing Company

  2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  • Spaces for 100-140 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  From corporate functions to rehearsal dinners or casual get togethers, Midwest Coast Brewing has you covered.

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  Nabuki

  Hinsdale, IL, USA

  • Spaces for 55-75 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Are you looking for a fantastic location for your next party or corporate event? Perhaps you'd like to wow your friends and family with an elegant family-style supper in our private dining room. In Nabuki's new private event room, imagine your own quiet space where you may organize a casual buffet or a cocktail party with passing sushi platters. Our event organizer will be pleased to assist you in creating a custom menu for you and your guests from our dining menu. The space can accommodate up to 75 people standing for a cocktail party or up to 55 people seated for a more formal event. This room has its own private entrance and bar, as well as three LED flat screens that are ready for AV presentations. This unique private dining space has been constructed with events in mind and is equipped with its own sound and lighting system to create precisely the right mood for holiday parties, family celebrations, corporate gatherings, lunches, dinners, wine tastings, cocktail receptions, and group activities. Katherine Ingrassia Design designed the restaurant's interior, which features bamboo flooring and sculpted white walls that imitate water. You'll be met by a sophisticated environment and a glimpse of the black granite bar as soon as you walk in. Start there: the drink menu offers a wide range of specialized cocktails, as well as an exceptional wine selection that includes American and New World wines from Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. Reach out today to coordinate your next event at Nabuki!

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  Durty Nellie's

  180 N Smith St, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

  • Spaces for 100-400 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants

  Take a look at the rooms and spaces that are available at our location. Please come in and have a look at our event venues in person, or contact to set up an appointment for a more personalized tour. For room exclusivity, some events may have minimum capacity or food/drink requirements. On Friday and Saturday evenings, smaller parties may have to share space with other diners/events. For room exclusivity, events may have minimum size or food/drink requirements. The cost of a room varies depending on the number of people in your group and the date and time. Nellie's Band Room The Band Room, or main performance room, is our largest event venue, with a stage area and a large bar on the first floor. For an additional $250 and $100, respectively, you can use our cutting-edge sound system and/or lighting features. We can host and cater for nearly any type of event in this area, not just live music. - Dinners for up to 30 people, seated and plated - Up to 200 people can be served at a buffet. - Up to 400 guests, cash bar with limited food from the normal menu - We can accommodate 400+ guests if this space is combined with the Mezzanine upstairs. The Mezzanine The Mezzanine on the second floor gives a beautiful view of the show as well as a separate bar with access to the rooftop. This space is suitable for smaller gatherings, however there are restrictions on bookings for concerts and other events. Smaller groups of 10 to bigger groups of 125 seats or 200 standing can be accommodated on the Mezzanine. Lower Level Beer Garden On the first level, near the main entrance, there is an outdoor space. Up to 100 individuals can be accommodated. Weather permitting, available seasonally. Rooftop Patio Plan an outdoor event and dine al fresco on the northwest suburbs' only rooftop. The space is next to the Mezzanine on the second floor. Up to 200 people can be accommodated. Weather permitting, available seasonally.

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  Chit Chat

  416 N Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

  • Spaces for 15-30 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Chit Chat is a basement lounge in River West

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  The Moonlighter

  3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 50-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  The Moonlighter is a laid back neighborhood hangout, tucked away from the intersection of Kedzie and Armitage, bordering Chicago’s Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods. At Scofflaw Group we are driven by an enthusiasm for hospitality, and a desire to offer our guests affordable fare of the highest quality. When you visit The Moonlighter, we want you to feel like you walked into your family room to discover twenty craft beer taps, a world-class cocktail program, and a menu of tasty house-made burgers, salads, and late-night eats. Gather friends and family around one of our fireplaces, catch the game on one of our many tv’s, and relax with us outdoors on our dog-friendly patio.

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  Webster's Wine Bar

  2601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 20-40 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Private Parties & Special Occasions Everything from casual cocktail parties to instructional, sit-down wine tastings can be arranged by us to ensure that your event is a success. Over the years, we have held hundreds of birthday parties, baby showers, family reunions, and other types of events. We are always pleased to lend a hand in hosting a tremendously successful event - just let us do the work and you can take the glory! TASTINGS OF WINE In-Depth Tastings of Wine An entertaining and educational approach to learn about wines. Our knowledgeable team will provide information about the specific wineries, types of grapes, geographical areas, and a variety of other factors that combine to make each of the wines distinct and special, as well as information about the wines themselves. Wine tastings on a more casual basis The wines will be personalized to your preferences, and we will provide tasting notes, but we will encourage your guests to taste and sample casually between themselves. Food We offer a large menu that may be readily customized to meet the needs of your special occasion. For larger groups, we collaborate with our Executive Chef For to create custom menus that include everything from a Tapas Throw-Down to a Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner, a Taste of the South of France, and a New World Feast, among other options. We relish the opportunity to express ourselves creatively and are enthusiastic about showcasing the possibilities.

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• Chapins Banquets and Catering

  502 Twin Rail Dr, Minooka, IL 60447, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom

  Chapin's East Banquets and Catering is an upscale yet casual banquet hall located just off Interstate 80 and Route 6 at 502 Twin Rail Drive in Minooka, Illinois. The facility accommodates both intimate gatherings and large celebrations, with capacity for more than 300 guests and no minimum guest requirement. The venue is equipped with in-house catering, a full bar, and a dance floor, making it a self-contained destination for events of many kinds — weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, graduation parties, holiday gatherings, fundraisers, sports banquets, and corporate meetings. Off-site catering is also available for events held elsewhere. Professional staff and event coordinators handle logistics from planning through execution, so hosts can focus on their guests rather than the details.

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