Top Illinois Venues

• 1 Restaurant

Partnering with Cornerstone Restaurant Group and Michael Jordan, Chef Bill Kim reimagines Asian barbecue, amplifying it into a creatively modern and delicious interactive dining experience. In his most ambitious and exciting culinary adventure yet, Chef Kim and his expert team at bellyQ use only the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to dish up an imaginative menu that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. From engagement parties to business parties to every moment worth celebrating, bellyQ offers the perfect setting for gatherings big or small. Amaze your guests with Chef Kim’s delicious twist on Asian barbecue for your next event. Contact us today and we’ll work with you to customize your event with flavor and energy from start to finish. Our Chef's Quarters will make any night special. The Chef’s Quarters offers a lounge atmosphere with comfortable lounge chairs, just right for cocktails before dinner and karaoke after...bellyQ redefines Asian barbeque that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. Grab the reins and show off your grilling skills. Featuring a three-course, $60 per person Grill Feast menu created by Chef Kim, our one-of-a-kind grill tables make for a truly interactive and exciting night for up to 4 guests. Don’t be shy; everyone has what it takes to be a grill master. Our servers will prep you with helpful cooking tips and have you effortlessly grilling up perfection like the Chef himself. Bigger Party? For parties of 5-10 guests, reserve our private Chef’s Table. Grill up our latest Grill Feast menu just how you like it while you and your party enjoy a unique view that overlooks Chef Kim’s team at work in the bellyQ kitchen.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

In the heart of Wicker Park, The Violet Hour serves handmade drinks. The James Beard Award-winning bar program provides a seasonally rotating cocktail list as well as an extensive collection of approachable and sought-after spirits, all of which are rooted in pre-prohibition era libations. The Violet Hour's outer facade displays an ever-changing mural with a discrete single entryway, while the three interior salons shine under clusters of candlelit tables and a spacious marble bar, making it an iconic destination for cocktail connoisseurs. Gather the team for a virtual cocktail class led by our award-winning bartending crew. We'll break down each component and offer our best-kept secrets on how to prepare the ideal drink while highlighting the history and origins of a few featured cocktails. We'll provide everyone with a complete cocktail kit, as well as a private Zoom link for your party. Let The Violet Hour's James Beard Award-winning mixologists conjure up the perfect libation for you, from trademark and bottled drinks to mixology demonstrations. Drinks created specifically for your event and delivered to your door. Fresh juice, premium spirits, house syrups, and bitters are used in the cocktails. The Violet Hour is widely regarded as the birthplace of Chicago's craft cocktail movement, as well as a breeding ground for some of the world's best bartenders. Private and semi-private groups can hold cocktail-style gatherings in our curtain draped, candlelight salons, which feature cocktails from our award-winning selection. The inside is decorated in a pre-prohibition manner with three distinct salons and a marble bar that runs the length of the room. Cornflower-blue walls, white crown molding, crystal chandeliers, and hardwood floors give the area an elegant speakeasy ambiance, making it a one-of-a-kind event venue.

• Spaces for 50-3,563 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces

The Lyric Opera House is a majestic setting for entertaining on any scale. The theatre, spacious back of house, lobby, grand foyer and four private dining rooms are available to rent for public ticketed and private events. The Lyric Opera House is a world class concert venue and has featured artists including David Byrne, Bryan Ferry, Seal, Andrew Bird and Wilco. The 3,563-seat theater is the second-largest opera auditorium in North America and holds the largest stage in downtown Chicago. Excellent sightlines, premium acoustics, and intricate architectural detailing make for a fantastic and unique venue. Host your wedding or private event in one of the world's most beautiful buildings. The Lyric Opera House is one of Chicago's historic landmarks and among the world's most beautiful buildings. Built in 1929 and fully restored in 1996, the Lyric Opera House is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs and a majestic setting for entertaining on any scale. The theater, spacious back of house, lobby and grand foyer, and four private dining rooms are available to rent for public ticketed and private events.

Marriott Chicago Midway offers event spaces for your next celebration in Chicago, Illinois.

• Spaces for 30-50 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Little Beans Café birthday experience will be the most fun party in town for both kids AND parents. We fulfill all of the desires and wishes of our birthday boy/girl to make the party a birthday celebration they’ll never forget. Parents can relax and enjoy some time with friends in our comfortable café or parents lounge while our staff takes care of every detail of your child’s special day. Party packages include the basics or full service planning and customized activities. We handle every detail so you can have time to socialize with your guests. We also offer customized party packages for your Baby Shower, Mom’s Group Outings and other special occasions.

Located in the charming Chicago western suburb of Naperville, Hotel Arista offers the comfort of a small town in a prime location with effortless city access. With 15,000 square feet of beautiful indoor event space, additional available outdoor spaces, and professional event planners on staff, your next event at Hotel Arista is sure to stun. Hotel Arista offers custom menu designs from executive chefs, as well as hosts multiple restaurants for your guests to enjoy. You and your guests will also love the post-wedding brunch option at the Hotel Arista. Customizable spaces will allow you to modify and craft your event to suffice all your wildest dreams. Two meeting rooms and two larger-scale event spaces will satisfy any event you may desire to host. Host your next event in Chicago’s western suburbs at the Hotel Arista!

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests

• Spaces for 24-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

We have created a completely original menu for this new Roscoe Village restaurant, with a focus on French Mediterranean Cuisine. Chef Michael Woodhall is committed to using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, which he enhances with cutting-edge techniques. Our two bars provide expertly paired wines, inventive cocktails and martinis, as well as a careful variety of craft beers and other beverages. Two distinct eating areas give the ideal setting for a night on the town with friends. We encourage you to come and enjoy an intimate supper surrounded by Old World touches with that special someone, or a huge gathering with family and friends in a dynamic, social atmosphere, with us. In this culinary tour of certain places outside of southern France, executive chef Michael Woodhall (Perennial, Gilt Bar, Bavette's) leads guests on an exploration of some regions outside of southern France. New dishes have been added to our menu that are inspired by the tastes and culinary traditions of the Basque area of Spain. For your evening out, two different dining rooms offer a pleasant setting for you to enjoy. We encourage you to come and enjoy an intimate supper surrounded by Old World touches with that special someone, or a huge gathering with family and friends in a dynamic, social atmosphere, with us. The 13 glass pours available from the extended wine list include blanc, rose, rouge, and sparkling varieties from France, Italy, and Spain ($9–13 per glass). Wines by the bottle are also available, with thirty different varieties from the Mediterranean area, ranging in price from $36 to $60. The drink menu also includes inventive handmade cocktails as well as well-considered beer options.

• Spaces for 220-250 Guests
• 2 Barns
• 2 Farms

Ashley Farm is an elegant and lovingly country venue for your upcoming wedding and reception, and we hope that you love Ashley Farm as much as we do. We purchased this historic landmark farm with the idea that we could share our dreams with yours, and make your special day one that will truly be remembered by everyone. Our hard work and vision for this farm can only be enjoyed with the celebration of true love. When you host your event at Ashley Farm, dreams really do come true!

• 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 50-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

The Courses at Forest Park is a public golf and event destination set within Forest Park, one of the nation's largest urban parks, minutes from downtown St. Louis. Originally established over a century ago and redesigned in the early 2000s by Hale Irwin's firm, the facility features 27 holes across three distinct nine-hole layouts — Hawthorne, Dogwood, and Redbud — alongside an award-winning clubhouse with panoramic views of the course, a lake, and a waterfall. The clubhouse hosts weddings, corporate functions, fundraising galas, and social celebrations for up to 300 guests. The Champions Room features floor-to-ceiling windows, 16-foot ceilings, and a skylight, with a garden trellis for outdoor ceremonies and a covered verandah overlooking the fairways. For smaller gatherings, the Golf School Room accommodates up to 50 with a fireplace and private entrance, and the Tournament & Event Pavilion seats up to 180 with an outdoor fireplace, cooking station, and full sound and lighting. Dedicated event coordinators and customizable catering are available for all occasions.

• 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.