Top Oak Park Venues

• Spaces for 16-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Three Dots and a Dash is the perfect place to celebrate all of life’s wins. our dedicated team can help you plan your victory celebration for all occasions. From big promotions to engagements & weddings to bachelor & bachelorette parties, we have a space to fit your event.

• 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.

• Spaces for 50-65 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs. The Parties & Special Events team is available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, with close attention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floral arrangements.

• Spaces for 12-90 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Located in the JW Marriott Chicago in the city’s bustling Loop financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine. The Florentine offers private and semi-private dining space, which can be reserved for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Our versatile spaces provide the perfect venue for every occasion – business dinners, cocktail receptions, and post wedding brunches alike. Our large Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated dinner, and 90 for a reception. The space can be reserved as one large room, or two separate spaces for smaller events. The room features two 42” Plasma TVs, as well as access to our surround sound system, which can be connected to a personal iPhone. In our main dining area, semi-private spaces accommodating 12-50 guests can be reserved for an intimate dinner, or a larger cocktail reception. The Florentine Bar can also be reserved for cocktail receptions up to 130 guests.

• Spaces for 20-30 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

With craft beer, artisan food, and old-school bowling, Southport Lanes is iconic Chicago. Come bowl a round yourself, or rent our party space for an evening everyone will remember. Southport’s vintage vibe is certain to give unique charm to your special event. Whether you’re looking to bowl or work the angles in a billiards game, you’re sure to be entertained. Our tasty food choices, drink packages, and party experience will put your mind at ease on the eve of your event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Rookery is the most historically significant building in Chicago. It represents an era that has been lost in this new world of technology while staying up to date on technological advancements. Go back in time and have your event in a completely different era from the present. Revel in the old architecture, the spiral staircase and everything the Rookery has to offer. Labeled a Chicago landmark in 1972, The Rookery is perfect for a unique and interesting event. Time travel happens here and you know you want to take part in it. Able to accommodate any kind of event- bring your guests to this renowned site and celebrate amongst history.

• Spaces for 20-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Enter the River Kitchen and Bar, where modern industrial design meets a decade old institution of fun. Enjoy American inspired shared plates and exclusive craft cocktails in a thrilling, energetic, and socializing atmosphere. Its refined environment is ideal for happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or your private event. Complimented by warm service and contemporary vibes, The River Kitchen and Bar fuses energy and confidence making an everyday occasion a unique experience. With no event space rental fees it's the perfect place to throw your birthday party, corporate get together, happy hour, or even a wedding reception!

• Spaces for 15-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Event Spaces

For groups of 10 – 500, a carefree antidote to traditional downtown nightlife, the social dining concept combines electric design with nostalgic cocktails and cuisine. Guests can indulge in elevated versions of childhood favorites, such as “adult” juice boxes and gourmet pizza rolls. Our design captures the dichotomy of chaos and control inherent in nightlife, balancing street and collage art with custom grid-patterned boxes, renaissance-inspired portraiture and tailored patterns – resulting in an energy that celebrates the vitality of Chicago and gives guests an opportunity to discover something with each visit.

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

Whether it’s a cocktail party, lunch meeting, seated dinner or buffet, Sunda has multiple options for party room rental for your group size and event format. Corporate or social events, hosted in our semi-private or private event spaces, are guaranteed to impress when you choose “River North’s preeminent pan-Asian restaurant” (Dining Chicago). Our full-service event experts will handle it all for you so you can relax and enjoy the event as well! This can include everything from menu creation to full event production (menu cards, entertainment, decor, custom napkins − just to name a few). So you can impress your guests at every opportunity at the “#1 Celebrity Spot in Chicago” (Chicago Tribune)! Located within Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood, Sunda pairs New Asian fare with Midwestern hospitality for an award-winning concept. Offering contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and more, the Michelin-recommended concept from Rockit Ranch Productions has received numerous accolades, including Best New Restaurant and Chicago’s Sexiest Restaurant. Showcasing exceptional cuisine from Executive Chef Jess DeGuzman, mod décor from renowned designer Tony Chi, a chic, yet approachable ambiance and seating for more than 200 guests, Sunda has rapidly become a mainstay on the Chicago dining scene. Private Events:

• Spaces for 16-40 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman, celebrity couple Bill & Giuliana Rancic and acclaimed chef Doug Psaltis. RPM Italian offers private dining for any size group, whether an intimate party or a large celebration throughout the entire restaurant space. The private dining spaces at RPM Italian are chic and modern, set in tones of blacks, whites and grays. When you book your private event with RPM Italian, our Parties & Special Events team will be available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, paying attention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floral arrangements.

• Spaces for 45-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Y Bar Chicago is a sophisticated boutique lounge nestled in the heart of River North, Downtown Chicago. Step into our sleek, red and black interior adorned with beautiful LED lighting, creating an ambiance of elegance and style. With two full-service bars and eighteen comfortable booth-style tables, our venue provides the perfect setting for intimate gatherings or lively nights out. Immerse yourself in the experience with our top-notch sound system and thirteen high-definition screens, offering endless possibilities for branding, photos, videos, and light shows. Our hand-selected staff, sourced from the best in the Chicago industry, ensures impeccable service with a hospitality-driven approach. Whether you're joining us for our weekly programs or hosting a private event, Y Bar Chicago promises an unforgettable experience at every visit.

• Spaces for 14-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Sophistication, charm and sports history blend together in this historic landmark building in the heart of River North, creating one of Chicago’s most distinctive private dining experiences. Every event, from business and social gatherings to rehearsal dinners, held at Harry Caray’s is customized to meet each client’s individual needs. We are happy to help you enhance your events with uplighting, custom linens, flowers, A/V equipment, live entertainment and branded gift shop items.

• Spaces for 34-700 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 5 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Located in Chicago’s River North, Joy District combines a heightened dining experience with private enclosures, a roof top experience, and late night lounge. Whether it's a dinner with friends or a cocktail reception, Joy District’s dramatic elegance and lively atmosphere make it the ideal location for any gathering. The goal, simply put, is for everyone to enJOY. ROOFTOP The rooftop offers stunning views of Chicago's skyline. Vibrant pops of bold color, lavish patterned couches, and vibrant florals adorn the space, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere. With its art deco vibe, our rooftop is the perfect destination for summer evenings outside of the office, promising an unforgettable experience for all.Joy has unveiled several unique "Instagrammable" spaces on the rooftop. Guests can relax in lounge-style seating while sipping on summer speciality cocktail selections made with seasonal ingredients. CLUB/SECOND FLOOR PRIVATE EVENT SPACE The second floor showcases a state-of-the-art sound system, customizable lighting, a large drop screen, two expansive bars, luxurious velvet seating, and a spacious dance floor. This versatile space is ideal for hosting your next wedding reception or corporate holiday party, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Joy District can even add special touches like aerialist performances, live interacting paintings, and a special music performances. FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE Discover a semi-private space at Joy District, offering a captivating view of our first-floor Parlay. This exclusive area boasts plush lounge seating and a dedicated private bar, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Fully customizable, this space can even accommodate a seated dinner for up to 25 of your closest friends, making it the perfect setting for any special occasion. PARLAY "Parlay at Joy" is an energetic, ultramodern sports parlor offering elevated bar fare in a lively atmosphere. Guests can indulge in ample booth seating, accompanied by multiple 100-inch LED TVs and a striking 200-inch projection screen. With its semi-private spaces and expansive garage doors, Parlay is the ideal destination for your next happy hour outing.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

When you walk through the doors at Zia’s Lago Vista in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, it is hard not to feel immersed in a different time and a different culture. A rustic Italian trattoria in the heart of Lakeview, Zia’s Lago Vista is dedicated to serving the best authentic Italian food in the city. We have a multifaceted brunch and dinner menu. Zia’s Lago Vista is proud to provide a wide variety of gluten-free options. We also offer catering, delivery, and carry out. Looking for dinner and a show? Zia’s Lago Vista is just blocks away from the Music Box Theatre, Mercury Theater. and The Black Ensemble Theater. Wherever you’re coming from or going to, there’s always time to stop in and enjoy our vast selection of cocktails, craft cocktails, and craft beer.

Three floors. Five Rooms. Any type of party. Our private or semi-private spaces are where birthdays turn into long, loud dinners. A place to eat like a King (because we have one of those) and drink like you’ve got nowhere to be in the morning. A space to pour another glass, cut into a gigantic porterhouse, and celebrate something or nothing at all. And we’ve got five of them. From 16-seat private dining rooms to whopping 500 guest events we have versatile spaces to make your next event memorable. Think dry-aged steaks, incredible food, world-renowned drinks, friendly service, and a come-as-you-are mentality. Quiet celebrations or a big, boisterous bash; anything goes.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Bar Cargo is a roman-style pizza bar that brings an authentic taste of Italy to the heart of River North. The pizzas are created using a unique custom blend of imported flours, shipped overseas from Rome on cargo containers, which have been incorporated into the fun, industrial design of the restaurant. Bar Cargo hosts special events that guests won't soon forget. Whether you're planning a small gathering for your closest friends or looking to entertain a large group, Bar Cargo will provide you with an amazing dining experience, and will customize their services to fit your needs. Bar Cargo offers pizza from World Pizza Champion Massimo Moresi with great craft cocktails and beers in a fun and casual enviornment. Bar Cargo is the perfect spot to host special occasions from birthdays to corporate happy hours and everything in between. The venue is available for full or partial buy outs from 12 to over 150 guests. Bar Cargo boasts an outdoor beer garden as well, perfect for a summer soiree.

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Hotel
• 3 Total Spaces

Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Magnificent Mile, L7 Chicago by LOTTE is a modern luxury hotel designed for unforgettable stays, celebrations, and gatherings. Blending contemporary style with Chicago’s energetic spirit, the hotel offers thoughtfully designed spaces, elevated amenities, and a warm, approachable atmosphere. From intimate celebrations and sophisticated weddings to corporate events, social gatherings, and milestone moments, L7 Chicago by LOTTE provides a versatile setting for bringing people together. With stylish event spaces, exceptional hospitality, and a prime downtown location, every gathering is designed to feel effortless, memorable, and distinctly Chicago. Whether you’re planning an intimate affair or a larger celebration, L7 Chicago by LOTTE offers a fresh take on the modern Chicago event experience.

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