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  Moretti's - Bartlett

  1175 W Lake St, Bartlett, IL 60103, USA

  • Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Moretti’s Bartlett offers a welcoming setting for private events, celebrations, and group gatherings in Bartlett, Illinois. The venue combines spacious dining areas, private party spaces, and an inviting atmosphere suited for birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and milestone occasions. Guests can customize their experience with banquet and catering menus featuring Moretti’s signature Italian-American cuisine, from classic pastas and entrées to its well-known Chicago-style pizzas. A dedicated events team assists with planning and service, creating a flexible setting for gatherings both large and small.

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  Moretti's - Elgin

  2300 Bushwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60124, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Moretti’s Elgin offers a versatile setting for private events, celebrations, and group gatherings in Elgin, Illinois. The restaurant features spacious dining and bar areas overlooking a pond and surrounding landscaping, along with access to Watermark Events, a dedicated event venue located on the second floor. Designed for everything from intimate celebrations to weddings and larger gatherings, the event space features flexible, divisible rooms and access to a private covered deck. Guests can complement their event with customizable food and beverage selections featuring Moretti’s Italian-American cuisine, while an experienced events team assists with planning and service.

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  Ascione Bistro

  8006 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA

  • Spaces for 68-250 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 2 Event Spaces

  In the heart of Downtown Skokie, we are an Italian-focused, beautifully designed, contemporary dining destination. A comfortably elevated, contemporary approach with exquisite attention to every detail is our focus from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. Hand-made pastas, rustically honest entrees, and freshly prepared, per order sauces and marinades, are details that we feel are important and are signatures of our dishes and presentations.

  Est. $69/guest

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  Puttshack Oakbrook

  1828 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Event Space

  Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that brings everyone in to play. More than just indoor mini golf, patented Trackaball technology allows guests to play a point scoring game, in an immersive, upscale and exciting environment coupled with world-class food and a full bar in a cool environment. Puttshack is the perfect place to come together, to host a company event, to celebrate a birthday, to escape for a date night or simply to play a round with friends. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun – and doing something fun – together.

  Est. $63/guest

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  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Oak Brook

  5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

  • Spaces for 12-100 Guests
  • 7 Restaurants

  Whether you are celebrating an engagement, anniversary, family gathering or business dinner, Perry's adds a special touch to any occasion. Our elegant and spacious rooms are designed to wow your guest. Plus add unforgettable details to bring your event to life, from table top rose petals to customized menus filled with Perry's favorites from our seven finger high pork chop to the Filet Perry. At Perry's your event is always Rare and Well Done. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has earned a faithful following by perfecting prime since 1979. Beginning as a small butcher shop, Perry’s has grown into a renowned group of award-winning restaurants featuring USDA Prime beef, tableside carvings, signature selections, flaming desserts and handcrafted cocktails at its Bar 79. Specializing in a Rare and Well Done experience, Perry’s currently operates 14 steakhouse locations in Chicago, Birmingham, Denver, and across Texas, as well as the two original butcher shops now known as Perry & Sons Market & Grille.

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  Pinstripes Northbrook

  1150 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA

  • Spaces for 25-2,500 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 4 Event Spaces
  • 3 Venues with Activities

  Pinstripes Northbrook offers an upscale and versatile event space that is perfect for every celebration. Create a personalized memorable occasion in our warm and inviting venue complete with beautifully appointed event and party rooms, an exceptional Italian-American bistro and wine cellar, bowling lanes, bocce courts and outdoor patios with fire pits. Our Northbrook location offers accommodations for outdoor ceremonies as well as ceremonies and receptions in our Grand Ballroom with floor to ceiling windows and a spectacular view. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting an office meeting or reuniting with friends, our dynamic ballrooms and private event spaces provide a sophisticated, comfortable space to gather. We host tailored combinations of dining, classic bowling and bocce. All with amazing food and gracious service, so you can enjoy a genuine moment connecting with someone you care about.

  $5,000 min

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  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  A Thousand Tales

  2340 S Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  A Thousand Tales is a family-owned restaurant and event venue offering a warm, elegant setting paired with elevated Mediterranean cuisine. Our space is designed to host unforgettable gatherings—from intimate celebrations to large-scale private events—while delivering exceptional hospitality and attention to detail. We specialize in hosting weddings, engagement ceremonies, corporate events, birthdays, baby showers, and private dinners, with flexible layouts that accommodate both seated dining and standing receptions. Every menu is prepared fresh in-house using high-quality ingredients, combining traditional flavors with a refined, modern presentation. What sets us apart is our hands-on approach. Our events and catering team works closely with each client to customize menus, layouts, and service styles to match the vision of their event. Whether you’re planning a professional corporate gathering or a meaningful family celebration, we focus on creating a seamless, stress-free experience from start to finish. Located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, A Thousand Tales offers a unique blend of cultural richness, culinary excellence, and personalized service—making every event feel intentional, welcoming, and memorable.

  Est. $40/guest

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  28 Mile Distilling

  454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040, USA

  • Spaces for 36-360 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space

  28 Mile Distilling offers a versatile, one-of­ a-kind event venue located centrally in High­wood, Illinois. Each of our rooms - The Soto Bar, Bourbon Lounge and the Rooftop - offer open loft-style space that can be custom­ized to accommodate a vast range of occa­sions for your next event. Our in-house mixologists' craft one-of-kind cocktails specifically blended with 28 Mile Distilling's award-winning Debonair Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, and Ventiocho Tequilla. The roaring 1920s meets modern at 28 Mile Distilling with its gas lamps, exposed brick and soaring ceilings. From Bar/Bat Mitz­vahs and weddings to corporate gatherings, photo shoots and fundraisers, 28 Mile Distill­ing transforms your event into an experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

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  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Revolucion

  30 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134, USA

  • Spaces for 40-60 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Historic Space

  Revolución is an upscale, vibrant event space in downtown Geneva featuring a tequila and mezcal-inspired atmosphere with modern Latin design. The space offers a variety of layouts including semi-private and full buyouts, with warm lighting, custom wood finishes, and a lively yet elevated ambiance perfect for celebrations. Ideal for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and social gatherings, Revolución provides customizable food and drink packages with a focus on elevated Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails.

  Est. $40/guest

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Bistro Campagne

  4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

  • Spaces for 48 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Bistro Campagne has been a fixture of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood since opening in 2002. The restaurant was founded on a commitment to organic ingredients and sustainable, low-impact agriculture — a philosophy established by founder Chef Michael Altenberg and carried forward by the current team under Executive Chef Adam Grandt. The kitchen's menu rotates seasonally around French bistro cuisine, complemented by an all-French wine list, local and European beers, and craft cocktails made with house-made components. For private events, Bistro Campagne offers The Cottage, an intimate space that seats up to 48 guests. Designed in a blend of Prairie School and French provincial styles, The Cottage is available for full and partial rentals, with access to the patio and outdoor garden when weather allows. The venue is well suited for celebrations, dinners, and gatherings that benefit from the attentive, neighborhood-restaurant atmosphere the restaurant has maintained for over two decades.

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  Davanti Enoteca

  1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 35 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  It is a wine bar that is a member of the Francesca's Restaurant Group. Davanti Enoteca serves a range of rustic Italian food, including classics such as pasta and chicken, as well as more modern favorites such as burgers and pizza. The restaurant also has a large brunch menu that includes items such as French toast, frittatas, eggs benedict, bloody Mary's, and other dishes. In addition to offering a spacious event area, Davanti Enoteca also offers outstanding cuisine as well as a welcoming ambiance for any rehearsal dinner or conference. Additionally, there are family-style menus for brunch, lunch, and supper that are reasonably priced while yet providing delectable eating alternatives for everyone that walks through the door. Davanti Enoteca is a bustling wine bar and restaurant that serves shared modern variations on rustic Italian food in a convivial setting. We ask that you please assist us in maintaining a safe atmosphere by wearing your face mask at all times while in the restaurant, with the exception of while you are sitting at your table. It is important that you do not visit the restaurant if you are presently sick, if you have displayed signs of Covid-19 in the previous 14 days, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 14 days. Thank you so much for your assistance. We're delighted to see you again!

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  Quality Crab & Oyster Bah

  1962 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  • Spaces for 30-100 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants

  You'll be delighted you chose Bah as your party location out of all the fish in the sea! For all party menus, please give us 72 hours' notice. We’ve got a variety of delicious menus prepared to serve your guests, so you can rest assured that the Bah’s high quality eats will be making your event along with our lovely space. You and your guests will be blown away by all aspects of your event; that’s our commitment to you. You have three options to choose from when considering event spaces at Quality Crab & Oyster Bah. Check out their descriptions below: Low Tide Lounge: Sail downstairs to visit the Low Tide Lounge, a quiet, private setting. Low Tide Lounge has its own bar and can accommodate up to 30 people sitting. An Oyster Shucking Station, Build-Your-Own Taco Bar, Wine Tasting, Bloody Mary & Michelada Bar, Cocktail Classes, and more are all popular interactive stations to add to any party. Upstairs: The entire upstairs of Oyster Bah may be used as an event space for up to 75 people seated and 100 people standing. With its own dedicated bar and kitchen, the crew can tailor your event to your exact specifications! The Halsted Room can accommodate 35 people seated and reception-style for a more intimate gathering. Guests have access to a dedicated television for presentations. While staring out wide windows to Halsted St., enjoy one of our private party menus. Reach out today to see how Quality Crab & Oyster Bah can help make your next event spectacular! We’d be happy to chat on the phone or by email, or you can reach out via the contact form on our website.

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  Longman & Eagle

  2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 30-50 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Longman & Eagle is a modern spin on a traditional Chicago inn, located in the Logan Square district of Chicago, USA, and offering thoughtful, imaginative drinking, eating, and sleeping alternatives. Longman & Eagle has a variety of private dining options for seated dinners, brunches, and cocktail gatherings. Whiskey tasting programs with a guide are also available: - Groups of 10 to 20 people - Tastings run Tuesday through Thursday - Rare bottles, L&E favorites, and whiskey essentials are all available for tasting. Much of the city's early social life focused on establishments like The Eagle, The Green Tree, and The Sauganash, and the history here is both colorful and rich. Longman & Eagle is a look back, recreating an age-old concept through a contemporary lens, providing a shelter that appeals to a multitude of senses - be they aesthetic, consumptive, culinary, or restorative - in a way that is approachable, deliberate, and imaginative. It's the kind of establishment where a man might get a shot with breakfast, where local officials could trade votes for whiskey, and where the diversity of Chicago's neighborhoods is reflected. Bars, inns, pubs, and saloons were the primary community centers of their age in Chicago, where the provision of drink, food, and lodging provided patrons and travelers with a feeling of place that was accessible, inviting, and appealing to people of all classes, rich and poor. Longman & Eagle is an attempt to recapture the same spirit, delving into the essence of one of the world's most beautiful cities. Longman & Eagle is a collaboration between the Land and Sea Department's Cody Hudson, Robert McAdams, and Peter Creig Toalson, and 16"OC's Bruce Finkelman.

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  Good Night John Boy Chicago

  905 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 50-300 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars
  • 1 Event Space

  Located in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market District, Good Night John Boy brings the nostalgic spirit of the 1970s to private parties and celebrations. This retro-inspired nightlife destination features vintage décor, shimmering disco balls, colorful lighting, and a lively dance floor designed for unforgettable nights. Ideal for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and social events, the venue pairs playful interiors with an energetic atmosphere. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, classic disco hits, and an upbeat nightlife experience. With its throwback charm and distinctive design, Good Night John Boy Chicago creates a fun and memorable setting for celebrations in the heart of the West Loop.

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  Jefferson Tap & Grille

  325 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

  • Spaces for 56-114 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Jefferson Tap offers a great private event area that can be personalized for any event or occasion, whether it's a conference, a baby shower, or a birthday. Since 2002, we've been tucked away in Chicago's Fulton River District area, making us the ideal setting for a drink with friends, a romantic late-night supper for two, or a full-fledged party with all the trimmings. Enjoy daily specials, weekly specials, a seasonal menu, a dog-friendly terrace, and two full bars to keep your spirits high. The Loft at Jefferson Tap is on the second floor of the building and has a west-facing view of Jefferson Street. The Loft comfortably seats 56 people and has a maximum capacity of 114. There are six televisions in the Loft, as well as a drop-down projector that works with both Mac and PC. The space is equipped with full A/V and a microphone, which makes it ideal for both personal and professional events and can be adapted to fit any floor plan or design. We’re happy to discuss how you can make this space your own for your next event. Jefferson Tap would not be here to host your forthcoming special occasions if it weren't for the support of our friends and family, as well as our regulars who we consider family. We appreciate your patronage, support, and devotion, and we look forward to better days ahead. We appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts for your continuing support, and we hope to see you at The Tap!

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  The Quadrangle Club

  1155 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

  • Spaces for 8-200 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 6 Total Spaces

  The Quadrangle Club, located in the heart of the University of Chicago campus, is a historic membership club for University of Chicago faculty, employees, and community members. Throughout the years, the club has held spectacular weddings, private member celebrations, and intellectual University gatherings in a variety of authentic venues. Members can enjoy special gourmet dining and catering services in addition to traditional guest room amenities. The Quadrangle Club is a great site to hold events on the University of Chicago campus and in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, retirement parties, graduations, and holiday celebrations can all be held at this historic facility from the 1920s. The Club can accommodate parties of all sizes with its six event areas. Event rooms can be joined to offer a variety of set-up possibilities that are tailored to your specific needs. With connections to the Solarium and Private Dining room, the Main Dining room is excellent for big banquets and receptions, with seating for up to 190 people. The Club's second largest space, with a built-in bar, comfortable fireplace seating, and classic red-brick walls. This space is ideal for receptions and can be paired with other rooms to increase attendance. Smaller spaces: - Banquets, parties, meetings, and lectures can all be held in the Library's private space. - The Solarium, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is great for small banquets and gatherings. - The Private Dining Room, which can seat up to 16 people, is suitable for intimate meetings and private lunches. - The Founder's Room, as its name suggests, is a private, intimate location for small gatherings and dinners.

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  Sono Wood Fired

  1582 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

  • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Sono Wood Fired is a Tuscany-influenced restaurant and event venue at 800 S. Clark Street in Chicago, operated by Good Eats Group. The kitchen centers on a wood-fired oven, producing handcrafted pizzas, starters, salads, and desserts rooted in Italian culinary tradition. The restaurant has earned four Michelin Recommendations and has been a part of the Chicago dining scene since 2010. Good Eats Group, the team behind the concept, brings chef-quality food and full catering and events services to the location, making it a resource for private celebrations and gatherings in the South Loop.

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  The Loyalist

  177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 38 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At Smyth + The Loyalist, we approach everything we do with warmth, vitality, and craftsmanship, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Our objective is to make your event a thoughtful, personalized experience from start to finish, whether you choose our private dining room or a buyout of Smyth or The Loyalist. Our private dining area, which is located on the lower floor, harmoniously integrates the personalities of the two restaurants to which it caters. With an exposed brick wall and distressed wood beams throughout, the area is reminiscent of a stylish yet homey urban loft. The old leather couch and forest-themed backdrop behind it provide warmth to the space, while the richly grained dark wood tables offer playfulness. With audio/visual capabilities, the tiny area is ideal for both celebrations and business events. The Loyalist Meets Smyth is a unique way to experience a private dinner that we have developed. This innovative family-style dining experience marries The Loyalist's French-inspired meals with Smyth's culinary vision to create an engaging, convivial evening of exceptional bites. The chefs carefully create each menu based on seasonality and frequently include delicacies not found at either restaurant. This one-of-a-kind, family-style experience may accommodate up to twenty people. The ocean's bounty is featured boldly and gently throughout the menu at Smyth, and innovation ebbs and flows from it. Our private dinner experience begins with a half-hour of canapés and beverages, followed by a ten-course seated tasting menu. A buyout of our light and airy main dining area can accommodate larger gatherings. This exclusive event will begin with a cocktail hour of passed canapés, followed by a seated tasting menu at our handcrafted wood tables.

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  Harborside International Golf Center

  11001 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA

  • Spaces for 220-300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Country Club

  Since 1995, the Harborside International Golf Center, which includes both the Port and Starboard Courses, has served as Chicago's primary golf destination. Harborside Golf Club, located only minutes from Chicago's Loop, provides the best golfing experience available in the Chicagoland region. In addition to being the only facility in Illinois with two of Golfweek's "Best Courses You Can Play in Illinois," it also has the state's largest driving range and practice facility. The Pier at Harborside provides full-service catering for private parties and functions. The venue is ideal for organizing a variety of events such as a birthday party, bridal shower, modest wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or holiday party. You and your guests will enjoy the delectable cuisine and beverages that you have come to anticipate and appreciate from Harborside International, which is the finest part. The clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests for a sit-down event and about 300 people for a walk-around reception. We can cater everything from plated dinners to beautiful buffets to hors d'oeuvres cocktail events and everything in between. We can create food and beverage menus that are tailored to your preferences and budget.

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  Capri Ristorante

  Burr Ridge, IL, USA

  • Spaces for 15 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Capri By Gigi in Burr Ridge is a great place to host your next private party or banquet. We can cater to all of your needs, including business rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, weddings, and holiday parties. Call us to speak with an event professional. We are delighted to welcome you to the Capri Restaurant Group! "Mama Capri" launched the first Capri Ristorante in 1985. Capri Ristorante in Burr Ridge was founded in 2002 by Gigi, who wanted to continue his family's traditions and dishes in a fine dining setting. Mama Capri's traditional family recipes are served at Capri Ristorante in Burr Ridge, along with a contemporary twist on authentic Italian cuisine. Indulge with a martini or drink of wine in our full-service lounge, or dine outside. Dine al fresco on our lovely outside terrace. Our Sinatra Room Private Dining, which seats up to 15 people and is equipped with a TV and conference calls, is also available at Burr Ridge. Meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and other events are all possible. Are you looking for a larger gathering? In our restaurant or lounge, we can handle private and semi-private events. Our entire restaurant can be reserved for your own private event! Weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, and more are all possibilities! Are you looking for all of your Capri favorites in the comfort of your own home or office? For a quick, relaxed meal, stop by Capri To Go at Indian Head Park! Capri To Go will make your hectic life much easier with Delivery, Take-Out, Catering, Online Orders, and our Mobile App! Capri To Go offers classics like our famed Rigatoni in Vodka Sauce, as well as unique concoctions like our 17-inch pizza, sandwiches, paninis, and more! Capri Bottled classics, such as our famed Vodka Sauce, Italian Dressing, Olive Oils, and more, are also available.

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