Top Illinois Opening Party Restaurants
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect restaurant in Illinois. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Illinois restaurant has never been easier.
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Game Room at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Host your next event where classic games meet cocktails. Once the original billiards room, Game Room now transforms into a lively playground complete with craft cocktails, local brews, and playful bites. From billiards and shuffleboard to skeeball, pop-a-shot, chess, and checkers, it’s the perfect setting for semi-private events that don’t take themselves too seriously.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Everett Farms
Lake Forest, IL, USA- Spaces for 34-75 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
Farm-to-table American cuisine in a welcoming, neighborhood setting. Our menus celebrate locally sourced ingredients from Midwest farms and producers, thoughtfully prepared to highlight the best of each season. Everett Farms offers a variety of inviting spaces for gatherings of all sizes — from intimate dinners and family celebrations to large corporate events and weddings. Enjoy our huge enclosed patio, perfect for year-round dining, or one of our two full bars featuring handcrafted cocktails, local beer, and a carefully curated wine list. Each of our three connected spaces can be reserved individually or combined for a fully private event experience, complete with custom menus and flexible layouts to suit your group’s needs. There are no rental or room fees, just a simple food and beverage minimum customized to your event. With plenty of free on-site parking, warm hospitality, and a menu that captures the heart of modern American dining, Everett Farms is the perfect North Shore destination for any occasion.
Avg response time 1-2 days
Ramova
3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA- Spaces for 20-1,800 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 5 Total Spaces
Ramova is a captivating venue reimagined from a 1929 movie palace and offers a unique and versatile event experience. This historic gem seamlessly blends modern amenities with stunning architectural details, creating a space that's both sophisticated and unforgettable. Ramova offers three distinct private event spaces to suit your event vision. The Theatre is a dramatic space that provides a one-of-a-kind setting with ample room to accommodate all your guests. You could also host your event in the bright and airy Loft. This charming space features hardwood floors and a modern ambiance, perfect for a more intimate celebration. There's also the Taproom and Grill, where you can celebrate your reception with a touch of casual elegance. This vibrant space offers a delicious selection of craft beers brewed on-site alongside a delectable menu. The dedicated team at Ramova is passionate about making your event a truly special occasion. We offer a variety of services to ensure your celebrations, whatever they may be are seamless.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
20 East
20 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 10-80 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 2 Event Spaces
At 20 East, creative menus featuring quality-driven and modern takes on American fare are served with playful, inventive presentation and flavor. The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner offering salads, sandwiches, large plates, sides, and specials. Additionally, the bar serves craft beers, wines, and culinary cocktails that pair perfectly with the cuisine. We have a wide array of party and event drink and food packages available! We can customize a package to suit any occasion.
Arla
15 E Oak St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 10-80 Guests
- 6 Restaurants
- 6 Event Spaces
- 6 Meeting Spaces
Rising above Chicago’s Gold Coast, Arla brings a fresh perspective to private dining and celebrations with striking interiors, open-air terraces, and sweeping city views. The restaurant draws culinary inspiration from the Mediterranean and Japan, pairing coastal flavors and sushi with dishes prepared over the hearth and an inventive cocktail program. Intimate dinners, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and milestone occasions can unfold across its indoor and outdoor areas, each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Thoughtful design, expressive cuisine, and an elevated vantage point come together to make Arla a memorable destination for events in Chicago.
Riva Navy Pier
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 40-100 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Make your special event one to remember by hosting it at Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. Whether your party is casual, or calls for a truly extravagant meal, Riva offers menu options that are perfect for any type of special event or celebration. All of Rive Navy Pier's menu items are prepared to order using only fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant can accommodate groups of 15 to 100 people. Riva is a popular choice for both social and corporate events. From private corporate gatherings, benefits, and convention dinners to showers, birthdays, and anniversaries, your event at Riva will be unforgettable.
Blue Door Farm Stand
2010 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA- Spaces for 20-100 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Blue Door Farm Stand creates a farm fresh dining experience for Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The chefs allow the seasons dictate what’s on the table by featuring fresh seasonal produce and ingredients from local farms and farmer’s markets.
MAD Social
1140 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 70-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
MAD Social is a neighborhood kitchen & gathering place in the heart of the West Loop. The elevated yet approachable venue space features a rustic, industrial chic interior, which provides the perfect backdrop for eclectic shareable plates & creative cocktails. MAD Social is available for full buy out, and their event menus and packages are customizable. Adolfo Garcia oversaw the design of MAD Social and has kept it true to its warehouse roots, while bringing a French industrial chic feel to the space. An intimate and refined place, MAD Social has 65 seats in the dining room, 12 at the bar and will offer outdoor seating in the patio space during warmer months. In keeping with the industrial past of the West Loop neighborhood, Garcia used “1900’s warehouse” as a design inspiration. He utilized the natural elements in the space, like the original timber ceilings and hardwood flooring. Leftover wood from the buildout was reclaimed and re-used. Guests will see it incorporated throughout MAD Social's dining room from the table tops to focal point art pieces, including a jigsaw-esque design on the front of the bar and an oversized wooden mosaic piece on the east wall.
Katana
339 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 12-500 Guests
- 5 Restaurants
Katana, Chicago’s newest Japanese Steakhouse in River North will be your next essential hot spot. With 3 star reviews from Chicago Tribune and an energetic, seductive atmosphere, guests will indulge in a dynamic dining experience curated by the acclaimed Chef Masa. Given Katana’s premium, exquisite cuisine and sexy ambiance, it’s no wonder we’re the destination for celebrities, locals, and tourists alike.
Leña Brava
904 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 36 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Fire and ice have never played so well together. Leña Brava — ”ferocious wood” — takes its inspiration from the multicultural seaside elements of Baja California Norte, the region’s celebration of live-fire cooking and the area’s world-class wines. You and your guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and crafted cocktails at your private event. Leña Brava's private dining room seats up to 36 for an intimate affair. Whether it be a milestone birthday or a corporate gathering, Leña Brava is the perfect spot for your next special occasion. The Leña Brava raw bar tempts with spicy aguachiles and unique ceviches while the kitchen satisfies with everything cooked on an open hearth and wood-burning oven. With one of the country’s best selections of mezcal and wines from the much-heralded Valle de Guadalupe, Leña Brava evokes the unique flavors of one of Mexico’s most vibrant regions. Leña Brava's seafood is sourced from sustainable fisheries and environmentally responsible aquaculture enterprises, and their tortillas are handmade from heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Le Sud
2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA- 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.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Robey
2018 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA- Spaces for 13-120 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 3 Hotels
- 5 Total Spaces
The Robey captures the storied spirit of Chicago: a bustling, ever-changing, big-shouldered town, perched high above the big intersection of Damen, Milwaukee, and North Avenues in an Art Deco masterpiece formerly known as the Northwest Tower—stretching 203 feet tall and the only skyscraper for miles. Our goal from the start was to commemorate this skyscraper's illustrious past while adding a fresh, contemporary viewpoint to our 89 room hotel, which was named after Robey Street, the north-south thoroughfare that would become Damen Avenue. The hotel's rooms, lobby, and roof areas were converted by Belgian design partnership Nicolas Schuybroek Architects and Marc Merckx Interiors after it was originally planned as an office building in 1929 by the firm of Perkins, Chatten, & Hammond. All of The Robey's restaurants, lounges, and rooftop venues are available for private gatherings. The Robey is a unique event environment for private cocktail parties, meetings, get-togethers, workplace celebrations, brunches, and private dinners. Our culinary and beverage staff creates all of our meals and drinks in-house. To discover more about our availability, menus, and spaces, please contact our Events Director directly. The first, planned as an office building in 1929 by Perkins, Chatten, & Hammond, features Tower Rooms, as well as a lobby and roof spaces—all of which have been turned into subtle elegance by Belgian design pair Nicolas Schuybroek Architects and Marc Merckx Interiors. In addition, in the adjacent former Hollander Fireproof Warehouse, built in 1905, we offer 20 multi-bed Annex Loft rooms and a multifunctional hall, an industrial-style environment filled with boutique finishes and custom-designed furnishings brought to life by DELORDINAIRE architects. With 180-degree views of the city skyline, including tree-lined streets and the steel girders of L train stations, we invite you to discover Chicago in a whole new light: where today's design meets yesterday's daring, and where there's always something going on at night.
Tuscany Wheeling
550 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA- Spaces for 25-80 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Tuscany Wheeling is a premier dining destination in the North Shore known for it's elegant ambiance and incredible cuisine. Whether you are looking for an intimate space or a full restaurant buyout, their team of planners will work with you to ensure your event is a complete success. Tuscany Wheeling is the perfect spot to celebrate your next rehearsal dinner, wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding shower, baby shower, corporate event, fundraiser, or any other special occasion. Their dedicated and professional staff will exceed your expectations and ensure your event is unforgettable. Tuscany Wheeling's main goal is to satisfy you and your guests. The Tuscany staff handle every event with extreme care and attention to detail.
La Storia Ristorante
1154 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 18-100 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
La Storia Ristorante is a genuine Italian experience where guests will share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Allow La Storia Ristorante to revel in the art of cooking while you relish in the art of eating as we embrace the spirit of Italy by using the best local ingredients simply, seasonably, and sincerely.
Gussie's Handmade Italian
227 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
“Love Piccolo, Love!” Gussie's is a project of passion inspired by co-owner David Thate's love of Italian cooking and serving friends and family. The inspiration of the restaurant comes from his grandmother Augusta “Gussie". For Thate, recounting the time being in the kitchen with grandma, helping her throw dinner parties for friends and family was always the best time. As Thate grew, he took what he learned not only from his own experiences with Grandma Gussie, but also his great aunts and his own travels to Italy. Gussie's Handmade Italian brings all those experiences together. The goal is to bring the joy of dining together to you by using the freshest ingredients and freshly made traditional Italian pastas. Looking for an old-school classic Chicago dining experience (bourbon cocktails, live jazz, and more)? Check out our sister restaurant, Tortoise Supper Club.
Beatnik On The River
180 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA- Spaces for 26-190 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Theater
Beatnik On The River takes guests on a journey, drawing inspiration from the Beat Generation of 1950s and ’60s and the bohemian hipsters who followed in their path. At the Loop’s Beatnik On The River, the globetrotting dishes and cocktails, and boho-chic interior are further enhanced with breathtaking views of the South Branch of the Chicago River located next to it, adding to the transporting experience. Mirroring the restaurant’s design aesthetic, Chef Marcos Campos’s cuisine takes a worldly approach, harmoniously melding flavors and ingredients from Asia, Mexico, the Middle East, South America and beyond. Like the food, cocktails change seasonally and tap into the exotic with ingredients ranging from Ceylon cinnamon to Szechuan-chipotle honey. The sounds of Beatnik On The River follow suit, with influences arriving from all corners of the globe. Reggae, Afrobeat and Middle Eastern Classic Rock weave easily with Brazilian Soul and ’60s French Pop.
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 44-500 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
Soft baked pretzels, gourmet sausage and unique bacon dishes are the specialty at our 14,000 sq ft location. Located on Randolph Street in Chicago's trendy West Loop neighborhood, Kaiser Tiger can host your next event. Whether you need a casual, fun outing or a more formal affair Kaiser Tiger has the event space to impress your guests. Our year-round beer garden plays host to bocce & bags in the summer and transforms to curling in the winter. Not to mention the Skyline Room which offers beautiful views of downtown Chicago and can play host to your next meeting or event!
Earls Lincoln Park
1538 N Clybourn Ave a108, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 1 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
The first Earls Kitchen + Bar in Chicago, Earls Lincoln Park at Clybourn Corridor’s NEWCITY, offers a friendly, sophisticated setting to gather for lunch, dinner, after work or for a spirited night out. Enjoy globally inspired food, inventive drinks and excellent service. Earls Lincoln Park’s chefs prepare fresh, made-from-scratch dishes inspired by international cuisines and locally sourced ingredients with a nod to regional tastes including premium seafood, Marine Stewardship Council Certified Sustainable, and Creekstone Farms Certified Humane Black Angus beef. The beautifully designed, casually elegant environment offers a dining area with a relaxed culinary experience, side by side with a lively lounge and bar scene for the game. A 3-season patio with fire pits and custom seating welcomes you to enjoy a drink before a movie or dine out in finer weather. If you are walking down Clybourn have a peek into the world of a restaurant kitchen through windows open onto the street.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Noon Whistle Brewing
800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148, USA- Spaces for 75-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Event Space
Please contact our Event Manager Stephanie at stephanie@noonwhistlebrewing.com!
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Walnut Room
111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA- 1 Restaurant
The world-famous Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. With Circassian wood paneling imported from Russia and Austrian chandeliers, the 17,000 square foot dining room is both elegant and comfortable. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theatre district, the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show.