Top Chicago Premiere Restaurants
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Bub City Rosemont
5441 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA- Spaces for 12-300 Guests
- 10 Restaurants
Bub City Rosemont offers event and party options for groups ranging from eight to 1,500 guests. From corporate dinners, bachelorette parties and private whiskey tastings to VIP experiences in one of the private rooms that overlook the Joe’s stage, the space offers a wide variety of entertainment for groups. In addition to in-restaurant event capabilities, Bub City also provides off-site catering and rents out “The Rig,” a mobile barbecue trailer that brings the barbecue experience right to guests’ doors.

Maison Marcel
3114 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- Spaces for 55-85 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Let us help you celebrate! Here at Maison Marcel our space is available for semi-private and private buyouts. Imagine your birthday party, holiday party or photo shoot in our space. Maison Marcel is a French bakery located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Here at Maison Marcel we offer a healthy menu with the freshest ingredients, in addition to the signature artisanal pastries by our Maître Boulanger from France. The scent of our freshly baked croissants and roasted coffee greet you the second you enter our doors. Host your next unforgettable event here at Maison Marcel.

AceBounce
230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA- Spaces for 25-550 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
AceBounce is an immense subterranean playground with an electric atmosphere surpassing any other Chicago venue. Parties & ping pong collide around 16 tables, walled in stunning design, with Games Gurus at hand to organize and entertain your guests with hilarious, innovative games. Unlike most activity based venues, AceBounce delivers a completely uncompromised food & beverage offering, with acclaimed menus from celebrated chef, Rick Gresh and award winning mixologist, Peter Vestinos – all coming together to create an unprecedented party experience.

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.

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 14-300 Guests
- 8 Restaurants
- 4 Bars
- 8 Event Spaces
Nearing 20 years as one of Chicago’s most iconic dining destinations, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House first opened doors in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood in February 1997. After operating Chicago’s best steakhouse next door for six years, Gibson Restaurant Group partners Steve Lombardo and Hugo Ralli decided to open the city’s finest seafood restaurant. This seafood haven has become a go-to neighborhood staple for locals, visitors and celebrities alike, serving as Chicago’s foremost spot for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and fish, in addition to USDA Gibson’s Prime Angus steaks and chops. Hugo’s boasts an extensive wine and classic cocktail list, as well as an impressive array of signature desserts including Muddy Bottom Pie, Key Lime Pie and more. The bar offers a wildly popular oyster happy hour and upscale nightlife scene, including lively piano bar-style entertainment each night.

Vermilion
10 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 80-160 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Vermilion, Chicago’s premier Indian-Latin fusion restaurant, offers a unique, sophisticated private dining space for personal and professional events. The restaurant offers several semi-private spaces for 10 to 350 guests and a range of prix-fixe options for formal dining, cocktail receptions or food stations. Located in the heart of River North, Vermilion’s melding draws heavily from the overlap of ingredients, herbs and spices across India, Spain and Latin America. In addition to its globally inspired menu and contemporary and urbane feel, Vermilion’s “herb & spice” cocktails and boutique global wine list make it the perfect destination for private events.

Bar Cargo
605 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- 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.

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.


Eleven Eleven
1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 30-208 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Eleven Eleven is a restaurant and bar cultivated by creative individuals that draw inspiration from the local music, art, and fashion scenes to engage all of your senses at once. They believe that life is short and we should fully embrace every moment. They aim to deliver a fun, thoughtful food experience in a dynamic yet comfortable setting. Imagine warm, neighborhood hospitality and an eclectic, funky playlist. They are inspired by the community and while food and beverages are the foundation of what they do, their goal is to leave a lasting impression on each guest who walks in their doors. Eleven Eleven wishes you were there.

Seven Lions
130 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA- Spaces for 10-90 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Seven Lions features classic cuisine and cocktails with a modern twist and an approachable wine list with uniquely-grown varietals. Located in a landmark building at 130 S. on Chicago's magnificent Michigan Avenue, the American clubhouse concept is steps away from the iconic Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago. Seven Lions features three distinct private dining rooms as well as a patio: The Blue Room: Located on the main floor, is the most intimate room and seats ten. The Den: Located on the first floor and seats 20-35 guests. The Symphony Room: Located downstairs and aptly named after the building’s previous tenants’ musical practice space, serves as a banquet hall for up to 100 seated guests and offers a separate bar. Seven Lions Patio: An expansive al fresco space along bustling Michigan Avenue open during the warmer months and seats 70-80. Seven Lions is open 11 a.m. – close Monday through Friday (with dinner service starting at 4 p.m.) and 10 a.m. – close Saturday and Sunday, beginning with brunch. For reservations, click here.

Lyric Opera Of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA- 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.

Bar Lupo
Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
At Bar Lupo parties are our business. Our team is here seven days a week to ensure an exceptional level of service from inquiry to execution (and on to your next event). We can accommodate groups from 2 – 250 and we offer both on-site and off-site catering. From an intimate cocktail party to a private executive dinner to a grand gala, let us make your next event an overwhelming success.

Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 20-150 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Bold interior design, rich décor accents and innovative menus curated by Chef Bill Montagne come together to create a luxurious private dining experience. Guests overlook the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, while enjoying Nico Osteria’s Italian fare in an intimate and inviting environment. The private dining space at Nico Osteria is composed of three private dining rooms that when combined can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and 200 guests for a reception-style affair. Whether you are looking for an intimate business meeting or a celebratory cocktail reception, our private rooms are an ideal fit.

LUXBAR
18 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 30-175 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 2 Bars
- 2 Event Spaces
The second floor private dining spaces at LUXBAR offer ideal settings for elegant events, small and large. Both rooms are adorned with stunning black marble accents, oak floors, zebra wood walls and warm cove lighting. The adjoining Bar & Fireplace rooms also boast glass doors leading to a quaint juliet balcony, providing guests with unforgettable views of Rush Street and Bellevue Place. LUXBAR serves classic, handcrafted cocktails to complement the kitchen’s all-American, feel-good food. The menu makes use of fresh, natural ingredients, thoughtfully sourced from local farmers, expertly prepared and professionally served.

The Emily Hotel
311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 100-300 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 1 space at this venue
Welcome to The Emily Hotel - a boutique hotel experience in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market inspired by the belief that art changes the way we look at the world. With comfortable, modernist rooms and design forward spaces featuring a curated collection of art from near and far, The Emily is a place for locals and visitors alike to collaborate, celebrate and feel inspired. We’re home to 8,000 sq ft of unique event space and a collection of culinary and experiential destinations including Fora, Sushi by Bou and Rooftop Cinema Club. Meet us at The Emily.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 24-125 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
PQM serves as a butcher shop and café by day, and the Publican’s private event space by night. As one of the West Loop and Fulton Market’s most unique venues, we offer a change of pace from your usual private dining experience. Host your next corporate gathering, social celebration or reception style event at Publican Quality Meats! The Chef’s Table can accommodate 24 guests down in our working kitchen for an unforgettable experience that places you and your closest friends and colleagues in front of all the action. This space is also used for our signature butcher demos and classes which can be incorporated with your dinner or event. The Main Café can accommodate 40 guests for a family-style, intimate dinner or up to 100 people for a lively cocktail party. Our large, wrap around patio is adjacent to this space and is a perfect location for a cocktail reception and happy hour. Both spaces are yours to use when you secure a date with us. We often incorporate one space for a reception, demo or class and use the other space as the dinner location. Seasonal menu inspired by simple farmhouse cooking in an intimate and unique atmosphere. Our team of butchers and chefs work closely with local and sustainable farmers to source prime cuts, fresh seafood and the best vegetables available. This allows us to provide outstanding options for all dining preferences. Rob Levitt, our Head Butcher and Chef de Cuisine, guides our culinary team through sourcing, sausage making and our expansive charcuterie program. Rob works closely with Catering and Private Dining Sous Chef, Luke Coan, to craft a menu that is unparalleled in the city. Whatever type of event you choose to host at Publican Quality Meats in Chicago's West Loop, you won't be disappointed by the quality of service, food, drink, and ambiance.

Vines on Clark
3554 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- Spaces for 100-150 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Magnificent! One word describes every sensation you will feel upon entering our restaurant. Experience magnificent dining in our choice location directly across from Wrigley Field. Located in historic Wrigleyville, Vines on Clark serves up a range of tasty foods from the simple to the divine. Join us out on the patio this season!

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