Top Near South Side Product Launch Venues
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Choosing your product launch venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Near South Side. 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 Near South Side venue has never been easier.
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Momotaro
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 32-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Meeting Space
Momotaro, one of Boka Restaurant Group's most sought after locations, takes root in the vibrant Fulton Market District. Momotaro continues the philosophy of chef-driven concepts, focusing on tightly executed cuisine and highly personal service. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato. Momotaro was recently named Restaurant of the Year in both Chicago Magazine and Chicago Social. The restaurant was designed by the world renowned AvroKO, also contains a subterranean Izakaya and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room. Momotaro boasts several private dining spaces, including our Boardroom private dining room, Izakaya Lounge and Izakaya private dining room. What type of special event are you planning? When you choose Momotaro, our special events team can help make your celebration extra special. Work with Momotaro chefs and staff to customize your special event menu and decide on a vibe for your celebration. Your guests will be wowed when they walk in to celebrate your or your guest of honor.

Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 50-1,200 Guests
- 6 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
- 1 Winery
Like to party? At Eataly Chicago, so do we! Whether you are a group of three or 1,200, looking for a casual reception, or organizing a formal dinner, let Eataly Chicago customize the perfect event for your next birthday celebration, client outing, team-building session, bridal shower, and more! Pricing for events at Eataly Chicago starts at $25 per person. When you book your special event at Eataly Chicago, you can enjoy pasta served tableside out of a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano®, sample over 20 varieties of wood-fired Neopolitan pizzas on an endless buffet, or experience the bounty of the Mediterranean in the form of one of our exquisite raw and cooked seafood platters. About Eataly Founded in Turin in 2007, Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world. Eataly Chicago is a product of the collaboration between founder Oscar Farinetti and his American partners Mario Batali, Joe and Lidia Bastianich, and Adam and Alex Saper.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Electric Shuffle - Chicago
448 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
The Underground
56 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 75-450 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Named “Chicago Hotspot” by US Weekly and “Best in the US” by Nightclub & Bar Magazine, The Underground has not only elevated Chicago nightlife by attracting a rotating guest list of Chicago notables, celebrities, and international DJs, but is also a perfect location for a wide range of events, including company holiday parties, product launches, networking events after McCormick Place trade shows, press events, and conferences for parties between 50-450 guests, reception-style — making it one of the largest and most unique corporate party venues in Chicago. Our venue offers two separate event spaces, The Lounge and The Club. The Club room accommodates up to 300 guests, reception-style. The Lounge accommodates up to 150 guests, reception-style. And, for large scale events, a full venue buyout can accommodate up to 450 guests, reception-style. Our high level of customer service, attention to detail, and delicious party catering allows your guests to feel like VIPs in a sophisticated Chicago venue with a modern vibe. Customized food and beverage packages, music, lighting and overall ambiance can be adjusted according to your specific event. We offer full-service event planning and production for all your event needs! Our event specialists assist with branding, decor, floral, special invitations, hired entertainers, transportation, and other special projects. For more information, please call 773-433-8038, email Events@TheUndergroundChicago.com, or visit our website at www.TheUndergroundChicago.com. Let's start planning your next great event!

Formento's
925 West Randolph Street, West Side, Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 20-200 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Formento’s has three amazing private event spaces. Two of these spaces can accommodate parties of 20 to 200 guests in an intimate loft overlooking Restaurant Row. Located on our second floor, these spacious rooms boast their own private bar, restrooms and sound system. The third space is a semi-private backroom located on the first floor, and has the quintessential Italian charm. Our private dining rooms are the perfect gathering place for any occasion and offer a beautiful atmosphere with fantastic food and great service.

Sunda Catering
110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654, USACater With Us! We’ll Bring the Southeast Asia Flavor to Your Party. Food is our forte. People are our passion. Looking for the best-quality catering in Chicago? Your search ends with us! We provide services for all occasions for your home, private venue, or corporate office. Our all-inclusive event catering services cover everything you need to host a perfect event. From an intimate lunch meeting to a company-wide dinner, our Catering Coordinators will help you plan the perfect meal. Sunda has been named the best sushi in the city of Chicago for 2019! “Apparently, our readers enjoy eating out as much as we do. Here are your 2019 Best of Dining winners. The people have spoken!… This longtime River North hotspot is known for its colorful and inventive Signature Sushi rolls.” Sund'a bar has also been named the Best Innovative Independent by Cheers Magazine! “Cultural crossovers in dishes, drinks, and pairings are at the core of Sunda New Asian, a high-end Asian fusion restaurant with locations in Nashville and Chicago. The concept takes its name from the Sunda Shelf, a now-submerged landmass that once connected several countries in Southeast Asia, including Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and China.”

The Duck Inn
2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Lazy Bird
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 12-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Located in the cellar level of The Hoxton, Chicago hotel, Lazy Bird is a cocktail and music lounge in Chicago’s Fulton Market District.

Pinstripes Chicago
435 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Pinstripes Chicago is an excellent location for any wedding, mitzvah, corporate event, or any other celebration for that matter. Pinstripes offers a beautiful venue as well as many activities for all guests to enjoy, such as bowling and bocce ball. Pinstripes also offers its own catering and menus, professional service, as well as tolerating outside catering as well. The Pinstripes Chicago ballroom can accommodate up to 220 seated guests, with private reception rooms as well as beautiful outdoor balcony’s. In addition to this, beautiful views of the Chicago skyline and a cozy outdoor fire pit provide the perfect backdrop for all photos and events.

Duck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 26-170 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Stephanie Izard was born in the city of Chicago in the state of Illinois. She was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, and went on to the University of Michigan and Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona before returning to Chicago in 2000 to pursue her culinary profession. She opened her first restaurant, Scylla, in Bucktown in 2004 after working under some of Chicago's best chefs (Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Vong; Sean McClain at Spring; Dale Levitski at La Tache). She had the opportunity to participate on Bravo's Top Chef a few years later, and she won as well as being selected fan favorite. Stephanie met her business partners, Rob and Kevin of BOKA Restaurant Group, and the idea for Girl & the Goat began to take shape. The restaurant debuted in Summer 2010 after great thought and consideration was given to the location in the West Loop. Just a few years later, Stephanie opened Little Goat Diner across the street, followed by Duck Duck Goat on Fulton Market in 2016. The James Beard Foundation nominated Girl & the Goat for best new restaurant in 2011, and Izard received the Beard award for Best Chef Great Lakes in 2013. In 2010, she was named one of Food & Wine Magazine's "Best New Chefs." Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, James Beard award-winning restaurateurs, have become one of the country's most successful owner/operators after creating 20 profitable restaurants over two decades. They have not only constructed a thriving restaurant company, but a restaurant culture based on excellent chefs, imaginative hospitality, and stunning design.

Cira
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 16-150 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
With its vibrant cuisine, distinctive beverage program and thoughtfully designed dining spaces, Cira creates the perfect atmosphere for gatherings of all kinds. Plenty of private and semi-private dining options make Cira ideal for groups, and our events specialists are ready to help craft a memorable experience for you and your guests.

Labriola Ristorante
535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Cabra, Chicago
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USACabra Chicago is a spirited rooftop dining and drinking destination inspired by the vibrant flavors of Peruvian Cuisine. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Stephanie Izard and her longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra offers crave-worthy food in a colorful, lively setting. Meant to be enjoyed family-style, Cabra’s menu features a variety of shareable plates that are bold in flavor and bright in taste, alongside an equally expressive cocktail menu and wine list. Panoramic views of Chicago are visible at every angle of the rooftop restaurant, providing remarkable daytime and nighttime views. The outdoor patio is perfect for warm days, but the bright and airy restaurant atmosphere captures sunshine 365 days a year.

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.

Pompeí
1531 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 40-100 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Have your next special gathering at Pompei. Pompei is perfect for afternoon meetings, rehearsal dinners, bridal & baby showers and holiday office gatherings. Pompei features ”La Stanza di Pompei,” a private, full-service banquet room with available seating for up to 100 people. Additionally, the beautiful and private glass enclosed Café accommodates up to 40 guests. Looking for somewhere to dine alfresco? Come enjoy Pompei’s beautiful Jut’s garden, nestled on the east side of the restaurant. The retractable rooftop over this cozy space accommodates private groups for parties from 25 to 80 people. The soft music, beautiful landscape and fresh aromas will certainly take you back to another era.

Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago
19 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 80-105 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 1 Event Space
Broken Shaker Chicago is housed in Freehand Hotel - a classic 1927 building in Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood. It is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Combining social culture with innovative design, award winning food and beverage, all in a community driven atmosphere, we take cues from the surrounding neighborhood with spaces that are a microcosm of the best Chicago has to offer.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Publican
837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 125-175 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
The Space The restaurant’s expansive layout, designed by Thomas Schlesser, incorporates strong architectural lines and rustic décor, reflective of The Publican’s farmhouse cuisine. Its spacious interior is dominated by large walnut communal tables designed to recall 16th Century European banquets. Set up in racetrack fashion, the banquet tables seat upwards of 130 people with views of the partially open kitchen. This design lends itself as the perfect location for any Chicago wedding. The minimal use of walnut and brass provides the perfect accent to whatever colors, theme and floral you have imagined. The expansive room is built for joyous celebrations and unions of all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations and genders. The Publican hosts private and semi-private events for social and corporate groups as small as 10 and as large as 175. The space is available for private lunches Monday through Friday. It is also available for full evening buyouts 7 nights a week and brunch buyouts on Saturday and Sunday. Whether you are celebrating a wedding, birthday dinner, hosting a happy hour or a board meeting, the Publican can meet your needs. We offer full A/V equipment, WiFi and handicap accessibility. In the summer months we also have our expansive patio, which is the perfect spot for a happy hour with colleagues! The Food & Drink The Publican’s menu is always changing with the season by featuring the finest vegetables and sustainably-raised meat and seafood available. This approach has consistently labeled the Publican as one of Chicago’s best and most admired restaurants. Our James Beard Award winning restaurant design sets the perfect backdrop for celebrations and gatherings. Helping to set the trend years ago, our food is served family style at our long walnut tables underneath our iconic lights. Executive Chef-Partner Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Sieger Bayer have developed a network of purveyors to supply the restaurant with outstanding ingredients. Pastry Chef Erika Chan provides a magical outlet for pastry lovers and those with an undeniable sweet tooth. Beer Director Adam Vavrick, meticulously curates and features a wide range of modern & historical beer styles, brewery collaborations and a focused cider selection. Head Bartender and Wine Coordinator Melissa Romanos rounds out the dining experience with a thoughtfully developed list of house-made, seasonal cocktails and a wine list centered around Northern Italy, Alsace and the Germanic and Balkan regions and grape varietals. Whatever type of event you choose to host at the Publican in Chicago's West Loop, you won't be disappointed by the quality of service, food, drink and setting. Cheers.

Cite Elegant Dining
505 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Punch Bowl Social Chicago
310 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 664-1,000 Guests
Punch Bowl Social's scratch kitchen, creative drinks, and immersive gaming like karaoke, bowling, and a retro arcade make us the place to go for the best food and entertainment. Party planners, your ideal event is just around the corner. We have bowling, ping pong, billiards, arcade, dartsee, fantastic meals, and artisan drinks all housed in a 30,000-square-foot glammed out, jazzed up, dirty modern grown-up playground that will thrill your guests and keep the party rockin in the Fulton Market District. It's time for some genuine, unscripted hilarity. It's time for some foodertainment that goes above and beyond. We're all about having fun and interacting with other people, whether we're on our feet or on our knees. Brunch and power ballads, happy hour, late night, private parties, and everything in between are all on the menu. Punch Bowl Social is a location where rock stars are treated like guests and guests are treated like rock stars. Regardless of color, class, creed, gender, orientation, or karaoke ability, all fun hunters and foodies are welcome and invited. Our goal is to promote human connection by emulating the Victorian-era habit of gathering around a punch bowl. It's true real world fun and exploration on a whole new level, with our dirty modern design, handmade beverages, scratch-kitchen food, and unlimited entertainment alternatives. It's time for some serious eating, entertaining, and out-of-this-world fun. We have legendary punches, specialty beverages (with and without alcohol), food fit for foodies, and countless gaming alternatives at Punch Bowl Social. And we're giving it to you in a stunning, design-forward environment that will entice you to stay and play indefinitely.