Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Downtown / Loop

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Atwood

4.2

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 17 times today

Atwood proudly offers alluring libations and a wildly guest-pleasing menu filled with your favorite all-day American cuisine courtesy of Executive Chef, David Fingerman. Whether for happy hour cocktails, a theater dinner, or the date of a lifetime, Atwood is Chicago’s premier spot to mix, mingle and delight in the joys of food and drink.Atwood’s soaring dining room is strikingly modern with white marble surfaces, glossy subway-tiled walls, and massive windows ideal for watching the State Street shoppers stroll by.

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2. Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(14311)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • River North (Chicago)

Booked 172 times today

Since 1984, Shaw’s Crab House has earned its status as a Chicago icon with its unwavering commitment to quality and warm, dedicated staff. This generational restaurant embodies timeless seafood traditions inspired by America's coastal crab houses, creating a classic dining experience that stands the test of time. Signature dishes include King Crab Legs, oysters from both coasts, hand-rolled sushi, fresh fish, and more. After 40 years of excellence, Shaw's was ranked #8 in Chicago Magazine's Best Chicago Restaurants of 2024.The restaurant's 1940s-style design features two distinct dining rooms: the lively, casual Oyster Bar and the elegant, white-tablecloth Main Dining Room. Guests who reserve "Hightop" seating will dine in the Oyster Bar, while "Standard" seating is for the Main Dining Room.Located in the heart of River North, Shaw’s is just a short walk from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a memorable seafood experience.

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3. Three Dots and a Dash

4.7

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • River North (Chicago)

Booked 59 times today

With a secret alleyway entrance, Three Dots and a Dash is a speakeasy-style take on the traditional island bar—ready to transport you to the glamorous bygone eras of Trader Vic, Stephen Crane and Don the Beachcomber. Descend underground to discover a subterranean hideaway featuring a rum-soaked menu of more than two dozen classic, modern and original tropical cocktails and a selection of island fare. We are a 21+ venue.

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4. The Allis- Soho House Chicago

4.3

Awesome(357)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 68 times today

The Allis is a public outlet located on the ground floor of Soho House Chicago set in a relaxed and welcoming social space for group dining, meetings, and date nights.Serving modern European dishes drawing inspiration from British Brasseries along with classic and seasonal cocktails. On Fridays through Sunday from 2pm to 4.30pm, we offer an elevated afternoon tea experience. Enjoy tea and Champagne paired with pastries and savory bites. Afternoon Tea is only available to book through the OpenTable experience.Additionally, The Allis offers a traditional Sunday roast, served from 1 PM – 5 PM, at a price of $75 for 2 people. Reservations for the roast can be made through OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at 312-521-8000, walk-ins are also welcome.The Allis Bar is named after the family that commissioned the restaurant's historic building in 1907 and features bar and patio seating.

5. avec West Loop

4.8

Exceptional(843)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 87 times today

avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.

6. Lirica

3.9

Excellent(769)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 16 times today

Named after the Spanish word for lyric, our restaurant Lirica provides a fresh take on Spanish-inspired cuisine and promises to serve up delicious delights for all tastes. Enjoy a modern open kitchen, expansive bar, and outdoor seating with sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Now Serving Breakfast Buffet! book your table now.

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7. HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(413)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Pilsen

Booked 46 times today

Experience elevated Vietnamese Cuisine in a an atmosphere that is chic, approachable, warm & inviting. Chef Thai & Danielle Dang’s critically acclaimed restaurant celebrates Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, Pilsen. Five times recognized MICHELIN Bibb Gourmand & four James Beard nominations.Enjoy Chef Thai's famous Caramelized Fish Sauce Wings, his signature Whole Fried Fluke and one of the New York Times favorite dishes, HaiSous' Grilled Oysters ! Guests may also enjoy a special and seasonal Grand Tasting Tour, 3 curated courses with the option of an optional wine pairing or join us at the bar for Happy Hour.The more guests you bring, the more dishes you get to try! Great for groups.

8. Lost Never Found

4.6

Exceptional(532)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wrigleyville

Booked 64 times today

We are a cashless establishment and our food and drink menu can be viewed at www.LNFchicago.com. We are 21+ only after 8PM. Please know we are a bar atmosphere. Reservations are for TABLE seating, not bar seating. Happy Hour is not included in reservations and is first come first serve only. A $20 fee will be applied for all outside desserts. We kindly ask you to not make multiple reservations for your group.

9. Seville Chicago

4.5

Awesome(9)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Loop

Booked 2 times today

Atop the roof of the Hilton Canopy in the Heart of The Loop, Seville is a rustically refined Mediterranean eatery by celebrity chef, hospitality developer and TV personality Fabio Viviani. This signature venue offers seasonally inspired dishes, including elevated takes on his favorite foods, as well as award winning wine offerings and cocktails. Seville features coastal favorites, house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, barrel select bourbons, and an extensive wine list.Welcomed by a passionate, knowledgeable hospitality team, guests enjoy this unique elegant, yet approachable restaurant created by combining several sitting options, from comfortable booths and casual bar seating to a outdoor roof deck.Seville by Fabio Viviani Hospitality is perfect for all occasions, from intimate date nights to large dinners with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

10. Lavergne's Tavern

4.5

Awesome(169)

Price: Moderate

• American • Berwyn

Booked 1 time today

Lavergne’s Tavern opened in June, 2016 at the corner of Windsor and East Avenues in the old Garv’s Inn location, a staple in Berwyn since the ’60s. The tin ceiling and hardwood floors are restored, and the storied Garv’s Inn bar is rebuilt from scratch using reclaimed black walnut. A combination of high-top bar seating and lower tables help keep the atmosphere friendly to both families and those looking to join a date or friends for a night out.Led by Executive Chef, Mark Downing, the menu is accessible but elevated. Items are priced from $6-$9 for shareable appetizers to entrées at around $14-$16. The Italian Beef Egg Roll, filled with Italian beef, giardiniera, spicy queso, Monterey jack cheese, and au jus dipping sauce is, in one customer’s words, “life changing.”

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SaraVIP
Chicago / Illinois •19 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful choice for my husbands milestone birthday celebration and the semi-private alcove was a nice surprise for our group!
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Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• River North (Chicago)
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4.8
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MichaelVIP
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I had an incredible experience at Three Dots and a Dash the evening of 12/22/2024. We had reservations in the Bamboo Room, which is a quieter, more intimate, rum focused experience. Matt, the bartender that evening, was fabulous; attentive, thoughtful, engaged, and friendly. We ordered a few drinks from the menu then asked Matt to create something special for us and his drinks did not disappoint. My experience with Tiki and rum drinks is decent; having visited almost every Tiki bar from San Diego to San Francisco (including Trader Vic’s at SJC), Tacoma to Seattle, & a Mai Tai tour across Oahu). 3 Dots is a must do, especially if you are a tiki or rum fan. Food was great too. Next time I fly back to Chicago I will definitely visit again.
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Three Dots and a DashPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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EdwinVIP
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The best breakfast burrito that I have ever had. The service was excellent, too.
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AtwoodPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.2
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Helena
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The experience was sublime. Lauren the manager, the hosts and bartender slash server Megan…all professional and thoughtful. The food was remarkable and the suggestions were well described. The kitchen delivered! Short Rib Hummus, the Wild Mexican Prawns and the Whole Branzino…my thumbs would fall off because of how much I’d like to say. We ordered two cocktails, whiskey & bourbon based, as well as red wine. The wine selection is comprehensive. I will be returning soon!
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avec West LoopPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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Wes
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
High quality people and great food. A good environment for business dinners.
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The Allis- Soho House ChicagoPrice: Moderate• American• West Loop
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4.3

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Atwood

2. Shaw's Crab House & Oyster Bar - Chicago

3. Three Dots and a Dash

4. The Allis- Soho House Chicago

5. avec West Loop

6. Lirica

7. HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen

8. Lost Never Found

9. Seville Chicago

10. Lavergne's Tavern

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