Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Gold Coast / Streeterville

Very good food. Tried to have a discreet birthday dessert but staff is extremely process oriented - couldn’t handle the exception. Pricing quite inflated - $220 bill for two with 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 mocktails.

Great classic Chicago steakhouse. Loud and fun with great service. Special shout out to bar staff who take care of hundreds of people a night effortlessly. Been coming for 30 years.

We attended the Monday before Christmas for High Tea. The ambience was superb. We had carolers and a harpist playing in the background along with a variety of delicious treats at our table. Definitely an experience I would do again!

This is our favorite place in the city for many reasons. The drinks, the food, the look and feel of it, but the number one reason we keep coming back is the people who work at RL. It was a wildly busy evening this last time we came in and while many would have folded, the team went out of their way to take care of us. And that’s what sets this place apart. You’re cared for here. We were listened to and made comfortable. It ended up being a wonderful evening all thanks to obviously the food and drink, but mainly each employee we came in contact with. Come for the lush martinis, the perfect dover sole, the rich wood and dim lights but keep coming back for the people.

Had a 6PM reservation and waited 45 minutes for our table. Kept being asked if we wanted a high top near the entrance but we made this reservation a few months in advance and one of the guest was 8 months pregnant so wanted a regular table in the back. Unfortunate experience. Been many times and never experienced this. No apologies for the wait. Bummer!