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1. Raizes Mexican Cocktail Bar

5.0

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • North Center

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2. Bamboo Club

4.3

Awesome(835)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Wrigleyville

Booked 1 time today

Bamboo Club serves up exotic cocktails, fresh island-style cuisine, and a vibrant atmosphere that transports guests to a tropical paradise. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends, a romantic date, or a family gathering, Bamboo Club offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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3. Alma

4.3

Awesome(148)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville

Booked 5 times today

Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary

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4. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9401)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 200 times today

Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

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5. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 25 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

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6. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(396)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 9 times today

Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

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7. Summer House - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(7985)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 228 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

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8. Little Goat- Southport

4.7

Exceptional(212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 72 times today

Little Goat Diner, located in the vibrant Southport Corridor, is your go-to neighborhood spot, helmed by award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard. Enjoy all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, coffee catch-ups with friends, and your favorite lunch and dinner classics, all with Chef Izard's creative twist on new all-day favorites. Plus, bring the little ones! Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4-7PM, making it the perfect midweek treat for the whole family. We gladly accept walk-in guests. Come join us and we’ll do our best to seat you as quickly as possible!

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9. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.5

Awesome(985)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 58 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

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10. LAUREL

4.4

Awesome(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 7 times today

LAUREL, nestled in Chicago's iconic Talbott Hotel, blends New American creativity with Mediterranean flavors, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients. Experience Mediterranean warmth paired with cosmopolitan flair in our full-service yet casual setting, offering a culinary journey for any occasion. Our design pays homage to the Mediterranean's diverse landscapes and artistic influences, creating a modern ambiance. Welcome to LAUREL, where craftsmanship meets creativity, and every meal celebrates flavor, community, and the art of living well.

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AshishVIP
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food and great ambiance. The servers came by often to give us new plates and silverware. We had the octopus sopecitos, lamb biriyani, chai and rasmali tres leches cake and they were all so delicious. We will definitely be coming back!
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MirraPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.7
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Emily
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The paella is out of this world. There are so many tapas, you can make a meal out of them! Also, the Sangria is the absolute best I've ever had (I highly recommend the passion fruit sangria!!!)
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Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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BrettVIP
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Heath was an amazing server and extremely helpful!
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AlmaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wrigleyville
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4.3
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kurt
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
The holiday decor is amazing. Service was great. Service and someone else who checked in on us were friendly and attentive. We went after the holiday for brunch so it was a little quiet for the neighborhood. I;m sure it's more lively at other times. A few normal breakfast type items and a few kinda sweet breakfast items. I had a nice mocktail.
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Bamboo ClubPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Wrigleyville
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4.3
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 21, 2024
Their chorizo tacos were bomb! And that penicillin drink 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 their guacamole was so delicious. I will return again!
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Raizes Mexican Cocktail BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• North Center
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