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1. Ox Bar & Hearth
4.7
Exceptional(264)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • Lincoln Park
Booked 14 times today
First time. The food was all delicious and well presented. Host team is very kind and personable. Our waiter was very willing to see to our needs, including caring for our dietary restrictions. The staff signed a birthday card for me. Very nice touch.
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2. Terrace 16
4.4
Awesome(2802)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • Near North
Booked 35 times today
The food was delicious, the service was great. I loved the atmosphere. This was a date night for me and my wife. She loved it…
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3. Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago
4.3
Awesome(4885)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • South Loop
Booked 23 times today
Excellent meal , great food and service , thank you!
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4. The Ives
4.5
Awesome(74)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • Downtown / Loop
Booked 19 times today
Absolutely outstanding from the hostess to the bartender to the server! Highly recommended!
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5. the Albert
4.5
Awesome(1018)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 15 times today
Beautiful staff and food! So thoughtful and rewarding.
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6. Soccer House
4.9
Exceptional(18)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • West Town
Booked 4 times today
Great service and a fun atmosphere to watch El Clasico! Servers were attentive through the lively crowds
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7. Panchos Rooftop Cantina
4.0
Excellent(134)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • Downtown / Loop
Booked 9 times today
Panchos is a cool, colorful, cultural, decorative, rooftop bar/restaurant with great customer service and recommendation. We had Karen as our waitress, she gave us food and drink recommendations, she checked on us multiple times, she brought us an extra blood orange and lime soft serve margarita and tequila shot to the table (no charge), she split our bill 4 ways with no problem, the food and drinks were delicious, we all took home leftovers, the music was good, there was no crowd at all having brunch at 1:30pm. There’s cultural and colorful decorate backdrops and walls for cute pics, staff offered to help us take group pics. The only downfall was their elevator was out of order 11/7/26 but they did notify me via open table app chat 2 days before my reservation to state that the elevator isn’t working and that we would have to take the stairs to reach the restaurant. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor for the rooftop, walking up to the 3rd floor wasn’t that bad. They had seats at the top of the stairs in case customers were winded or were waiting for others to arrive. We still enjoyed our time together and will be returning.
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8. The Metropolitan
4.3
Awesome(505)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • Downtown / Loop
Outstanding experience in one of the best kept secrets in the loop. Service was top notch and the meal was perfectly prepared. Best part was our seat by the window looking at the Chicago skyline. My out of town guest was impressed and had an exceptional experience.

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  • AlejandroGold
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    First time. The food was all delicious and well presented. Host team is very kind and personable. Our waiter was very willing to see to our needs, including caring for our dietary restrictions. The staff signed a birthday card for me. Very nice touch.
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    Ox Bar & Hearth$$$$• Contemporary American• Lincoln Park
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    4.7
  • Anthony
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    My experience at The Ives was exceptional from beginning to end. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and sophisticated, with a genuine sense of hospitality throughout the evening. The service was outstanding, with a knowledgeable, attentive, and personable team that made the entire experience feel effortless. The food was equally impressive. We enjoyed the crab dip, prime rib, Ives potato, and Baked Alaska, all beautifully prepared and delicious. What stood out most was the team's professionalism, attention to detail, and visible management presence. It's refreshing to dine somewhere that clearly takes pride in both its culinary execution and guest experience. The Ives delivers a memorable dining experience, and I look forward to returning. Highly recommended!
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    The Ives$$$$• American• Downtown / Loop
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    4.5
  • Frank
    3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Oct 2026
    The food was delicious, the service was great. I loved the atmosphere. This was a date night for me and my wife. She loved it…
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    Terrace 16$$$$• Contemporary American• Near North
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    4.4
  • MarcelaGold
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Oct 2026
    Great service and a fun atmosphere to watch El Clasico! Servers were attentive through the lively crowds
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    Soccer House$$$$• Sports Bar• West Town
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    4.9
  • Roger
    Las Vegas •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Oct 2026
    Excellent meal , great food and service , thank you!
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    Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• South Loop
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    4.3

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