The Best Dinner Date Spots in Chicago
Choose between the downtown riverfront and a neighborhood plan. The map helps separate a central-city meeting from a longer trip north or west; there is no need to cross the whole city for a first introduction.
Dinner works best when the format feels comfortable for both people. These five restaurants offer different ways to make an evening of it. Look at the current menu together, agree on a budget and check the reservation options before setting a time; the guide is a starting point, not a booking service.
This selection includes Alla Vita, Aba, Girl & The Goat, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf and La Serre. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Alla Vita
Italian comfort food in the West Loop. Make the meal the main event rather than squeezing it between other plans. The restaurant website has the current menu and any booking information.
Aba
Mediterranean cooking on North Green Street. Choose this when a proper sit-down meal sounds better than a hurried coffee. Use the restaurant website to confirm brunch hours and the current menu.
Girl & The Goat
Globally influenced seasonal cooking on Randolph Street. Keep the plan to one table and a conversation, then decide together whether to continue afterward. Use the restaurant website to confirm brunch hours and the current menu.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
A steakhouse serving beef, seafood and cocktails. Keep the rest of the night open and give the table your attention. The restaurant website has the current menu and any booking information.
La Serre
French-Mediterranean cooking with a focus on Provence. Choose this when you want a dinner plan with a clear destination. The restaurant website has the current menu and any booking information.
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