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Date Ideas in Chicago
30s / 40s / Business Types / Dinner
Party Earth Review Tantalizing plates of veggies, fish, and, yes, plenty of takes on goat give Girl & the Goat wide appeal among everyone from hardcore foodies to adventurous groups of trendy friends. Opened in 2010, Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard’s West Loop hotspot still sees reservations booked far in advance, but the cavernous loft ... more
809 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
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30s / 40s / Ambient / Blouses / Dinner
Party Earth Review Inspired by a couple's trip to a wine bar in Spain – and their lassitude about remaining in the litigation world – Webster's Wine Bar is an unpretentious little venue that bottles up a whole world of wine. Whether to vie for the budget-friendly flights, the featured wine, the informative classes, or just to lay waste to ... more
1480 West Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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30s / 40s / Ambient / Bar / Blouses
Party Earth Review Camouflaged behind a colorful plank façade adorned with an ever-changing display of graffiti art, The Violet Hour offers an unexpected touch of upscale luxury to a neighborhood better known for dive bars and hipster hangouts. A series of dark blue floor-to-ceiling curtains part to reveal the various rooms of the venue ... more
1520 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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20s / 30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types
Reviewed by Andrew D.
"As another Melman juggernaut, Ba-Ba-Reeba pours out quality tapas and tasty sangria at average city prices. Great ambience and lively crowds help carr ..." more
2024 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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20s / 30s / After Work / Bar Food
Reviewed by Carissa L.
"It’s not the most Irish of Irish pubs (RIP Johnny O’Hagan’s), but I always enjoy the food here. They have a delicious chicken, pear and goat cheese sa ..." more
3443 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
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All Ages / Asian Food / Casual
Reviewed by Maria S.
"My Take: Deemed Chicago's First Sushi Restaurant, this Japanese sushi bar offers a variety of fresh options. If you are not interested in traditional ..." more
1531 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
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30s / Breakfast / Date Place
Reviewed by Lauren M.
"My boyfriend and I dined at NoMI this past weekend and we were beyond impressed! Our waiter was extremely helpful and provided many suggestions, the o ..." more
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 North Michigan Avenue, 7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
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Absinthe / After Work / Blouses
Party Earth Review Right at home among the quaint brunch spots, casual ethnic restaurants, and quirky boutiques that call Andersonville home, In Fine Spirits is a cozy wine bar that exudes sophistication without exhausting patrons’ wallets. The space is bright and minimally decorated, with low lounge chairs and simple tables scattered down ... more
5420 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
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20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Ambient
Party Earth Review An offshoot of the adjoining Dunlay’s on Clark restaurant, D.O.C. Wine Bar is an oasis of civilized consumption in a neighborhood better known for its party-hardy post-college crowd. The lounge is almost cocoon-like, featuring a few porthole windows looking out onto noisy Clark Street and a starkly decorated industrial ... more
2602 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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20s / 30s / 40s / ATM / After Work / Bar
Party Earth Review Were it not for the large sign emblazoned across the stone façade and the two raised outdoor decks overflowing with boisterous patrons when the weather permits, The Galway Arms could easily be mistaken for a classy old house. Inside, this massive bar and restaurant opens into a collection of mini partitioned rooms, all ... more
2442 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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20s / Artsy Dresses / Blouses / TVs
Party Earth Review Helmed by a former bartender from The Violet Hour and a GM whose previous ventures include The Aviary, The Barrelhouse Flat is a temple to craft cocktails located in an area better known for rowdy packs of college kids. The first floor has a saloon feel, with weathered exposed brick and a vintage jukebox that plays this ... more
2624 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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Chicago Date Ideas Overview
Planning a date in Chicago? Well, it’s almost not fair how easy it is. In a city teeming with classy cocktail lounges, music venues, comedy clubs, and world-class restaurants, it is nearly impossible to go wrong.
Those hoping for a romantic date should head to the Signature Lounge on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building, where they can sip cocktails and enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline. Afterwards, enjoy an exquisite meal at one of Chicago’s world-famous restaurants, such as Aviary or Girl & the Goat, which offers a fantastic foodie experience for those who love to eat.
Looking for something more casual? Chicago blues clubs offer a laid-back experience and unbeatable music on most nights of the week. Check out B.L.U.E.S. in Lincoln Park or Buddy Guy’s Legends in the South Loop for a relaxed date experience that is sure not to miss. Chicago is also home to hundreds of music venues across a variety of genres, so hipsters can take their sweethearts to Metro while metalheads enjoy date-night at The Mutiny.
Hipsters and cocktail-lovers should head to The Violet Hour for a romantic date. Or if the line is too long, try The Whistler, which also serves up classy cocktails and offers live music or DJs nearly every night of the week. Beer nerds can bring their dates to The Map Room, while whiskey-lovers should head to Fountainhead for an extensive scotch list and mouthwatering mac & cheese.
And of course, for those at a complete loss, it’s impossible to go wrong with a Second City show. A late night of laughs at this Chicago institution is sure to earn anyone a good night kiss.
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