Dining
Out for New Year's Eve
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| Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Chicago to ring in the New Year.
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1610 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-266-7999
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Bustling Mexican spot for good tequila, mole and creative desserts---not to mention guacamole prepared tableside. More... |
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2005 W. Division St.
Chicago,
IL 60622
773-252-9990
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Second locale of the Mexican fave that serves fab tequilas and topnotch tableside guac. More... |
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1723 N. Halsted St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-867-0110
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Evocative, small-bite molecular arrangements from chef Grant Achatz help keep Chicago firmly planted on the culinary map. More... |
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The Fairmont Chicago
200 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago,
IL 60601
312-444-9494
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It’s more than six decades and counting at this soul food destination with live local jazz on Fridays. More... |
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Hotel Burnham
1 W. Washington St.
Chicago,
IL 60602
312-368-1900
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American comfort food---on prime real estate, plated with panache---in the Hotel Burnham. More... |
158 E. Ontario St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-664-1474
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Italian restaurant where Mag Mile shoppers, suits and well-heeled tourists tend to flock. More... |
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Marina City
339 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-755-9463
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After ten years in the biz, this wine bar got a cheese-focused menu makeover. More... |
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1729 N. Halsted St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-337-6070
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A chic, stylish place---complete with a touted chef---for theater diners and hardcore foodies. More... |
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59 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-595-0800
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This brasserie serves a menu full of Parisian hits. More... |
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Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 E. Superior St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-523-0923
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson departs from his Scandinavian ways at this modern, sea-centric spot. More... |
2024 N. Halsted St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
773-935-5000
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High-energy tapas bar that attracts a young, see-and-be-seen crowd. More... |
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1043 N. Rush St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-988-7676
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Bustling restaurant draws mid-age scenesters for pre-club and pre-theater pasta. More... |
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702 W. Fulton St.
Chicago,
IL 60661
312-850-5005
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The scene is lively at this festive, colorful Latin spot---but it’s the (local) food that really heats things up. More... |
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Leo Burnett Building
35 W. Wacker Dr.
Chicago,
IL 60601
312-346-3500
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A haunt for pre-theater fare, this seafooder occasionally breaks the mold. More... |
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816 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60614
773-248-6228
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Charlie Trotter's runs the extra mile to deliver a detailed---to the extreme---experience. More... |
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Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
230 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60601
312-334-6700
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Noisy, chic and expensive---but the people-watching is good at this Hard Rock Hotel haunt. More... |
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The JAMES
616 N. Rush St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-660-6000
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David Burke (well, actually, Rick Gresh) takes on steak---and Chicagoans couldn’t be happier. More... |
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro
733 W. Madison St.
Chicago,
IL 60661
312-602-2100
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American comfort food is served in a retro-cool setting inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro. More... |
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340 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60614
773-281-9101
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Decades-old fondue restaurant that has seen its share of marriage proposals and anniversary celebrations. More... |
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33 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-828-0966
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Cubs fans (heck, carnivores in general) flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More... |
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Yorktown Center
Westin Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard,
IL 60148
630-953-3444
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The Harry Caray’s set reels in suburban mallers, hotel guests and business-types with its classy-cool environ. More... |
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1150 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-440-8888
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Tucked into a mansion, this urbane Greenwich Village transplant brings the dishes of Abruzzo, Italy to the Windy City. More... |
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The Belden-Stratford Hotel
2300 N. Lincoln Park W.
Chicago,
IL 60614
773-868-0002
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A blend of Japanese, French and contemporary cuisines with impeccable service (and décor) to match. More... |
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Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St., Lobby level
Chicago,
IL 60603
312-917-3404
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Dramatic internationally inspired American dishes are served adjacent to the hopping, high-ceilinged lobby of the Palmer House Hilton. More... |
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440 W. Randolph St.
Chicago,
IL 60606
312-575-9900
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Hip steak and seafooder with dynamite décor and an attractive crowd. More... |
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500 N. Clark St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-321-6242
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Seasonal American fare that’s costly but thought-provoking. More... |
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Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-239-4030
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Executive chef Christophe David shows off seasonal cuisine at this stunner. More... |
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2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago,
IL 60614
773-477-5845
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Gaze at North Pond while enjoying innovative contemporary cuisine. More... |
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Park View Hotel
1800 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-981-7070
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An American bistro with plenty of modern touches from two top chefs. More... |
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Tree Studios
601 N. State St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-266-7677
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A Champagne lounge and jazz club with small plates, cheeses and desserts. More... |
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161 N. Jefferson St.
Chicago,
IL 60661
312-669-9900
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Farm-to-table American cuisine with plenty of Spanish and South American flavors. More... |
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22 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-645-6000
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Just a hint of nightclub atmosphere coupled with a comfort food menu has Rockit rocking. More... |
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Roy's |
Hawaii Regional |
14/20 |
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One Superior Place
720 N. State St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-787-7599
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Theatrically upscale, aloha-influenced seafood chain from Roy Yamaguchi. More... |
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123 N. Jefferson St.
Chicago,
IL 60661
312-441-1920
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This "modern speakeasy" serves seasonal American cuisine in a refined atmosphere minus the attitude. More... |
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21 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-527-2722
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High-end seafood restaurant with great crab cakes and fine fish dishes. More... |
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John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-787-9596
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Besides having one of the best views in the city, this American in the Hancock passes the culinary test too. More... |
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-588-8030
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Donald Trump delivers decadence in the form of a sleek hotel restaurant with panoramic city views. More... |
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One Magnificent Mile, 2nd Fl.
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-280-2750
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Expensive but special occasion-worthy, this restaurant attracts well-heeled sophisticates. More... |
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504 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-595-2300
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See and be seen fusion spot that also has a nice rooftop patio. More... |
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445 N. Clark St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-661-1434
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Star chef Rick Bayless’ upscale Mexican eatery that helped change the landscape. More... |
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676 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-202-0001
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Progressive French cuisine from chef Rick Tramonto and pastry chef Gale Gand. More... |
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10 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-527-4060
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A fusion of contemporary Indian and Latin American cuisines served in a stylish, modern (and, appropriately, red-tinged) setting. More... |
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159 W. Erie St.
Chicago,
IL 60654
312-787-9000
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This steak joint draws a crowd, so come early to avoid the throngs. More... |
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InterContinental Chicago
505 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-321-8766
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Mag Mile shoppers, tourists and suits rub elbows at this classy hotel-centered spot along the main drag. More... |
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