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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Marina City
335 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-629-3500
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A contemporary Italian trattoria from the Bin 36 crew with traditional dishes and modern interpretations of classics. More... |
1610 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-266-7999
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Bustling Mexican spot for great tequilas, mole and creative desserts. 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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230 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-329-9400
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Fine, contemporary American fare, a friendly vibe and a boutique wine list add up to one of the city’s most exciting spots in years. More... |
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Dana Hotel & Spa
660 N. State St.
Chicago,
IL 60654
312-202-6000
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Modern and manly, this two-floor sushi and Kobe spot sports one of the city’s best saké lists. More... |
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1723 N. Halsted St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-867-0110
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The multi-course, small-bite molecular arrangements from chef Grant Achatz helped put Chicago back on the culinary map. More... |
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5316 N. Clark St.
Chicago,
IL 60640
773-506-9990
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Atypical Italian fare graces this sweet Andersonville storefront, which threatens---no, demands---repeat visits. More... |
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The Fairmont Chicago
200 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago,
IL 60601
312-444-9494
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If you are tired of carbon-copy cooking, check out this place for culturally inspired American eats. More... |
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... |
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445 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago,
IL 60654
312-832-7700
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Casual and pleasing atmosphere for both traditional and cutting-edge Italian creations. More... |
158 E. Ontario St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-664-1474
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Italian restaurant where Mag Mile shoppers, suits and 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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Big and noisy at peak. Ask for a table away from the bar. More... |
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1729 N. Halsted St.
Chicago,
IL 60614
312-337-6070
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A chic, stylish and re-energized place 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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Frequented brasserie serving a menu of greatest hits. 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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One Magnificent Mile Building
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-280-2750
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Try the antipasti, gnocchi and uplifting desserts at this less-costly Spiaggia sibling. More... |
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429 Temple Ave.
Highland Park,
IL 60035
847-432-0770
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Fancy French cuisine lives on at this North Shore eatery. More... |
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... |
702 W. Fulton St.
Chicago,
IL 60661
312-850-5005
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The scene is lively at this festive, colorful Latin spot. More... |
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... |
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... |
636 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-664-2777
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The menu changes often at this casual, rustic Italian trattoria. More... |
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The JAMES
616 N. Rush St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-660-6000
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David Burke takes on steak. More... |
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River East Art Center
465 E. Illinois St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-464-1700
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Great views of the city, smart cocktails and first-rate ceviche make this lounge-y haunt a stunner. More... |
4004 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60613
773-325-1710
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Upscale comfort food is the name of the game at this global restaurant. More... |
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... |
310 Green Bay Rd.
Highwood,
IL 60040
847-433-0031
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Elegant, showy North suburban favorite that also boasts a fab wine selection. 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 flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More... |
Yorktown Center
Westin Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard,
IL 60148
630-953-3444
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The Harry Caray’s set hooks mallers, hotel guests and suits with its classy-cool environ. More... |
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... |
937 N. Rush St.
Chicago,
IL 60611
312-255-0088
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An upscale, Vietnamese vibe prevails at this moody New York transplant. 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 tinged 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... |
710 N. Wells St.
Chicago,
IL 60610
312-951-9500
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Sedate, romantic and all grown up, this Italian restaurant comes from good stock. More... |
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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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... |
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... |
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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1006 S. State St.
Lockport,
IL 60441
815-838-5566
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It’s a long drive from the city, but this affordable (and truly special) spot is worth it. 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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InterContinental Chicago
525 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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