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The Best Chicago Valentines Restaurants


Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so why not make your reservations for a romantic restaurant in Chicago today? Here you'll find all of the best Chicago Valentines restaurants for the perfect date.

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Agami Sushi
12/20
4712 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-506-1845
A far-out underwater setting and pristine sushi served late-night make this spot a hit with loungers. More...

Aigre Doux Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Aigre Doux, Chicago, IL 230 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-329-9400
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...

Anteprima Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Anteprima, Chicago, IL 5316 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-506-9990
Atypical Italian fare graces this sweet Andersonville storefront, which threatens---no, demands---repeat visits. More...

Bistro 110 French
13/20
Dining Room at Bistro 110, Chicago, IL 110 E. Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-3110
French bistro fare for hungry North Michigan Avenue shoppers. More...

Bistrot Margot French
12/20
1437-39 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-587-3660
Very authentic Left Bank setting, but cramped and noisy at prime time. More...

Boka Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Boka, Chicago, IL 1729 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-337-6070
A chic, stylish and re-energized place for theater diners and hardcore foodies. More...

Brasserie Jo French
12/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Jo, Chicago, IL 59 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-595-0800
Frequented brasserie serving a menu of greatest hits. More...

C-House Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at C-House, Chicago, IL Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-523-0923
Chef Marcus Samuelsson departs from his Scandinavian ways at this modern, sea-centric spot. More...

Café Absinthe Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Café Absinthe, Chicago, IL 1958 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-278-4488
Hip, hidden joint serving innovative, modern dishes to foodies. More...

Cafe Matou French
13/20
1846 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-384-8911
Small, affordable French bistro that serves a fine bread pudding in a casual setting. More...

Carlos' French
16/20
Dining Room at Carlos 429 Temple Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-432-0770
Fancy French cuisine lives on at this North Shore eatery. More...

Charlie Trotter's Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Charlie Trotter 816 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-6228
Charlie Trotter's runs the extra mile to deliver a detailed---to the extreme---experience. More...

Courtright's Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Courtright 8989 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
708-839-8000
Backed by a forest view, this artful American restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. More...

Crofton on Wells Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Crofton on Wells, Chicago, IL 535 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-755-1790
Pretty presentation and tasty seasonal American dishes make foodies flock to this restaurant. More...

David Burke's Primehouse Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at David Burke The JAMES
616 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-660-6000
David Burke takes on steak. More...

Dine American
13/20
Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro
733 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-602-2100
American comfort food is served in a retro-cool setting inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago Metro. More...

ENO Wine Bar
Quick Bite
InterContinental Hotel Chicago
505 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-321-8738
A wine bar that also specializes in high-end cheeses and chocolates. More...

Everest French
17/20
Dining Room at Everest, Chicago, IL Chicago Stock Exchange
440 S. La Salle St., 40th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-663-8920
French elegance profoundly endures 40 floors above Chicago's Loop. More...

Gabriel's Italian
15/20
310 Green Bay Rd.
Highwood, IL 60040
847-433-0031
Elegant, showy North suburban favorite that also boasts a fab wine selection. More...

Geja's Cafe American
12/20
Dining Room at Geja 340 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-281-9101
Decades-old fondue restaurant that has seen its share of marriage proposals and anniversary celebrations. More...

Green Zebra Vegetarian
16/20
Dining Room at Green Zebra, Chicago, IL 1460 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-7100
Carnivores won't miss the meat at this haute, mostly vegetarian restaurant. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Harry Caray 33 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-828-0966
Cubs fans flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Hawthorn Suites Hotel
10233 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-699-1200
Cubs fans flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More...

Jacky's Bistro French
13/20
2545 Prairie Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-733-0899
North suburban Frenchie where all the basics are well executed. More...

Kinzie Chophouse Steakhouse
13/20
400 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-822-0191
Steaks are Prime and most are dry-aged, and the kitchen knows the difference between medium and medium-rare. More...

Lockwood Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Lockwood, Chicago, IL Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St., Lobby level
Chicago, IL 60603
312-917-3404
Dramatic internationally tinged American dishes are served adjacent to the hopping, high-ceilinged lobby of the Palmer House Hilton. More...

mk American
14/20
Dining Room at mk, Chicago, IL 868 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-482-9179
Special occasion or any occasion, Michael Kornick’s esteemed restaurant delivers divine dining. More...

Nacional 27 Nuevo Latino
12/20
325 W. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-664-2727
Nuevo Latino spot where the people---and food---are caliente. More...

Naha Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Naha, Chicago, IL 500 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-321-6242
Seasonal American fare that’s costly but thought-provoking. More...

Perennial American
14/20
Park View Hotel
1800 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-981-7070
An American bistro with plenty of modern touches from two top chefs. More...

Petterino's American
13/20
Dining Room at Petterino 150 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-422-0150
Theater-goers hotspot where the shrimp de jonghe is divine. More...

Piccolo Sogno Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Piccolo Sogno, Chicago, IL 464 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60642
312-421-0077
Ex-Coco Pazzo chef goes it alone with dazzling, and surprisingly affordable, results. More...

Pops for Champagne Champagne Bar
13/20
Dining Room at Pops for Champagne, Chicago, IL Tree Studios
601 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-266-7677
A Champagne lounge and jazz club with small plates, cheeses and desserts. More...

Prosecco Italian
14/20
710 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-951-9500
Sedate, romantic and all grown up, this Italian restaurant comes from good stock. More...

Rosebud on Rush Italian
14/20
720 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-6444
You have to love an Italian restaurant that lists meatballs and Italian sausage in a marinara sauce as a side dish. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
14/20
One Superior Place
720 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787-7599
Theatrically upscale, aloha-influenced seafood chain from Roy Yamaguchi. More...

Salpicon Mexican
14/20
1252 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-988-7811
Dine on superior mole and grilled shrimp before enjoying one of the best flans around. More...

Shaw's Crab House Seafood
12/20
21 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-527-2722
High-end seafood restaurant with great crab cakes and fine fish dishes. More...

Sixteen Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Sixteen, Chicago, IL Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-588-8030
Donald Trump delivers decadence in the form of a sleek hotel restaurant with panoramic city views. More...

Spring Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Spring, Chicago, IL 2039 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-395-7100
Located in a former Turkish bathhouse, this seafood restaurant continues to draw crowds. More...

Tavern at the Park Steakhouse
12/20
130 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-552-0070
Classic American cuisine with high-end twists and beautiful views of downtown Chicago. More...

Trader Vic's Polynesian
12/20
Newberry Plaza
1030 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-642-6500
Beloved tiki bar returns, with its famous mai tais in tow. More...

TRU French
17/20
Dining Room at TRU, Chicago, IL 676 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-202-0001
Progressive French cuisine from chef Rick Tramonto and pastry chef Gale Gand. More...

Vermilion Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Vermilion, Chicago, IL 10 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-527-4060
A fusion of contemporary Indian and Latin American cuisines served in a stylish, modern (and, appropriately, red-tinged) setting. More...

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