2025 Best Father's Day Restaurants in Chicago Area

Where to Eat for Father's Day in Chicago

Give Dad a break from the barbecue this Father's Day and take him out for a special meal. We've rounded up the best places to take Dad to dine on June 15, 2025, including steakhouses and hearty Italian restaurants.

Browse GAYOT's list of the Best Father's Day Restaurants in Chicago, presented in alphabetical order.

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Aba
14/20
Fulton Market District restaurant with a rooftop patio offering Mediterranean and California-influenced fare. See More

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Antico Posto
12/20
This hidden gem focuses on brick-oven pizzas, handmade pastas and 30 wines by the glass. See More

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The Barn
13/20
A clandestine meat lover's paradise from restaurateur Amy Morton finds a home in downtown Evanston. See More

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Beatrix Fulton Market
14/20
Outpost for healthy dining inside the fashionable Fulton Market District. See More

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French, Contemporary, Bistro
Bistronomic
14/20
Veteran chef Martial Noguier debuts as restaurateur with this modern French bistro in the Gold Coast. See More

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Bub City
14/20
City goes country at this whiskey and Southern joint in the heart of River North. See More

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
12/20
High-energy tapas bar serving killer pintxos and pitchers of strong sangría. See More

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Chicago q
14/20
Renowned pit mistress Lee Ann Whippen’s Gold Coast digs prove barbecue has officially gone glam. See More

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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
13/20
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef, has an extensive wine list and appeals largely to business diners. See More

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Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
12/20
Cubs fans and suits of all stripes flock to this Italian steakhouse honoring a dearly departed broadcaster. See More

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