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Top Date Night Restaurants in Chicago
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items Date night is not a want, it’s a need. For mental health. For romance. For emotional stability. For the plot. 😂
These are my current favorite date night restaurants in Chicago, all personally tried in the last six months and forever on rotation.
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Tre Dita is one of the most visually stunning restaurants I’ve ever been to. The space feels straight out of New York or Europe dark, sexy, romantic, and completely immersive.
The service is five-star, the drinks are incredible, and the food is perfe...
Tre Dita
Crying Tiger is one of Lettuce Entertain You’s newest restaurants, and it’s easily one of the most visually striking and thoughtfully designed dining experiences in Chicago. Walking in genuinely feels like being transported to Southeast Asia every de...
Crying Tiger
Gus’s Sip & Dip another one of Lettuce Entertain You’s newer concepts, located right next to Crying Tiger and it’s one of my favorite bars in the city. The space is intimate, low-key, and effortlessly cool, with a throwback ’90s lounge vibe. It’s...
Gus' Sip & Dip
Adelina Prime is a newer steakhouse in Chicago and it’s absolutely stunning inside very chic, very Instagrammable, and perfect for a dressed-up date night.
We stopped in for drinks and appetizers and everything was delicious. The avocado ceviche was ...
Adalina Prime
Fioretta in the West Loop was such a beautiful surprise. The food is absolutely incredible we had the wood-roasted oysters, the olive-fed Wagyu New York strip and the wood-grilled branzino, and everything was perfect.
What really sets Fioretta apart ...
Fioretta
Nobu is one of those classic Chicago date-night staples that never misses. Head up to the rooftop for the views, the music, and that effortlessly cool energy it truly feels like old-school Chicago in the best way.
The food is always consistently amaz...
Nobu Chicago
Bavette’s Chicago Steakhouse is a classic, old-school spot with serious ‘90s mob-movie energy dark, moody, full of wood details and chandeliers. It was packed even on a Tuesday, so bar seating is common if you don’t have a reservation (but you can st...
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Miru sits at the top of the St. Regis and the views are absolutely unreal floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning sights of Navy Pier, and a beautiful patio that makes this an especially perfect spring and summer date-night spot.
The Japanese cuisine is ...
Miru
Gibsons Italia is a true Chicago staple and one of those places that simply never misses. The views are beautiful, the service is always excellent, and the food and drinks are consistently great.
It’s an easy go-to for a polished, reliable, and alway...
Gibsons Italia
Maple & Ash is a classic for a reason you truly can’t go wrong here for date night. The dining room is perfect for a romantic, elevated evening, while the lounge is the place to be if you’re out with your girls to sip cocktails, listen to vibey m...
Maple & Ash
The Alston is a newer River North spot that’s perfect for a dressed-up night out. The space is beautifully designed, the drinks are great, and the food is genuinely impressive.
On Fridays and Saturdays, the vibe shifts into a relaxed, loungy atmosphe...
The Alston
Mon Ami Gabi is a charming French bistro in Lincoln Park and it was such a beautiful surprise. The space feels romantic, airy, and effortlessly cozy perfect for a softer, more intimate date night. The food is phenomenal, with elevated takes on classi...
Mon Ami Gabi