Best Live Music Restaurants in River West

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

ChicagoNear WestNorthwest Suburbs

Neighborhoods

Albany ParkBelmont Central / CraginBronzevilleBucktown / Wicker ParkChina TownCicero

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

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Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

84 restaurants available nearby

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1. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(149)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brewery • West Loop

Booked 40 times today

Where 260 years of Irish Brewing expertise meets American beer creativity. Inspired by Chicago, crafted by Guinness. Look out, Chicago.The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago features a Taproom, Restaurant, and the first ever Guinness Bakery, all located right in the heart of Chicago's West Loop. Come indulge both your curiosity and your tastebuds, while experimenting with a new world of flavor.

2. Andy's Jazz Club

4.8

Exceptional(5186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 90 times today

Admission is charged to all guests entering the venue and goes toward the musical entertainment that all will be enjoying while inside the club. All dining tables are good for 1 musical performance only. Please choose your reservation time according to your desired performance time. Andy's Jazz Club is a unique as a Jazz Room that offers full dining. We hope for a quiet room during all performances. We do ask that all guests be courteous to the artists while performing and keep conversation volume down during shows.

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3. Mastro's Steakhouse - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(6436)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 52 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

4. La Serre

4.6

Exceptional(538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • West Loop

Booked 77 times today

Inspired by the coastal regions of Provence and Saint-Tropez, La Serre, located in Fulton Market, invites guests into a lush and colorful greenhouse setting. The culinary approach highlights the light and vibrant cuisine of Provence, with a focus on native techniques and ingredients, offering lighter takes on the dishes of the French-Mediterranean landscape. Fresh vegetables, seafood, and all-natural Black Angus beef are expertly prepared on the kitchen’s hardwood charcoal hearth, infusing each dish with incredible wood and charcoal flavors, elevating the ingredients without heavy sauces or seasonings.Whether you're enjoying steak, seafood, or Mediterranean-inspired dishes, La Serre is the perfect destination for romantic dinners, dates, birthdays, or fine dining. The bar offers expertly crafted cocktails and drinks, providing the ideal atmosphere for any occasion, from a casual night out to an elegant celebration.

5. Fioretta

4.7

Exceptional(990)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • West Loop

Booked 53 times today

Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

6. Divan

4.0

Excellent(121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 34 times today

Located in Chicago's River North neighborhood, Divan is an exclusive steakhouse & supper club experience that features American steakhouse classics with refined European influences.

7. The Palm Court

4.6

Exceptional(5138)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 37 times today

For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, fragrant and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones; and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.And let’s not forget about our little tea. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.Reservations are heavily encouraged. Tea service seating duration is 90minAdults $78 / Kids $35 (3-12)

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8. Chicago Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(3800)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 28 times today

Experience History & Excellence: Chicago Chop House® legendary menu features exclusively hand-cut in-house USDA prime steaks, fresh mouth watering seafood, decadent house-made sharable sides and irresistible scratch-made desserts to perfectly culminate your dining experience! Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with five-star service and one of a kind ambiance that includes three cozy candle lit floors of seating filled with over 1,400 historic photos of Chicago architecture, sports, entertainment, political figures, and a wall of mayor's. During the beautiful Chicago summers enjoy our outside Courtyard that offers a perfect setting for a moonlit dinner. Chicago Chop House® combines a memorable dining experience with a rich history, making it a beloved original steakhouse in Chicago.

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9. Untitled Supper Club

4.5

Awesome(2906)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 39 times today

Dress Code: Business Casual is expected - No Shorts, Tee Shirts, Athletic Attire, sandals, gym shoes are permitted. Final decisions are based on the sole discretion of management. *Please notate if you have a room or entertainment preference. Requests cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate.*With its vintage, Prohibition Era-inspired design, Untitled has been a darling of Chicago nightlife and fine dining since opening in 2011. The sumptuous 18,000 square-foot restaurant, bar and live entertainment space hosts the largest selection of American whiskies in the world .Their dining menu includes shareable bites, perfect pastas and beautifully creative desserts; with eight Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, their cuisine is sure to satisfy any palette. The best part? While you dine and drink the night away, you can enjoy world-class entertainment with weekly music and titillating cabaret-style performances from Chicago's finest.Untitled is a 21+ establishment.

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10. Hubbard Inn - River North

3.9

Excellent(199)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 26 times today

Located among an ever growing number of River North restaurants in Chicago, Hubbard Inn creates a unique dining experience with delicious options for brunch, dinner, late night dining and everything in between.Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner for two, a table for a large group, or a late night restaurant, Hubbard Inn is the perfect option for out-of-town guests and locals on the hunt for dinner and drinks or a quick bite to eat!

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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Service was mediocre and the chick had no flavor but the atmosphere and ambience was amazing. Excellent beers as well. Just come here to drink, the kitchen needs a bit of work.
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Guinness Open Gate Brewery - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Brewery• West Loop
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4.6
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Tim
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent evening with great live jazz experience.
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Andy's Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• River North (Chicago)
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great Ambience, exceptional service and good food. Overall worth every penny spent.
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La SerrePrice: Expensive• French• West Loop
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4.6
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Catelyn
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service and atmosphere. Patrick and Leo were great!
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Mastro's Steakhouse - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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MarilynVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Impeccable service and every item we ordered was fantastic.
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FiorettaPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• West Loop
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4.7

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