date night

Le Bouchon

$$ | Bucktown

Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine + quaint decor.

$$$ | Edgewater

A mix of European cuisines is offered with wine + craft cocktails in casually stylish tavern digs.

$$ | Fulton Market

Stylish, low-lit hangout with an extensive wine selection to pair with inventive pub plates + pasta.

$$ | Humboldt Park

Gathering place for pairing wine + beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.

$$ | Lincoln Park

New American fare offered in a chic, rustic-industrial space with a basement wine cellar + bar.

$$ | River North

Stylish wine bar also offering cocktails + tapas in a warm, lofty space with unique hanging lights.

$$ | River North

Adventurous small plates plus house-cured meats + a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters.

$$ | West Loop

Intimate basement wine bar in a century-old building with a vintage vibe + New American cooking.

$$ | Wicker Park

French inspired spot with seafood menu.

tags: bar, cocktail, cocktail, drinks, dinner