
10 special occasion-worthy restaurants in Chicago

by Sarah Freeman and Lisa Shames
Updated December 15, 2023
Chicagoans know that special-occasion meals come in all shapes and sizes. And even though many celebrations in this Midwestern sports town are centered around home team victories, championships aren’t the only reasons to party here.
These Windy City restaurants transform a regular Saturday (or Monday or Tuesday) night into an unforgettable evening. Read on for a guide to the 10 best places in Chicago for celebrating special occasions right now.
4.8 (7295)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Lincoln Park
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4.3 (3010)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
West Loop
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Deepak
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4.7 (466)
$31 to $50
Indian
North Center
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Dined 7 days ago
4.9 (2343)
$31 to $50
Chinese
Gold Coast / Streeterville
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Gregory
Dined 2 days ago
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Gregory
Dined 2 days ago
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4.8 (2812)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
West Loop
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