Best Date Night Restaurants in South Side

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1. Alla Vita

4.8

Exceptional(2303)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Loop

Booked 59 times today

Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.

2. Virtue

4.9

Exceptional(603)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Hyde Park

Booked 24 times today

Stationed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality & kindness. We’ve worked hard to create a warm, honest & thoughtful space. We pride ourselves on unpretentious service, timing & most importantly providing great value. At Virtue we use heritage techniques to create some familiar flavors, & some new ones. We hope to see you soon.

3. Chemistry

4.4

Awesome(1587)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hyde Park

Booked 25 times today

Chicago's premier black-owned steakhouse. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood! Enjoy the finest steak while experiencing excellent white glove service. Chemistry exemplifies black excellence at its finest.**Please Note** We are not open for dinner service on Friday night. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE 90 MINUTES WITH A 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIODLarge Parties over 12: Are unable to make an online reservation. Please Email your request to reservations@chemistrychicago.com

4. The Alderman

4.9

Exceptional(212)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Pilsen

Booked 9 times today

The Alderman is a cozy, award-winning cocktail bar in Chicago, perfect for a date night. The reviews rave about its intimate, velvet-lined ambiance, and the craft cocktails created by a renowned mixologist. Customers say it's a great spot for private cocktails, date nights, and trying something new. The reviews highlight the exceptional service and unique experience of the bar, making it ideal for a romantic evening.

5. avec West Loop

4.8

Exceptional(843)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 32 times today

avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.

6. Roanoke

4.3

Awesome(1449)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 44 times today

Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

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7. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2097)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 34 times today

Located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's go-to destination for steak, seafood, and live-fire cooking. The restaurant is modeled after Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s fascination with Argentinean asados: traditional backyard barbecues surrounding the flame. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the centerpiece for this downtown asado which embraces South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and of course, steak. The hearth also serves as the heart of the restaurant’s experiences such as dining at the Hearth Table. Join us for happy hour at our cocktail bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che brings the heat seven nights a week.For large groups, private events, birthdays, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.

8. Industry Ales

4.6

Exceptional(66)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 5 times today

Industry Ales is your destination in downtown Chicago for delicious food, brews, and cocktails. Featuring a lunch and dinner menu curated by Chef Steven Kowaleski, an in house brewing program from Head Brewer Michael Gretz, and a full craft cocktail program lead by James VanDerBosch. Stop in to see a nod to Chicago's forgotten history in this new elevated take on the classic brewery. It's located in the heart of the loop, just steps from your favorite iconic Chicago landmarks. Industry Ales features a dining room, beer hall, as well as two private dining and event spaces. Whether you join us for a quick lunch, group dinner, or after work libations, we are happy to serve you! Don't miss out on our $5 draft beer happy hour or daily specials, follow us on instagram @industryales for our most up to date offerings. Can't wait for you to join us! Interested in hosting a happy hour or private event? E-mail events@industryales.com to host your next party or gathering with us.

9. Bar Mar

4.6

Exceptional(976)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • River North (Chicago)

Booked 41 times today

Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés’ brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located at the Bank of America Tower in Chicago, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

10. Acanto

4.8

Exceptional(3852)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 22 times today

Across from Millennium park and along Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar is a treasured destination for those who appreciate authentic and approachable Italian food in a conversation-friendly atmosphere. Acanto serves seasonally-driven Italian cuisine from both regions of Italy utilizing artisanal ingredients from Midwest farmers and producers. Acanto boasts one of the most lauded wine programs in the US, including a 3-star rating by World of Fine Wine and a two-glass “Best of Excellence” rating by Wine Spectator. The libations menu is rounded out by Italian classics including spritzes and negronis along with craft cocktails, beer, and spirits. The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus, the flowery leaf featured prominently in Roman architecture. Famed architect Louis Sullivan used Acanthus in his distinctive terra cotta ornamentation found on the facade of the historically-landmarked building that houses Acanto.

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Marie
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Attentive waiter answered all questions about food was able to accommodate my diet restrictions
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RoanokePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.3
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MaiaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A wonderful evening at El Che to kick off the holiday season. Special shoutout to Olivia and Julio for making sure everything was perfect and made for a memorable evening.
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El Che Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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4.7
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Janet
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Virtue's food is superb and their servers always know the menu backwards and forward and can explain any things you ask about. The servers are prompt and service is great. It has been a wonderful experience every time we have been to Virtue and this time was the same. Great Southern cuisine!
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VirtuePrice: Expensive• Southern• Hyde Park
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4.9
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MarlaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Surprisingly good food for a hotel bar/restaurant. Service was a little slow, probably understaffed, but very pleasant. Would definitely go back.
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State and Lake Chicago TavernPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown / Loop
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AndrewVIP
Chicago / Illinois •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
From the moment we walked in the door, we felt like we were special and the entire restaurant staff was awaiting our arrival. From the owner to the server and even the mixologist behind the bar, made our experience magical and unforgettable. The was not our first visit, just one of the best! The food was delicious and the dessert was sinfully tasty. Thank you Chemistry for giving my wife an amazing birthday celebration!!
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ChemistryPrice: Expensive• American• Hyde Park
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4.4

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396 restaurants available nearby

1. Alla Vita

2. Virtue

3. Chemistry

4. The Alderman

5. avec West Loop

6. Roanoke

7. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

8. Industry Ales

9. Bar Mar

10. Acanto

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