Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in West Loop

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1. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14903)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 120 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

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2. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2095)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 53 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.

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3. Bar Siena - West Loop

4.6

Exceptional(3274)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 50 times today

Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!

4. Momotaro

4.6

Exceptional(3866)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 107 times today

Momotaro is a multi-level Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato, Momotaro has had the honor of being named Restaurant of the Year in both Chicago Magazine and Chicago Social. Under Kato’s leadership the restaurant has come to define the balance between traditional values and modern technique, blending the two in a science and art that has resulted in an authentic, innovative menu. The restaurant, designed by the world renowned AvroKO, also contains the subterranean Izakaya at Momotaro (a laid back, lively lower-level bar and restaurant reminiscent of the neon-lit haunts of trendy Tokyo neighborhoods) and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room.

5. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5590)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 85 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.

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6. The Izakaya at Momotaro

4.7

Exceptional(840)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 38 times today

The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.

7. The Publican

4.5

Awesome(5908)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 24 times today

A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.

8. BLVD Steakhouse

4.3

Awesome(2911)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 39 times today

BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood's Sunset Blvd—the golden era's famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other seasonal favorites from Celebrity Chef/Partner Joe Flamm. Outside, our massive full season patio with a sprawling bar evokes an enchanted ‘secret garden’ look and feel with lush greenery, linen curtains, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting.

9. Swift & Sons

4.7

Exceptional(4589)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 53 times today

Swift & Sons is an American Steakhouse brought to you by Boka Restaurant Group. The stunning multi-room space was designed by the world-renowned design firm AvroKO and is located in the heart of the Fulton Market District — the birthplace of Chicago meatpacking. Executive Chef Chris Pandel's menu is based in traditional ideas and elevated with a modern approach that makes it unique in the Chicago steakhouse landscape. Signature dishes include the Beef Wellington, a staple of traditional steakhouse dining showcased with expertise in the Swift dining room.

10. Formento's

4.7

Exceptional(2831)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 47 times today

Located in Fulton Market District within Chicago’s bustling West Loop, Formento’s is an Italian restaurant steeped with the bright and fresh flavors of Italy. Created as a nod to the owner’s grandmother, guests will experience an array of dishes from house-made pastas, seasonal antipasti and wood-fired fish and steak. At Formento’s, Chef David Schwartz combines new world culinary creativity with generations past. Our world-class wine program offers guests more than 300 varietals from around world. Three private event spaces can accommodate parties of 10 to 200 guests in an intimate second floor loft overlooking Restaurant Row, featuring a private bar and amenities.

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Sophia
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was a great experience. Food is fabulous, and service great.
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8
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Anthony
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Tried an assortment across the menu. The short ribbon dumplings and fish stew were magnificent. Everything else was delicious. Only little downside...we were seated in a small room with 3 or 4 other tables. Took away a bit from ambience of being out in an energetic place. But that is a small thing.
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Duck Duck GoatPrice: Expensive• Chinese• West Loop
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4.8
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NicoleVIP
Chicago / Illinois •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time at El Che and it did not disappoint! Ambience is so cute. For apps we got the beef and mushroom empanada. Beef was amazing. My husband and I shared the Steak, Lobster and Beef Fat Fries for our entree. Steak was perfectly cooked and one of the best steaks I've had next to Bavettes. Lobster diavolo was soo good, that sauce! Added a side of the sauce with the fries, chef's kiss! We both had pisco sours for our drinks. For dessert, we shared the horchata and dulce de leche gelato, don't skip on dessert! Highly recommend El Che and will definitely be back!
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El Che Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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4.7
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ELDARVIP
Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Momotaro offers a stellar dining experience with a beautiful ambiance that sets the stage for its delicious variety of robata yaki, fresh nigiri, and expertly crafted sushi rolls. The attentive service ensures every detail is taken care of, making it a perfect choice for indulging in exceptional Japanese cuisine.
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MomotaroPrice: Expensive• Japanese• West Loop
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4.6
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PatVIP
Chicago / Illinois •68 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Delicious brunch items and one of the best bloody Mary's I have ever had. Our server was fantastic!
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Bar Siena - West LoopPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Loop
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4.6

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117 restaurants available nearby

1. Girl & the Goat

2. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

3. Bar Siena - West Loop

4. Momotaro

5. Duck Duck Goat

6. The Izakaya at Momotaro

7. The Publican

8. BLVD Steakhouse

9. Swift & Sons

10. Formento's

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