Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in River North (Chicago)

Bar Mar is always so good to have dinner in the Loop. I think menu was narrowed down this time but every meal on the menu is still SO GREAT

I had an incredible experience at Three Dots and a Dash the evening of 12/22/2024. We had reservations in the Bamboo Room, which is a quieter, more intimate, rum focused experience. Matt, the bartender that evening, was fabulous; attentive, thoughtful, engaged, and friendly. We ordered a few drinks from the menu then asked Matt to create something special for us and his drinks did not disappoint. My experience with Tiki and rum drinks is decent; having visited almost every Tiki bar from San Diego to San Francisco (including Trader Vic’s at SJC), Tacoma to Seattle, & a Mai Tai tour across Oahu). 3 Dots is a must do, especially if you are a tiki or rum fan. Food was great too. Next time I fly back to Chicago I will definitely visit again.

It was my Anniversary❣️ I mistakenly reserved the bar for seating, but the kind, caring employee made sure we got a table for this precious occasion! I’ve came for the last 3 yrs for my Anniversary and will continue! I thank you all kindly for Always making our day so Special❣️❣️❣️❣️

Delicious lunch ! I had the tuna tartare, shrimp fettuccini and crème brûlée Everything was amazing ! The fettuccini is unique, not your typical cream sauce , which I thought was amazing , but just know that. The portion was large as were the shrimp ! Crème brûlée was truly some of the best I have ever had , highly recommend it!

It was a cool fun place for late night drinks. Not a lot of food options, but the selection of cocktails and other alcoholic beverages was awesome. I like the vibe of the bar. It offered a lot of creative board games and there are a lot of seat choices, which are all very comfortable for hanging out with friends and even on a date. It offers a relaxing atmosphere in the middle of the city hustle. :)