Best Restaurants for Handcrafted Cocktails in Near North

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1. Sunda New Asian – River North

4.6

Exceptional(7422)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 76 times today

Located in the bustling River North dining scene, Sunda offers a vibrant Southeast Asian dining experience, blending the flavors of Japan, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and beyond. We elevate culturally significant dishes using high-quality ingredients and modern techniques. Our beverage program includes signature handcrafted cocktails, a robust sake and wine selection, and Asian whiskies and beers. Join us for weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm, or stop by during happy hour Monday to Friday from 4-6pm featuring $6 bar bites, handrolls, and beer, $9 cocktails and wine, and $10 sake. Our venue hosts private events for occasions from corporate outings to rehearsal dinners, and we also offer catering services.

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2. Ocean Prime - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(3538)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Loop

Booked 51 times today

Located on the second level of the LondonHouse building on the corner of Michigan & Wacker, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptionalambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

3. Adalina

4.5

Awesome(2357)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 61 times today

Adalina in Chicago serves handcrafted cocktails as indicated by multiple reviews. Customers have praised the restaurant's well-made cocktails, with one review stating, 'Delicious food and well made cocktails.' Another reviewer mentioned the 'creative cocktails,' while others have described the drinks as 'amazing' and 'great.'

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4. Prime & Provisions Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(5627)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 113 times today

In A World Of All-Natural Cleanses, Organic Stores And Paleo Diets, Prime & Provisions' Beef Program Contributes To The Clean-Eating Lifestyle By Serving 100% All Natural Linz Heritage Usda Prime Black Angus Beef. We Are Proudly The First Steakhouse In Chicago To Offer Beef From The "Never-Ever" Program Which Linz Heritage Angus Prides Itself On.

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5. Mercadito - River North

4.6

Exceptional(6289)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • River North (Chicago)

Booked 143 times today

We are the city’s top Mexican restaurant for authentic modern cuisine, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, located in the heart of River North. Our culinary team features popular Mexican dishes, including our signature tacos, as well as fresh salsa and guacamole, ceviche, esquites and more.Mercadito's lounge is nestled in the lower level of Mercadito. It offers a speakeasy-style experience with a chic and exclusive ambiance. The space features banquet-style booths and dim lighting that enhances the elegant wood furniture, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere. Once inside, guests can enjoy the full Mercadito menu, with the same delectable cuisine and beverages that our restaurant is known for.

6. Gino & Marty's

4.0

Excellent(604)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 19 times today

Gino & Marty's is praised in reviews for its handcrafted cocktails, with many customers appreciating the bartenders' mixology skills. The reviews mention a variety of cocktails like the 'Espresso Martini', 'Manhattan', and 'Hugo'. The cocktails are described as 'well balanced', 'unbelievably delicious' and 'perfect'. The bartenders are also mentioned as friendly and helpful in accommodating drink requests.

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7. Sunda New Asian - Fulton Market

4.6

Exceptional(221)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • West Loop

Booked 112 times today

Located in Chicago’s culinary destination, Fulton Market, Sunda offers a vibrant Southeast Asian dining experience, blending the flavors of Japan, China, the Philippines, Thailand, and beyond. We elevate culturally significant dishes using high-quality ingredients and modern techniques. Our beverage program includes signature handcrafted cocktails, a robust sake and wine selection, and Asian whiskies and beers. Our venue hosts private events for occasions from corporate outings to rehearsal dinners, and we also offer catering services.

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8. PERILLA fare - West Loop

4.6

Exceptional(417)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • West Town

Booked 20 times today

Located in the West Loop of Downtown Chicago, PERILLA fare offers Korean American cuisine centered around a communal dining experience inspired by classic Korean flavors and traditional ingredients. With an emphasis and focus on quality and premium selection of meats for Korean BBQ, Chef Andrew Lim and the team proudly works with local farms and quality importers to provide our guests with an adventurous culinary experience. We offer an expansive beverage list which includes handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, a curated wine list, and hand selected imported sojus and makgeolli. Our menu accommodates all dietary restrictions with a focus on vegetarian options including locally sourced mushrooms. We are excited to welcome you in to our warm and inviting space featuring artwork from local artists. Located in River West / Fulton Market area

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9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(195)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 73 times today

Farm Bar is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant with locations in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We serve approachable midwestern fair with local, organic ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Mineral Point Wisconsin. Stop by for dinner to indulge in our Classic Burger and famous Wisconsin Cheese Curds, or bring the whole family for lunch. Our mixologists behind the bar will happily shake up handcrafted cocktails or pour a glass of local wine to pair with brunch on the weekends. Join us for homestyle cooking, friendly faces and a table that feels like home. We limit our environmental footprint by using a digital menu linked to our tables with a QR code. We understand that some guests may require a paper menu, and one can be provided with a list of standards items upon request. In order to meet added costs from the city, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We understand that rising costs affect our guests too, so we will remove this fee upon request.

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10. Bar Louie - Dearborn Station

3.4

Very Good(3)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 7 times today

At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.

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Lisa
Ottawa •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Adalina is a beautiful, classy-looking restaurant. Our server Michael was exceptional, very attentive and helpful. The food was excellent. The octopus was cooked perfectly, lightly charred and very tender. The almond ricotta cake was absolutely delicious. We loved our dinner here!
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AdalinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.5
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Celeste
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Happy Hour was a nice treat. Fabulous margaritas and guacamole. Delicious food in a fun place. Attentive, but not overbearing service.
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Mercadito - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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Kylee
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our Christmas Eve dinner at Prime & Provisions was absolutely unforgettable! The food was phenomenal, but what truly made the evening exceptional was our server, Nate. From the moment we sat down, Nate made us feel welcome and taken care of with his warm personality and impeccable attention to detail. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and gave fantastic recommendations that turned our meal into a truly elevated experience. The holiday ambiance was perfect, and Nate’s professionalism and charm made it all the more special. Thank you, Nate, for making our Christmas Eve dinner so memorable! We’ll definitely be back and will be asking for you next time!
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Prime & Provisions SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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K'Shea
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was EXCELLENT, but our service was TOP NOTCH! I’m hoping I remember her name correctly, but Carley (& hope I’m spelling it write) was ahhhh-mazing!!! She was so attentive, yet she let us enjoy ourselves. Absolutely phenomenal!! Side Note: I think we were the noise level from laughing so much 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 Sorry!!
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Sunda New Asian – River NorthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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Kaylee
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service were amazing! The sushi, the sea bass, the sides - it was all SO good!
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Ocean Prime - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / Loop
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4.8

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Sunda New Asian – River North

2. Ocean Prime - Chicago

3. Adalina

4. Prime & Provisions Steakhouse

5. Mercadito - River North

6. Gino & Marty's

7. Sunda New Asian - Fulton Market

8. PERILLA fare - West Loop

9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

10. Bar Louie - Dearborn Station

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