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1. Girl & the Goat
4.8
Exceptional(14926)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 83 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. Duck Duck Goat
4.8
Exceptional(5603)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • West Loop
Booked 62 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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3. Nobu Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(2094)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 93 times today
OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 Days a weekCentrally located in Chicago's West Loop, Nobu Chicago playfully blends elements of old world Japanese and new world utilitarian.
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4. Fioretta
4.7
Exceptional(860)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • West Loop
Booked 45 times today
Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.
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5. Momotaro
4.6
Exceptional(3878)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 80 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.
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6. El Che Steakhouse & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2106)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 56 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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7. Bar Siena - West Loop
4.5
Awesome(3281)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 82 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!
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8. The Izakaya at Momotaro
4.7
Exceptional(843)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 39 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.
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9. Swift & Sons
4.7
Exceptional(4598)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 32 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.
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10. BLVD Steakhouse
4.4
Awesome(2915)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 36 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.

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  • WHITNEYVIP
    Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First off, I will start off by saying for those of us with NO allergies, we had a lovely dinner. The food was SO DELICIOUS. THE MAIN ISSUE WE HAD WAS WITH 1 IN OUR PARTY WHO DID HAVE A SEVERE FOOD ALLERGY: We came in and were super excited about our meal. We had 1 person who is severely allergic to gluten/ is Celiac, which we mentioned in our reservation. We called ahead to discuss the options on the phone, we messaged the restaurant about it on OpenTable ahead of time, and spoke to our server about it when we sat down, who then spoke to the House Manager about it. We were assured that "it would be treated like a peanut allergy, as though it could kill someone". After ordering from the Gluten-Free menu, my friend had to take 6 Benadryl in the middle of the night because her eyes were swollen shut and now is so sick that she cannot keep anything down. I am not saying the food was bad in any way (for those of us that do not have any restrictions), but the fact that we were assured 4x that there would be no issues almost sent her to the hospital and that really upset our entire party. I have worked in many restaurants and we did our due diligence to make sure she would be accommodated and the restaurant completely failed her, especially on a $600 dinner.
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    Duck Duck GoatPrice: Expensive• Chinese• West Loop
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    4.8
  • DanVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We were surprised to be seated at the counter overlooking the kitchen and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The chefs and front-of-house teams are amazing to watch in action. Every dish is so flavorful and creative and you never know what is coming next from your selections. Just note, it can get very loud since orders are being called out in addition to the already energetic restaurant behind you if you're seated in this location. Another great dinner at Girl & the Goat!
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    Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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    4.8
  • Ilene
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Fioretta was outstanding. I don’t know how my husband and I did not know about this restaurant. Live music felt like a classy supper club with an upscale modern crowd. The food is delicious the service perfect( well trained staff) and the restaurant is pretty. We can’t wait to go back and bring friends. Peter, the general manager is charming and from the time you walk through the front door until you leave you feel special.
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    FiorettaPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• West Loop
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    4.7
  • Maaike
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Best sushi I’ve ever had in my life! Cocktails were creative and innovative, not to mention delicious. Service couldn’t have been better! We went for our anniversary and everyone know and came to congratulate us. It was incredible.
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    MomotaroPrice: Expensive• Japanese• West Loop
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    4.6
  • Nadia
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This was a lovely experience. We went for the brunch buffet which was a good price point. Everything tasted spectacular. The sushi was exceptional quality; no fishy smell or taste. Great selection of food and the ambience was wonderful. Will be returning. 
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    Nobu ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• West Loop
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    4.6

Discover best special occasions restaurants in West Loop

Celebrating a special occasion in Chicago's vibrant West Loop just got easier with an array of top-notch restaurants catering specifically to memorable events. Each dining spot in this bustling neighborhood offers unique ambiance and exceptional service, ensuring every celebration is met with the perfect backdrop, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a special night out. Known for their lively atmospheres, these restaurants in West Loop feature a mix of culinary styles and settings, from intimate and cozy to energetic and expansive. Diners can expect high-quality meals and attentive staff, ready to make any event extra special with touches like complimentary champagne or custom surprises. The West Loop itself is renowned for its eclectic dining scene, making it a prime destination for food lovers and celebration seekers alike. Whether you're planning a large party or an intimate gathering, the West Loop’s restaurant scene offers an unforgettable experience for every occasion, blending great food with a festive environment.

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