Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Lincoln Square

124 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(176)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 76 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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2. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 44 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.

3. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8051)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 76 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

4. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1577)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 30 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

5. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7138)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 48 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

6. Mott Street

4.7

Exceptional(1032)

Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 49 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

7. Mia Francesca

4.6

Exceptional(2558)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 31 times today

Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

8. Sapori Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(4431)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincoln Park

Booked 68 times today

Cozy Italian Restaurant serving fresh pasta & other authentic Italian dishes in Chicago's Lincoln Park & Lakeview Neighborhoods

9. Ada Street

4.9

Exceptional(1040)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 20 times today

Ada Street is a vibrant bar scene because it's often described as a 'cool, funky place' with a 'great bar' and 'excellent food and drinks'. Reviewers love the 'unique' and 'festive' drinks, along with the 'varied' and 'amazing' cocktails. The ambiance is 'funky', 'cozy', 'romantic', and 'super sexy and swanky', making it an exciting and inviting spot for a night out.

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10. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8133)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 108 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

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Chicago / Illinois •152 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Such great food. So many wonderful veg options! The crudo was amazing as was the squash main course w fregola. Warm and efficient service. Love this place!
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EdenPrice: Expensive• American• Avondale
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4.8
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Mario
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had the tasting menu. Food was delicious. The wines of the reserve wine pairing were very special. Service was excellent. Ambience was good.
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BokaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely delicious!! The beet agnolotti was amazing and the rigatoni was delicious too. Highly recommend the onion dip!!
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.7
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Maddievip
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and wonderful service! Will definitely be coming back here again
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Farm Bar - LakeviewPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.7
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Nelsonvip
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It’s crazy to think there are only three of these restaurants left in the world. We used to go to the Oak Brook location but now we finally got to visit the one in Chicago. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that this was the original one. It’s a classic French bistro fare with amazing servers and food. I highly recommend the steak and frites! make sure to get your reservation early because we had to dine at 4:45 PM due to later dinner times not being available
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Mon Ami GabiPrice: Moderate• French• Lincoln Park
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4.8

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124 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

2. Farm Bar - Lakeview

3. Mon Ami Gabi

4. Eden

5. Boka

6. Mott Street

7. Mia Francesca

8. Sapori Trattoria

9. Ada Street

10. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

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