Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in West Loop

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1. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2111)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 100 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.

2. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14941)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 190 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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3. Bar Siena - West Loop

4.5

Awesome(3283)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 72 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(3884)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 146 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(5609)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 168 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

4.6

Exceptional(845)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 75 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. BLVD Steakhouse

4.3

Awesome(2920)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 61 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.

8. The Publican

4.6

Exceptional(5913)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 41 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.

9. Swift & Sons

4.7

Exceptional(4603)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 84 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(2842)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 49 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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KatrinaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food was fantastic, music was contemporary and upbeat, and service was cordial and impeccable— she never let our glasses go empty and checked in at frequent intervals. We will definitely return!
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MomotaroPrice: Expensive• Japanese• West Loop
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4.6
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Jamie
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Will be back!! It was delicious and nothing disappointed!
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El Che Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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4.7
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MerinVIP
Los Angeles •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was great. They got us in early when we arrive too early before our reservation. Food was outstanding. We would go back again. love the vibe of this restaurant.
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Duck Duck GoatPrice: Expensive• Chinese• West Loop
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4.8
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sara
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
every time we eat at girl and the goat, i fall in love all over again. the food is creative and always delicious. the ambiance feels so cozy and casual, intimate, and like a warm hug. i love that i celebrated my 40th birthday here at the king’s table and then, 10 years later visited for my 50th birthday and tho we sat at a different table, had a repeat visit from the same server - GARY!!! definitely try the steak in citrus dressing, the pork belly in crabmeat sauce, and always the pig face. always always the pig face. and the crumpets in the pate order. my GOSH so good
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8
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Nicole
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Burgers were to die for! The general manager sat us at a scenic area and gave us some information as it was our first time in Chicago. Only down side was we ordered calamari but never got it and the server checked on us when we were already done our meal without ever receiving the appetizer. Otherwise the restaurant was beautiful and food was so good. Would definitely return.
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Bar Siena - West LoopPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Loop
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4.5

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119 restaurants available nearby

1. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

2. Girl & the Goat

3. Bar Siena - West Loop

4. Momotaro

5. Duck Duck Goat

6. The Izakaya at Momotaro

7. BLVD Steakhouse

8. The Publican

9. Swift & Sons

10. Formento's

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