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The Best Chicago Restaurants for Weddings

Walk straight down the aisle to dinner

by Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff Updated
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When the big day finally arrives, let a Chicago restaurant worry about feeding the guests.
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by Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff Updated

Wedding planning is often a challenge, so allow Eater Chicago to lighten that load. If a banquet hall or public park isn't the vibe, couples may consider nuptials at one of these Chicago restaurants. Don't worry about finding a caterer and venue — these restaurants have great food and beautiful private event spaces. Simplify the process and spend that time searching for a photo-worthy floral display or keepsake cufflinks.

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Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

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This Roscoe Village wine bar has a romantic covered patio and 100-year-old coachhouse that are reserved for weddings and other large events. Chef Stephen Dunne specializes in small plates and hors d’oeuvres that pair well with wine, but the bartenders can also create a signature prosecco for the happy couple. The restaurant has teamed up with Bittersweet Bakery for cakes and other desserts.

2008 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 348-4600
(773) 348-4600

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North Pond

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During the summer months, North Pond opens its floor-to-ceiling doors so diners can soak in the unparalleled prospect of the pond in Lincoln Park with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, all in the comfort of the front room’s elegant ambiance and air conditioning. Available to host every step of the celebration, from ceremony to seated dinner, North Pond can be transformed into a spacious venue for up to 90 guests.

2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-5845
(773) 477-5845

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BiXi Beer

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Chef Bo Fowler’s Korean, Chinese, and Japanese-influenced brewpub has a large and airy second floor and a roof deck that can be rented out for large parties and events. Guests can dine on noodles, sandos, snacks, and full entrees, including Fowler’s ssam platter, while sipping beer brewed on-site.

2515 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 904-7368
(773) 904-7368

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The Patio at Cafe Brauer

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When it comes to outdoor weddings in Chicago, Café Brauer is a prominent player with its view of the Lincoln Park Zoo’s nature boardwalk, a pond ecosystem teeming with biodiversity. There’s a romantic indoor space as well, decorated with Tiffany-style chandeliers and stained glass windows, that has room for a reception of 500 or a seated meal for 250.

2021 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 507-9053
(312) 507-9053

Chicago Winery

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This Downtown restaurant and working winery offers a twist on a typical wedding venue and features both indoor and outdoor spaces, including an all-season rooftop terrace with views of winemaking in progress.

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 763-3674
(312) 763-3674
A dining space inside Chicago Winery.
Wine wedding, anyone?
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The Dawson

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Billy Lawless’s massive West Town restaurant is also a popular spot for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. A grand staircase lends itself to a dramatic entrance, and the space offers private and semi-private spaces for parties of up to 400.

730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 243-8955
(312) 243-8955

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River Roast

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This sprawling venue along the Chicago River has six separate event spaces that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, both indoors and outdoors, depending on the weather. The restaurant itself specializes in American tavern food, particularly large cuts of meat that are sliced tableside.

315 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 822-0100
(312) 822-0100

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Carnivale

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Whether the tango, samba, catwalk, flamenco or lambada is the dance for you, Carnivale’s selection of seven colorful Latin American dance themed private rooms cater to dinner parties for 40 or cocktail parties as large as 300 — or rent the entire venue for a sit-down dinner for 500. The menu features South American cuisine, with an emphasis on Argentina and Brazil.

702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 850-5005
(312) 850-5005

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Avli on The Park

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Chicago’s prolific modern Greek American restaurant group Avli reached new heights in 2021 with the launch of a soaring outpost on the edge of Lakeshore East Park. Couples can opt for a private indoor dining space or, when weather allows, book its sprawling rooftop (complete with a bar) with lovely skyline views.

180 N Field Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 600-9997
(312) 600-9997
An entrance to a large white restaurant building.
The rooftop at Avli’s Lakeshore East restaurant features sweeping views of the Chicago skyline.
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Eleven | Eleven

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A fun and eclectic two-floor restaurant, Eleven Eleven manages to create an upscale yet laid-back atmosphere that could strike the perfect chord for unconventional couples. There’s a private dining room that seats 30, a wine bar that seats 40, and an upstairs lounge that’s well-suited to a standing reception for 31.

1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 248-8942
(312) 248-8942

Porter Kitchen & Deck

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Located in a shiny skyscraper with equally shiny river views, Porter Kitchen & Deck can accommodate parties as large as 400 people, both indoors and out on the various patios. The catering menu offers an array of options, from a seafood tower and carving station to salads and pasta served family-style, plus a full range of drink options to toast to the happy couple.

150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 781-7580
(312) 781-7580

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City Winery

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The dynamic event space at City Winery in the West Loop can cater to nearly every nuptial need, from an intimate ceremony for 50 or a reception bash for 400. Wines are fermented on-site from grapes imported from the East and West Coasts and South America and are available on tap.

1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9463
(312) 733-9463

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Elske

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Wedding menus tend to lean into safe crowd-pleasers, but in Chicago, Michelin-starred Elske — named after the Danish word for “to love” — has emerged as a go-to venue for couples with ambitious palates. The Scandinavian-influenced fine dining restaurant includes both indoor and outdoor spaces, not to mention sweet delights from co-founder and 2023 James Beard Award finalist Anna Posey.

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1314
(312) 733-1314

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Alhambra Palace Restaurant

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Find a mix of Middle Eastern and African flavors at this cavernous Randolph Street space that was inspired by Moorish architecture. There are several configurations to ensure couples have the best space for their party.

1240 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 666-9555
(312) 666-9555

Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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A striking reborn hotel on Michigan Avenue, CAA is a favorite among the city’s wedding venues for its gorgeous architecture and numerous spaces that are semi-private or available for a full buyout. These include the historic Cherry Circle Room and the Drawing Room, which also houses a library and “Grand Fireplace.”

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 940-3552
(312) 940-3552

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Mercat a la Planxa

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This chic South Loop restaurant with decor inspired by Barcelona has space for 90 standing guests or 60 seated and serves some of the best tapas in town.

638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 765-0524
(312) 765-0524

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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

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Yes, this South Loop landmark was once an actual, functioning firehouse, and its owners have done their best to preserve the original architectural features. The private dining parlors and patios can be configured to accommodate up to 140 guests, and the menu options include passed hors d’oeuvres and a range of meals, from casual to formal. There’s also a new speakeasy bar for new possibilities.

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 786-1401
(312) 786-1401

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Cai

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Cai's spacious dining room can handle most special requests in Chinatown. They will even let you serve your mother's mapo tofu or another special dish if it really means something special.

2100 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-6888
(312) 326-6888

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Reggie's Rock Club

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Reggie's is another versatile venue that includes a popular South Side roof deck. The music venue and restaurant can handle up to 80, and the casual menu includes appetizers, burgers, salads, and plenty of beer and cocktails.

2109 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-0121
(312) 949-0121

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The Promontory

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This Hyde Park music venue with an enormous four-sided bar is also available for private events of up to 300 people, featuring a full menu of beer, wine, and classic and custom cocktails.

5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 801-2100
(312) 801-2100
A large room with dramatic ceiling art and several large tables surrounded by chairs.
The Promontory is available for weddings and other private parties.
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Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

2008 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618

This Roscoe Village wine bar has a romantic covered patio and 100-year-old coachhouse that are reserved for weddings and other large events. Chef Stephen Dunne specializes in small plates and hors d’oeuvres that pair well with wine, but the bartenders can also create a signature prosecco for the happy couple. The restaurant has teamed up with Bittersweet Bakery for cakes and other desserts.

2008 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 348-4600
(773) 348-4600

North Pond

2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

During the summer months, North Pond opens its floor-to-ceiling doors so diners can soak in the unparalleled prospect of the pond in Lincoln Park with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, all in the comfort of the front room’s elegant ambiance and air conditioning. Available to host every step of the celebration, from ceremony to seated dinner, North Pond can be transformed into a spacious venue for up to 90 guests.

2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-5845
(773) 477-5845

BiXi Beer

2515 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Chef Bo Fowler’s Korean, Chinese, and Japanese-influenced brewpub has a large and airy second floor and a roof deck that can be rented out for large parties and events. Guests can dine on noodles, sandos, snacks, and full entrees, including Fowler’s ssam platter, while sipping beer brewed on-site.

2515 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 904-7368
(773) 904-7368

The Patio at Cafe Brauer

2021 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

When it comes to outdoor weddings in Chicago, Café Brauer is a prominent player with its view of the Lincoln Park Zoo’s nature boardwalk, a pond ecosystem teeming with biodiversity. There’s a romantic indoor space as well, decorated with Tiffany-style chandeliers and stained glass windows, that has room for a reception of 500 or a seated meal for 250.

2021 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 507-9053
(312) 507-9053

Chicago Winery

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

This Downtown restaurant and working winery offers a twist on a typical wedding venue and features both indoor and outdoor spaces, including an all-season rooftop terrace with views of winemaking in progress.

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 763-3674
(312) 763-3674
A dining space inside Chicago Winery.
Wine wedding, anyone?
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

The Dawson

730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Billy Lawless’s massive West Town restaurant is also a popular spot for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. A grand staircase lends itself to a dramatic entrance, and the space offers private and semi-private spaces for parties of up to 400.

730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 243-8955
(312) 243-8955

River Roast

315 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

This sprawling venue along the Chicago River has six separate event spaces that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, both indoors and outdoors, depending on the weather. The restaurant itself specializes in American tavern food, particularly large cuts of meat that are sliced tableside.

315 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 822-0100
(312) 822-0100

Carnivale

702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661

Whether the tango, samba, catwalk, flamenco or lambada is the dance for you, Carnivale’s selection of seven colorful Latin American dance themed private rooms cater to dinner parties for 40 or cocktail parties as large as 300 — or rent the entire venue for a sit-down dinner for 500. The menu features South American cuisine, with an emphasis on Argentina and Brazil.

702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 850-5005
(312) 850-5005

Avli on The Park

180 N Field Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601

Chicago’s prolific modern Greek American restaurant group Avli reached new heights in 2021 with the launch of a soaring outpost on the edge of Lakeshore East Park. Couples can opt for a private indoor dining space or, when weather allows, book its sprawling rooftop (complete with a bar) with lovely skyline views.

180 N Field Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 600-9997
(312) 600-9997
An entrance to a large white restaurant building.
The rooftop at Avli’s Lakeshore East restaurant features sweeping views of the Chicago skyline.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

Eleven | Eleven

1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

A fun and eclectic two-floor restaurant, Eleven Eleven manages to create an upscale yet laid-back atmosphere that could strike the perfect chord for unconventional couples. There’s a private dining room that seats 30, a wine bar that seats 40, and an upstairs lounge that’s well-suited to a standing reception for 31.

1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 248-8942
(312) 248-8942

Porter Kitchen & Deck

150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606

Located in a shiny skyscraper with equally shiny river views, Porter Kitchen & Deck can accommodate parties as large as 400 people, both indoors and out on the various patios. The catering menu offers an array of options, from a seafood tower and carving station to salads and pasta served family-style, plus a full range of drink options to toast to the happy couple.

150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 781-7580
(312) 781-7580

City Winery

1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

The dynamic event space at City Winery in the West Loop can cater to nearly every nuptial need, from an intimate ceremony for 50 or a reception bash for 400. Wines are fermented on-site from grapes imported from the East and West Coasts and South America and are available on tap.

1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9463
(312) 733-9463

Elske

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Wedding menus tend to lean into safe crowd-pleasers, but in Chicago, Michelin-starred Elske — named after the Danish word for “to love” — has emerged as a go-to venue for couples with ambitious palates. The Scandinavian-influenced fine dining restaurant includes both indoor and outdoor spaces, not to mention sweet delights from co-founder and 2023 James Beard Award finalist Anna Posey.

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1314
(312) 733-1314

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

1240 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Find a mix of Middle Eastern and African flavors at this cavernous Randolph Street space that was inspired by Moorish architecture. There are several configurations to ensure couples have the best space for their party.

1240 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 666-9555
(312) 666-9555

Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

A striking reborn hotel on Michigan Avenue, CAA is a favorite among the city’s wedding venues for its gorgeous architecture and numerous spaces that are semi-private or available for a full buyout. These include the historic Cherry Circle Room and the Drawing Room, which also houses a library and “Grand Fireplace.”

12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 940-3552
(312) 940-3552

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Mercat a la Planxa

638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

This chic South Loop restaurant with decor inspired by Barcelona has space for 90 standing guests or 60 seated and serves some of the best tapas in town.

638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 765-0524
(312) 765-0524

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Yes, this South Loop landmark was once an actual, functioning firehouse, and its owners have done their best to preserve the original architectural features. The private dining parlors and patios can be configured to accommodate up to 140 guests, and the menu options include passed hors d’oeuvres and a range of meals, from casual to formal. There’s also a new speakeasy bar for new possibilities.

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 786-1401
(312) 786-1401

Cai

2100 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Cai's spacious dining room can handle most special requests in Chinatown. They will even let you serve your mother's mapo tofu or another special dish if it really means something special.

2100 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-6888
(312) 326-6888

Reggie's Rock Club

2109 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Reggie's is another versatile venue that includes a popular South Side roof deck. The music venue and restaurant can handle up to 80, and the casual menu includes appetizers, burgers, salads, and plenty of beer and cocktails.

2109 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-0121
(312) 949-0121

The Promontory

5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL 60615

This Hyde Park music venue with an enormous four-sided bar is also available for private events of up to 300 people, featuring a full menu of beer, wine, and classic and custom cocktails.

5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 801-2100
(312) 801-2100
A large room with dramatic ceiling art and several large tables surrounded by chairs.
The Promontory is available for weddings and other private parties.
Nick Fochtman/Eater Chicago

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