Chicago · Neighborhood
Gold Coast
15 venues carrying Gold Coast after dark — the planner sequences them into a full night.
Top 15 venues
01
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Restaurant · $$
Sunlit atrium with chandeliers, truffle fries layered with cheese, eggs Benedict that lands. Expensive ambiance play, worth it for occasions.
02
3rd Coast Cafe
Restaurant · $$
Casual restaurant serving up American dishes (including breakfast all day) to a diverse crowd.
03
Astor Club
Restaurant · $$$
04
Boutique
Club · $$$
Hand rolls and inventive sushi in the Claridge lobby. Cocktails sharp, black cod excellent, service seamless—date-night move.
05
Butch McGuire's
Restaurant · $$
Open since 1961, this pub pairs a boisterous bar scene with burgers, salads & other pub fare.
06
Cal's at Claridge
Restaurant · $$
07
Carmine's
Restaurant · $$$
Lively supper club, famous for its hearty portions of pasta, meat plates & other Italian dishes.
08
Eduardo's Enoteca
Restaurant · $$
Cozy Gold Coast spot for wine, pasta, and cocktails—patio's dog-friendly, happy hour's strong, post-dinner crowd gets lively.
09
Jilly's
Club · $$$
10
LUXBAR
Restaurant · $$
Sliders, steaks & salads prepared in a refined, wood-&-brass, 2-level pub with a patio.
11
She-nannigans
Bar · $
A sports bar during the day that morphs into a dancing hot spot after dark, when DJs start spinning.
12
Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House
Restaurant · $$
13
Tavern On Rush
Restaurant · $$$
Dark, polished steakhouse—quiet upstairs, lively bar below. Cocktails, happy-hour tacos, staff that remembers your name.
14
The Original Mother's
Club · $$
Long-running club with dancing, karaoke & events such as live music & an indie short film festival.
15
Zebra Lounge
Live music venue · $$
Tiny room, 20-40 capacity, nightly live piano—martinis, knowledgeable bartenders, standing room only by 10pm.