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Gold Coast

15 venues carrying Gold Coast after dark — the planner sequences them into a full night.

Top 15 venues

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    3rd Coast Cafe

    Restaurant · $$

    Casual restaurant serving up American dishes (including breakfast all day) to a diverse crowd.

  3. 03

    Astor Club

    Restaurant · $$$

  4. 04

    Boutique

    Club · $$$

    Hand rolls and inventive sushi in the Claridge lobby. Cocktails sharp, black cod excellent, service seamless—date-night move.

  5. 05

    Butch McGuire's

    Restaurant · $$

    Open since 1961, this pub pairs a boisterous bar scene with burgers, salads & other pub fare.

  6. 06

    Cal's at Claridge

    Restaurant · $$

  7. 07

    Carmine's

    Restaurant · $$$

    Lively supper club, famous for its hearty portions of pasta, meat plates & other Italian dishes.

  8. 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.

  9. 09

    Jilly's

    Club · $$$

  10. 10

    LUXBAR

    Restaurant · $$

    Sliders, steaks & salads prepared in a refined, wood-&-brass, 2-level pub with a patio.

  11. 11

    She-nannigans

    Bar · $

    A sports bar during the day that morphs into a dancing hot spot after dark, when DJs start spinning.

  12. 12

    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House

    Restaurant · $$

  13. 13

    Tavern On Rush

    Restaurant · $$$

    Dark, polished steakhouse—quiet upstairs, lively bar below. Cocktails, happy-hour tacos, staff that remembers your name.

  14. 14

    The Original Mother's

    Club · $$

    Long-running club with dancing, karaoke & events such as live music & an indie short film festival.

  15. 15

    Zebra Lounge

    Live music venue · $$

    Tiny room, 20-40 capacity, nightly live piano—martinis, knowledgeable bartenders, standing room only by 10pm.