Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Goose Island

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Bucktown / Wicker ParkDowntown / LoopGold Coast / StreetervilleLincoln ParkLogan SquareLower West Side

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1. Girl & the Goat

4.7

Exceptional(15821)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 203 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.

2. Bar Tutto

4.7

Exceptional(184)

$$$$

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 30 times today

Bar Tutto is an all-day Italian café offering quick grab-and-go options at the café counter and full-service breakfast, lunch, and dinner with brunch on the weekends in the main dining room. Inspired by the lively wine bars and restaurants that line Italy’s timeless piazzas, it’s a place for an early morning espresso, a midday work lunch, or a spirited evening over dinner and late-night spritzes with friends.

3. After

4.7

Exceptional(102)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • West Loop

Booked 35 times today

High Craft, Low KeyAfter isn’t about white tablecloths or hushed voices. It’s about unmatched cocktails, loud laughter, good music, and an authentically laid-back spirit. It’s a come-as-you-are bar—because a great drink should make you feel something, not just impress you.Opened by Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy reinventing what a cocktail bar can be—seasonal, boundary-pushing drinks, grounded in technique, built for fun. After is where culinary precision meets barroom revelry. After was named one of the United States' Top 15 bars by Food & Wine in Spring 2024. In 2023, Esquire put After on their Best Bars in America list. The New York Times featured After in their 2023 "36 Hours in Chicago."

4. Ox Bar & Hearth

4.7

Exceptional(173)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 27 times today

Ox Bar & Hearth™ by Chef John Asbaty and restaurateur Alain Uy...Delivering Midwestern hospitality in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. A warm, welcoming gathering spot for both residents and visitors to the city, Ox Bar & Hearth™ occupies a lovingly-renovated 125-year-old space that provides an inviting and intimate setting where guests can enjoy a dining experience rooted in community and comfort. The culinary program centers around the restaurant’s wood-burning hearth, where Chef Asbaty uses time-honored cooking traditions and hyper-local ingredients to create modern interpretations of classic comfort foods. The thoughtfully-curated beverage program perfectly complements the menu, featuring celebrated domestic wines, regional spirits and elevated nonalcoholic options.Our full service Bar & Lounge seating are on a first come-first served, walk-in basis only.For parties of 8 or more, please email ap@oxbarchicago.com

5. Fioretta

4.6

Exceptional(1475)

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• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 108 times today

DineAmic Hospitality invites diners back in time with the latest addition to its growing portfolio of world-class restaurants, Fioretta, an Italian American Steakhouse. Located on the ground floor of global real estate developer and owner Tishman Speyer's new luxury office tower in Fulton Market District, the remarkable space is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.

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6. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(3883)

$$$$

• Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 88 times today

TAO Chicago offers guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. The design-driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub is inspired by the original TAO locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building’s shell, while adding TAO’s Asian-influenced DNA to the restaurant, lounge and nightclub including murals by artist Hush and TAO’s signature 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring one end of the dining room. TAO Chicago’s restaurant menu, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella , is complete with Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye.

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7. avec West Loop

4.8

Exceptional(1294)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 117 times today

avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.

8. Bandit

4.6

Exceptional(1089)

$$$$

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Loop

Booked 14 times today

Bandit is located in the West Loop - Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago. The DineAmic Hospitality watering hole is a polished-casual restaurant and bar that combines the charm and character of a local neighborhood bar, with the sophistication and quality of an upscale, chef-driven restaurant. The design of the restaurant is a juxtaposition of rustic materials, vintage paraphernalia, and polished décor. It is lowbrow meets high style; glamour meets grit with warm ambient twinkle lights, combined with edgy neon bar signs creating an inviting feel to the restaurant. Nostalgic elements are harmoniously married to elevated attributes throughout the concept in both look and feel, as well as the food and drink presentation.

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9. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago

4.2

Awesome(3994)

$$$$

• Southern • River North (Chicago)

Booked 43 times today

"WELCOME HOME"Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Chicago, IL, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. THIS IS OUR NEW ADDRESS - 339 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654"FROM GOOD TO GREAT"To book a party over 9 please call OR email: 312-847-5543/powell@kitchenkocktailsusa.comFirst/Last Name:Contact#:Email Address:Date of Reservation:City:Time:Number of Guests:Please see our website FAQ section if you have any other questions or concerns.www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com1️⃣ Click About 2️⃣ Scroll down to General Information3️⃣ Click on FAQ

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10. Akiro Hand Roll Bar

4.7

Exceptional(146)

$$$$

• Sushi • River North (Chicago)

Booked 51 times today

At Akiro Chicago, we brought our bar-only dining experience from Spain straight to River North.We don’t have tables, every seat is at the counter, because we believe the best way to enjoy a hand roll is right in front of the chef who makes it.We prepare each hand roll one by one so the nori stays crisp and the rice has the perfect warmth.Our menu reflects who we are: Japanese technique, Peruvian flavor, and dishes that come to life right at the bar, from premium nigiris to signature dishes.Our cocktails follow the same spirit, with Peruvian influence, premium sake, and wines chosen to keep the experience bright and balanced.The space is modern, warm, and a little electric.We focus on the craft. You sit at the bar. And together, we create the moment.

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Rose
London •1 review
5.0
Dined today
My friend and I were visiting from Detroit and we had an amazing time! Everyone was so kind and helpful, truly 5 star service. We explored the chefs tasting menu and he was more than generous. This place is an absolute must if you come to Chicago and love food!
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Fioretta$$$$• Steakhouse• West Loop
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4.6
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Chris
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
4th time here and always a great time. Food is fun, innovative and tasty. Emily, our server, was so informative and helpful in assisting us with our wine selections.
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Creepies$$$$• Bistro• West Loop
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4.7
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meghanGold
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place, great service, great food! Thanks!
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The Allis- Soho House Chicago$$$$• European• West Loop
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4.5
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Grace
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service, great food, creative cocktails! Would definitely return!
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After$$$$• Cocktail Bar• West Loop
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4.7
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michele
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2026
The food was excellent and fresh and had amazing flavors. The interior is very approachable and well designed. Servers were very attentive. Well done!
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Bar Tutto$$$$• Italian• West Loop
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4.7

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