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Annual Highwood's Taste of Summer
Party in the Park at the Taste of the North Shore. Come out and enjoy 3 days in the beautiful park. Highwood's Taste of Summer will be three days of fun in beautiful Everts Park with great tastes of the North Shore, live music, family activities, beer garden, and plenty of new and exciting carnival rides for all ages.
CITY: Highwood
545 North Bar & Grill
Serving up comfort food with a twist. We are an American bar and grill with a distinct urban vibe located in the heart of Historic Downtown Libertyville. Menu includes salads, choice entrees, sandwiches and burgers, seafood and much more.
CITY: Libertyville
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
A fun, family-friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin', there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.
CITY: Evanston
Globe Cafe and Bar
Geared to today's business professional and educated travelers who want to keep up with world events. This friendly neighborhood restaurant offers newspapers and magazines, flat screen TVs and media towers located throughout the café, along with high-speed wireless internet. Plus, really great food.
CITY: Evanston
Ward Eight
An exceptional neighborhood cocktail bar. A menu of creative craft cocktails, unique wines and local beers is accentuated by a menu of small plates. Also offering retail sales, private event planning, and wine and spirits tasting classes.
CITY: Evanston
Ruebel Hotel and Restaurant
Come to the Ruebel Restaurant for the food, but stay for the atmosphere. The bar is a piece of history from the 1904 World's Fair and the hotel itself was originally built in 1879, caught fire in 1912 and was completely rebuilt and renovated in 1997. The restaurant is renowned for its fresh cuts of meat, signature house salad dressings and full-service bar. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. (breakfast) 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (lunch) 4 - 8 p.m. (dinner).
CITY: Grafton
Bar Louie
An eclectic urban bar with warm surroundings, filled with nightlife photography, hand-laid tile artwork and other local architectural touches. Made famous for handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of uniquely presented American food traditionally and regionally inspired, including small plates, burgers and sandwiches. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients.
CITY: Skokie
Half Acre Beer Company
The Half Acre Tap Room is a traditional tap room that offers only the beers brewed at the onsite brewery. It’s not a bar or a restaurant. It’s just a casual opportunity for the folks here to host some visitors and serve the beers flowing through their brewery. Tours are available.
CITY: Chicago
Magnums Bar and Grill
A major list of appetizers highlight the menu at Magnums Bar and Grill. Also on the menu: sandwiches, a variety of steak dinners, ribs, frog legs and a unqiue array of open faced dinner sandwiches. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. and Sunday, Noon - 8:45 p.m.
CITY: East Alton
Riviera Maya
Enjoy Mexican food at its finest. You’ll enjoy free chips and salsa and speedy service. Great food with great value.
CITY: Alton
The Vine Martini & Wine Bar
The Vine first started out as a small tapas bar and within two years had expanded their bar and restaurant into a full operation that continues to focus on using fresh and local ingredients and features over 75 cocktails. Everything, from food to drinks, is made in-house and prepared to order. We hope you enjoy your time at The Vine as much as we enjoy having you here.
CITY: Grayslake
Chevie's Lounge
Lounge and bar. This location has a jukebox, open mic nights, and live entertainment. Offers daily drink specials.
CITY: Herrin
Phil's Bar and Grill
The locals call it one of the best kept secrets in Wood River. Phil's Bar and Grill features a steakhouse-quality pepper loin, which is a hit with customers. Sandwiches, barbeque, seafood, cheese steaks, fish and chips and hamburgers are also on the menu. This family-friendly establishment is open Monday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
CITY: Wood River
Revolution Brewing
Located in Logan Square, this brewpub is a bustling meeting place for beer enthusiasts from across Chicago and beyond. More than 50 different beer styles are produced each year, served in a converted warehouse with barrel wood walls and benches made from 100-year-old beam salvaged during construction. Hand-crafted food from the kitchen includes everything from farm-raised pork to plenty of vegetarian dishes.
CITY: Chicago
Just One More Bar and Grill
Bar and grill with good food, music, pool tables, drink specials, and a jukebox. Occasionally has bands on the weekends.
CITY: Marion
Q2
Savor the pleasures of an intimate cocktail lounge located just off the lobby of the Homestead. This warm, cozy spot is perfect of a quiet drink, light supper, or an impromptu cocktail gathering with friends. Guest can order from either the eclectic bar menu or from the Quince dinner menu.
CITY: Evanston
El Mezcal
Stop by for real homemade Mexican food. You can enjoy us at our Alton, Godfrey or Bethalto locations. Don’t forget the margarita!
CITY: Alton
Hawg Pit BBQ Barn
Enjoy award-winning barbeque and beers alongside the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers in historic Grafton. This family restaurant features smoked meats, sandwiches, flame-broiled burgers, sides and much more. Live music is featured every weekend. Opens 11 a.m. daily.
CITY: Grafton
Wild Goose Saloon and Grill
There's always a site to see at the Wild Goose Saloon and Grill in Grafton. Whether it is the migrating geese in late fall and winter or the sparkling Mississippi River year round, enjoy a bowl of chili, a drink and the view either indoors or on the outdoor deck. Great home cooked meals that just hit the spot! Hours: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily.
CITY: Grafton
Champps Americana - Skokie
Champps offers a wide variety of beers, liquors and drinks. Come in and watch your favorite team play on one of the many plasma screens.
CITY: Skokie
Lunker's
Home of the Big Fish! Great food with a casual atmosphere! Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Normal
Pops for Champagne
Pops for Champagne is the nation's most acclaimed champagne bar and Chicago's most elegant live music club. We offer over 100 bottles of champagne and sparkling wines along with full bar service and a freshly prepared shared plate, raw bar, and dessert menu in a uniquely designed 2-level space with a street level main bar, and a lower level intimate live music club, featuring the best of Chicago's live jazz entertainment. Also considered as one of the city's most unique private party/special event venue locations. Pops for Champagne on State Street continues to be Chicago's premier destination for after work and nighttime entertainment. It's where Chicago has celebrated for 25 years.
CITY: Chicago
BB's Grand Palace & Majestic Grill
Featuring Southern Illinois' largest dance club with live music every Tuesday - Saturday nights. Also featuring the Majestic grill with many lunch and dinner specials.
CITY: Flora
Wild Country
Metro St. Louis premier country night spot. Free country dance lessons on Wednesdays. Dance mix music and country featured.
CITY: Collinsville
Historic Midtown Restaurant
Enjoy food in either the quieter dining room or the lounge, with a long bar, pool table and a 50” TV. Listen to live music and DJs. Special discounts for senior citizens. Check out Taco Tuesdays, wings on Mondays, wine-down Wednesdays or all-you-can eat fish on Fridays or chicken on Sundays.
CITY: Alton
Jimmy the Greek's
This family-owned restaurant has become a staple of fine-dining in our community. Our warm, intimate atmosphere, combined with the love and dedication put into every dish we serve, continues to provide us with what brings our family the greatest satisfaction: happy, loyal patrons. Whether it be our delicious selection of Greek dishes which have been handed down from generation to generation, or our selection of both modern and classic fine-dining staples, we strive to ensure that every dish leaving our kitchen is of the absolute highest quality. It is our hope that you may come, eat, and enjoy yourselves to the fullest. OPA!
CITY: Alton
Town Club of Alton, Inc.
Stop by this neighborhood bar & grill. You’ll find friendly folks, good food and cold beer.
CITY: Alton
Woodstock Lounge
Local bar where the beer is cheap, the jukebox is loud, and three flat-screen TVs proudly display the evening's most crucial sporting event.
CITY: Alton
North Beach - Downers Grove
Sports bar featuring sand volleyball, bowling, billiards and more in a tropical setting. Perfect for parties, banquets and events.
CITY: Downers Grove
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Rock Bottom is all about the beer. Every tank tapped here represents hours of planning, experimentation, ingenuity and precision by a local Rock Bottom Brewmaster. The folks here pride themselves on the remarkably consistent quality of their handcrafted beers as well as their tasty menu of made-from-scratch food.
CITY: Lombard
Seventh Street Underground
A student coffee house and entertainment. A non-alcoholic venue for college students.
CITY: Charleston
Don's Place Inc
A great get-together neighborhood tavern. Don't miss the Crab Races every Thursday night.
CITY: Jacksonville
Original Mothers, The
This rowdy watering hole is a staple on the Division Street nightlife scene. Perhaps its most famous role has been as the hangout in the hit ‘80s flick About Last Night. Enjoy a D.J. every night and karaoke on featured evenings.
CITY: Chicago
Vertigo Sky Lounge
Catsuits and cocktails perched 26 floors above the Dana Hotel & Spa. Relaxed conversations in a high-fidelity sound experience. DJ nightly. Waygu beef carapacio, sashimi and maki served from Ajasteak.
CITY: Chicago
JR's Place
Try the "Big Mac" pizza at JR's Place in Hartford and you'll be hooked. This signature pizza tastes just like it's famous namesake burger, but in pizza form. The menu is for those adventurous diners who like to step outside the box when they eat. The kitchen closes early on Saturdays and is not open on Sundays.
CITY: Hartford
Bennigan's Irish-American Grill and Tavern
Bennigan's Irish-American Grill and Tavern is a casual restaurant known for our great American food, large selection of beers and our special brand of Irish hospitality.
CITY: Rock Falls
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Rock Bottom is all about the beer. Every tank tapped here represents hours of planning, experimentation, ingenuity and precision by a local Rock Bottom Brewmaster. The folks here pride themselves on the remarkably consistent quality of their handcrafted beers as well as their tasty menu of made-from-scratch food.
CITY: Chicago
The Green Door Tavern of Chicago
The Green Door Tavern of Chicago holds the 2nd oldest Liquor License in Chicago. This is a one of a kind historical Restaurant & Tavern.
CITY: Chicago
Sixteen at the Trump International Hotel & Tower
Sixteen, Trump's signature restaurant located on the 16th floor, features a superbly crafted menu of eclectic cuisine and seasonal ingredients. With renowned Australian chef Frank Brunacci at the helm, Sixteen promises an exceptional dining experience matched by equally exceptional views. The 30-foot floor-to-ceiling windows frame spectacular vistas of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the Wrigley Clock Tower. Al fresco dining on the outdoor wrap terrace offers a closer look, showcasing Chicago's historic architectural landmarks and stunning skyline. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: Chicago
Alibi
Located in the heart of downtown St. Charles, Alibi offers a variety of food, beer, wine, and cocktails. Live entertainment to suit everyone. Tell' em you were here!
CITY: St. Charles
Acre
Your neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant. Celebrating the rich diversity of American food and drink. Our produce and meats are sourced almost exclusively from small family farms in the Midwest. The menu is seasonally focused and our casual dining room features a spectacular Brunswick bar, as well as comfortable booths and tables.
CITY: Chicago
Clybourne
The class of campus town. During the day have lunch with friends and at night enjoy cocktails in a refined atmosphere.
CITY: Champaign
Starship Billiards - Decatur
Billiards galore! Live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
CITY: Decatur
Seven Ten Lounge
This Art Deco bowling and billiard mecca makes for a fun night on the town.
CITY: Chicago
Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's has been a friendly, neighborhood tavern since 1972. Durty Nellie's has welcome rock legends such as Violent Femmes, Saliva, Cracker, Johnny Winter, David Allan Coe, Firehouse, Filter, Jonas Brothers, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Local H, Poi Dog Pondering, Vertical Horizon, and many more. Durty Nellie's is also a home stage to local bands and popular events. In addition to being a noted music venue, Durty Nellie's is a great place to have dinner before a show, host an event, or have a casual night out in our Pub. Durty Nellie's can host and customize any menu for any group and welcomes guests from all over the United States every day. Durty Nellie's is also known for the most extensive beer selection in the area. Durty Nellie's serves over 100 beers from all over the world.
CITY: Palatine
Berlin
This inclusive dance bar features some of Chicago’s best DJs spinning everything from new wave to disco music, theme nights and live acts.
CITY: Chicago
Bijan's Bistro
Bijan's offers bistro classics in comfort far beyond the interesting. Selections are contemporary and smart with a wide variety of possibilities.
CITY: Chicago
Chez Marilyn
If you're looking for a taste of Hollywood in Alton, Chez Marilyn serves a star-powered lineup of martinis. Maybe you wanna rub shoulders with "The Frank Sinatra" or get a little flirty with "The Marilyn Monroe." Spend the night with your favorite star or mingle a bit with the whole crowd. Lunch and dinner menu offers wide variety, including sandwiches, burgers and pasta. Desserts and soups are made fresh daily. Our patio is the place to be in the warm months of summer. We have live music Wednesday nights.
CITY: Alton
Ragin Cajun Piano Bar
Order from the menu with choices of delicious, New Orleans-style food. Known for late-night breakfasts. Enjoy live piano music and dueling pianos on the weekend.
CITY: Alton
Bar Ombra
Inspired by the regional flavors of the Italian Tre Venezie, Ombra is a space you can make your own. It’s where the casual comfort of the neighborhood meets the energy of possibility. You just might encounter the new and unexpected — whether the flavors, the wine list, or the conversations and people around you.
CITY: Chicago
The Keg of Evanston
The Keg has a relaxed atmosphere and an inviting dance scene. Come and enjoy a meal or just drink and have a good time.
CITY: Evanston
Smart Bar
Smart Bar, located downstairs from the venerable music venue, Metro, continues to take its sounds seriously. The nightly lineup includes cutting-edge goth, underground hip-hop, techno house music and more.
CITY: Chicago
Lucky Strike, Lincoln Park
With eight lanes of bowling, two bars, an outdoor patio and a swanky lounge, the Lucky Strike is an art deco bowling and billiard mecca sure to please even the most discerning guests.
CITY: Chicago
O'Griff's
The area's biggest selection of import and domestic beers and ales including our own brews. Banquet facility - catering - wedding receptions.
CITY: Quincy
Cru Cafe & Wine Bar
Cozy neighborhood wine bar with exceptional wine list and light food. Two fireplaces in winter and a bustling sidewalk cafe in the summer.
CITY: Chicago
North End
This gay sports bar has been a neighborhood staple for more than 25 years, offering pool, darts, all the games on giant flat screens and a great beer selection.
CITY: Chicago
Emmett's Tavern & Brewery Co.
Fine dining meets handcrafted brews at Emmett’s Ale House—located in a 19th century building on the National Register of Historic Places. The beer here is traditionally brewed to give you the closet thing to the original “without crossing the pond,” as they like to say here. The chefs and brewers work closely together to create perfect pairings that include everything from mouth-watering burgers to beer battered cod.
CITY: West Dundee
Kampsville Inn Restaurant
Take a drive down the Great River Road and stop at the Kampsville Inn Restaurant for breakfast (served all day during the week) or their famous fried catfish fillets or catfish fritters. Located on the river, customers can watch the Kampsville Ferry cross while they eat. A full bar is also available. Hours: M - Th 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., F 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.S 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Su 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
CITY: Kampsville
Shoeless Joe's Sports Bar and Grille
40 monitors, 4 big screens, and 25 satellite feeds. Open for lunch, dinner, and late night fare! Dancing, pool tables, and great looking "shoeless" girls!
CITY: Rosemont
KJB's Pint Haus
Nice atmosphere small bar, with an outside courtyard. Serving sandwiches and appetizers for lunch & dinner.
CITY: Jacksonville
Office II
Champaign's Number One Sports Bar. Includes shuttle bus to U of I home football and basketball games. Located conveniently off of Interstate 72/Interstate 57.
CITY: Champaign
Finn McCool's
A Chicago Irish sports bar in the suburbs serving great pub grub, daily drink specials, and featuring state-of-the-art TVs and monitors. Live bands, televised sporting events, and a DJ on Saturdays.
CITY: Schaumburg
Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
Cocktail, is one of the most inviting playful bars & restaurants in Lakeview, appealing to a broad-based clientele that is short on attitude and long on fun. Its two attractive bars (cocktail & garden bar) feature black crystal chandeliers, onyx-lit bar tops and a swank sidewalk café, known as the gardens. Cocktail is the perfect place to sip libations, enjoy great food and converse with friends, both old and new. Cocktail offers daily drink specials featuring djs that deliver the best music on Halsted & sexy go go boys!
CITY: Chicago
Southport Lanes & Billiards
Classic neighborhood bar and restaurant with four vintage hand-set bowling lanes, gorgeous billiards room and huge outdoor patio.
CITY: Chicago
John Barleycorn
Enjoy a drink in the large bar area on the main level or head upstairs to the happening dance club. Local and national bands on select nights.
CITY: Schaumburg
Jupiter's at the Crossing
Pizza and other American fare, this large facility includes bililards for the grown-ups and a full lower level game and activity area for the kids. OTB is available in the lower level. A weekly comedy club is also a crowd favorite.
CITY: Champaign
17th Street Bar & Grill
17th Street Bar & Grill offers a variety of award-winning barbeque and American favorites. Bon Appétit magazine picked 17th Street Bar & Grill's apple wood-smoked barbecue ribs as the best in the U.S. in 2007. Owner and pitmaster Mike Mills, reverently referred to in barbecue circles as The Legend, is a four-time World Champion and three-time Grand World Champion of Memphis in May, known as the Super Bowl of Swine. Pick up a bottle of 17th Street's award-winning barbecue sauce or Magic Dust rub while you're there.
CITY: Sparta
Bar Louie
Casually cool; Neighborhood restaurant and bar featuring oversized sandwiches and artfully concocted signature drinks. Private room rental available
CITY: Chicago
Bar Umbriago
The newest addition to the Rosebud family, this comfortable wine bar features sharable small plates, classic cocktails & live entertainment.
CITY: Chicago
Tonys Ranch House Restaurant and Bar
Start your day with a home cooked breakfast at Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Bar located in Godfrey. And, if you like, come back at night for live entertainment. Tony's is a family-style diner with that classic laid-back style. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts are served. There is also a separate full bar. Restaurant Hours: Monday - Saturday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CITY: Godfrey
Excalibur
Just a stone's throw from some of Chicago's hottest restaurants and clubs, Excalibur is one of the largest nightclubs in the city. With more than 60,000 square feet of partying space, this is a late-night, early-morning and prime-time groove palace.
CITY: Chicago
Windjammer
Full service bar located just east off Veterans Parkway. Lunch and dinner served. Credit cards accepted.
CITY: Bloomington
Sundance Saloon
This multi-use country/western establishment provides a unique experience for those who like to dance and have fun, while also providing services and catering for businesses, conventions, meetings and special events.
CITY: Waukegan
Guido's Bar & Grill
Don't want to spend nightlife on campus? Well then come to downtown Champaign and to Guido's opened during the day until late into the evening. Visit us for Happy Hour after 4-5, enjoy the classic burger or other many menu items, or just take a break and kick back relaxing with a beverage and friends at this fine establishment.
CITY: Champaign
Hub 51
A River North restaurant and bar, Hub 51 offers modern American food in a hip, casual environment. The Hub 51 restaurant is part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant family.
CITY: Chicago
Stained Glass Winebar, Bistro & Cellar
A wine bar offering an outstanding collection of wine by the glass or bottle with a complementary menu.
CITY: Evanston
Maguire's Pub
Great place to watch sports! Several TVs, great food and a pool table. Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
Minibar Ultra Lounge
In the heart of Halsted Street, Chicago, is minibar. We are a luxurious nightclub in a contemporary, urban "hotel lounge" environment. Inviting guests to wrap up the day or usher in the night, minibar is the perfect spot for freshly infused vodkas, bottle service, exciting wines and premium liquors that highlight minibar's drink menu. DJs and curated music collections will sooth and groove your soul, while concierge services and cocktail servers make sure you don't have to work to enjoy your self. Check in any time...?
CITY: Chicago
Kegler's Pub
Located in Pheasant Lanes bowling alley. A great place to go after a game or to just relax. Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub
Great Irish pub atmosphere! Nightly drink specials and live entertainment on the weekends.
CITY: Arlington Heights
It's Brothers Bar & Grill
Built upstairs in one of the historic buildings located on Green St., Brother's is THE place for students to hang out with friends and, or make new acquaintances. This bar is not just for students of the U of I, but for other college students in neighboring cities and counties next to Champaign County to come hang out for a night with students of the University of Illinois! Brothers' ultimate mission is to provide a comprehensive entertainment venue, with an emphasis on fun, safety, and cleanliness. We will provide great service to our customers through a well trained and caring staff that pledges to get it right. We will strive to lead, not follow, and be better than we were the day before.
CITY: Champaign
Legends
Watch the hometown ILLINI play on one of the many flat screen TVs, or on the movie theater style projection screen Legends has every home and away game. Also the home to the NFL every Sunday during the season as well as the other Illinois sports teams such as Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, etc. They ALL play in here in the heart of campustown. Legends the official sports bar to the University of Illinois!!
CITY: Champaign
Pia's Sports Bar & Grill
Champaign's Number One Sports Bar! Stop in and watch every Illini game either home or away. Were you at the game for Illinois football or basketball? Then drop by after and discuss with friends over a few drinks about how the game went. Located just off of Springfield Ave. (first stoplight left turn after turning right off of University Ave.) nearby Interstate 72/57 stop there before heading to the current Illinois sports event if that's what your here in town for. Pia's is also home to every NFL game on Sunday as well as providing every sporting event on one of their many High-Def TV's!
CITY: Champaign
Johnson's Corner Restaurant
Home of the "original pork tenderloin," pond raised catfish and homemade onion rings. Alton's most affordable sit-down restaurant. One of Alton's best kept secrets!
CITY: Alton
Fitzgerald's Piano Lounge
Fitzgerald's was established in 2007 with the idea of offering Princeton and the surrounding communities a different atmosphere in which to enjoy good company, the finest drinks, unique entertainment and excellent service. We are committed to uphold these four areas of importance as they apply to the hospitality industry.
CITY: Princeton
300 State
Stop by for any of the specialty or create-your-own pizzas or calzones/strombolis. You can side that with a salad and fresh cold beer.
CITY: Alton
Boot Legger Too
Sports bar serving food Monday-Saturday 6am-9pm, and Sunday Noon-4pm. Families welcome - Plenty of parking - Live bands Friday and Saturday nights 9pm-1am.
CITY: Savanna
Jupiter's Pizzeria and Billiards Downtown
The place for Cues and Brews, if you choose to peruse. The perfect scene to make friends, and meet up with friends or business colleagues. A downtown hotspot in Champaign since 1997.
CITY: Champaign
Bunny's Tavern
Stop by after work for Happy Hour with colleagues or other friends, or party late into the evening with friends either for a special occasion, perhaps its just the weekend, or just need a place to kick back and relax while having a few beverages. Food establishment too.
CITY: Urbana
Backwaters
Bar & nightclub covers 3 floors and features DJs, live bands, dance floor, and comedy night. Located on the Mississippi riverfront.
CITY: Quincy
