Upscale Dining in River North

Ready to go all out in River North? These upscale restaurants deliver on every front — impeccable service, creative tasting menus, and dining rooms that set the stage for an extraordinary evening.

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Patina Wine Bar & Bistro - Park Ridge

Elevated experience — cozy & intimate dining at $

Cozy Park Ridge wine bar for guided pours and bistro-style small plates.

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The Hampton Social - River North

Elevated experience — trendy & lively dining at $

Coastal-chic River North hotspot for lively brunches, seafood-leaning plates, and social cocktails.

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PLANTA Queen

Elevated experience — trendy & upscale dining at $$

Trendy River North vegan sushi and Asian plates in a sleek, buzzy dining room.

North Pond

Elevated experience — upscale & romantic dining at $$

Dressy, park-side fine dining for lingering, special-occasion dinners in Lincoln Park.

COTE Korean Steakhouse

Elevated experience — upscale & trendy dining at $$

High-glam Korean steakhouse with tabletop grills and a celebratory, buzzing dining room.

Le Bernardin

Elevated experience — upscale & classic dining at $$

Iconic Midtown seafood fine dining with polished service and a hushed, elegant dining room.

La Grande Boucherie

Elevated experience — classic & upscale dining at $

Grand Parisian brasserie with soaring ceilings and a buzzy Midtown energy.

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The Up Room

Elevated experience — upscale & trendy dining at $$

Rooftop lounge on North Ave for sunset cocktails and Chicago night air.

Travelle at The Langham, Chicago

Elevated experience — upscale & classic dining at $$

Polished Langham hotel dining for a refined, unhurried River North night.

Le Coucou

Elevated experience — upscale & classic dining at $$

Grand French fine dining in SoHo, built for milestone dinners and splurges.

Tanta Cocina Peruana

Elevated experience — upscale & lively dining at $$

High-energy River North Peruvian dining with polished vibe and bold flavors.

Gussie's Handmade Italian

Elevated experience — upscale & cozy dining at $$

Polished River North spot for handmade Italian pasta in a warm, date-night room.

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