A Michelin-starred brewery dining room near McCormick Place and Michelin-listed steakhouses along the river, with architecture cruises, a sky deck and cooking classes for groups.
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$38.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Chicago, FY2027 (part of the $92 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.
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2515 S Wabash Ave, South Loop · about 15 min walk from McCormick Place
A one-Michelin-star tasting menu paired with house-brewed beers, served in a 28-seat room above a working brewery. The Dining Room can be booked privately for a client dinner.
66 W Kinzie St, River North
A Michelin-listed River North steakhouse on two levels, built around a wraparound marble bar. A semi-private mezzanine room suits a client dinner.
300 N LaSalle St, on the river at River North
A Michelin-listed riverfront steakhouse that dry-ages its prime beef in house for 35 days. Private rooms on the second floor look out over the river.
932 W Fulton Market, West Loop
Top Chef winner Joe Flamm's Italian and Croatian cooking in Fulton Market. A bright private dining room suits a client dinner with A/V on request.
1401 S Michigan Ave, South Loop · about 20 min walk from McCormick Place
A steakhouse in a landmark early-1900s fire station on Michigan Avenue. Two parlors join up for a big group, and the Mayor's Room is set up as a boardroom.
1000 W Fulton Market, West Loop
A Michelin-listed steakhouse in a renovated 1920s meat and produce warehouse, with a raw bar. The Wellington Room has its own entrance and bar.
222 N LaSalle St, on the river in the Loop
A big riverfront steakhouse in the style of a 1920s supper club, known for house-cut bacon and dry-aged strip. It reopened in July 2026 after a kitchen fire and a six-month remodel.
445 N Clark St, River North
Rick Bayless's long-running Mexican restaurant in River North. The Morales Room downstairs is hung with Rodolfo Morales art, and La Vista upstairs has its own bar.
638 S Michigan Ave (Blackstone Hotel), South Loop
A Spanish tapas restaurant in the Blackstone Hotel on Michigan Avenue. The Barcelona Room takes a big group, and La Veranda suits a smaller one.
Chicago Riverwalk, 112 E Wacker Dr, the Loop
The official Chicago Architecture Center river cruise, a 90-minute trip led by the center's volunteer docents. Groups can also charter a boat for a private evening on the river.
4747 N Lincoln Ave, Lincoln Square · about 25 min by cab from the Loop
A cooking school running since 1997, with hands-on classes and private cooking parties. Colleagues cook a multi-course meal together, with a competition format on offer.
Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr, the Loop
The observation deck on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, with The Ledge glass boxes. Groups of 20 or more get discounted tickets, and a 99th-floor space hosts private events.
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Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
Moody Tongue (2515 S Wabash Ave, South Loop): The Dining Room 28 seated (50 standing); The Bar 60 seated (100 standing); Brewery Floor 120 seated (160 standing). Chicago Cut Steakhouse (300 N LaSalle St, on the river at River North): Private rooms for 16, 24 and 60, with movable walls to combine them. Rose Mary (932 W Fulton Market, West Loop): Private dining room 44 seated, A/V on request (Choose Chicago); full restaurant 125 seated or 150 standing. The Chicago Firehouse (1401 S Michigan Ave, South Loop): Palmer Parlor 60 seated (80 standing), Kimball Parlor 50 (70), both together 100 (150); Mayor's Room 18 boardroom; Veranda 50 seated. Swift & Sons (1000 W Fulton Market, West Loop): Two private dining rooms for 36 to 60, the Wellington Room up to 60 (The Infatuation); full buyout 300 seated or 500 standing.
Chicago's First Lady architecture cruise: The official Chicago Architecture Center river cruise, a 90-minute trip led by the center's volunteer docents. Groups can also charter a boat for a private evening on the river. The Chopping Block: A cooking school running since 1997, with hands-on classes and private cooking parties. Colleagues cook a multi-course meal together, with a competition format on offer. Skydeck Chicago: The observation deck on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, with The Ledge glass boxes. Groups of 20 or more get discounted tickets, and a 99th-floor space hosts private events.
Upcoming home games: Bears vs Patriots, Thu Oct 22 at 7:15 PM (Soldier Field); Blackhawks vs Canadiens, Fri Oct 23 at 7:00 PM (United Center); Bulls vs Wizards, Sat Oct 24 at 7:00 PM (United Center); Blackhawks vs Panthers, Sun Oct 25 at 2:00 PM (United Center). The Chicago page lists every home game for the next six months.
RSNA 2026: Nov 29–Dec 3, 2026 at McCormick Place. Our advice is to book now. Private rooms are already filling up. AHR Expo 2027: Jan 25–27, 2027 at McCormick Place. Our advice is to book private rooms by November 30, 2026.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.